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Mijas Golf Course renews its fleet of electric handcarts with the ‘PowaKaddy GPS Rental’ model

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Mijas Golf Course renews its fleet of electric handcarts

Mijas Golf, one of the most experienced courses on the Costa del Sol in operation since 1976, has had Powakaddy to renew its fleet of electric carts. The club has acquired ten units of the ‘PowaKaddy GPS Rental’ model for rent just as the Real Club Valderrama did recently.

This model, when carrying GPS, also helps golfers play more fluidly and reduce their playing time, something for which golf courses fight day by day. These carts are programmed from the ‘Administrator’ option so that they only have a pre-selection of the golf course in which it is used so that they cannot be unconfigured. It is ‘PowaKaddy GPS Rental’ is a technologically advanced element and, being a car with practically all the golf courses in the world already preloaded, you just have to set it up and play. Another of the great advantages for golf courses and golf players, is the fact that the satellite that provides the information is of the same brand so that there are no problems in GPS.

Mijas Golf Los Olivos

Mijas Golf Los Olivos

These carts incorporate the powerful and durable plug-and-play battery of Powakaddy with thirty-six holes, being the most powerful on the market you can make tours in any field in the world in addition to a powerful 230 W power motor.

“We continue to renew with Powakaddy not only because each year they are updated and adapting to our demands as users, but they also give a unique and very good service which helps us to always have the fleet 100% for our customers, which is what we value most, ”says Lorenzo Pérez, director of Mijas Golf.

Mijas Golf Los Lagos

Mijas Golf Los Lagos

“Day by day we continue innovating to keep up with the demands of our customers, we always give our personalized attention for each golf course so that each one has the best option for its customer,” adds Frank Vázquez, director of Vavaal 749 SL and distributors of Powakaddy in Spain. “The best thing about our FW5s is that it has a fully integrated GPS, you just have to connect the battery and enjoy your best golf.”

Source: GolfIndustria.es

The San Roque Club held its Golf Tournament to benefit the Spanish Federation of Parkinson’s

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The San Roque Club held its Golf Tournament to benefit the Spanish Federation of Parkinson's

San Roque Club held its Golf Tournament

The San Roque Club held its Golf Tournament to benefit the Spanish Federation of Parkinson’s: 45 people have registered to participate in this tournament and collaborate with the projects that the Spanish Federation of Parkinson’s develops throughout Spain in conjunction with their associations.

The San Roque Club, with the support of the Spanish Federation of Parkinson’s held on its course Old Course, a charity tournament for Parkinson’s disease with the aim of raising funds to finance the projects of the Spanish Federation of Parkinson’s.

“From the Spanish Federation of Parkinsons we support and applaud this sport initiative. Staying active by starting any physical exercise is essential to improve the quality of life of the person affected by Parkinson’s and control, as much as possible, the motor symptoms of the disease. On the other hand, these events contribute to an awareness and social awareness, in short, to the normalization of Parkinson’s disease. We thank the club that have counted on us for this initiative “, explains Lola Garzón, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Federation of Parkinson’s.

The San Roque Club held its Golf Tournament to benefit the Spanish Federation of Parkinson's

The San Roque Club held its Golf Tournament to benefit the Spanish Federation of Parkinson’s

The organization of this tournament arises at the initiative of Bruno Krul, affected by Parkinson himself and a golf enthusiast, who wanted to contribute with his grain of sand to the improvement of the quality of life of his group. In addition, to the initiative Insight Experience and Gaugin have joined as sponsors, and Decathlon, Adidas, Holiday Golf, Srixon, RCG Sotogrande, RCG Sevilla, Valderrama Golf Club, Villa Padierna, Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort and Hunter Group, as collaborators, donating material for the charity auction that was made at the end of the tournament. Finally, Victor Goiriena, Enrique Garay, Bertol Izaguirre and Iñaki Sagasti, have also collaborated by donating several bottles of wine from their own wineries to auction.

The San Roque Club opened its doors for the first time in 1991 and quickly became the Sotogrande golf club, now known as the Golden Golf Triangle. This club has hosted major golf events such as the Open in Spain, and many elite players have enjoy its facilities, such as Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood, among others.

