The fantastic Links Course of La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, as expected, dazzled the participants in the antepenultimate event of the SAN MIGUEL ANDALUCÍA GOLF CHALLENGE ‘Destino República Dominicana by Globalia’.

(PHOTO GALLERY OF THE TOURNAMENT AT THE END OF THE REPORT).

Not surprisingly, the only links course on the Costa del Sol, brilliantly redesigned by the famous American designer Kurtis Bowman, combines an impressive setting by the sea and spectacular views of the Rock of Gibraltar with an unbeatable presentation and maintenance of the course.

As with the vast majority of tournaments on the Tour, now in its fourteenth year, La Hacienda Links was fully booked and sold out in advance.

All players were impressed by the condition of the course, which was praised by most, calling it one of the best courses in Spain.

The Links is a challenging course, with unique views and a course quality on a par with the best courses in Europe. It is made up of wide fairways, fast and perfect greens, strategically placed bunkers and gentle slopes that descend towards the sea, ending in a beautiful beach and creating a front of almost two kilometres. Many of the holes border the beach. The new course is even more open to the sea and offers one of the best views of the entire Costa del Sol over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa, which can be appreciated from all its greens.

In addition to the spectacular course, Sal Verde 's superb catering also contributed to the great success of the tournament. Sal Verde is in charge of the clubhouse restaurant as well as the Calma Bar between the 9th and 10th holes and the Arena Bar on the beach adjacent to the resort. Sal Verde offered the tournament participants a magnificent hole pass in Calma Bar which delighted the players and a splendid cocktail in the clubhouse.

The organisation of the Tour would like to thank the staff of La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, especially its director, Fernando Padrón, for their attentions.

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RESULTS

Scratch:
Domingo Gavira Esquivel, 31 scratch points.

1st Category:
1. Pelayo Jimenez Menendez Menendez, 35
2. Thomas Doyle, 35
3. Emanuele Canziani, 34

2nd Category:
1. Luc Mertens, 41
2. José María Caballero Gómez, 38
3. Giovanni Gritti, 36

Nearest to the pin - Marqués de Terán Prize:

Catalin Pintea

Nearest to the pin - Restaurante Tragabuches Prize:

Francisco Javier Gil Pérez

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The XIV SAN MIGUEL ANDALUCÍA ANDALUCÍA GOLF CHALLENGE ‘Destino República Dominicana by Globalia’ is an open amateur circuit organised by the magazine Andalucía Golf / España Golf. The circuit covers all the Andalusian provinces, as well as Madrid and Mallorca, with most of the rounds being played on the Costa del Sol, on top level courses.

The grand final of the Circuit, from which the five winners of the trips to the Dominican Caribbean will be chosen, will be played on 28th September at Los Arqueros and will be followed by a gala dinner in Marbella.

Access to the final will be direct for the winner of each category and the scratch winner of each tournament, while the remaining places in the final will be awarded on the basis of the Benahavís Ranking based on the points obtained in each event.

The next rounds of the Circuit will take place on 31st at Chaparral (sold out) and 7th September at Maioris.

REGISTRATION

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TRIP TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The Grand Final of the Circuit will decide the 5 one week trips with flights, all inclusive accommodation at the 5 star hotel Sunscape Dominicus La Romana and golf at the spectacular Teeth of the Dog, Punta Espada, Dye Fore and PGAOcean's 4. The Grand Final will be played on 28th September and will be followed by a Gala Dinner in Marbella.

All players on the Tour will be able to participate in the draw for 2 extra places to accompany the 5 winners of the trips to the Dominican Republic.

 

PLANNED DATE OF TRAVEL
30 October to 6 November 2024

PRIZES INCLUDE:
-Flights from Malaga or Madrid to Punta Cana round trip
-Transfers from the airport to the hotel and back
- All-inclusive accommodation at the 5-star Sunscape Dominicus La Romana hotel
- Golf at Teeth of the Dog, Punta Espada, Dye Fore and PGA Ocean's 4

The Tour is sponsored by CERVEZAS SAN MIGUEL, SOLÁN DE CABRAS, GLOBALIA, AIR EUROPA, TURISMO COSTA DEL SOL, MANCOMUNIDAD DE MUNICIPIOS DE LA COSTA DEL SOL OCCIDENTAL and GRUPO 1941. The Final is sponsored by the AYUNTAMIENTO DE BENAHAVÍS.
The main collaborators are Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Sunscape Dominicus La Romana, Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús, Bodegas Marqués de Terán, inversionesparavagos.com, Fairway+blue, Holiday Golf Estates, Marbella Town Hall and Benahavís Town Hall. Cadena SER and Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine are the official media of the Tour.