Buenavista Golf, ready to shine

The third annual Circuit of Golf for Tenerife and La Gomera is so much more than a sporting feast, it’s also a chance to appreciate the individual charms of the 7 courses that make up the 2009 event. Buenavista Golf, is the venue on Saturday 4 July and it will showcase the natural rugged beauty of the north west of Tenerife.

This par 72 course has a dramatic backdrop of cliffs and mountains and a jagged coast carved out by the power of the Atlantic ocean. The 18 holes are evenly split between par 3, 4 and 5, and 5 of the greens hug the coast. It’s going to be another challenging day, but with the 2 opening events setting a high standard, everyone will be out to beat their own personal best.

Tecina Golf, all round winner in La Gomera

Everything was set fair for the second round of the Tenerife and La Gomera circuit at Tecina Golf on Saturday June 13, the weather was hot and sunny and the greens were well prepared and challenging. A great days golf was promised at this visually stunning course that overlooks the Atlantic at Playa Santiago, and it certainly delivered.

Over 100 players gathered and the competition was keen in all the categories. Nearest the flag at the 14th hole was won by Vicente Ruiz Toledo, who got within .99 cms. It was a triumphant afternoon for Vicente, who also picked up the best senior and best scratch awards with 39 points. The longest drive produced two powerful drives from Susana Fernandez de Caleya and David Pritchard.

Womens First Category
1. Susana Fernandez de Caleya – 37 points
2. Maria Teresa Dominguez – 37 points
3. Marta Ascanio Arroyo – 36 points

Womens Second Category
1. Karin Beels – 43 points
2. Pilar Arribas Rodrigo – 41 points
3. Maria Isabel Cabrera Amador – 39 points

Mens First Category
1. Jesus Orozco Garcia – 42 points
2. Vicente Ruiz Toledo – 39 points
3. Cesar Fernandez de Caleya – 37 points

Mens Second Category
1. Angel Luis Dorta Fumero – 42 points
2. Angel Gonzalez Rodriguez – 41 points
3. Francisco Gonzalez Suarez – 39 points

Mens Third Category
1. Diego Espinoso Sanchez – 44 points
2. Simon Whittle – 43 points
3. Teobaldo Gonzalez Diaz – 42 points

The evening ended with presentations on the Terraza Los Pajaros of the Hotel Jardin Tecina, and a chance to reflect on a top days play. Big thanks go out to all the organisers and the sponsors below.
Turismo de Tenerife, Federación Canaria de Golf, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Titlesit, Francachela Catering & Services, Hotel San Blas Reserva Ambiental, Aqua Club Termal, www.canarias.com, Heineken, Gran Sur Centro Comercial, Golf +, Fonteide, Kalise, Cadena Ser Radio Club Tenerife, Caroli Health Club situado en Sheraton La Caleta, Zumos Pago, Golf Holiday, Cava Castilla Perelada, Coca Cola, Golf 7, Carpas Atlantico, Axa Seguros, Abama Golf & Spa Resort, Hotel Jardin Tropical, Hotel Spa Villalba, Spring Hoteles, Sorted Sites and Ideal Joyeros.

All the players are eagerly looking forward to the next round of the circuit at Buenavista Golf on Saturday 4 July.

Tecina Golf, La Gomera, the second round beckons

The standard has been set at a high level, now the Tenerife-La Gomera Circuit moves on to Tecina Golf in Playa de Santiago, La Gomera on Saturday 13 June. The first round of the 2009 circuit proved to be a great success, not only on the immaculate greens of Golf Las Americas, but also at the stylish presentation evening afterwards.

It’s just a short 40 minute crossing by Fred Olsen ferry to the beautiful island of La Gomera, and it’s 18 hole, par 71 course, set on a cliff top. The course was designed by Donald Steel, and has great views across the Atlantic to Tenerife, and inland over the Tecina valley. It’s a tough challenging course, particularly at 2 of its toughest holes. The 4th hole is a par 3 that flights the ball 169 metres over the Tapahuga ravine, the 10th is another stern test, this time over 337 metres from a tee that is 45 metres above the green level.

Both male and female competitors will find plenty to enjoy on their trip to this lush green island, and the golf will provide them with a fitting challenge to mind and body.

Scorching success at Golf Las Americas

The play was as hot as the weather on Dia de Canarias, as the 3rd Tenerife and La Gomera Golf Circuit for 2009 started in great style at Golf Las Americas on Saturday 30 May. There was quality and quantity as 183 of the best amateur players gathered to do battle with the 18 hole par 72 course.

The Canarian Golf Federation kindly supplied the trophies but there was pride at stake as well as silver ware and players shone in every category. Nearest the flag on the 8th hole was won by Jose Carlos de Tomas, who came within .97cms. The longest drive was keenly contested with Susana Fernandez de Caleya hitting the ball 187 metres, Guillermo Moreno Masia hit a mighty 283 metre drive to take the mens honour. The best scratch player was Vicente Ruiz Toledo, and the senior award was scooped by Francisco Rodriguez Castro, both with 38 points.

The ladies and the gentlemen displayed a high standard all afternoon, take a bow all the competitors especially these on the winners board.

Primera categoría:

1ra. Marta Ascanio Arroyo con 37 puntos

2da. Maria Jose Gómez Padilla con 36 puntos

3ra. Susana Fernández de Caleya con 33 puntos

Segunda categoría:

1ra Dulce Maria Ramón Sosa con 35 puntos

2da. Maria Eulalia De La Rosa Yanes con 33 puntos

3ra. Inés Garcia Duran con 32 puntos

The mens competition was spread over three categories but was equally thrilling with these results.

Primera categoría

1ro. Vicente Ruiz Toledo con 39 puntos

2do. Guillermo Moreno Garcia con 38 puntos

3ro. David Ian Pritchard con 38 puntos

Segunda categoría:

1ro. Fabricio Funegra Pacheco con 44 puntos

2do. Antonio Marsol Ventura con 39 puntos

3ro. Johannes Zitzer con 38 puntos

Tercera categoría

1ro. Simon Whittle con 40 puntos

2do.Gianluca Cherubino con 38 puntos

3ro. Alejandro Páez con 38 puntos

Congratulations to all the players for making it such an enjoyable event, and thanks to Beatriz Cantero and Nathalie Hill for their smooth running of the day. A big thanks to the days sponsor Iberostar Hotels and Resorts, and indeed all the sponsors for this years circuit.

Turismo de Tenerife, Federación Canaria de Golf, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Titlesit, Francachela Catering & Services, Hotel San Blas Reserva Ambiental, Aqua Club Termal, Niza Cars, Heineken, Gran Sur Centro Comercial, Golf +, Fonteide, Kalise, Cadena Ser Radio Club Tenerife, Caroli Health Club situado en Sheraton La Caleta, Zumos Pago, Golf Holiday, Cava Castilla Perelada, Coca Cola, Golf 7, Carpas Atlantico, Axa Seguros, Abama Golf & Spa Resort, Hotel Jardin Tropical, Hotel Spa Villalba, Spring Hoteles, Sorted Sites e Ideal Joyeros.