Ricardo Arranz, President of Flamingos Golf Resort
In summer 2010 the international spotlight was focused on the Costa del Sol resort, thanks to a visit by Michelle Obama, who spent a few days on holiday with her…
Michael Munden, Marbella Golf & Country Club manager
Marbella Golf & Country Club’s new general manager, American Mike Munden, settled in Spain seven years ago. In this interview, he talks about the Marbella club, US courses and how…
Jose Canales, golf course designer
He has designed courses in Spain including Costa Esuri (Huelva), Valle del Este (Almería) and Tecina in La Gomera, and now he is completing nine holes at Isla Margarita (Venezuela).…
Andrés Sánchez, Atalaya Golf & Country Club manager
Atalaya Golf & Country Golf, with two 18- hole layouts, the Old Course and New Course, is without a doubt one of the Costa del Sol’s most popular and representative…
Gonzaga Escauriaza, the dreaded crisis
GONZAGA ESCAURIAZA, President of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, recognises that the economic situation is causing a decrease in the number of golfers registered with the federations in Spain. “Unfortunately,…
Passion for golf, brothers Luis & Guillermo
Their start in golf was family orientated. The Navarros were members of Málaga club El Candado and it was there they caught a bug they were never to lose. Luis…
Ignacio Apolinario, Santa Clara Golf Marbella manager
“Last year was the 10th anniversary of the inauguration of this course and I can assure you that during this time we have evolved quite a lot,” notes Santa Clara…
Calle Carlsson, General Manager of Lumine Golf & Beach Resort
Lumine Golf & Beach Club general manager Calle Carlsson arrived at the resort two years ago through Troon Golf, a leading management company that operates in numerous countries and runs…
Valderrama: Indisputable number one in Europe
Why is it that Valderrama has – for many years now – been rated the number one golf course in continental Europe, and still holds on to that coveted position?…
Joyce Wethered, exceptional talent
She combined feminine grace with the type of precision no golfer of her era was able to achieve. She amazed Henry Cotton with her ball striking, and Glenna Collett Vare…