The magnificent Atalaya Golf Old Course in Estepona added a grand finishing touch to the qualifying phase 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.

Masterfully managed by Andrés Sánchez, the Old Course is one of the Costa del Sol’s finest layouts, and the experience of playing the course is always well worth the effort. Sunny weather and pleasant temperatures accompanied the fortunate participants – fortunate, among other reasons, because they were able to reserve tee times before they were sold out as there is great demand to play at Atalaya. 

After the golf competition and during the prize ceremony, Mirko from the club's restaurant served an exquisite paella. Earlier, halfway through the round, Gamonal restaurant offered a snack consisting of a drink and a veal sandwich with truffle sauce which also delighted the players.

As for the results, the top three players in category one were Javier Rodero Díaz (41 points), Fernando Ramos Oliva (39) and Helmut Brune (39).

Leading the way in category two was Oliver Hubner (41 points), followed by María del Carmen Noguero Aguililla (40) and Miguel Ángel Muñoz Torres (39).

The scratch winner was  Alexander Camerman (37 points), and the special prizes went to María del Carmen Noguero Aguililla for closest to the pin and Concha Núñez Payá and Javier Rodero Díaz for longest drive.

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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 6 to 14 November. Two rounds will be played at PGA Riviera Maya, one at Mayakoba (after the conclusion of the Mayakoba Classic on the PGA Tour) and another at Playa Paraíso.

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 (Bahía Príncipe Grand Tulum***** 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

6 to 14 November 2021

Prize Includes:

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