Apr 21, 2009
Posted by Seamus Whooley on Apr 21, 2009 in Golf News | 0 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.
Apr 3, 2009
Posted by Seamus Whooley on Apr 3, 2009 in Golf News | 0 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.
Mar 27, 2009
Posted by Seamus Whooley on Mar 27, 2009 in | 3 comments
“Yes We Can”, in the words of a famous American Orator “Yes We Can” overcome this Credit Crunch with unbelievably good value.
The Costa del Sol and in particular its many great courses have reacted with a myriad of special offers designed to attract the hard strapped Northern European Golfer.
While we, the Golf Tour Operators have been pleading with the courses to show restraint over the last few years they have until recently largely ignore us.
However now they seem to be racing to out-do each other with special offers and promotions.
SPECIAL OFFER ON GRAN FLAMINGOS
50% OFF
Offers now available include 50% reductions in the form of 2 for 1 offers at Gran Flamingos or 36 holes for the price of 18 at Mijas (play same day).
RIO REAL GOLF CLUB 25% REDUCTIONS
Many other course have succumbed to including buggies in their green-fees which in many cases represent as much as a 25% reduction.
Rio Real, Los Naranjos and Almenara, Los Arqueros, El Paraiso and Atalaya new are among the plethora of courses offering free buggies most of the year.
REAL CLUB DE GOLF LAS BRISAS €40 off!
The wonderful Robert Trent Jones designed Real Club de Golf Las Brisas has appointed Golf Experience as one of a handful of operator to sell green-fees during 8 month of the year. In 2008 the rates was €160 while we will be happy to book you a round for €120 during 2009.
COST SAVING IDEAS TO HELP WITH THE CRUNCH
Eating In..
Most of our groups who stay at the many popular hotels tend to do so on a Bed & Breakfast basis and go to restaurants for their evening meal.
This can add considerably to the cost of a Golf trip. By taking the half-board option at a good 4 star you can have your dinner for as little as an additional €5 a night.
Club Rental..
If coming for a short trip and just playing 2 or 3 rounds, why not leave your clubs behind and rent here. We can rent you the latest material for as little as €20 a day which will be less that what your airline will charge for transporting them.
OTHER NEWS
Finca Cortesin seem to be unsure of the hosting of the 2009 World Cup Championship Match Play – first scheduled for 24th – 27th Sept and now being penciled in for later in October as somebody discovered that the original dates clashed with some other major tournament.
To prepare for the event they have had to close the course for 2 months this winter and again it is scheduled to be closed from Oct 2nd – 20th with considerable loss of revenue.
One must really question the benefit of hosting golf tournaments!
People remember where the Ryder Cup is held but few other golf Tournaments.
While speaking of tournaments the European Senior Tour is set to visit Benahavis in Spain for the first time when the Benahavis Senior Masters takes place at La Quinta Golf and Country Club from October 2-4, 2009.
NEW AIR ROUTES INTO MALAGA
Aer lingus have just announced the welcome addittion of a Gatwick to Malaga service which will help peg back fares on this popular route into the Costa del Sol. Service starts March 2009.
A NEW ACCOMODATION ALTERNATIVE IN PUERTO BANUS
Lorcrimar Hotel Puerto Banus
We are delighted to include this new 3 star Puerto Banus property in our 2009 packages.
It offers great rates, a great location and golfer friendly atmosphere.
Mar 18, 2009
Posted by Seamus Whooley on Mar 18, 2009 in Golf News | 0 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.
Jan 22, 2009
Posted by Seamus Whooley on Jan 22, 2009 in Golf News | 0 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.
