Slow play: global macro-survey on the pace of play

  More than half the world’s golfers would enjoy the game more if they could play rounds in a shorter time. This is one of the conclusions of a macro-survey…

Luciano Alonso, minister of Tourism of Andalucia

“HOSTING THE SOLHEIM CUP IS OUR MOST AMBITIOUS CHALLENGE” Extremely familiar with the tourism sector thanks to his extensive political experience in the Andalucian government, Luciano Alonso has once again…

Marcos Lería, general manager of Club de Golf Escorpión

“OUR CLUB IS ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE IN SPAIN” From a young age Marcos Lería was very clear what he wanted to be when older: a golf club manager.…

Mijas Golf: At the Peak of its Splendour

  In recent years Mijas Golf has undertaken a major programme of improvements and refurbishment work at both its courses – Los Lagos and Los Olivos, designed by the legendary…

Montenmedio Golf & Country Club: A Must-Visit

Severiano Ballesteros once said of Montenmedio – located near one of Andalucía’s most stunning white villages, Vejer de la Frontera – that it is a course no golfer should fail…

Ignacio Martín Ondé, director of Barceló Montecastillo Resort

“NICKLAUS IS PARTICULARLY PROUD OF HIS BARCELÓ MONTECASTILLO COURSE” Located in one of Spain’s vintage wine-producing cities – also famous for its horses – Barceló Montecastillo Resort is a true…

Sergio García: Has his Grand Slam moment finally arrived?

Sergio García has the consolation of having won the so-called “fifth major” (The Players Championship) but he is still desperately keen to win a real major. Currently holding down a…

St Andrews, six centuries of golf

Golf has been played on the Links at St Andrews since around 1400 AD and the Old Course is renowned throughout the world as the Home of Golf. The game…

A fresh and different Costa del Golf summer option

El Paraíso, Cabopino, El Chaparral and Torrequebrada – four of the Costa del Sol’s most popular and prestigious courses – have combined forces to offer a diverse and comprehensive golf…

Andalucía targets growth in golf tourism throughout the region

The Andalucía Tourist Board (Turismo Andaluz) in conjunction with the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) staged an event in May at Villa Padierna Resort with the aim of…