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La Marquesa: Experience TPC Sawgrass’ Legendary 17th Hole in Sunny Alicante

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Did you know you can experience the thrill of TPC Sawgrass’ legendary 17th hole in Spain?

That’s right—in Alicante, golfers can test their nerves on an exact replica of the iconic island green from TPC Sawgrass. La Marquesa Golf, nestled in Ciudad Quesada (Rojales) on the sunny Costa Blanca, proudly features its own version of one of golf’s most famous challenges. And we’re not just talking inspiration; Ponte Vedra Beach Club shared the original topographic plans, ensuring every golfer at La Marquesa gets an authentic taste of Florida’s legendary hole.

This unique attraction is part of a significant upgrade initiated by José Ángel Quesada in May 2019, aiming to elevate La Marquesa Golf’s stature even further. Entrusting the redesign to Pascual Jiménez, Quesada’s ambitious vision quickly took shape, reshaping 9 greens and 4 fairways to refresh the historic course that first opened in 1989.

But the real magic happened when Spanish golf legend Miguel Ángel Jiménez joined the project. The charismatic champion offered crucial guidance and even sketched the iconic 17th-hole design right in the sand of a bunker, capturing every detail perfectly.

Recently featured by the prestigious news website Open Golf, La Marquesa Golf has firmly positioned itself among Alicante’s top golfing destinations, praised by local and international players.

TPC Sawgrass and The Players

This week, golf enthusiasts worldwide have their eyes fixed on the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course as The Players Championship—the unofficial “fifth major”—takes place. This tournament is one of the most anticipated events in the golfing calendar, attracting an elite field of professionals competing for one of the largest prize pools in the sport. Central to the drama and excitement each year is the notorious 17th hole, a par-3 surrounded entirely by water, where even the slightest miscalculation can dash championship dreams instantly.

If you’re eager to experience La Marquesa Golf and other spectacular courses along the Costa Blanca, Tee Times Golf Holidays offers unbeatable packages tailored to all golfing enthusiasts. Ready for your Spanish Sawgrass challenge? Pack your clubs and book with Tee Times —your gateway to Alicante’s best golf experiences.

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El Bosque Golf Course. Costa Blanca Golf Courses and Valencian Community in collaboration in the Interclubs Pairs Trophy 2021 circuit

El Bosque Golf Course

Costa Blanca Golf Courses and Valencian Community in collaboration in the Interclubs Pairs Trophy 2021 circuit

Recently the inaugural competitions of the circuit ‘Interclubs Pairs Trophy 2021’ took place at the Valencian El Bosque Golf Course, an initiative that arises from the member golf courses of Costa Blanca and Valencian Community association to thank its partners and subscribers for the support received during the harsh months of the pandemic.

The circuit aims to encourage players to visit the largest possible number of golf courses throughout the Valencian Community at reduced prices by setting a maximum number of competitions to play.

On the other hand, all the amateur golf classifications in the Region of Valencia will be surpassed in terms of prizes. Couples ranked first in the final classification, who must compete in a minimum of three competitions, will receive as a prize an entry worth around 30,000 Euros that will allow the two players to have unlimited green fees for one year on the sixteenth golf courses of the circuit. Couples ranked second in each category will receive a similar subscription for six months and couples ranked third in each category will receive a similar subscription for three months.

The golf courses participants in this initiative are El Bosque Golf Course, Foressos Golf Course, Bonalba Golf Course, Oliva Nova Golf Course, La Marquesa Golf Course, Alenda Golf Course, Hotel Meliá Villaitana, El Saler Golf Course, Vistabella Golf Course, Font del Llop Golf Course, Lo Romero Golf Course, Las Ramblas Golf Course, Mediterráneo Golf Course, Altea Golf Course and La Finca Cortesin Golf Course.

The institutions that usually collaborate have wanted to support the launch of this new circuit by providing the welcome packs that the players will receive.

The Golf Federation of the Valencian Community also collaborates with this project and will be in charge of managing the ranking results with all the accumulated competitions, following its policy of support for the golf courses in the region.

The Costa Blanca and the Valencian Community Golf Courses Association has been promoting the destination and golf in the region for almost thirty years. Golf is considered an important factor for the seasonal tourism adjustment, with an annual economic impact of almost 750 million euros and more than 9,000 jobs per year generated in the Valencian Community.

For Tee Times Golf Agency this initiative demonstrates great generosity, mutual help and happy harmony between all participating golf courses, being to praise and congratulate them all.
The best way to collaborate is to join this brilliant initiative and participate in all competitions.
To be accommodated in the best way , we have a wide range of luxurious and charming hotels, such as; Hotel La Finca Golf & Spa Resort *****, The Westin Valencia *****, El Plantio Golf Resort *****, Double Tree By Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort *****, Hotel Serena Golf Resort *****, Hotel Principe Filipe La Manga *****, Hotel Alicante Golf ****, Hotel Parador de El Saler ****, Melia Plaza ****, Melia Alicante ****, Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Hotel ****, Hotel Meridional ****, Hotel Golf Campoamor ****, all with breathtaking views and excellent service for a dream golf break.

Source: golfindustria.es

Alicante – The Finest Golf, Sun and Sea

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Lo Romero Golf

Lo Romero Golf

Alicante’s ideal location on the Mediterranean coast makes it a highly attractive destination for beach lovers and golfers alike. Situated on the East coast of Spain, this region boasts some of the most impressive golf courses in Spain. Blessed with very short, mild winters, you can still enjoy the glorious blue flag beaches after your golf round in the Spanish sunshine, even in January.

The El Altet Beach located in Elche, is made up of a dune complex with natural vegetation. Being 1000m in length and 100m wide, this blue flag beach is popular with wind surfers. There are several nearby Golf courses. The Font Del Llop Golf Resort, which has a playing area of international size that has five exit tees for each hole. The Alenda Golf Course, completed in October 1999. It covers 49 hectares of land, 18 holes, par 72 and 6,257 metres in length, as well as an excellent practice area and Elche Golf School, the first to open in the Community of Valencia, offers spectactular facilities.

Alenda Golf Course

Alenda Golf Course

The San Juan Beach, Alicante, is just 25kms from Alicante airport. It stretches 2900m from the El Campello fishing village to Cabo de las Huertas. Best known for its crystal clear waters and golden sands, this coastal strip is also popular with water sports enthusiasts. What finer place to relax after a round at the Alicante golf course, described as “A challenge for the game and a feast for the eyes”. Going a little further afield you can play a round at the beautiful Bonalba Golf course with its 5 lakes or El Planito with its two golf courses, 18 holes Par 72 championship, and the other a 9 hole par 27.

La Caleta Beach, Orihuela, in the Southern province of Alicante, provides great facilities. The beach received 11 blue flags in 2017. The 387m coastal strip has natural protection from the cape itself and a sea wall, resulting in a calm sea. There is an old Watchtower at La Caleta, which was once used to monitor pirate attacks during the 16th Century. There are numerous quality golf courses nearby the award winning beach, including: Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, La Finca, Vistabella, La Marquesa and Lo Romero Golf.

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