Posted July 5th, 2010 by admin
ONE event that will not be returning to Spain this year is the Volvo World Matchplay Championship at Finca Cortesin. The inaugural event was held in October last year won, ironically enough, by Wentworth local boy Ross Fisher in its first foray from its spiritual home. Despite being well received by both players and spectators [...]
Tags: Championship, Spain, Volvo World Matchplay
Posted May 19th, 2010 by admin
IT will not have gone unnoticed that Spain was in the eye of the hurricane during the recent volcanic crisis. From a golfing perspective, fortunately life is appearing to be returning to normal again as golf courses, hoteliers, tour operators and clients alike breathe a sigh of relief. Whilst empathizing with the very difficult lot [...]
Tags: Costa del Sol, Spain, Volcanic crisis
Posted September 4th, 2009 by admin
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 [...]
Tags: Costa del Golf, Spain
Posted July 17th, 2009 by admin
Three clubs host Golf Leisure Breaks’ regular stableford competitions; Sta. Maria (Mondays), El Chaparral (Wednesdays) and Calanova (Fridays). All three, and no doubt many other of our local clubs, have gone to great lengths to present their courses in immacculate condition. So imagine how disappointing it must be to them, and to responsible golfers, to [...]
Tags: Calanova Golf, el chaparral golf, Golf Club, Golf Competitions, Golf Leisure Breaks, Golf Open, Santa Maria Golf, Sergio Garcia, Spain
Posted June 12th, 2009 by admin
According to a report in last week’s edition of the “Sur in English”, the Junta de Andalucía is to spend 6 million euros on a plan to entice senior citizens from the most recent countries to join the European Community, to visit Andalucía during the quiet winter months. How commendable. However, over the past 20 years, more [...]
Tags: Costa del Golf, Costa del Golf Page, Costa del Sol, Gibraltar, Junta de Andalucia, Malaga, Spain, Sur in English
Posted May 7th, 2009 by admin
Head just off the coast into the foothills of Spain’s Costa Del Sol, and you’ll encounter Valderrama Golf Club.
Navigating subtle doglegs on gently undulating parkland terrain through a cork forest, the Robert Trent Jones Sr. design in so many places seems so simple and effortless, one wonders why every golf course can’t be this good.
Of [...]
Tags: Costa del Sol, Golf Courses, Ryder Cup, Services of Golf, Spain, Valderrama Golf
Posted April 30th, 2009 by admin
You will find golf courses all over the country. Urban layouts in the large cities, golf clubs on the shoreline, and others in mountainous settings. There is a huge amount on offer, adapted to all levels and to all needs, and at very competitive prices. Fun is guaranteed all the way as the [...]
Tags: golf, Spain, tourism
Posted April 30th, 2009 by admin
Spain is the ideal place for golf. Throughout our country you will find a wide range of quality courses, ideal settings for playing this popular sport. But there are many other reasons why you should play golf in our country. Would you like to know more?
Whether you already play at a high level, or [...]
Tags: golf, Spain, tourism
Posted April 24th, 2009 by admin
GOLF LEISURE BREAKS COMPETITIONS.
Win a round of golf, and dinner for two at recommended restaurants + more
Mon 27th April 2009: Santa Maria Golf at 12:40.
Fee: 63 € (Buggies only 15 €) – Members: 61 € (Buggies only 15€)
Tue 28th April 2009: La Noria (9 holes) at 11:00.
Fee: 25 € – Members: 25 €
Wed 29th April [...]
Tags: Costa del Sol, Golf Competitions, La Noria Golf, Parador Golf, Santa Maria Golf, Spain
Posted March 27th, 2009 by admin
Well nearly, but not quite yet. In many cases the price is right, with green fees often being reduced to 2003 levels, but service and quality in the way some courses are presented leave room for improvement. This is the feedback we receive from many of our original clients, who have chosen to return to [...]
Tags: Costa del Golf, Costa del Sol, Europe, Golfers, Spain, tourism