Today San Roque club continues to receive renowned players from all over the world who come to take advantage of the excellent conditions of their golf courses.

Article courtesy of opengolf.es

Portuguese & Spanish golf courses Featured on Tours 2018

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Both Portuguese Spanish golf courses are steeped in golfing history and play an integral part in the European golf tours every year.

Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Club - Portuguese Spanish golf courses

Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Club

You need only look at the players in recent history who have come from both regions, and the golf courses that you can find there, to realize why it’s such an admired part of Europe. With Sergio García winning The Masters in 2017, and Jon Rahm surging through the ranks on the PGA Tour, 2018 is sure to be an exciting year for Spanish golf fans.

Portuguese Spanish golf courses

We’ve put together a list of the golf courses that will be hosting the professional tour or qualifying school tournaments in Spain and Portugal over the coming months. Although some are yet to be announced, the following are confirmed.

European Tour

Portugal Masters

The biggest golfing event in Portugal returns in 2018 to its home course, Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Club, in Vilamoura. The event, which will run between 20th-23rd September will as always host come of the tours biggest names – something the region is familiar with! The golf course was designed by none other than golfing legend, Arnold Palmer, and since 2007 it has been the proud home of the annual Portuguese Masters.

Real Club Valderrama - Portuguese Spanish golf courses

Real Club Valderrama

The Par-72 Championship layout, measuring 6.651 meters (7,273 yards), makes use of the natural wetlands and the typical vegetation of carob, olive and almond trees in the area. Lakes form a formidable hazard throughout the course – even for the skilled professional – hence why it has remained a popular test on the tour for over ten years. The course is also known for its contrasting front and back nine – with each side of the course offering its own type of challenge.

The 2017 edition of the event was won by Lucas Bjerregaard who carded a blistering final round 65 to finish on 20-under par, four clear of his nearest competitor – Marc Warren.

Andalucia Valderrama Masters

The Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande will host the 2018 Andalucia Valderrama Masters on the 18th-21st October. The tournament was first played here in 2010, and it previously hosted the Volvo Masters.

Gramacho Golf Club - Portuguese Spanish golf courses

Gramacho Golf Club

After being canceled in 2012, the event returned to the region last year when it was hosted by local hero and 2011 champion Sergio García. García went on to win the event last year, and it will return in 2018 for what is set to be an amazing four days.

Valderrama is renowned as a tough Tour course that trails its way through the Sotogrande hills and meanders in between tightly clustered umbrella pine trees which makes for a tight, unforgiving test. Rather than being overly long, or having thick rough, Valderrama focuses on making sure that each shot a golfer takes has to be thought through meticulously – for some this is both the attraction and the fear when they play here.

Staysure Tour (Seniors Tour)

Qualifying School 2018

For the 18th consecutive year, the European Seniors Tour Qualifying School returns to the Pestana Golf Resort on Portugal’s Algarve.

Vale Pinta Golf Course - Portuguese Spanish golf courses

Vale Pinta Golf Course

Taking place over three venues, the 2018 Qualifying School will include the first stage being conducted for 36 holes on Silves Golf Club and Gramacho Golf Club. After that, the Finals will be played over 72 holes of stroke play on the Pinta Course at Pestana Golf Resort.

Silves is a par 70 course nestled into the foot of the Monchique mountains, while Gramacho, a par 72 course co-designed by former World Number One Nick Price, has previously hosted the Portuguese Ladies Open.

Challenge Tour

Challenge de España

Details yet to be confirmed by the Tour. This tournament featured here in 2017 and was won by Victor Perez who claimed a maiden European Challenge Tour title in some style, shooting an impressive 24-under par over the four days and winning by three shots.

Silves Golf Club - Portuguese Spanish golf courses

Silves Golf Club

Andalucía Costa del Sol Match Play 9

Details yet to be confirmed by the Tour. This tournament featured here in 2017 and was won by Aaron Rai who secured his second European Challenge Tour victory of the 2017 season by beating Ireland’s Gavin Moynihan 2&1 in the final match.