Alferini Golf Club a True Challenge for any Golfer

Monday, May 11th, 2009 | Golf News | No Comments

Located in One of the Most Luxurious Resorts in the Costa del Sol

From last May, the second golf course at the Flamingos Resort, Gran Flamingo Golf,  begun a process of radical changes involving the name, management, image and, above all else, improvements to the amenities and services.

From now on, the course, located in one of the most luxurious resorts on the Costa del Sol, will be known as Alferini Golf Club.

Alferini Golf is a true challenge for any golfer. Situated next to the other course of Flamingos Golf Resort, it is a long layout of 6,600 metres, and one of the few par-73s on the Coast, with some of the fairways requiring pinpoint accuracy and large, generous greens. With four large lakes, water comes into play on several holes, and there is a minimum of five levels on each tee – enabling the course to be adapted to different playing levels and degrees of difficulty. Out on the course there is a feeling of peace and quiet, a welcome lack of noise, because Alferini Golf is truly in the midst of nature, a lush valley within the mountains of Benahavís.

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Valle Romano another World Class Course?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 | Golf News | No Comments

The eagle eyed among you will have noticed that the soon to be opened “Valle Romano Course” has been sponsoring the Andalucia Open for the last couple of years.

However this latest gem on the coast has had a few set-backs in recent times but is now due to open on November 2nd (The day after the Volvo Masters at neighbouring Finca Cortesin ends). I suppose they hope to get a few golfing hacks over to play it and pen favourable articles.

Both courses were designed by Cabel Robinson who also designed Sotogrande La Reserva. So if they are anything to go by we can expect the Costa del Sol to have yet another world class course.

Club de Golf la Zagaletta

We have it on good authority that the very reclusive and exclusive Club de Golf la Zagaletta might just be about to open its doors to the great unwashed.

Until now the situation was as follows:

“Never could so few enjoy so much”, a statement that describes exactly La Zagaleta golf private course. The Californian architect harmonised exclusive and exquisite golfing with the nature of La Zagaleta. On this golf course he combined excellent holes with the breathtaking views, making each hole an unforgettable experience for the lucky golfer enjoying La Zagaleta.”

This may just be about to change as a major international Golf Management company may be about to take over the management at La Zagaletta (On the road to Benahavis) which would lead one to believe that green-fees may soon be available on both these courses.

Exclusively for the private use of residents and members of La Zagaleta, this beautiful 18-hole golf course, designed by Bradford Benz, offers a longitude of 6.000 m with fantastic and breathtaking views.

Finally we can confirm new dates for the Volvo World March-Play Championship are October 29th to November 1st.

Outwit Michael O´leary

Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | Golf News | No Comments

Michael has indeed been hiding something, a €60 charge for transporting golf clubs!

At Golf Experience we believe that Michael is taking golfers for a ride charging €60 to transport your golf clubs.

Why not allow us provide you with state of the art new clubs which will be delivered to your first course and collected from you on your last day. No need to haul your clubs all over Europe  contributing to O’Leary’s pension plan in the process.

For as little as €20 a day we can supply you with state of the art Callaway and Taylor-Made Clubs anywhere on the Costa del Sol.

While there may be no end to Michael’s imagination in terms of generating revenue, you too can do the sums and take the better option of renting here is Spain.

Best Courses Best Rates!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 | Golf News | No Comments

Golf Experience has negotiated unbeatable rates at Spain’s top 4 courses for 2009.

Our guarantee is that we will not be beaten on price at these top courses!

• Valderrama
• Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
• Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
• Sotogrande La Reserva

Volvo World Match-Play at Finca Cortesin

Finca Cortesin are about to announce revised dates for the hosting of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship. These are now October 29th – Sunday 1st November.

The course will close on October 18th in preparation for the tournament.

Crunch green-fees on the Costa del Sol

With few exceptions Golf Experience has negotiated reduced green-fees at all the Costa del Sol’s 40 courses. We estimate that prices have dropped in real terms on the Costa del Sol by 25% – 30% on average. So even for British golfers suffering the devaluation of sterling, year-on year prices are still lower than 2008. For Euro-zone, clients can benefit from these huge reductions and in many cases with buggies included.

The Algarve’s Golf-clubs seem not to have heard about the recession and continue to charge some exorbitant rates including up to €60 for a buggy! The pendulum has indeed swung right back to the Costa del Sol for value golf.

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Mijas announce same day two rounds for the price of one!

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 | Golf News | No Comments

“Full Day Green-Fee”

Dear Collaborator,

We are writing you to inform you that from February 2009 onwards the Green-Fee at Mijas Golf Club will be for the whole day.

Please read below the conditions:

The Green-fee price will be daily, not just for 18 holes.

(Please consult the daylight calendar on each occasion)

The 2nd round will be subject to availability and must be reserved on arrival.

Available for both courses: Los Lagos & Los Olivos

(Please consult our maintenances plan on the date of play).

Special offers not included.

The rest of the prices are for 18 holes.

Should you need any more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience.

Golf in Spain is becoming Cheaper by the Day!

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 | , Golf News | No Comments

Flamingos & Santana Price drop for 2009

Further examples of increasing value on the Costa del Sol is the decision of Santana to reverse a price increase announced a few months ago for 2009. They have now decided to hold prices at the 2008 rates. A wise decision.

Special Offer to Golf Experience Clients from Gran Flamingos

Flamingos have announced a range of value added packages and price cuts which sees the new Gran Flamingos price almost halved for 2009. In addition they have a new “Combo” rate for golfers who play both Flamingos Golf & Gran Flamingos. For €150 you can enjoy both these great courses throughout the high season on 2009.

Buggy prices have also been dropped for Golf Experience clients.

Valderrama may host a new major tournament in 2009

Colin Montgomery on Valderramas 17th Hole

While the Volvo Masters has bid farewell to Valderrama we hear that Valderrama may yet hold a major tournament in 2009 at the same time as the Volvo Masters. If this materialises this would mean that Andalucia will host at least 3 major tournaments in 2009, the Andalucia Open at Aloha, the Volvo World Match-play at Finca Cortesin and a new tournament at Valderrama. Andalucia may also host the Spanish Open as it did in 2008 in Seville.

La Cala Rebrand its 3 courses

La Cala have re-names its 3 courses alter 3 continents as follows:

La Cala South becomes Asia Course
La Cala North becomes America Course
La Cala New becomes Europe Course

Security on Courses

We would warn golfers to take particular care of personal belongings when playing strange courses. Unfortunately from time to time we hear of wallets being stolen from golf bags during a game of golf.

Inevitably this happens to visitors who are unaware of the vulnerable areas on strange courses when their bags can be unsighted for the short time required for the deed to occur. So please, use common sense when it comes to personal belongings on a golf course.

Ballesteros hospitalized in Spain

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 | Golf News | No Comments

MADRID (AFP) — Spanish golf legend Severiano Ballesteros, a five-time major winner who retired last year, was hospitalized Monday in Madrid after he briefly lost consciousness, the hospital said.

“His condition is stable,” the La Paz University Hospital said in a statement, adding the 51-year-old was undergoing tests.

The hospital said it would provide no further details at the request of his family.

Ballesteros won the British Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988 and became the first European to win the Masters championship in 1980, a title he repeated in 1983. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1999.

One of four professional golfing brothers, Ballesteros had not been a force in golf during the decade before his retirement due to back injuries.

Known for his flamboyant and imaginative style of play, he won one of his three British Open titles by playing a shot from a temporary parking lot.