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World-Class Sotogrande Stay & Play Package Offers Unforgettable Golf And 5* Luxury Stay Golfers around the globe have the opportunity to indulge in the Sotogrande lifestyle with the introduction of an all-new ‘Stay & Play’ package that will allow guests to experience the world-class triumvirate of Real Club Valderrama, La Reserva Club and Real Club Sotogrande - while enjoying a luxurious stay at the brand-new five-star SO/ Sotogrande hotel. The new four-night package has been crafted to highlight the region’s premier golf offering, with rounds of golf at three of Spain’s finest courses all included. Guests will tread in the footsteps of some of the games’ greats as they tee it up at 1997 Ryder Cup host venue and Europe’s number one ranked course since the 1980s, Real Club Valderrama, as well as ARAMCO Series host, La Reserva Club, and the globally renowned Real Club Sotogrande. In addition to 54 holes of championship golf, guests will enjoy a number of exclusive services, including private transfer shuttles and TrackMan practice sessions with PGA qualified professionals. At La Reserva Club, each golfer will also receive a personal locker room containing a La Reserva Club and TaylorMade Golf goodie bag. There will be physio sessions available as well as an open bar for guests to enjoy food and drink during their visit. Away from the course, guests will be treated to four nights’ accommodation in the resplendent, five-star SO/ Sotogrande hotel. This brand-new hotel offers a spectacular setting, overlooking the foothills of Sotogrande and the Mediterranean Sea. A haven for relaxation, SO/ Sotogrande is also a gastronomic paradise, with restaurants and bars that offer innovative culinary delights in stylish, modern settings. At the southern tip of Europe, Sotogrande is one of the continent’s most desirable and distinctive destinations. Fusing Andalusian culture and history with a world-class lifestyle, the magic of Sotogrande lies in its unique mix of tranquillity, elegance, action, style, and serenity; all set within a spectacular location. Marc Topiol, Chairman of Sotogrande SA, commented: “We are delighted to be able to welcome visiting golfers to experience the Sotogrande lifestyle with our exciting new Stay & Play Package. “The golf offering in the region is absolutely first-class, and features courses that are not only some of the best in Spain, but some of the
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most revered in Europe. The on-course experience combined with a stay in the wonderful, new SO/ Sotogrande hotel is sure to leave guests with memories of Sotogrande that will last a lifetime.” To learn more about Sotogrande and this exciting Discover Package, please get in touch by emailing concierge@sotogrande.com or head online to www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com/stay-and-playgolf-la-reserva to enquire about your Sotogrande experience.
Sea Pines Country Club Unveils Reimagined Golf Facilities HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Sea Pines Country Club (SPCC) unveiled its re-imagined golf experience on Nov. 1, featuring a new bag drop station, expanded practice facility, a complete re-grassing of the course’s tees, greens and fairways, a new indoor teaching and practice center, Golf Shop updates with coastal-style furniture, fixtures and finishes, and a new golf cart fleet. Golf course architect Phil Smith, who created the master plan for SPCC’s Arnold Palmer- and Clyde Johnston-designed layout, worked alongside General Manager & Chief Operating Officer Robbie Ames and Golf Course Superintendent Tom Metzger to complete the enhancements. Jacksonville-based MacCurrach Golf oversaw shaping and construction of the practice facility and updates to several bunkers throughout the course. Bag Drop Station The new bag drop station is the first dramatic enhancement members encounter upon entering the club parking lot. Featuring the same color palette as the clubhouse, it houses a new staging area, club repair services, storage for up to 100 bags, ice and water station and comfortable seating for changing shoes. Here, members can pick-up their new Club Car Tempo golf carts outfitted with Visage GPS, USB outlets and comfortable bucket seats. Expanded Practice Facility The tee area at the new practice range is now four times larger and accommodates twice as many golfers with 18 hitting bays. For longer hitters, the range floor was lengthened by 25 yards, allowing for 260 yards of carry. Eight new target pins are placed at various hitting angles at 70- to 250-yard intervals for fine-tuning distance control. On days when the grass portion of the range is closed,
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