Andalucía Golf Challenge on the 27th of June at Alferini

One of the most attractive and challenging courses on the Costa del Sol – Alferini at Villa Padierna Golf Club – will be the first venue for the 2015 Andalucía…

Winner of BMW and $10,000 for holes-in-one in consecutive years

There is no doubt that Mike Petrozelli is a lucky man. He describes himself as a normal golfer – one of many – but he is far from ordinary, at…

Play golf around Andalucía’s cities in a magical history tour

A golfing break to Andalucía’s classical cities can be a richly rewarding experience, combining rounds on some of Spain’s best courses with fascinating history, grand architecture, a wealth of culture,…

Fewer and fewer golfers in Europe

After more than 25 years of growth, Europe’s golf markets experienced their first significant downturn in 2010. This decline continued into 2013, reaching a nadir in 2014. The fall in…

Grand Slam records and star performers

The Grand Slam tournaments are a magnificent source of names and statistics that shed a fascinating light on international stars’ performances over the years. Many years, in fact, because the…

Ricardo Arranz: President of Villa Padierna Golf Resort

“COSTA DEL SOL IS THE BEST GOLF DESTINATION IN EUROPE, AND POSSIBLY IN THE WORLD” Ricardo Arranz, chairman of Villa Padierna Golf Resort on the Costa del Sol and president…

Peter Gustafsson: A Swede at Home in Andalucía

He is recognisable immediately for his unmistakeable sign of identity: a simple but brightly-coloured hat. At 38 Peter Gustafsson has temporarily retired from top competition to dedicate his career to…

Royal Las Brisas Golf Club: ALMOST READY TO RE-OPEN

Over the past two years Royal Las Brisas Golf Club has been immersed in a major renovation project aimed at restoring all the splendour of one of Spain’s finest courses.…

Mijas Golf: TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Mijas Golf International has received a  TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently…

Novo Sancti Petri: The jewel of the Costa de la Luz

Now 25 years old, Golf Novo Sancti Petri is a significant focal point for tourism on the Costa del la Luz in Cádiz province. As the first 36 holes designed…