Tenerife golf tees off down Mexico way

It’s the biggest event for the golf travel industry and is about to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary, but don’t plan on popping in because the International Golf Travel Market 2007 is taking place in Cancun, Mexico. The Canary Islands and Tenerife in particular will be well represented though so there could be a steady influx of new golfers here soon from around the globe.

This massive promotion takes place from December 3 to 6 and features 100’s of exhibitors from 46 countries. Here are a few of the ones that should have a direct impact on Tenerife. Canarias, the Gobierno tourism department for all 7 islands, Golf Costa Adeje, Tenerife Golf, and Turismo de Tenerife, the Tenerife tourist board.

Yes I know what your thinking, don’t bring in too many golfers or we will never be able to book a game. Well, that’s just one view, but Tenerife is struggling at the moment, even the official government figures are finally showing that, and the golf courses on the island are all business’s, they must be feeling the pinch too. There are plans for other courses in Tenerife as well and more demand will help to make them a reality and boost the local economy and property prices.

New event at oldest Tenerife course

If you like history, head north to the Real Club de Golf de Tenerife, the oldest, built 1932,  on the island and one of the oldest in Spain. Don’t let that put you off, they have modern facillities but have retained character and tradition. The club is in Tacaronte, near the north airport and has a par 71.

Over December 7, 8 and 9 they will be staging the Copa Penon, an open tournament for Canarians only, check to see if that includes ex pats with residencia. It will be played on a medal play individual scratch basis and inscriptions are open from December 1 to 6, until 5pm. If you want to play, got to the website and download an entry form.

It’s a grand old course and apart from the different climate, more lush and moist, it’s also worth playing as non members are normally restricted to weekdays from 9am until 1pm.

Golfers raise a Teide sum for children

A good start will always set you on winning ways and the recently formed Teide Golf Society proved that in style as their first Annual Charity Golf Tournamment day, at Golf Costa Adeje,  raised 1.273 euros for an underprivileged childrens holiday project.

The big day was November 11 and a keenly contested day saw Alan Harding emerge triumphant by a narrow margin. Nearest the pin was an even closer call but after the slide rules and calculators were brought in, Stuart Smith took that honour.

It’s a full day out with the Teide Golf Society, and after the presentations they adjourned to the Atlantis Bistro in El Galeon, Adeje and thanks to a buffet laid on by hosts Dave and Sally, more fund raising boosted the charity takings to the eventual 1,272 euros.

The golfers and Atlantis Bistro regulars generously donated prizes for a raffle, and along with a quiz and bingo it helped to continue the evening compared by John Whitehouse. Anyone interested in joining the Teide Golf Society should ring Mark Dwyer on 667342794.

Golf del Sur, another Tenerife winner

Many visitors to Tenerife quite rightly worry about the impact their prescence may have on the local environment, so it’s good to see that golf courses are doing their bit to protect the natural beauty of the island.

Golf del Sur has always prided itself on it’s caring approach to one of the most outstanding parts of Tenerife. Thjat has been recognised this week with the award of the Madera Verde Diploma of Honour to the course as the best environmentally friendly golf business in Spain.

The Spanish Golf Federation picked it out from 35 courses across the country for it’s care of the greens and it’s careful use of resources. Perched on top of a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, a footpath popular with walkers passes the course and many people stop to admire the views and to see the abundance of wildlife in the area. Birds nest on the cliffs below and the long grassy areas and palm trees are home to many lizards and other small creatures.

Of course most golfers are blissfully unaware of this as they enjoy the challenging course, the fresh air and the stunning views, but it is nice to know that you are playing at a responsible course.

Oasis Golf Resort scoops prize

 

It’s not just the golf courses that are top class in Tenerife, there is accomodation to match at all of them. Campo de Golf Las Americas is a fine par 72 course with 18 holes and it’s quiet and serene setting comes as a pleasant surprise as it is perfectly placed between the nightlife capital of the island and the main motorway that links the south to the north.

Oasis Golf Resort backs onto the course and for the second time in the last few years has just won the prestigious Best Hotel award from Med Hotels. The award was made in the unusual place of the Victoria and Albert museum in London, where the annual World Travel Market is being held. Tenerife has a high profile prescence at this major tourism event and it will go a long way to filling the island with next summers holiday makers.

Oasis Golf was opened in 2000, has 206 apartments of one and two bedrooms and is low level, standing on just two floors. The 400 hoteliers and travel agents that voted, picked it as a winner for quality, service and value. In 2004, it won a similar award from First Choice holidays. 

Golf Costa Adeje, launch pad for Rocket Man Elton

It’s been a banana plantation, and is now a top international golf course that staged the 2003 Spanish Open, but Golf Costa Adeje is about to show yet another side to it’s nature by staging a spectacular concert by Sir Elton John.

The show will take place on Thursday January 24 in the natural bowl of the driving range and will hold up to 50,000 fans. The course is a perfect setting as it’s place on the side of a hillside facing out to sea, will limit any noise problems and there are large open areas nearby that can be adapted for parking.

The views from the course, even at night, will be stunning with the Atlantic as a back drop and the palm trees and terraced hills of the course adding to the setting. Tickets will be on sale soon but can be pre booked from 902056492  at 35 euros, 90 euros and 120 euros for the best seats.

Don’t worry if you think you will miss out on your golf, there are 8 other top courses on the island and disruption will be kept to a minimum anyway. Hust think, there aren’t many golfers who can say they have played golf on the set of an Elton John concert.

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One stop golf site for Tenerife

Hold it, you don’t need to browse anywhere else, if you wan’t to know anything about golf in the ideal surroundings of Tenerife, this is the place to look.

This site is written and updated in Tenerife so we have our fingers on the sporting pulse and can keep you informed about everything that may help to improve your game, give you inside knowledge of the nine courses around the island. We will also look at property, accomodation, flights, equipment and anything else that you may be interested to know as a resident, prospective property investor or just a holiday maker.

The Canarian Island of Tenerife has great golf courses with plenty of experience and also stages many top professional and amateur competitions. The weather is just about perfect for playing all year round and all the other attractions you need are here for those times when you fancy a break from playing.

Golf has come a long way over the years and is now popular with all abilities, ages and sexes and Tenerife is well equipped to make sure you come back again and again to enjoy the greens. See you on the course.