Pictured during a three-day break at Desert Springs is last year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey Sam Thomas (second from right) with other jump jockeys (left to right) Jody Mogford, Colin Bolger, Alan O’Keefe and Dominic Elsworth. An exclusive scheme whereby jockeys take a break from the turf to enjoy a holiday in Europe’s…read more
Completed holiday homes are ready for occupation in the Harbour Lights waterfront development (pictured) in Villaricos, one of the most sought-after locations on the Almeria coast in south-east Spain where prices are at their lowest for six years. For details call +44 (0) 1242 680 299, email tag@almanzora.co.uk or visit www.almanzora.com Act now and…read more
Following the success of the inaugural ‘Golf 4 Women’ Winter Golf Festival we are pleased to announce that the 2009 event will take place at Desert Springs from 22nd November – 29th November. Entries are invited from teams of 4 lady golfers. The tournament involves playing a different format of play each day, Texas Scramble,…read more
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ‘NEWS LETTER’ June 2009 Dear Member / Property Owner, Following on from the ‘The Golf Course Superintendents News Letter’ sent to you in April which was designed to keep you up to date with all of the important maintenance procedures which were scheduled to take place on The Indiana course in…read more
Desert Springs has today introduced an improved ‘Summer Madness Green Fee’ offer for single players and 2-balls for all reservations made after 13.00 hrs through to 15th September 2009. Director of Golf, Simon Coaker remarked: The published seasonal offers were designed to encourage use of the golf course during certain periods, when use is bound…read more
Desert Springs Golf Club has today announced its summer opening hours applicable through to 15th September 2009. Golf Reception will be open from 09.00hrs – 19.00hrs and the Caddy Master Office and Golf Academy practice facilities from 08.30hrs – 20.30 hrs. The first tee time for the Indiana course available for reservation for members will…read more
Dear Member / Property Owner, The current Desert Springs tournament calendar for 2009 had been designed by the Club and its elected officers to reflect the established pattern and frequency of visits to the Resort experienced during different periods over recent years and the degree of consistency of interest and support for the events demonstrated…read more
Dear Members, I started my Captaincy with the Drive-In, “Golfing through the ages” on 16th April. Many members turned up, some in period costume, and enjoyed drinks at the Cave Bar followed by the Drive-In. Pegs had been placed on the fairway to guess where the Captain’s Drive would land. The lucky winner of this…read more
Pictured is the winner of the third Schools European Golf Championship at desert Springs, 13-year-old Alexander Wilson from Loretto School. Pictured at Desert Springs are (left to right) golfers Will Sadler of Reading Blue Coat School with Peter Templeton and Lewis Gregory, both from…read more
Las Casitas Beach Cottages, Playa Marqués This new ‘courtyard collection’ of 24 colourful two- and three-bedroom casitas, or beach cottages, in an unspoilt coastal region of Almeria in south east Spain, is a walk of less than one minute from El Playazo – the 7 km Great Sandy Beach at Playa Marques. Restaurants and…read more
