Valle Romano

THE latest golf course to open on the Costa del Golf  is ‘Valle Romano’ located near Estepona and designed by Cabell Robinson. Following on from his other gems such as Santana and Finca Cortesin it shares similar characteristics like open fairways and undulating greens. After sponsoring several European Tour tournaments, it is now finally open [...]

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WELL DONE, THE PARADOR

Despite the unrelenting deluge of rain over the past few months  – the Costa del Sol’s wettest winter since records began
the Parador’s Royal Málaga Golf Club produced a golf course in excellent condition for the Open de Andalucia last weekend.
Those of us who had played the course just a few weeks ago could not believe [...]

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Spare A Thought For The Greenkeepers

This winter has seen the heaviest rainfall on the Costa del Sol since records began – nearly all of it concentrated on the past two months. The first week of rain was welcomed by everyone (with the obvious exception of disappointed golfers), as near-empty reservoirs began to fill, and parched golf courses enjoyed a long-awaited [...]

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Welcome Back

Golf Leisure Breaks has seen several peaks and troughs since it began trading fifteen years ago as the first golf tour operator based here on the coast. Having survived the worst of the global recession which started in 2008, it’s a pleasure to report that many of our regular clients have decided to return to the Costa del [...]

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WEATHER WREAKS HAVOC

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 [...]

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THE COSTA DEL GOLF “ENJOYS” A REST

Recent signs of a recovery in the fortunes of the Costa del Golf’s tourism industry are currently experiencing a lull as golfers from the rest of Europe prefer to spend the run-up to Christmas at home.
Although advance bookings for 2010 look promising, our golf courses are presently relying on residents to keep things going through December [...]

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A MEANINGFUL ROUND OF 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 winning our coveted [...]

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A Silver Lining

Foul weather in the UK and most north european countries is proving a blessing in disguise for the Costa del Golf. Signs that the global recession may be coming to an end are combining with gloomy weather forecasts to persuade frustrated golfers to start booking their winter golf breaks here in the south of Spain. The [...]

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We Love Buggies!!

In the UK and many other European countries, there is not the buggy culture that we take for granted here on the Costa del Golf. Consequently, many visitors from those countries view buggy hire as a novel and enjoyable part of holiday golf. As I write, a buggy is an essential accessory to a round of [...]

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Golf Competitions from 1st to 7th August 2009

Win a round of golf, dinners for two at recommended restaurants + more

Mon 3rd August – Santa María at  12:00 – 41 € (Buggies only 15 €)  – to members 40 € (Buggies only 15 €)
Wed 5th August – Santana Golf at 11:00 – 60 € (inc shared buggy) – to members 58 € (inc [...]

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