Reflections on the Spanish Open… and future of the European Tour
By Javier Reviriego, general manager of Real Club Valderrama It's now been several weeks since Real Club Valderrama hosted the Spanish Open, and we've had time to evaluate the tournament…
Royal Guadalmina: School of Champions
There are certain golf clubs that stand out for the number of exceptional players they produce in their schools and academies. Royal Guadalmina Golf Club is, without a doubt, one…
Tenerife: A Golfer’s Paradise Throughout the Year
It has everything a golfer needs to be happy: a variety of good courses, an exceptional climate throughout the year that is ideal for playing the sport, an extensive range…
Jason Day: From Hell to Paradise
He doesn't turn 28 until November but Jason Day, who is fighting tooth and nail against Jordan Spieth for world number one honours (he reached top spot in September but…
Sotogrande
The Costa del Sol includes at its western end the Cadiz municipality of San Roque, with its macro-urbanization Sotogrande, where the world famous Real Club Valderrama is located, venue of…
Spain’s Premier European Tour Showcase at Valderrama
Royal Valderrama Club returns to the limelight five years after its most recent major international tour event, with a co-host who just happens to be the same player who won…
Acosol… a standard-bearer in the use of recycled water for golf course irrigation on the Costa del Sol
The summer season has arrived with reassuring data on the area's water reserves. It is essential, however, to always remember the importance of responsible water consumption policies. The public utility…
Lydia Ko: golfer of the decade?
She has been named Golfer of the Year on the US LPGA Tour, and it is quite possible she could become the golfer of the decade. Lydia Ko, who gave…
Villa Padierna Thermas: An Indispensable Experience
Located just one hour from the heart of the Costa del Sol, and 25 minutes from Málaga, is a magical destination, one of those places well worth a getaway- even…
China – War Waged on Golf
It seems quite paradoxical - like so many things that happen in this immense nation - that the country with the world's largest golf resort (Mission Hills Shenzhen, close to…