Low Season?

We are now in the midst of a period which, until recently, was considered the low season for golf. The foreign players had already left and national (Spanish) golfers failed…

A Whole Life in 25 Years

The issue you are holding in your hands - Andalucía Golf (AG) / España Golf (EG) - is now 25 years old. Almost nothing. A whole life. Twenty-five years at…

Marilynn Smith, leading the way

As a pre-teen Marilynn Smith served as a pitcher, coach and manager of a boys baseball team. Golf, she thought, was a sissy sport, and had never seriously crossed her…

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…

Intelligent Investment

In these times that we find ourselves, with words such as "cutbacks", "austerity", etc., becoming so-called magical solutions and even talismans against the crisis, I have been reminded of certain…

Lumine Golf – New destination on Costa Dorada

Wellness: There is an increasing choice of leisure-relaxation amenities, including hot springs, urban thermal waters and spa hotels. Infrastructure: Reus airport is just 10 minutes from the golf courses and…

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…

Andalucía Golf Turns 25

It seems so recent, but 25 years have passed since the launch of Andalucía Golf/España Golf. Twenty-five years during which, against all odds, we have managed to keep the magazine…

Gene Sarazen, one of the greatest

It isn't possible to understand modern golf without taking Gene Sarazen into consideration. He was one of the game's greatest players, dominating the sport in the '20s and '30s. The…

Walter Hagen, the great promoter 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 check between their fingers. "Walter…