Golf in Spain – Sotogrande Golf Challenge

San Roque Old Course. Sotogrande Golf Challenge

San Roque Old Course

The 2nd round of the Sotogrande Golf Challenge already has winners.

The Clube São Roque takes over as the venue for the third stage of the circuit on July 24 at the recently renovated, Old Course.

Covadonga Basagoiti- Juan Álvarez-Rendueles and Francisco Benítez – José Luis Iglesias have achieved their goal of winning the classification of the second regular round of the Sotogrande Golf Challenge 2021 held at Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort.

The San Roque golf course, Alcaidesa Heathland golf course, an expert in hosting top-level international events, was presented with a demanding set-up in which all participants had to show their best version to achieve a positive result in an international benchmark golf course. In addition, Ana Ruiz, stressed the magnificent state of Alcaidesa’s design and how it has served as a claim so that great sports figures on the international scene, such as Liverpool FC footballer Jame Milner, have come to enjoy this second stop of a circuit that will end its regular phase on September 18 and 19 at the Real Club Sotogrande.

Among the sixty players who finally gathered in this test, the couple formed by Covadonga Basagoiti and Juan Álvarez-Rendueles knew how to get their best version of the game and win with 39 scratch points, based on a magnificent command of the reading of the puts. In second position with 37 points, Ernesto Mira Hafner and Gonzalo Gross finished with the honey on their lips for not getting a direct pass to the Real Club Valderrama grand final in November.

Speaking of the handicap category, Francisco Benítez and José Luis Iglesias (44 stableford points) were the ones who best knew how to adapt to a better ball pair modality in which the success of the rapport is essential to achieve a great result. In second position, with the same score, finished Cándido Romaguera and José Manuel Dicenta. The prize for the nearest the pin on the 14th hole went to John Groszek who managed to get his ball just over a meter away from the hole on this magnificent par 3 of the Heathland course.

The next venues for the Sotogrande Golf Challenge will be July 24 at the San Roque Club Old Course, August 14 at Almenara Golf, August 28 at Club de Golf La Cañada and next September 18 and 19 at the Real Club Sotogrande in what will be the last test, before the grand final that will be held at the Real Club Valderrama on November 11, 2021, just a few weeks after the Estella Damm Andalucía Valderrama Masters 2021.

The website www.sotograndechallenge.com collects all the classifications as well as the registration possibilities individually for each of the tests that still must be disputed and that, represent a real challenge for all participants.

The Sotogrande Golf Challenge Circuit is a direct promotion of the San Roque City Council to promote the destination as a benchmark within the sports tourism segment at a national and international level.

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Spain golf – Real Club Valderrama Golf Course and Callaway, new partners

Real Club Valderrama Golf Course

Real Club Valderrama golf course

Real Club Valderrama Golf Course and Callaway have announced an important new partnership whereby Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Balls, the official golf ball of the European Tour, will be used exclusively in this golf course impeccable practice facilities.

Similarly, Callaway will provide Real Club Valderrama Golf Course with premium rental equipment, including the recently introduced line of Epic drivers and fairway meters, Apex 21 irons, and Odyssey putters.

Real Club Valderrama golf course is revered by golf enthusiasts and golf experts around the world and is proud to form this special new relationship that will grow and prosper for years to come.

Designed by the legendary Sr Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1974, the Real Club Valderrama Golf Course has become an iconic private golf course that also welcomes visitors. It has a rich history in professional golf, having hosted the Ryder Cup, WGC-American Express Championship, Volvo Masters and Andalucía Masters.

Real Club Valderrama golf course also continues to feature in all the rankings of the one hundred best golf courses in the world and has been consistently rated the number one golf course in Spain, famous for its narrow, twisting fairways lined with cork and olive trees and impeccable maintenance.

For Tee Times Golf Agency and for this world-class golf course, one of the most requested for tee times in Europe, this partnership will enhance even more the already excellent services of this extraordinary golf course.

Played individually or using the very special Spain Finest Golf Pack 1 (4 x rounds) & 2 (5 x rounds), to choose from among the golf courses; Valderrama Golf Course, Real Sotogrande Golf Course, La Reserva at Sotogrande Golf Course, San Roque Old Golf Course and Finca Cortesin Golf Course, a visit to the Real Club Valderrama Golf Course is mandatory as well as to the also wonderful and nearby San Roque New Golf Course and Almenara Golf Course.

To make any golf break in this region a unique and memorable experience, the hotels; So / Sotogrande *****, Hotel Encinar de Sotogrande **** & Hotel Apartamentos Manilva Sun *** will make the difference.

Source: golfindustria.es

Spain golf – The San Roque Golf Courses reopen with a renovated Old Course and an innovative project for a hotel & Villas

San Roque Old Course

San Roque Old Course

San Roque Golf Courses

On June 1st, the renowned Old Course of The San Roque Golf Courses reopened after having undergone an intense renovation that lasted almost a year.

The golf course opened in 1991 and quickly became one of Sotogrande’s preferred golf courses, with its Old Course, originally designed by Dave Thomas, known alongside the Real Club Valderrama Golf Course and the Real Club Sotogrande Golf Course, like the ‘golden triangle’ of golf in Spain.

The clubhouse, former residence of the Domecq family, now totally renovated and with a fresh and classic look at the same time, becomes an unbeatable setting to start a round on the Old Course, a golf course that winds gently and pleasantly surrounded by leafy trees rolling hills, majestic cork oaks and charming villa.

Regarding the technical aspects of the Old Course and after a comprehensive renovation that lasted eleven months, the best golf course in the San Roque estate confirms its commitment to excellence, implementing the highest standards of maintenance that can be found on the best golf courses in Europe.

The first thought was to make the golf course as dry as possible, to be played firm and fast but it also had to be sustainable.

On the renovated golf course, the new layout that eliminates the old hilly areas and replaces them with fertilizer areas is surprising. This produces and gives it a very different personality from the rest of the golf courses in the area.

The greens, bunkers and all game elements have been redesigned to improve the playing experience. The goal of the golf course is that players choose The San Roque Golf Course year after year as a destination for their golf breaks or as their golf course of reference for residents in the area.

On the other hand, and to make the visitor experience even more enriching, the golf course is working on the opening of a hotel and several villas that will be available in 2023.

Tee Times Golf Agency considers these 2 golf courses of great excellence which are as fun to play as they are beautiful, within a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

This renovation of the Old Course designed by the legendary Dave Thomas and already rated amongst the finest golf courses in Europe and always within the top 5 in Spain will make it even more appreciated and desired.

A visit to these magnificent golf courses is imperative and to better appreciate and enjoy it, we suggest the Special Golf Packages Spain Finest Golf Pack 1 (4 x rounds) & 2 (5 x rounds), to choose from among the golf courses; Valderrama Golf Course, Real Sotogrande Golf Course, La Reserva at Sotogrande Golf Course, San Roque Old Golf Course and Finca Cortesin Golf Course.

Not to miss the also marvellous and nearby San Roque New Golf Course and Almenara Golf Course.

Because a golf break is only complete with an equally wonderful and unforgettable stay, we recommend the Deluxe, charming and welcoming hotels: So / Sotogrande *****, Hotel Encinar de Sotogrande **** & Hotel Apartamentos Manilva Sun ***.

Source: golfindustria.es