Golf Festival & Sport News

A golf course with 18 holes and 60 acres consumed 1.5 million liters of water a day . In the Spanish State are 417 golf courses, according to the Spanish Golf Federation. So far the “urban balls” and the construction of these centers were associated, in the last 10 years have built 112 fields, 90% promoted by real estate. Because of the housing crisis are not sold and construction of golf courses has stopped, some 150 new projects scheduled in the last two years have not been executed.

The golf business is unsustainable. It depletes a scarce resource as water for the benefit of the private business of a few. According Ecologists in Action , by one year the average water consumption of a golf course with 18 holes and 60 acres (hectares) of 10,000 cubic meters of water per hectare, or 18 hectometres (this figure is multiplied by two Andalusia). This volume represents the annual consumption of a city of between 150,000 and 200,000.

The routes and the number of holes mark the attraction of the field: if 18 is required at least 50 hectares of land. But there are also 9, 27, 36, 54 and 60 holes. In addition, the golf course needs a green of 800 m2 per hole.

Land occupation
In urban areas it is impossible to get so much land, so they occupy bare land, and areas around natural areas, which are privatized. By the way, it reclassified the land and built developments associated with golf. Read the rest of this entry »

Soon we will launch several golf packages for our hotels Hydros and Polynesia where Golf fans can play in several golf courses while enjoying your stay in our hotel and relax in our Spa after a day of golf. Now let us introduce you to some of the best golf courses where you can practice your favorite sport with some advantages for customers Holidayworld .

Golf Torrequebrada
The Torrequebrada Golf area is in Benalmadena Costa and is located near the sea and mountains, its streets are narrow, with fast greens, numerous lakes and wooded lot. It is one of the areas most challenging 18 holes of the Costa del Sol, where players must ensure that the spectacular scenery does not distract your attention from the tour as steady breezes, both sea and inland, tend to make the game.

Calanova Golf Club
Calanova Golf Club is a fantastic golf course par 72 located in the Mijas Golf Valley in Malaga . The golf course has an exquisite and spectacular design that allows the player use very different strategies for each hole, and a careful molding, which gives it a special beauty, taking in the field in many British links holes, with the peculiarity have the best views of the Costa del Sol. Read the rest of this entry »

Our country receives each year more than a million tourists interested in playing golf. It is not surprising given that Spain offers excellent range.

Golf tourism is once again booming in Europe, and Spain is one of the countries that benefit most from it. With a market share of 35% of the European market, we are leaders in this sector.

The excellent facilities located throughout the Spanish territory is a perfect claim to enjoy this sport, which is complemented by all the tourist attractions of each area.

Do not wait for what you have and be one of the lucky ones to enjoy this unique way of traveling, relaxing with a sport that is practiced at any time of year: golf . Read the rest of this entry »

In our small practical guide to the world of Golf, today I will talk about the playing fields, which naturally enough influence in the development.

In Spain it is considered that there are good professional fields, to comply not only with the basic features, but also offer special amenities that are in many cases the pundit’s favorite.

Then give them a list of the best golf courses in Spain, or at least the most recommended course where international tourism began to move more and more.

1 Club de Golf Valderrama, Sotogrande, Cadiz
2 Montecastillo Resort, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz
3 Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, Sotogrande, Cadiz
4 San Roque Club New Course, Cadiz
5 San Roque Club Old Course, Cadiz
6 Real Club de Golf El Prat
7 Campo de Golf El Saler, Valencia
8 La Manga Club, Murcia
9 Club de Golf Los Naranjos
Spanish Riding 10 Real Sociedad, Madrid
11 Golf Novo Sancti Petri, Cadiz
12 Desert Springs Golf Club, Almeria
13 Club de Golf Las Brisas
14 Golf Dunas de Donana
15 Pula Golf

Any player knows that the role of golf balls in his works. No matter how good a golfer, if he is without golf balls then his skills have no value. Each player knows these facts. This is why golf balls have become the primary commodities among golfers.

There is no general way to determine that a golf ball is best for individual players. This factor is almost entirely dependent on the preferences of the golfer himself, he can do with the ball and how much they allow their pockets.

For some, a single brand of golf ball says it all. They adhere to them by the time you want and more never play if not playing with her brand of golf balls. Some people may call this madness, but this is an individual preference.

While a number of golfers can practice this is not entirely appropriate to adopt the same attitude towards golf balls. The ideal way of choosing balls is to use common sense, especially for beginning golfers.

A beginning golfer must not take into account what other people have to say about the golf ball brands, may be positive or negative. It should be noted that the origin balls for beginners is natural and that means no need to even approach the quality or brand. What you need is the value of low cost supply of golf balls.

The best option for beginners is to buy golf balls sold in bulk, about 50 balls or less in a single business. These normally are balls that have been collected from the green and have been “recycling”. What’s good with these balls is that they are commonly branded (but that does not really matter) and there to mourn for the loss of any of these balls. On average, lose a golf ball is about one hundred percent for most beginners through practice sessions at once. Read the rest of this entry »

When internalized in the field, we realize that the golf courses have different characteristics in their similarities.
This trying to say that golf courses have different characteristics because of their size, number of holes, number of greens (spaces with lawn) and all the varied difficulties that can be added. As an example we mention the hills and slopes.

For those who are not so keen on golf, golf courses can be recognized because they are usually located in scenic spots, surrounded by nature generate a relaxing view for those who play the game as no.

Golf Courses
The golf courses not only courts to officiate in tournaments and matches, are places of relaxation for others who often spend their days in the clubs. The sunsets and forests generate highly care green space for the enjoyment of all people.

Technically, the golf courses are highly equipped joined the club because of its excellent organization. In them we find changing rooms, cafeteria, buffet, swimming pool, meeting room and equipment rental (clubs, balls and bags). All these features make the golf club a place enjoyable for the player and those around him.

One of the more technical features of the golf courses are in the first instance, the surface thereof. You can find smaller fields hectares but very crowded, and others who may come to own up to 80 hectares. Given the precision of the game, the surface of the golf course requires a strong and permanent care. Otherwise, a dilapidated field can alter various items.