One hopeful competitor is Robert Cramsie, a business development manager from the Cambridge area. Robert is partnering Harry Bloomfield from Fulham, they were paired up for the UK regional final at The Belfry and then moved on to win the Audi UK Quattro Cup winners at Dartmoor.  

The pair have high hopes but know it will be a tough 4 day event as the cream of the worlds amateurs battle it out to take the glory. What ever the outcome, the experience of playing in the warmth of Tenerife on a top class course will be a memory that stays with them for many years.

Nicky Cosgrave came over with a small party from Dublin, using the services of Going Golfing Holidays. They flew in with Aer Lingus and home with Ryanair, and stayed at Fañabe Costa Sur. So what did they think of the 2 courses they used, Nicky gives his verdict. “Golf Costa Adeje was the better course as the Golf Las Americas greens were not good.”

Cost can often be a telling factor, so how did Tenerife measure up compared to other destinations and golfing holidays. “It was a fair price for the service we got from Going Golfing Holidays, they were there for us from arrival at the airport to the games, they even woke some of us up in time to make sure we got to our games.”

As for the final verdict, and the big question, would they recommend Tenerife to their friends? “Yes, we will be back next year and hope to have more people with us, as it is a good place to come for the golf, and the night life.”

Well you can’t say fairer than that, more happy customers, not that Tenerife or Going Golfing Holidays are complacent, but for all year round weather, a wide choice of courses and plenty to do when the clubs are back in the bag, Tenerife has plenty to offer.

This years big Tenerife Sur Lions Charity Golf Competition is a 2 day event at Golf Costa Adeje on Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19. Lloyds TSB have kindly agreed to sponsor the tournament, so the rush in on to book a place. The Saturday is an individual stableford competition and the Sunday is a 4 ball Texas scramble. To take part in one of the days will cost 75 euros or to double up and do both days, just 140 euros, that includes buggy hire. Tee times can be booked with Jean on 649040144.

One of the main causes to benefit this year will be the underpriviliged kids holiday project, where the Lions give kids and their carers from the UK a wonderful sunshine break here in Tenerife. So get your golf gear out and join in to raise funds - and have a great golfing weekend. 

It’s a time for keen local golfers to give back to their local community, and enjoy some good golf and good company in the process. Everyone is welcome for a 8.30 am start but you need to book in advance, as demand is sure to be high.

The cost of the day is 85 euros, that includes green fees, buggy hire, a commemorative shirt, and a donation to the local chairty fund. For more information and to book your place, call Bob on 628597003.

Abama Golf staged the lastest event on August 23, and as usual it was highly competitive. Enrique Pena Mendoza won the mens competition on 41 points with Luisa Fornies Fernandez del Castillo picking up the prize in the higher of the 2 womens categories on 38 points.

All the rounds were played under the stableford format, entrants had to be amateur, over 16 and holding an RFEG (Royal Federation of Spanish Golf) licence. It all started on May 10 at Buenavista Golf (winners group above) in the north west corner of Tenerife. Jose Manuel Hernandez Martin lifted the mens trophy on 38 points, and Maria Jose Rodero Sambeat was the pride of the women on 36 points. The action switched to the ancient El Penon, Royal Golf Club of Tenerife in Tacaronte for June 13 and this time both winners finished on 38 points, Jose Manuel Garcia Diaz and Katja Hintz Tort.

It was all aboard the ferry to La Gomera on June 28, for the round at Tecina Golf. This was a real tough day as the men had to play three rounds, Jose Manuel Hernandez Martin was a winner again, with a combined score of 108 while Guadalope Duran Aguilar triumphed for the ladies on 34 points. On July 12, Amarilla Golf was the venue, this time Santiago Garcia Campos led the way with 38 points and Luisa Fornies Fernandez del Castillo was womens champion.

Anything can happen in these tournaments, that was proved at Golf del Sur on July 26, a three way tie in the mens competition saw Claudio Omar Francioni, Isaac Morena Garcia and Santiago Rivero de la Cruz all rack up 39 points, the ladies contest had a clear winner in Susana Fernandez de Caleta on 39 points. The action was just as good at Golf Costa Adeje on August 9, this time Michael McQuade won with 39 points and Tania Juan Still on 37.

The action just seems to get better so the finale at Golf Las Americas (above) is hotly anticipated and already the talk around the golf courses is about signing on for the 2009 tour as soon as possible.

Tenerife has 8 golf courses all of which are  with superb hotels next to the the courses  and many companies arranging tee times and holidays for the golfer. If you would like to find out more information about Tenerife Golf Courses, you might like to visit mytenerifeinfo.com and etenerife.com as well as webtenerife and association golf for Tenerife Golf.

