{"id":21903,"date":"2018-08-27T10:30:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T10:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/valle-romano-hosts-seventh-leg-of-andalucia-golf-challenge-destination-caribbean\/"},"modified":"2018-08-27T10:30:26","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T10:30:26","slug":"valle-romano-hosts-seventh-leg-of-andalucia-golf-challenge-destination-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/valle-romano-hosts-seventh-leg-of-andalucia-golf-challenge-destination-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Valle Romano Hosts Seventh Leg of Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge Destination Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-8563\" src=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.holaincompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/images_Actual2018_P1090271.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/images_Actual2018_P1090271.jpg 854w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/images_Actual2018_P1090271-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/images_Actual2018_P1090271-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/images_Actual2018_P1090271-550x367.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Valle Romano Hosts Seventh Leg of Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge Destination Caribbean<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The seventh leg of the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge Destination &#8220;La Romana Golf Club Bah\u00eda Pr\u00edncipe&#8221; in the Dominican Republic Circuit was held on Saturday 25 August at Valle Romano (Estepona), a superb course designed by the renowned American architect Cabell B. Robinson, who worked for many years with the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>As in previous legs of this circuit, organized by Andaluc\u00eda Golf magazine, the participants included both Spanish and foreign golfers of various different nationalities- 100 players in total.<\/p>\n<p>There were very positive comments about the state of the course, and it was a shame there was no wind to cool things down on what was an extremely hot day. Fortunately, the players could refresh themselves at the food and drink table that Ona Valle Romano Golf &amp; Resort installed between holes one and 10, with sandwiches, fruit skewers and cold water. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The apartment complex that the Ona Hotels chain operates at Valle Romano also later served lunch<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span>in the restaurant of the magnificent clubhouse, receiving especially warm compliments for the fide\u00faa. In addition, Ona Valle Romano Golf &amp; Resort contributed to the tournament raffle one weekend&#8217;s accommodation with golf in the aforementioned complex. <\/p>\n<p>The tournament prizes included apparel and golf equipment from leading brands offered by the Puerto Banus boutique fairway+blue and Holiday Golf, while D.O. Somontano provided a selection of high-end wines.<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Caribbean Trip&#8230; Including Golf at Exceptional Courses<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The prize includes a one-week stay at the five-star Hotel Bah\u00eda Principe Bouganville, all-inclusive: flight and four rounds of golf &#8211; two at La Romana Golf Club, one at Punta Espada (Cap Cana) and another at Diente de Perro (Casa de Campo).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>The top five finishes at Valle Romano in category one were (in order):<\/span><span> Mar\u00eda Aurora Morgado Melendo (43 points), Adri\u00e1n Garc\u00eda Luj\u00e1n (42), Jos\u00e9 Rom\u00e1n Mart\u00edn (42), Salvador Gonz\u00e1lez Mart\u00edn (40) and Javier Mielgo Migue (38).<br \/> <\/span><span>In category two, the leading five were: <\/span><span>David Do\u00f1a Naranjos (41 points), Vincent de Sadeleer (38), Lorenzo Bison (37), Arturo Manuel Cebri\u00e1n Garc\u00eda (36) and Jos\u00e9 Antonio Aparicio Puig (35).<br \/> <\/span><span>As for the special prizes&#8230; closest to the pin was won by<\/span><span> Salvador Ben\u00edtez Rubio; a<\/span><span>nd longest drive by <\/span><span>Juan J. Rojas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The scratch winner was<span> Adri\u00e1n Garc\u00eda Luj\u00e1n, <\/span>who in addition to the trophy was presented with a special prize of a magnificent painting by renowned Marbella-based artist Alejandro Hermann.<\/p>\n<p>As is traditional, after the golf was concluded, those taking part were able to enjoy a prize-giving ceremony and cocktail-luncheon reception on the clubhouse restaurant terrace.<\/p>\n<p><b>Forthcoming tournaments on the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge<\/b><\/p>\n<p>After the completion of events at Royal Guadalhorce, Royal Sotogrande, San Roque Club Old Course, Royal Valderrama, La Reserva de Sotogrande, Flamingos and Valle Romano, the next Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge Destination &#8220;La Romana Golf Club Bah\u00eda Pr\u00edncipe&#8221; in the Dominican Republic Circuit leg is 15 September at San Roque Club New Course (Sotogrande).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Heading to the Caribbean<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The top five in each category in each tournament qualify for the grand final, which will decide the five winners of one-week all-inclusive trips to La Romana Golf Club Bah\u00eda Pr\u00edncipe in the Dominican Republic.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The top two in each category and the scratch winner in the Grand Final, to be held on 30 September at Royal Guadalmina, will travel to the Dominican Republic from 22 to 31 October.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Each prize includes:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Flights from Malaga to Santa Domingo, and return<\/p>\n<p>VIP transfers from airport to hotel, and return<\/p>\n<p>7 nights accommodation at Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville at La Romana Golf Club<\/p>\n<p>GOLF: Transfer from\/to hotel and golf course<\/p>\n<p>GOLF: Green fees at La Romana GC + Buggy<\/p>\n<p>GOLF: Unlimited practice balls<\/p>\n<p>GOLF: Drinks and snacks during round from bar-cart<\/p>\n<p>GOLF: Clubs rental and storage<\/p>\n<p>As a special Andaluc\u00eda Golf contribution, the winners will be able to play one day at the Punta Espada (Cap Cana) course and another at Diente de Perro (La Romana).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">{gallery}Roman Valley 2018{\/gallery}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valle Romano Hosts Seventh Leg of Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge Destination Caribbean The seventh leg of the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge Destination &#8220;La Romana Golf Club Bah\u00eda Pr\u00edncipe&#8221; in the Dominican Republic Circuit was held on Saturday 25 August at Valle Romano (Estepona), a superb course designed by the renowned American architect Cabell B. 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