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Tenerife duo up for World Golf Awards
STUNNING: The Ritz-Carlton, Abama is one of two Tenerife courses up for a prestigious award TWO OF TENERIFE’S golf courses are in the running for global recognition after being shortlisted for the 2015 World Golf Awards, to be held in Portugal later this year. The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on November 7 and Golf Las Américas and The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, have both been nominated as ‘Spain’s Best Golf Course’. Designed by John Jacobs and measuring 6,617 yards, Golf Las Américas is situated in the heart of Playa de Las Américas, and is renowned for its excellent condition all-year-round. The par-72 championship layout has hosted numerous high-profile events and stands out for its fantastic location in a natural amphitheatre, offering superb ocean views of the island of La Gomera.
Guests can take advantage of some outstanding golf breaks and stay-and-play packages at both venues this summer: One night’s B&B for two people at the Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa, including 18 holes at Golf Las Americas from €202 (valid from June 1 to September 30, 2015). Seven nights’ B&B at Ritz-Carlton Abama, including three rounds, an hour’s tennis, daily water circuit at the spa, gym access and 10 per cent pro shop discount, from €1,140pp (valid May 1-July 23, 2015, and based on two sharing a deluxe room). Situated in the peaceful area of Guía de Isora in west Tenerife, the 18-hole course at The RitzCarlton, Abama, was created by Dave Thomas and provides a different challenge, with golfers required to negotiate 22 water hazards, hundreds of palm trees and more than 300 species of trees and plants of sub-tropical varieties. Golfers can revel in stunning Atrlantic views and the magnificent setting is matched by outstanding practice facili-
ties, including the academy, driving range and 12-acre practice area, which features three par-three holes designed specifically for beginners. And there could be further reason to celebrate at November’s World Golf Awards with Las Madrigueras, the partner hotel of Golf Las Américas, and TheRitz-Carlton, Abama, also both shortlisted in the ‘Best Golf Hotel in Spain’ category. www.golflasamericas.com www.ritzcarlton.com
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Anthelia offers discounted green fees, free equipment storage and stay-and-play packages – including three nights’ B&B and two rounds, at Golf Las Américas and Golf Costa Adeje, from €380pp. www.iberostar.com
Golfers can experience the
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best the north of the island can offer at Hotel Botánico. Golf at Buenavista and Real Club de Golf de Tenerife are part of the hotel’s ‘Golf Experience’ package: five nights’ B&B with three rounds of golf, from €810pp.
nounced an improved service to golfers for 2015 – including a new website. Work has improved the second and seventh tees while, off the course, visitors can take advantage of new Callaway rental clubs and new trolleys.
Golfers can enjoy one of the island’s most sought-after courses – Golf Costa Adeje, host to the 2014 Tenerife Open – with Hotel Suite Villa Maria, just a twominute walk away. Available from May to September, three-night B&B villa breaks start from €197pp, including unlimited golf at Costa Adeje (with guaranteed tee times at peak times), buggies, lunchtime buffet at the course, tax and other benefits.
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Tecina to host Tour for a seventh year THE FRED OLSEN Challenge de Espańa will return to Tecina Golf for the seventh consecutive year this summer, with the popular European Challenge Tour event taking place from July 13-19. The high-class field will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of previous winners Moritz Lampert and Brooks Koepka, who have both progressed on to the European Tour, with Koepka making his Masters debut this year. Players from Scotland, Belgium, Germany, France, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Italy, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Portugal will be joined by a strong entry from England and Wales in chasing the prestigious title. A great week of golf will begin at Tecina Golf on Wednesday, July 15, with the Pro-Am Tournament. The spectacular course made a flying start to the 2015 golf season by holding the International Ladies Senior Open AESGOLF for the 12th time in April, with ladies from mainland Spain, Germany, France and the UK taking part in the event.
CHALLENGE: Tecina Golf will host a professional Tour event in July
Sheraton La Caleta
Resort & Spa is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style after the renovation of all 284 rooms. Packages include a seven-night B&B break for two from €1,561, including golf at Golf del Sur, Golf Las Américas and Golf Costa Adeje and a spa visit.
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The Hotel Jardín Tecina, located on the
magical island of La Gomera, is a unique tourist complex which stands on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the neighbouring island of Tenerife with its majestic Mount Teide. Tecina Golf, a demanding par-71, designed by Donald Steel, is located close to the hotel and golfers can enjoy some attractive rates when they visit this summer, with seven nights’ half-board including unlimited golf with a buggy (subject to availability) on offer from €646 per person.
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Great packages – that’s typically Tropical One of Tenerife’s leading hotels for golfers, Jardin Tropical, has a dedicated golf department which works in conjunction with all eight golf courses in the surrounding area to offer some great-value packages this summer, including: Three nights’ B&B and 18 holes at Abama and a round at Golf del Sur, Amarilla Golf or Golf Costa Adeje – from €390pp.
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Five nights’ B&B and four rounds of golf at a choice of Abama, Las Américas, Costa Adeje, Golf del Sur, Amarilla Golf, Buenavista and Tecina Golf – from €626pp. Seven nights’ B&B and five rounds of golf at a choice of Abama, Las Américas, Costa Adeje, Golf del Sur, Amarilla Golf, Buenavista and Tecina Golf, from €805pp. www.jardin-tropical.com
exhibiting at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, from May 18-24, starting a busy few months for the tourist board which climaxes when it hosts IGTM from October 5-8.
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Visitors to Golf del Sur
can practise their short game after the opening of a new putting green. Also new for 2015 is the ‘Golf Marathon’ package: 27 holes of golf with buggy, and lunch or club hire, for €138 for two people, between May and September.
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