Olazábal Looks to an Uncertain Future
“I see a lot of question marks hanging over my future” He and Seve were the most celebrated pair in Spanish golfing history and he is the only compatriot who,…
Manuel Piñero: Star Signing for La Reserva de Sotogrande
The winner of two World Cups (also including one as the leading individual), the 1985 Ryder Cup, nine European Tour titles and five Spanish Championships… Manuel Piñero is an icon…
Michael Campbell: Passing on a Great Champion’s Knowledge
He steps out of his BMW X5 and is dressed in jeans and a short-sleeved summery shirt in a bright fuchsia colour, latest-style sunglasses and a broad smile on his…
Peter Gustafsson: A Swede at Home in Andalucía
He is recognisable immediately for his unmistakeable sign of identity: a simple but brightly-coloured hat. At 38 Peter Gustafsson has temporarily retired from top competition to dedicate his career to…
Francisco Javier Fernández: Minister for Tourism and Sport in Andalucía
Affable and known for his conciliatory tone, the new minister for tourism and sport in the Junta de Andalucía (regional government), Francisco Javier Fernández, has clear ideas about the direction…
José Bernal: Mayor of Marbella
It can take pride in being the municipality with the highest number of golf courses in Spain – a total of 15 including installations with nine, 18 and 27 holes…
Amateur María Parra: World Amateur Number Two
After trying in vain, time after time, to check the latest world ranking, the page was finally updated and María could not believe what was listed in front of her…
Pablo Mansilla: Royal Golf Federation of Andalucía
“THE MAIN PROBLEM FOR PROFESSIONALS IS THAT THERE ISN’T ANY MONEY FOR SPONSORSHIP, NEITHER FOR THEM NOR FOR TOURNAMENTS” Málaga-born, 44 years old, father-of-two, handicap 4, economist with an…
Íñigo Soto: Greenkeeper of Golf Finca Cortesín
“WE ARE KEEN TO INNOVATE” That Finca Cortesín Golf Club’s maintenance is exceptional is something no-one doubts. Since opening for play in 2006, the owners have been committed to ensuring…
Ricardo Arranz: President of Villa Padierna Golf Resort
“COSTA DEL SOL IS THE BEST GOLF DESTINATION IN EUROPE, AND POSSIBLY IN THE WORLD” Ricardo Arranz, chairman of Villa Padierna Golf Resort on the Costa del Sol and president…
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