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It’s been a long time since I had a good moan about slow play, but that doesn’t mean that the problem has gone away.
Since the top pros now appear regularly on TV, often taking five hours or more, there now seems to be a general acceptance that this must be the norm. Yet a couple [...]
Tags: Santa Clara
THE second of the four golf days making up the MAPS Charity Golf Circuit 2010 took place at Santa Maria Golf on June 26th. Well over 100 golfers enjoyed a fabulous day’s golf in the sun followed by lunch, prizegiving and a charity auction. In the event, over 2000€ was raised for this registered charity [...]
Tags: Calanova Golf, Golf Circuit, Santa Maria Golf
As the 3 day event began with a get-together on Thursday evening at the splendid Vista del Mar bar/restaurant, the entry was somewhat depleted by travel problems, caused directly or indirectly by a certain volcano and uncooperative winds. Never-the-less, the organizers decided to continue with the event and thanks are due to Manuel at Calanova, [...]
Tags: Andalucia Golf, El Chaparral
The Royal Málaga Golf Club is hosting its third European Tour event this week, following the Turespaña Masters (1991 and 1999). The last event was won by our own Miguel Angel Jimenez, who should start as favourite this week. The course has made a remarkable recovery after months of almost continuous rain, but the fairways [...]
Tags: Andalucia Open, European Tour, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Parador Golf, Turespaña Master
Every week, Golf Leisure Breaks organize between 3 – 5 stableford competitions, each of which attract about 20 players, some are residents and some are tourists. Each day, they play for some popular prizes, some of which are presented by sponsors who have worked with us for many years. In May, we are organizing a three day event [...]
Tags: Golf Competitions
Global warming or just climate changes? The former may now be in question – the latter is clear for all to see, both globally and locally here on the Costa del Sol. Nine months of drought followed by weeks of almost unrelenting rain have been giving our greenkeepers nightmares, while inducing withdrawal symptoms from golf-starved tourists [...]
Tags: Costa del Golf, Costa del Sol, wheater
This three-day event to be held from 21st – 23rd May this year has already attracted many entries, but there is still room for more. The venues are Calanova on the first day, which will feature teams of two playing better ball, followed by Santana Golf Club, where there will be an individual stableford competition [...]
Tags: Andalusian Golf Classic, Calanova Golf, el chaparral golf, Golf Competition, Santana Golf
Playing in golf competitions may seem a little daunting to some, but they can be fun, as thousands of golfers who regularly play in the Golf Leisure Breaks Stableford competitions have found. The prizes are fun but not the kind to attract bandits, so anyone who just plays to his/her handicap has a chance of [...]
Tags: Calanova Golf, Golf Competitions, Santa Clara Golf, Santa Maria Golf
An eerie silence has descended on most of the coast’s golf courses during the past few weeks, clearly due
to the effects of the global recession and despite unprecedented low green fees. Those clubs which have had the foresight to attract members at affordable fees will at least find it possible to tick over and pay [...]
Tags: Calanova Golf Club, Christmas
CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMPETITION
Friday 18th December at 11:00 CALANOVA inc buggy
Followed by a Hog Roast Supper with Carols at the fantastic VISTA DEL MAR RESTAURANT, Miraflores. ALL FOR ONLY 68 Euros. Society Members 65 Euros
GUEST FOR DINNER ONLY 15 Euros
Mini Bus transfers arranged if required ask for rates. Telephone: Julie or Paul 952582943 Fax: 952584193 E-mail: [...]
Tags: Christmas Competition
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