Maria Garcia Estrada Memorial Golf Tournament

Santa Cruz born golfer Maria Garcia Estrada was just 23 when she died of sarcoma cancer in September 2005, she was just starting to realise her early potential in the sport. The foundation set up in her name works tirelessly to raise funds for research and to raise awareness and the annual memorial Maria Garcia Estrada Tournament is now in its seventh year and has already raised 205,000 euros.

This year the stableford play event takes place on Saturday 8 October at Real Club de Golf de Tenerife at El Penon, Tacoronte and inscriptions are just 40 euros for green fees, 40 euros for the presentation dinner, or just 70 euros for both, bookings can be made at the Real Club website. There are trophies for the first three places and special prizes for nearest the pin and longest drive as well as a draw at the dinner with plenty of donated prizes.