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Villa Padierna Golf Club – The Alferini Course Challenge Match
Two years ago, just before the Covid virus wreaked havoc upon us all JW and I had a cracking 4 ball match around the Villa Padierna...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Apr 12, 202230 min read


Alferini Golf Course Review and Playing Guide
The Antara Villa Padierna Palace resort is a delightful place. The Roman theme with over 1200 pieces of artwork set amongst 3 golf...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Apr 5, 202224 min read


The easiest way to increase your driving distance
There is no getting away from it. If you want to improve your golf, score better, reduce your handicap and have more fun it is widely...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Mar 7, 20229 min read


Los Naranjos Golf Club Review and Playing Guide
Designed by Robert Trent Jones with the brief to build a championship golf course in Marbella, Los Naranjos Golf Club has matured into...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Feb 17, 202218 min read


Marbella Golf and Country Club – The Challenge Match
We arrived in the car park at Marbella Golf and Country Club an hour before our tee time. The covered parking area is a thoughtful touch...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Feb 10, 202218 min read


Cabopino Golf Review and Playing Guide
Cabopino Golf has been welcoming golfers for 20 years since its opening in 2001. Cabopino Golf does not have members, its focus is...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Feb 3, 202219 min read


Dona Julia Golf Club Review and Players Guide
Designed by Antonio Garcia Garrido and opened in 2005 Dona Julia Golf Club is set amongst some of the giants of golf on the Costa del...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Jan 27, 202217 min read


Finca Cortesin Golf Club and Resort Review and Playing Guide
Whilst having a coffee with Francisco De Lancastre, the Head of Golf Operations at Finca Cortesin, he explained to me that “Finca...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Jan 20, 202216 min read


Villa Padierna Golf Club – Flamingos Course Playing Review
The Anantara Villa Padierna Villa Palace Resort is amongst the most salubrious on the Costa del Sol offering supreme levels of comfort,...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Jan 13, 202218 min read


Azata Golf Review and Playing Guide
Azata Golf is the newest golf facility to open its doors on the Costa del Sol and I can state with utter confidence that this golf course...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Dec 16, 202120 min read


The Ultimate Guide to the Estepona Golf Courses
With this ultimate guide to the Estepona Golf Courses we aim to share with you the inside track on what makes Estepona and nearby...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Dec 4, 202110 min read


Golf Club Hire on Costa del Sol: The Pros and Cons
Taking a golf trip to the golfing paradise of Southern Spain is the highlight of the season for many devoted golf addicts. However the...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Nov 15, 20214 min read


The San Roque Club Old Course Challenge Match
Another in our series of matchplay challenges sees JW and I accept the challenge from Frank Spies the head teaching pro at Cala Nova and...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Oct 28, 202118 min read


San Roque Club Old Course Playing Guide and Review
The sense of occasion starts as soon as you head up the cobbled avenue of beautiful flowers and gardens that adorn the entrance road to...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Oct 14, 202121 min read


Interview with Rodolfo Rojas – Commercial Director at Santa Clara Golf
S.L: How long have you been at Santa Clara golf club? R.R: One year on the golf course, background in advertising, in fact he remains an...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Oct 7, 20217 min read


A Guide to the Best Malaga Golf Courses, Written by a Local
The city of Malaga is not always the first thought for many when planning a golf trip to the Costa del Sol. The Malaga golf courses are...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Sep 29, 20217 min read


A brief chat with Satu Kaariainen, Golf Manager at the Marbella Golf and Country Club
SL: How long have you been a team member at MGC? SK: I have been here at Marbella Golf and Country Club for fourteen years now. I started...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Sep 23, 20212 min read


Marbella Golf and Country Club Course Review and Players Guide
Since it opened in 1994, this Trent Jones designed golf course has been a key factor contributing to the success of golf tourism in...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Sep 16, 202117 min read


A guide to golf courses near Fuengirola, written by a local
Fuengirola is a hugely popular destination for golfers visiting the Costa del Sol. Sun, sea, sand and perfect fairways abound. In this...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Sep 7, 20218 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Golf in Marbella
Marbella is considered by many to be the premier golf resort in Europe. With 19 golf courses within 26km this is the ultimate golf...

Golf on Costa del Sol
Jul 29, 202113 min read
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