Located by the beach in the Almería municipality of Roquetas de Mar, the magnificent Playa Serena Golf Club hosted the latest leg of the Andalucía Golf Challenge Circuit. 

This is the 11th year of the annual circuit, which offers the main prize of five week-long trips to the Mexican Caribbean, covering flights, transfers, all-inclusive five-star accommodation, and golf at three of the finest courses in the Caribbean: PGA Riviera Maya, El Camaleón Mayakoba and Playa Paraiso.

A strong wind that began to pick up in the middle of the morning tested the players as they battled for a good result on a course designed by Peter Allis and Ángel Gallardo. Also worth noting is the sterling work carried out by club director Francisco Javier Martín Mendoza and his entire team, who dedicated themselves completely to the tournament and made the day especially pleasant for all the participants.

After the competition, everyone enjoyed a fantastic lunch in the clubhouse, before the prize ceremony and gift raffle.

As for the results, the top three players in category one were Alberto Rubio Daza (35 points), Cecilio Martínez Siles (34) and Valentín Montes Tijeras (32).

Leading the way in category two was Ana María López Moya (35 points), followed by Diego Salas Caparrós (34)  and Jose María Lara del Amo (34).

The scratch winner was Darío Sánchez Morales (32 points).

The special prizes went to Andrea Holubova for closest to the pin and Luis Navarro for longest drive.

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Among the excellent accommodation options nearest to the course, in fact bordering it, the Pierre & Vacances apartment complex especially stands out – and it was chosen by several of the tournament participants. Located next to the eighth hole, this stunning resort offers the ideal combination of beach, nature and golf, as well as superb local cuisine that is richly varied and of a high quality. In short, the ideal accommodation for both a holiday and a golfing getaway.

The accommodation comprises one, two and three-bedroom apartments, air-conditioned, fully-equipped and decorated in white with blue elements, in perfect harmony with the Almería coast’s sea and skyline. The complex has underground parking, a pádel tennis court, and an outdoor pool for adults and another one for children.

Holiday apartment rentals in Spain and France – Pierre & Vacances

As with the previous two editions, the circuit – which is organised by Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine – offers the winners trips to the Caribbean with the Pinero Group. Apart from prizes in each tournament (top-brand clothing from the Fairway + Blue boutique in Puerto Banús, wine from Bodegas Lau D.O. Somontano and golf products from Holiday Golf Group), the winners of both categories and the scratch winner secure places in the grand finale at Marbella Golf Resort on 2 October, followed by a gala dinner at El Gamonal Restaurant in Marbella, and the chance to win one of the five week-long trips to Riviera Maya. The rest of the places are awarded based on a ranking of points obtained in events played by those taking part.

The trip to Riviera Maya is planned for 5 to 13 November. On Saturday the 6th, the winners will play at PGA Riviera Maya, on Sunday the 7th they will visit Mayakoba to view the last round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic (a US PGA Tour event), on Monday the 8th there will be a round of golf at Playa Paraiso, Tuesday the 9th has been left free, golf will resume on Wednesday the 10th at Mayakoba El Camaleón (three days after the tour pros have been competing there), Thursday the 11th will also be a free day, and on Friday the 12th another round will be played at PGA Riviera Maya – before the return flight that night to Spain.

We appreciate the support of our sponsors: the hotel chain Bahía Príncipe (www.bahiaprincipe.com); the course that is our golfing base for the week, PGA Riviera Maya (www.pgarivieramaya.com), SANITAS (www.sanitas.es), Viviendo del Trading (www.viviendodeltrading.com) and Mijas Town Hall (www.mijas.es).

Also our collaborators: Holiday Golf, Holiday Golf Estates, Bodegas Laus D.O. Somontano, El Gamonal Restaurant, Fairway + Blue, Cadena SER and Marbella Town Hall.

 


Destination PGA Riviera Maya Bahía Príncipe 

The grand final will decide the winners of five all-inclusive one-week trips to the Bahía Príncipe resort in Riviera Maya (Luxury Akumal Hotel), with golf rounds at PGA Riviera Maya, El Camaleón Mayakoba and Playa Paraíso. The top two players in each category and the scratch winner of the final – to be played at Marbella Club Golf Resort on 2 October– will travel to the Mexican Caribbean.

Planned Travel Dates

5 to 13 November 2021

Prize Includes:

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