Harry Vardon, the first golfing celebrity

Born in 1870 on the British island of Jersey - in the English Channel, halfway between France and England – Harry Vardon was the first golfing celebrity and one of…

Donnafugata Becomes First Italian Member of IMG Prestige

Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa’s growing status in the game has been recognised after becoming the first Italian course to be invited to join IMG Prestige, an exclusive collection of…

Hotel Vincci Estrella del Mar: Five-star luxury on Marbella beach

Opened in September 2008, the Hotel Vincci Selección Estrella del Mar is located in one of the best and most peaceful areas of Marbella – in Elviria, just a few…

Elba Costa Ballena: Beach, Golf, Thalasso & Convention Hotel

  Blessed with a frontline beach location in the Cádiz municipality of Rota – in the renowned Costa Ballena urbanisation – Elba Costa Ballena, inaugurated on March 2008, has been…

Barceló Sancti Petri: Vanguard hotel on Cádiz coast

The magnificent La Barrosa beach, in Chiclana municipality (Cádiz province), has just welcomed a new luxury hotel: the five-star Barceló Sancti Petri, an establishment in the vanguard of the industry,…

Puerto Antilla Grand Hotel: A paradise for golfers

  Huelva is blessed with one of the finest coastlines in Andalucía. Its beaches of fine sand, crystal-clear waters and beautiful forests almost reaching the shore make it one of…

Roberto de Vizenzo, the greatest winner of all times

Few people know that Robert de Vicenzo has the most number of wins of any professional in the history of the game. The Argentine star won no fewer than 215…

Henry Cotton, a true golfing dandy

Considered the finest English golfer in the years between Harry Vardon and Nick Faldo’s successful reigns, Sir Henry Cotton had an attractive personality – combining, as it did, his cosmopolitan…

Bobby Jones, the best golfer ever?

He is considered by many as the best golfer in the history of the game. This might be considered arguable considering the many great players over the years, but he…

Walter Hagen, the great promotor of professional golf

Another golfing legend, Gene Sarazen, once said that all professional golfers should give a silent thank you to Walter Hagen every time they held a cheque between their fingers. “Walter…