Cary Middlecoff, slow, steady and strong
Cary Middlecoff is often remembered for his glacial pace of play, his occasionally volcanic temper and his nickname, Doc, which he earned for being a qualified dentist. What he should…
José Mena, mayor of Benahavís
He regrets the fact he has little free time to play golf. José Mena, a young and very sport-orientated man, has the honour of being mayor of the municipality with…
Ínigo Soto, Finca Cortesín greenkeeper
No one doubts that the maintenance at Finca Cortesín Golf Club is exceptional and of the highest order. Since opening for play just over five years ago the owners have…
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,…
Ildefonso Esquivel, Valle Romano Golf manager
“At Valle Romano, clients always return” Ildefonso Esquivel took over as manager of Valle Romano barely two years ago… in the midst of the “special period”, a term no doubt…
Carlos Beautell, Finca Cortesín golf manager
“Quality and customer service make us different” After extensive experience managing golf courses in Spain and overseas, Carlos Beautell returns to Finca Cortesín, one of Europe’s finest clubs and one…