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From Golf Leisure Breaks: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

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ENJOY YOUR SUMMER GOLF, BUT TAKE CARE

Golf in the sunshine can be a dream come true if you hale from northern Europe, but a word of warning. Although buggies offer a degree of shelter from direct sunlight, dehydration can be the enemy, so it pays to follow these simple steps:- take plenty of water with you (defintely not beer or any [...]

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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN…..

Some much needed rain duly arrived last week, welcomed by greenkeepers, farmers, water companies and everyone except golfers visiting the Sunshine Coast for some relief from the dire weather currently being experienced in the rest of Europe. But at least temperatures were mild, offering some reward for those who ventured forth, despite some erratic and [...]

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Filed under:Costa del Sol, Spain

GOLF – THE MASOCHISTS’ GAME OF CHOICE

Having played golf for the best part of forty years, I must have played in the company of thousands of fellow golfers, most of whom provided excellent company. During the past 12 years, most of my golf has been played with those taking part in the Golf Leisure Breaks competitions, many of whom have become [...]

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GOLF GO SLOW

Once again, the subject of slow play rears it’s ugly head. There are those who try to defend it (they are usually the worst offenders) but the fact is, slow play is selfish, anti-social, expensive and eminently avoidable. The fact that groups of three top professionals can take five hours to play eighteen holes is [...]

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Around the golf

Every Monday for the past 8 years, Sta Maria has hosted our regular stableford competitions and is consistently one of our most popular venues. At 72€, the green fee for these competitions is by no means the lowest, but proves the point that price in itself is not the be-all and end-all. The true measure [...]

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Resort Golf

Most northern European countries have emulated the British model when it comes to setting up golf clubs. That is to say, the majority of golf courses have a permanent membership and tend to be non-profit making. Club golf is relatively inexpensive, costing around 1,000€ annually for members, while visitors’ green fees are welcomed in order [...]

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