The British Golf Monthly magazine has published their list of the 20 best golf courses in Europe based on the votes of senior staff, contributors and some well travelled members of their senior reader panel and there are four Spanish courses mentioned and two of those are located on the "Costa del Golf". The winner is the Club de Golf Valderrama in San Roque, province of Cádiz and fifth place was attributed to the Sotogrande Golf Club in the same province.
Valderrama is a 6356 metres par 71 course with no hole of less than championship quality, but it can be fully enjoyed by players of all handicaps, thanks to the genius of Robert Trent Jones, Senior, whom many consider the leading golf architect of his day.
The owners and the architect shared a common aim: to create a course that would present a test of golf to the everyday golfer and the first-class player alike, and would bring out the best golf that is in him.Valderrama has since risen in the Golf World rankings to become the No.1 golf course in mainland Europe, a position proudly held since 1989.
No championship course in modern times has so swiftly achieved such recognition. As early as 1988, Valderrama began to host the newly-launched Volvo Masters, the flagship tournament of the PGA European Tour, and continued to do so until 1996.In 1997 the Club hosted the 32nd Ryder Cup, won by Europe in a most thrilling finish. Valderrama remains today the only club ever to have hosted golf's pinnacle event outside its traditional homelands, USA and Britain.
Next, in 1999 and 2000, Valderrama went on to host the first two editions of the World Golf Championships - American Express Championship, which were won by Tiger Woods and Mike Weir respectively.The tone for the Ryder Cup event was set by Severiano Ballesteros, the Europe captain, when he walked the course with John Paramor, the chief tournament director. 'I found everything perfect,' he said. 'It's impossible to imagine a golf course in better condition.Valderrama is a private Members' club, but a limited number of starting times are offered for visitors most days of the year.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Costa del Sol - Costa del Golf
You might have heard the slogan invented by the Spanish tourist office : Costa del Sol - Costa del Golf.
This reflects very nicely the large number of golf courses on the Southern coast of Andalucia in Spain, where we can find over 60 golf courses on a stretch of about 70 miles, so on average there is a possibility to play a round of golf for every mile along that coast.
One of those courses is Valderama, a championship course developed by the famous Spanish player Seve Ballesteros. This course is links course with a number of greens along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Come and visit us here in sunny Andalucia, where you find Moorish heritage mixed with modern Spanish life style.
This reflects very nicely the large number of golf courses on the Southern coast of Andalucia in Spain, where we can find over 60 golf courses on a stretch of about 70 miles, so on average there is a possibility to play a round of golf for every mile along that coast.
One of those courses is Valderama, a championship course developed by the famous Spanish player Seve Ballesteros. This course is links course with a number of greens along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Come and visit us here in sunny Andalucia, where you find Moorish heritage mixed with modern Spanish life style.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
New Internet Golf Store Opened
Yesterday a new internet golf store opened its doors to the public.
It is called Simply Golf Carts and offers a variety of very interesting pages, ranging from the latest news about out favorite sport, a video clip libary to choose from, to auction information and, of course, a full choice of golf equipment and golf accessories including golf carts and caddies.
Why not have a look at it now: Simply click on Simply Golf Carts and have some fun.
It is called Simply Golf Carts and offers a variety of very interesting pages, ranging from the latest news about out favorite sport, a video clip libary to choose from, to auction information and, of course, a full choice of golf equipment and golf accessories including golf carts and caddies.
Why not have a look at it now: Simply click on Simply Golf Carts and have some fun.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Looking for a cheap golf cart?
Getting a good deal is important, but there's a lot to consider beyond price.
Finding cheap golf carts is easier today than ever before. You can find vehicles either online or off line. Classified ads are a great way to find local sellers. But finding those discounted golf carts is just the beginning. WE look at some of the issues to consider when it comes to buying used vehicles.
It may sound counter-intuitive but many people end up buying something that they ultimately do not like simply because the price was right. Now, this is not always a problem. Many golfers simply want reliable transportation and they do not really care what it looks like. As long as the vehicle is serviceable and running, they are happy. Then there are those folks who buy cheap golf carts and within weeks or months wish they had not. Perhaps what they really wanted was a battery-powered unit but they, instead, bought a gasoline-powered vehicle. Maybe the color of the paint does not really suit them, or the seating arrangement is not what they really wanted or needed.
You should try to avoid buyer's remorse whenever you can, and one way to do that when it comes to buying a discounted golf vehicle is to be patient. Make a short list of what features you really want in the vehicle that you will eventually buy and try to stick to that list as you shop around. You will be happier in the long run.
Why is This Vehicle So Cheap?
This is an excellent question to ask yourself before you put your money down. In many cases, the owner may simply want to buy a new vehicle and is selling this one simply to get rid of it. In other cases, the owner may have had one problem after another with this vehicle and is trying to unload it on anyone foolish enough to buy it. You have to be careful when buying cheap golf carts because the last thing you want is to find yourself paying repair bills right after you buy the thing. You can certainly ask a seller why he is selling at a discount, but be smart about this and remember people do not always tell the truth.
The better way to approach this question is to bring along a trained or experienced mechanic. Let this individual do a quick inspection of the vehicle and base your decision to buy on what he or she tells you.
When you are considering the purchase of a discounted golf cart keep in mind that you should try to get everything you need. This might include the trailer and hitch, battery charger, windshield and top, along with any other items you need to fully enjoy the vehicle. If the vehicle does not come with a trailer, you can expect to pay several hundred dollars more in order to get one. These added costs can really add up fast, so make sure you get everything you need when you make the purchase.
Finding cheap golf carts is easier today than ever before. You can find vehicles either online or off line. Classified ads are a great way to find local sellers. But finding those discounted golf carts is just the beginning. WE look at some of the issues to consider when it comes to buying used vehicles.
It may sound counter-intuitive but many people end up buying something that they ultimately do not like simply because the price was right. Now, this is not always a problem. Many golfers simply want reliable transportation and they do not really care what it looks like. As long as the vehicle is serviceable and running, they are happy. Then there are those folks who buy cheap golf carts and within weeks or months wish they had not. Perhaps what they really wanted was a battery-powered unit but they, instead, bought a gasoline-powered vehicle. Maybe the color of the paint does not really suit them, or the seating arrangement is not what they really wanted or needed.
You should try to avoid buyer's remorse whenever you can, and one way to do that when it comes to buying a discounted golf vehicle is to be patient. Make a short list of what features you really want in the vehicle that you will eventually buy and try to stick to that list as you shop around. You will be happier in the long run.
Why is This Vehicle So Cheap?
This is an excellent question to ask yourself before you put your money down. In many cases, the owner may simply want to buy a new vehicle and is selling this one simply to get rid of it. In other cases, the owner may have had one problem after another with this vehicle and is trying to unload it on anyone foolish enough to buy it. You have to be careful when buying cheap golf carts because the last thing you want is to find yourself paying repair bills right after you buy the thing. You can certainly ask a seller why he is selling at a discount, but be smart about this and remember people do not always tell the truth.
The better way to approach this question is to bring along a trained or experienced mechanic. Let this individual do a quick inspection of the vehicle and base your decision to buy on what he or she tells you.
When you are considering the purchase of a discounted golf cart keep in mind that you should try to get everything you need. This might include the trailer and hitch, battery charger, windshield and top, along with any other items you need to fully enjoy the vehicle. If the vehicle does not come with a trailer, you can expect to pay several hundred dollars more in order to get one. These added costs can really add up fast, so make sure you get everything you need when you make the purchase.
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