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Modern Greens for Los Lagos Golf Club

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Modern Green Los Lagos Golf Club

Modern Greend for Los Lagos Golf Club
The nine-hole course that Vidaor, Sardá & Saenger developed for the Los Lagos Golf Club in Zaragoza, which was initially named “Prados del Rey,” was shown to the public for the first time in 1997. During the year 2000, it underwent a name change and became known as the Los Lagos Golf Club. By the year 2002, Ramón Espinosa’s course had grown to include eighteen holes and was entirely open to the public.

Just recently, the administration of the club decided to begin a modernization journey by electing to upgrade the club’s irrigation system with cutting-edge CirrusPro technology and Rain Bird independent control, focusing on golf sustainability. At the moment, Green Natur has implemented this system in two of the holes, and they intend to implement it across the entire course by March 2024.

Daniel Sanchez, who is the golf sales manager for Rain Bird’s Iberian Peninsula division, is overjoyed. He says, “The Los Lagos Golf Club’s dedication to innovation, water conservation, and energy efficiency with CirrusPro and IC technology truly elevates its course quality.”

On the subject of the benefits that Rain Bird’s Integrated Control System (IC System) offers, Daniel provides further explanation by stating, “In today’s landscape, efficiency is key.” Through the provision of precise control and a wide range of benefits that extend beyond irrigation, the IC System improves operational efficiency. He then goes on to explain the capabilities of the system, pointing out how a greenkeeper may remotely monitor and handle individual components by utilising a variety of different devices. “The Integrated Control Interface Plus (ICI+) and IC CONNECT enhance flexibility, facilitating comprehensive management,” according to what he continues to explain.

Daniel places a strong emphasis on the streamlined architecture of the system, which simplifies installation, reduces cable usage by 90 percent, removes the need for splicing by fifty percent, and eliminates the requirement for additional equipment such as satellites and decoders. He concludes with the statement, “This efficient design not only ensures system reliability but also optimises labour costs, making expansions straightforward by integrating components wherever a MAXI cable is present.”

Golf Merit Plates for Costa del Sol

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Golf Merit Plates for Costa del Sol

Golf Merit Plates for Costa del Sol
The Royal Spanish Golf Federation (RFEG) has bestowed Gold Medals and Merit Plates in Golf 2023 to commemorate the great accomplishments of the sport, based on the recommendation of the Honours Committee and subsequent ratification by the Board of Directors.

Eight of the nine Merit Plates in Golf, which recognise institutions that have greatly enriched golf, emphasise the Costa del Sol as a premier golf destination.

The staging of elite professional tournaments, the inception of the Race to Costa del Sol, and emotional backing for the Solheim Cup and the inaugural PING Junior Solheim Cup in Spain have prompted the RFEG to honour a consortium of Andalusian entities pivotal in these achievements: Junta Andalucía, Diputación de Málaga, ACOSOL, Ayuntamiento de Marbella, Ayuntamiento de Casares, Ayuntamiento de Benahavís, Finca Cortesín, and La Zagaleta.

Finca Cortesín, recognised for its superb architecture and challenging course, is a tribute to the Costa del Sol‘s top golfing experiences. The course’s immaculate conditions, combined with its spectacular vistas of the Mediterranean, have repeatedly won praise from both amateurs and pros, cementing its position as a must-visit location for golf aficionados during a golf holiday in Costa del Sol.

Similarly, in golf, La Zagaleta in Marbella embodies elegance and exclusivity. The course, set against a backdrop of natural beauty, perfectly mixes top-tier facilities with an unrivalled golfing experience. La Zagaleta is a jewel in Spain’s golfing crown, attracting appreciation from global golf lovers for its devotion to excellence, from course upkeep to member amenities.

Furthermore, the Son Servera Golf Club in Mallorca won the Merit Plate in Golf for its consistent dedication to golf since its founding in 1967, making it the Balearic Islands’ second-oldest club.

This Mallorcan school is well-known for its nurturing approach to developing golf talent, having produced multiple champions, including famous professional Nuria Iturrioz.

Son Servera, which has 700 associates and leads the Balearics in new licence creation, differentiates itself from the island’s commercial clubs due to its social essence and prominent standing. It provides free introduction courses monthly and actively promotes Mallorca as a premier golfing destination in the Balearic Islands.

Aloha Golf Returns to Arana

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Aloha Golf returns to Arana

Aloha Golf returns to Arana
Javier Arana only built eleven golf courses in 30 years. While he may not have the most designs in Spain, he is largely regarded as the best, having provided legendary courses such as Villa de Madrid Country Club and El Saler.

Unfortunately, Arana died before the construction of his final masterpiece, the Aloha Golf Club in Marbella. Although construction started in 1972, there were still no greens when Arana visited for the final time in May 1974. Sadly, Arana passed in January 1975, and the course opened in October of that year.

“Initially, the Aloha greens had a specific cutting height and speed, making the game challenging.” “Arana had detailed green plans,” says Luis Cornejo of SURTEC Golf Agronomy, “but posthumous modifications raise questions about their fidelity to his vision.” ‘Los Campos de Golf de Javier Arana’ author Alfonso Erhardt comments.

Aloha’s greens were completely renovated earlier this year, thanks to the efforts of the chief greenkeeper, Manuel González-Loma, Lobb + Partners, SURTEC Golf Agronomy, and CJW Golf. “Aloha’s terrain is captivating,” says Tim Lobb of Lobb + Partners. Our pre-design evaluation indicated that several greens had severe slopes, which limited flag placements and putt experiences at modern speeds.”

TeeOne bentgrass was custom-grown for each of the eighteen greens. The course reopened in phases in August and September following renovations.

Lobb highlights the team’s commitment to preserving Arana’s legacy, stating that they aimed for a minimum of seven flag positions per green. “The goal was not just aesthetic; we wanted to reintroduce lost flag positions and diversify gameplay strategies,” he goes on to say.

Aloha can now accommodate more players as a result of these changes. While the greens may appear the same from a distance, Lobb says that “the real difference lies in the renewed strategies and positions available to golfers.”

The experience of revitalising Arana’s final design was enjoyable for Lobb, who stated, “Our research, including Erhardt’s book, informed our restoration choices.” In several sections, such as greens 7 and 10, we discovered historical boundaries and restored them, as well as some flag sites.”

SURTEC Golf Agronomy was instrumental in this project, supervising design selection, planning, paperwork, licencing, and construction management. Conor Walsh, well-known for his work at Dunas de Comporta, completed the project on schedule and within the plan.

Lobb praises Conor and his team’s dedication, saying that “their expertise and passion, especially from construction manager David Minogue, were invaluable to the project’s success.”

Visit Aloha Golf on your next golf holiday at Costa del Sol. Marbella boasts fantastic golf courses ready for you.