A Certain Degree of Optimism
Antonio Sánchez Marcos Most golf course managers in Andalucía – with some exceptions of course – report that 2012 wasn’t all that bad a year, and clearly better than the…
Lee Elder, a champion´s fight against racism
When Tiger Woods became the first coloured golfer to win the US Masters at Augusta, in 1997, he dedicated his first emotional words to Lee Elder. “I’m the first member…
Guadalmina Sur: A Javier Arana-designed masterpiece
What do Guadalmina Sur, El Saler, Aloha, El Prat, Río Real, Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and RACE have in common? They all – and others – were created…
Unrivalled Dominance, simply spectacular
“He has a great team by his side, enormous talent and one of the best swings in the game. If he continues like this, there is no doubt that he…
RECORDMAN JIMÉNEZ. the Spaniard is the oldest winner on the European Tour
It is patently clear that Miguel Ángel Jiménez’s 48 years are no bar to ongoing success, at least when he is in top form. In fact, he is now the…
Carlota Ciganda, spanish golf’s new heroine.
Number one on the 2012 Ladies European Tour money list and Rookie of the Year. Carlota Ciganda is the first player since Laura Davies in 1985 to win the Ladies…
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Farewell to once-in-a-lifetime stalwart of golf in Spain
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, the man whose vision and commitment saw The Ryder Cup played in Continental Europe for the first time at his beloved Valderrama in 1997, has died. He was…
Vicente Rubio, president of Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa
“WE DON’T RULE OUT ONCE AGAIN HOSTING THE VOLVO WOLD MATCH PLAY CHA” Finca Cortesín could be the venue for a future edition of the Volvo World Match Play Championship…
Atalaya Old Course: Revamp of a Classic
One of two 18-hole layouts at Atalaya Golf & Country Golf, Atalaya Old Course is – without a doubt – one of southern Spain’s most prestigious and high-pedigree courses, thanks…
Costa Ballena: A must-visit course beside the sea
On leaving Marbella that overcast day in mid-January, I thought: “What a day to have chosen to play golf!” It was drizzling and cold. I had reserved a tee time…