Just over a year before the club hosts the 2023 Solheim Cup, Finca Cortesín once again provided a dazzling setting for participants in the Andalucía Golf Challenge Circuit. This is the 12th year of the annual circuit, which offers the main prize of five week-long trips to the Dominican Republic.

Managed by Francisco de Lancastre, designed by Cabell B. Robinson and the venue for three editions of the World Match Play Championships, this superb course was, as always, in impeccable condition for play, highlighted by spectacular greens. Those players fortunate to tee up in the tournament (all the places were sold out well in advance) enjoyed a magnificent day of golf, with some wind but pleasant temperatures.

One of the highlights was the excellent level of service provided by the renowned Costa del Sol resort, which paid meticulous attention to the smallest details to ensure players had the best experience possible. At the conclusion of play, they were also able to enjoy a fantastic cocktail reception.

The Finca Cortesín event was the 25th of nearly 30 tournaments scheduled to be held during the 12th edition of this hugely popular open amateur circuit, organised by Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine. From February to September, the Circuit covers the Andalucian provinces of Málaga, Cádiz, Huelva, Almería, Sevilla and Granada, in addition to Madrid, Salamanca and Segovia, with most of the events being held on the Costa del Sol.

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José Manuel Saiz Fernández won category one (with 37 points), followed by David Estefanell Pañella and Vicente Rodero Rodero (both 36). In category two, the top three finishers were Annabel Evans (36 points), Fernando Montero Prieto (35) and Dennis Diaconescu (also 35). Scratch winner David Doyle totalled 31 points. The prize for closest to the pin was won by Antonio Luzón Utrilla, while the longest drive prizes went to Annabel Evans and Nicolas Meixner.

The scratch winner and top three finishers in each category received trophies and prizes including golfing apparel from the Fairway-blue boutique in Puerto Banús, cases of wine from the Enate, Lau and Sommos bodegas (D.O. Somontano), and one dozen Bridgestone balls (Tiger Woods Special Edition for the scratch winner and E6 for the other players). 

The first and second category and scratch winners, who qualified directly for the grand final, were also presented with paintings by renowned artist Alejandro Hermann.

In addition, a special gifts raffle included a CaddyTalk Minimi Rangefinder – a small-sized, high-precision and image-quality laser measurement device – and three paintings by Alejandro Hermann.

The Circuit’s grand finale, which will decide the five winners of trips to the Dominican Caribbean, will be held at La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort on 24 September, followed by a gala dinner at Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús. 

Access to the final will be direct for the winners of each category and the leading scratch player in all the qualifying tournaments, while the rest of the places in the final will be awarded based on the Benahavís Ranking, calculated from points obtained in each leg.

The Circuit is sponsored by ThirdHome.com, MyHedgeFund.club, Turismo Costa del Sol, Benahavís Town Hall, Sanitas, PGA Ocean’s 4 Bahía Príncipe, Bahía Príncipe Golf and Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts, and the main collaborators are D.O. Somontano, Holiday Golf, Holiday Golf Estates and Fairway+blue. Cadena SER and Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine are the Circuit's official media outlets.

The next events will be on 3 September at Valle Guadiana (Huelva) and 10 September at Air Golf Los Ángeles de San Rafael (Segovia).

ENTRY REGISTRATION

 

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DESTINATION DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

PLANNED DATE FOR TRIP

29 October to 3 November 2022

WINNING PRIZE includes:

  • Flights (return) from Málaga or Madrid to Dominican Republic
  • Transfers from airport to hotel (and return)
  • All-inclusive accommodation at Bahía Príncipe Luxury Bouganville ***** hotel
  • Golf at PGA Ocean’s 4, Teeth of the Dog and Punta Espada

SPONSORS

The Circuit is sponsored by ThirdHome.com, MyHedgeFund.club, Turismo Costa del Sol, Benahavís Town Hall, Sanitas, PGA Ocean’s 4 Bahía Príncipe, Bahía Príncipe Golf and Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts, and the main collaborators are D.O. Somontano, Holiday Golf, Holiday Golf Estates and Fairway+blue. Cadena SER and Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine are the Circuit's official media outlets.

BAHÍA PRÍNCIPE

Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain owned by Grupo Piñero, a prestigious Spanish family group that has interests throughout the high-end holiday industry network. Managed entirely by the Piñero family, the company has 27 hotels with more than 14,000 rooms, and is grouped under four categories: Bahía Príncipe Sunlight, Bahía Príncipe Grand, Bahía Príncipe Luxury and Bahía Príncipe Fantasia. The hotel chain has a presence in the most attractive locations in the Dominican Republic, Mexico), Jamaica and Spain.

MYHEDGEFUND.CLUB

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THIRDHOME

ThirdHome is a luxury travel and residential club that offers members different experiences when travelling around the world. What used to be a luxury property exchange club has now become the only membership space where a group of owners and lovers of adventure and luxury travel can enjoy exclusive experiences. ThirdHome Exchange invites second home owners to join its exclusive community, where they will be able to share the same passion for luxury travel. ThirdHome Rentals allows owners to list their homes safely and rent with complete confidence. ThirdHome Adventures offers amazing world travel experiences designed exclusively for members.

COSTA DEL SOL TOURISM

Costa del Sol Tourism and Planning is a public-owned company operating under the auspices of the Málaga provincial government (Diputación) and whose main objective is to promote the province as a tourist destination and to support economic growth, by designing and undertaking projects at the service of private companies and public entities. It is dedicated to providing professional consultancy, advice and services in the following areas: tourist and business development, tourist and territorial planning, new technologies and modernisation of the tourism industry, and tourism marketing. It is a technical instrument set up for departments of the Diputación and municipalities, municipal authorities, associations and other public or private organisations associated with the development of Málaga province.

BENAHAVÍS

Benahavís is a town with a rich Andalucian flavour, highlighted by narrow white streets, typically Arab, most of which lead to sunny squares. It is a welcoming town where you can enjoy nature and luxury developments, carefully integrated into the natural landscape and enveloped by golf courses meandering around the slopes of the Serranía de Ronda mountain range. Founded by the Arabs, under the protection of a 10th century fortress, Benahavís today is a perfect combination of tradition and modernity – a charming town that offers endless possibilities as a first-class tourist destination.

GRAN HOTEL GUADALPÍN BANÚS

This five-star, frontline beach resort is located in the Nueva Andalucía (Marbella) area, just a 15-minute walk from the famous Puerto Banús marina. Offering tailor-made golf packs, Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús and CostaSol Deluxe can organise your golf getaway so you don't have to worry about anything. Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús is recognised as an elite and cosmopolitan option for those who are looking for the best hotels in Marbella. Only six kilometres separate it from Marbella’s town centre, highlighted by its charming Old Town with cobble-stoned streets and ancient churches – a wonderful place to visit.

SANITAS

Sanitas was founded in 1954 and, after more than 60 years of experience, it has become the leading health and wellness company in Spain. Currently, Sanitas offers products and services adapted to the real-life health needs of people at all stages of their lives, integrated within a single health model that includes health insurance, health and dental care, and care for the elderly. Since 1989 Sanitas has been part of Bupa, a leading international health company that serves more than 16.5 million clients with health insurance, 10.6 million for medical care and 33,100 in nursing homes.

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