{"id":27969,"date":"2025-08-21T19:20:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/santa-maria-golf-debut-at-the-andalucia-golf-challenge\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:23:55","slug":"santa-maria-golf-debut-at-the-andalucia-golf-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andaluciagolf.com\/en\/santa-maria-golf-debut-at-the-andalucia-golf-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Mar\u00eda Golf, debut at the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Santa Mar\u00eda Golf dazzles in the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge with a full house and 108 players<\/strong><\/h1>
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Photo obtained from the official website of the Santa Mar\u00eda Golf Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

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The last event of the San Miguel Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge – Destino Rep\u00fablica Dominicana by Globalia<\/strong> once again demonstrated the passion for golf on the Costa del Sol. The chosen venue was the prestigious Santa Mar\u00eda Golf<\/strong><\/a>in Marbella, which registered a full house with 108 players registered more than a week before the event<\/strong>. <\/p>

With an impeccable organization, a course in excellent condition and an atmosphere of great camaraderie, this tournament became one of the highlights of the season.<\/p>

A renovated field for a special event<\/strong><\/h2>

Santa Mar\u00eda Golf took advantage of the occasion to present the recently renovated greens of holes 3, 16 and 17<\/strong>, which were in practically perfect condition, as was the rest of the course.<\/p>

The club is developing an ambitious annual greens renovation program<\/strong>, which is now in its final phase and whose results have been described as “excellent” by players and specialists. This allowed the participants to enjoy a course at the level of major international competitions. <\/p>

Tournament kick-off and top-level golf atmosphere<\/strong><\/h2>

The day began with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.<\/strong>, which allowed all players to start the competition simultaneously, in a vibrant and competitive atmosphere.<\/p>

After finishing the round, the participants gathered at the clubhouse to enjoy a meal prior to the awards ceremony and the prize drawing<\/strong>, two of the most awaited moments of the day.<\/p>

A sweepstakes with a dream prize: a trip to the Dominican Republic<\/strong><\/h2>
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Photo obtained from the official website of the Santa Mar\u00eda Golf Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

All the players filled in their cards with their personal data to participate in the draw for an unforgettable prize: to accompany the five absolute winners of the circuit on the final trip to the Dominican Republic<\/strong>, scheduled for the end of October.<\/p>

This exclusive trip is one of the great attractions of the Andaluc\u00eda Golf Challenge<\/strong>, as it combines golf on first class Caribbean courses with a unique tourist experience, courtesy of Globalia.<\/p>

The awards ceremony was led by the club’s director, Pedro Batista<\/strong>, who thanked the players for their presence and highlighted the importance of Santa Mar\u00eda Golf as a venue for major tournaments.<\/p>

Prizes, gifts and an unforgettable closing ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>

The winners were distinguished with trophies, in addition to receiving wines from the La Navarra Group<\/strong> and exclusive garments from the Fairway + Blue<\/strong> golf boutique.<\/p>

The prize draw added even more excitement, with greenfees donated by Santa Mar\u00eda Golf<\/strong> and bottles of wine offered by Hospital Recoletas Salud Marbella<\/strong>, which ensured that many players took away a special souvenir of the day.<\/p>

Special prizes in pairs 3<\/strong><\/h2>

The par 3 holes were also protagonists with the classic prize for the closest ball<\/strong>, sponsored by prestigious brands and restaurants:<\/p>