Golf del Sur

Location: near Los Abrigos

Telephone: 922 738170

No of holes: 27 – Par: Varies

Opening times: 7.30am – 7.00pm

Green fees: €56 – 18 holes, €34 – 9 holes

Website: http://www.golfdelsur.net/

Los Palos Centro de Golf

Location: Guaza

Telephone: 922 169080

No of holes: 9 – Par: 27

Opening times: 8.00am – 5.30pm

Green fees: €19 – 9 holes, €28 – for two rounds

Website: http://www.golflospalos.com/

Golf Costa Adeje

Location: Adeje

Telephone: 922 710000

No of holes: 18 – Par: 72

Opening times: 7.00am – 7.00pm

Green fees: €57 – 18 holes, €35 – 9 holes Course A

Website: http://www.golfcostaadeje.com/

Golf Las Americas

Location: Playa de las Americas

Telephone: 922 752005

No of holes: 18 – Par: 72

Opening times: 7.40am – 2.00pm

9 holes after 4.00pm

Green fees: €63 – 18 holes, €43 – 9 holes

Website: http://www.golf-tenerife.com/1024×768/basein.html

Amarilla Golf & Country Club

Location: near Las Chafiras

Telephone: 922 730319

No of holes: 18 – Par: 72

Opening times: 7.30am – 7.30pm

Green fees: €55 – 18 holes, €35 – 9 holes (after 1.00pm)

Website: http://www.canarycompanies.com/amarillagolf/

Real Club de Golf de Tenerife

Location: Tacaronte

Telephone: 922 636607

No of holes: 18 – Par: 71

Green fees: €50 – 18 holes

Website: http://www.realclubgolftenerife.com/extranet/

Buenavista Golf

Location: Buenavista del Norte

Telephone: 922 129034

No of holes: 18 – Par: 72

Green fees: €56 – 18 holes, €35 – 9 holes

Website: http://www.buenavistagolf.es/frameenglish.htm

Abama Golf

Location: Gran Bretaña,Guía de Isora

Telephone: 922 126300

No of holes: 18 – Par: 72

Tee off from: 8.00am – 2.00pm

Full day of golf – E200 inc buggy

Website: http://www.abamahotelresort.com/eng/golf-tennis/abama-hotel-tenerife.htm

The amphitheatre like driving range was the venue on January 24 for a concert by Sir Elton John, and it proved to be a huge musical success. Local company Canarias Live Sun Festival were behind that event and are also organising the Paul McCartney date and are close to finalising details. For the  Elton John concert the golf course became a 20,000 capacity showground and although there were some problems getting all the fans to their alloted places, it was the first such event and lessons will no doubt have been learned.

The golf course suffered very little, due to good preperation and covering of key areas, and there is no reason why these big concerts can’t become regular events. The artists are being carefully selected to appeal to a wide audience of all nationalities, the former Beatle would certainly pack them in, as would guitar hero Eric Clapton. More news will be posted here as details become confirmed.

Dealing directly with the Tenerife golf courses on a regular basis, has built up a good understanding and trust which allows Tenerife Golf Services to offer discounted rates, no booking fees and no credit card fees. It’s a dedicated golf service from 2 keen players, Paul plays off a handicap of six. They can also arrange transport to and from the courses, club hire and any other special needs you may have.

It would take a lot to put Paul and Sue off their stroke, Sue was an air stewardess for 15 years with a top international airline, and later a financial director. Paul had one of the safest pairs of hands in football, in a 22 year career he was goalkeeper for Leicester City, Birmingham City, and Manchester City and most famously Ipswich Town, winning the F.A. Cup in 1978 and UEFA Cup in 1981. Paul’s speciality was penalty saves, he saved 56 during his career, earning the nickname of penalty king.

Paul and Sue moved to Tenerife in 1997, and with attention to detail and a personal touch, they have built the business to the success it is now. First time visitors and repeat customers have all found that they make sure that golf in Tenerife is stress free.

The action will take place over the stableford format and is split into 3 categories, one male and two for women. As for prize money, there is plenty to play for with 45,000 euros to be shared out, not just for the main winning places, but also for a range of special achievements. There will be rewards for best scratch player, best senior, the longest drive by a man and a woman, and a hole in one prize.

For those not familiar with the Hotel Jardin Tropical, it is a luxurious place to stay in Costa Adeje, click on their name for their website ot if you want to know more about Costa Adeje, click on its name.

October 2008 to April 2009

1. 4 rounds with transport for 2 people on Golf Las Americas & 2 on Golf Costa Adeje 

410.00 euros per person

  
2. 4 rounds with Car Hire for 7 days (Citroen Saxo) for 2 people 1 on Golf Costa Adeje, 1 on Golf del Sur, 1 on Amarilla Golf & Golf Las Americas.
395.00 euros per person  

 
3. 4 rounds with Car Hire for 7 days (Citroen Saxo) for 2 people 1 on Golf Costa Adeje, 1 on Buenavista Golf, 1 on Real Golf Tenerife & Golf Las Americas.

388.00 euros per person

For more information about this promotion contact Paul:

Paul Smith

Going Golfing Holidays

Making Holidays to remember!

www.going-golfing.com

www.going-on-holiday.com

Tel UK:  0871 7338 549

Tel:        0034 922 85 73 58

Mob:      0034 646 584 801