ALBATROSS GOLF TOURS

NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2011

WHAT’S GOING ON ?

Darren Clarke Scores Emotional win at the Open Championship!

Some of you may be aware that I went over to England for a few days and whilst their I did take in a day at the Open Championship where it was great that Darren Clarke not only emerged from the shadows but appeared to be in total control all week albeit with a couple of moments of divine luck no doubt helped out by his former wife looking down from above. What was great about Darren winning is that you get the feeling that he is one of the boys and it was noticeable the size of the grins on commentators Mark James and Ken Brown after he won. Both these guys were top European tour players with many victories between them but, and this is no disrespect to Darren, they never really made it to world stars and yet it was as if one of their own had won. Don’t get me wrong their was a period in the late 90’s and early 00’s that Darren Clarke could have been called world class with two WGC events under his belt, but the slightly overweight (aren’t we all now?,) cigarette puffing, greying, Guinness fan is after all one of us and one of the boys which is why so many people connected so well with his victory

Polaris World Courses – Latest News

Just to try and keep every one up to date with the latest position regarding the golf courses originally laid out by Polaris World and between form the Nicklaus Golf Trail.

In May 2010 The banks took Mar Menor Golf Resort, Alhama Signature (formerly Condado del Alhama) & Saurines de la Torre (formerly Las Terrazas del la Torre) as well as the Intercontinental Hotel at Mar Menor away from Polaris control and into their own control of IRM. For the 3 golf courses IRM bought in Jose Maria Olazabal’s company Ola Golf to manage the 3 courses for them. Whilst Ola golf is particularly slow at coming back on requests they are an OK company to dea<l with and are pretty reasonable.

In June 2011 – the banks have now taken the remaining three courses (El Valle, La Torre & Hacienda Riquelme) from Polaris and again will come under the control of IRM – Polaris now no longer manage these courses.

At present there is a plan going forward that a former director of Polaris take all 6 courses back and runs them as the Nicklaus Golf Trail – but this is where we are currently at and awaiting confirmation.

Therefore at present I am happy continuing booking the courses managed by Ola golf but at present will not take any money for any bookings for El Valle, Hacienda Riquelme & La Torre Golf resorts until the situation is finalised

NEW ONLINE STORE NOW ON WEBSITE

To support you all on your visits over here please look at our online shop – we can provide top quality hire clubs from 15€ per day as well as all your balls and gloves that you require whilst you are here

GREEN FEE OFFERS

As we are now in the height of August and the heat is at its peak (as I found out last week leaving me laid low for many days with sunstroke!) the best times to play tend to be very early or very late

Las Colinas Golf & Country Club

Our Summer individual GF – 49€

All weekend tee times and 8.24 till 9.00 and 12.00 till 3.00 during week 2GF’s + Buggy just 100€

Twilight offer (after 15.00 all days) GF 37€ or 2 GF’s + Buggy at 82€

Also now this offer includes tee times 7.00 to 8.12

Lo Romero Golf Course

From 24th May 2GF’s + Buggy at 85€

4 GF’s + 2 Buggies at 160€

Font Del Llop

Those nice people at Font Del Llop have a number of offers including these below

From 2-4pm – 2GF’s + Buggy just 75€

Twilight from 16.30 - 2 GF’s + Buggy just 55€ weekdays

From 13.30 2GF’s with Powa Kaddys just 65€

Mar Menor/Saurines de la Torre/Alhama Signature

The Ole golf courses are offering the following pricing

2 GF’s with buggy just 90€. Valid from now

La Peraleja

For those who haven’t yet taken advantage of La Peraleja’s new pricing do so!

2GF’s + Buggy 80€

4GF’s + 2 Buggies just 145€

Roda Golf & Beach Resort

From 15th June 2GF’s + Buggy just 78€

Hacienda Del Alamo

2GF’s + Buggy 88€

4GF’s + 2 Buggies 155€

Quara Courses

Las Ramblas 36€ and now 4GF’s + 2 buggies 155€. Twilight 29€ GF

La Finca 42€ and now 4GF’s + 2 Buggies 164€. Twilight 33€ GF

Villamartin – Green Fee 37€. Twilight 29€ GF

GOLF COURSE RESORT STAYS

At Albatross Golf Tours we are committed to supporting the Golf resorts in the Costa Blanca and Murcia just look at some of the great packages we can offer!

Roda Golf and Beach Resort

3 Nights and 3 Green Fees per golfer staying in a luxury 2 bedroom apartment self catering with 4 sharing just 164€ per person with free buggies

Valid for all months except July, August and October

Las Colinas Golf & Country Club

3 Nights and 3 Green Fees per golfer staying in a luxury 2 bedroom apartment self catering with 4 sharing just 185€ per person.

Valid all year round!

La Torre Golf Resort

3 Nights and 3 Green Fees per person staying in a luxury 2 bedroom apartment self catering with 4 sharing from just 171€ per person valid November to February.

Choice of La Torre, El Valle or Hacienda Riquelme courses.

Intercontinental Hotel La Torre Resort (5*)

3 nights and 3 green fees per person staying in the 5* hotel 2 persons sharing a twin room on bed and breakfast basis from just 269€ per person valid November to February. Choice of La Torre, El Valle & Hacienda Riquelme courses

Valle Del Este Golf Spa & Beach Hotel (4*)

3 nights and 2 green fees per person staying in the 4* hotel 2 persons sharing a twin room on Half Board basis, from just 199€ per person valid May/June/December and 219€ Sept, October & November

Hotel La Finca Golf & Spa Resort (5*)

3 Nights and 3 Green fees per person staying in the 5* Hotel on bed and breakfast with 2 persons sharing a twin room from just 189€ per person

Valid 16/6/2011 to 15/9/2011 & 16/12/2011 to 28/02/2011

Bonalba Hotel (4*) and Golf Resort (from October)

With the course back now in excellent shape 1 night with 1 green fee on bed and breakfast basis sharing a twin room with free access to the Spa just 69€.

4 Nights with 3 Green Fees just 229€ per person

7 Nights and 5 Green Fees just 369€ per person

Hotel Intercontinental Mar Menor (5*)

3 Nights and 2 green fees per person staying in the 5* Intercontinental Hotel on bed & breakfast basis with 2 sharing a twin room. From just 239€ per person

Valid May 1st to 31st July, September and November 1st to 14th February

Other Courses and off course hotels available please ask!

Future Tournaments for your diary

Albatross Golf League

Run on the last Monday of every month the 2010 Champions Elite B are leading after 5 events. This is a fun competition played in your own teams of 4 . Individuals

Monday 29th August at 11.10 – Hacienda Del Alamo 40€ buggy included

Tuesday 27th September at 10.00 – Venue TBA