Santa Clara Golf: Welcome mat always in evidence

For those who enjoy playing on a delightfully maintained golf course, while also savouring an extra degree of comfort, Santa Clara Golf is the venue to head for. Situated behind…

Felipe Ortiz-Patiño not continuing as Valderrama president

"I'm very calm and relaxed about not continuing as Valderrama president." After six years in the position, Felipe Ortiz-Patiño has stepped aside as president of Valderrama Golf Club. He did…

Per Ericsson, Volvo Event Management president

"The tournament could continue at Finca Cortesin for many, many years". Volvo Event Management president Per Ericsson was enormously satisfied with the latest edition of the Volvo World Match Play…

Finca Cortesin… A Great Success Story

Finca Cortesín is in a celebratory mood: the golf course is commemorating its fifth anniversary in October, and the hotel its third. This is a particularly meritorious anniversary, because the…

“Jumbo” Ozaki, the versatile japanese hero

There are sporting legends in every country who seem to be bigger than life. They make people sit up and take note. Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki is just such an athlete.…

La Reserva de Sotogrande: A compellingly irresistible course

  The impressive entrance to La Reserva de Sotogrande is no more than a few minutes drive from the Km. 130 exit on the Cádiz motorway and by the time…

María Teresa Gozalo, Les Roches Marbella manager

María Teresa Gozalo has been running Les Roches Marbella since the prestigious Swiss institution opened its Costa del Sol centre in 1995. This branch campus of Les Roches, where hotel…

A knight of the fairways

Like Ben Hogan before him, Sir Nick Faldo seeks perfection with such single-mindedness that winning - much like the follow through of his flawless swing - is a by-product of…