Riviera Maya as prizes in the grand finale, was once again played at the magnificent Royal Novo Sancti Petri course in Cádiz province.

The resort has two golf courses, and croquet, tennis and pádel tennis courts, as well as Iberostar hotels next to the course and beside La Barrosa, one of the finest beaches in Spain. On this occasion the Centro course was used for the competition, unlike in previous editions, when the Mar y Pinos course was played.

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Designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros, the course is similar to his other designs in that each nine comprises three par-threes, three par-fours and three par-fives, so the opportunities for birdies and evolving scores are accentuated.

The shorter course was played – from the yellow and red markers – in anticipation of a strong Levante (easterly) wind that was forecast and did eventually arrive punctually. Playing either with or against the wind put players' concentration and accuracy to the test with each stroke. Nevertheless, the wind did not prevent the competition from progressing normally and in good conditions, and the pace of play was adequate.

The greens were in excellent condition and the players enjoyed a perfectly presented course.

After the competition, a cocktail reception was arranged and the prize-giving ceremony was presided over by the resort’s general manager, Rafael Hernández Alcalá, assisted by Odalis Gómez Reyes, who was in charge of what proved to be a perfect running of the tournament at all times.

RESULTS

Category One:

1º Juan Manuel Pérez Jurado, 37 points

2º José Manuel González López, 35 points

3º Ramón Aramburu Rubio, 34 points

Category Two:

1º José Enrique Auffray García, 39 points

2º Diego Antonio Sanmartín Alcaraz, 38 points

3º Alfredo Durán Alonso, 36 points

Scratch Winner:

Ignacio Valverde Rejano, 28 points

Closest to the pin on the 8th:: Ernesto Ramos Galvin

Closest to the pin on the 16th: Rubén Stein Martínez

The results can be found at the following link: NOVO SANCTI PETRI RESULTS

The Andalucía Golf Challenge-Destination PGA Riviera Maya by Bahía Príncipe is a popular open amateur circuit, organised by Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine and covering all Andalucian provinces, in addition to other areas of central Spain, with the majority of events being held at top courses on the Costa del Sol.

The Circuit’s grand finale, which will decide the five winners of trips to the Mexican Caribbean, will be held at Almenara on 30 September, followed by a gala dinner at Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús in Marbella.

Access to the final will be direct for the winners of each category and the leading scratch player in all the qualifying tournaments, while the rest of the places in the final will be awarded based on the Benahavís Ranking, calculated from points obtained in each leg.

The next event will be on 17 August at El Paraiso.

You can access the Circuit's own website through the magazine website, consulting the dates for forthcoming events and registering online.

ENTRY REGISTRATION

DESTINATION PGA RIVIERA MAYA by BAHÍA PRÍNCIPE

The grand finale of the circuit will decide the five winners of one-week all-inclusive trips to the Bahía Príncipe resort in Riviera Maya, with golf at PGA Riviera Maya, El Camaleón Mayakoba and Playa Paraíso. The top two finishers in each category and the scratch winner in the final, to be played on 30 September at Almenara, will travel to the Mexican Caribbean.

 

PLANNED DATE FOR THE TRIP

7 to 14 November 2023

 

The PRIZE INCLUDES:

- Flights from Málaga or Madrid to Cancun (round trip)

- Transfers between the airport and hotel

- All-inclusive accommodation at the 5-star Grand Tulum Bahía Príncipe hotel

- Golf at PGA Riviera Maya, El Camaleón Mayakoba and Playa Paraíso


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The Circuit is sponsored by AIR EUROPA, BENAHAVÍS TOWN HALL, TURISMO COSTA DEL SOL, BAHÍA PRÍNCIPE, GRAN HOTEL GUADALPÍN BANÚS, VIVIENDO DEL TRADING and MARBELLA TOWN HALL. The main collaborators are Fairway+blue, D.O. Somontano, IdeaTerrazas and Holiday Golf Estates. Cadena SER and Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine are the Circuit's official media outlets.

AIR EUROPA

Air Europa is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, made up of 19 airlines that have been working together as a major global network for 20 years, serving more than 630 million passengers annually. Air Europa's fleet is one of the most modern on the continent. It comprises 38 aircraft whose average age does not exceed four years. The company is a leader in environmental conservation processes. In 2018, the German environmental organisation Atmosfair rated Air Europa as the most efficient European network airline.

BENAHAVÍS

Benahavís is a town with a rich Andalucian flavour, highlighted by narrow white streets, typically Arab, most of which lead to sunny squares. It is a welcoming town where you can enjoy nature and luxury developments, carefully integrated into the natural landscape and enveloped by golf courses meandering around the slopes of the Serranía de Ronda mountain range. Founded by the Arabs, under the protection of a 10th century fortress, Benahavís today is a perfect combination of tradition and modernity – a charming town that offers endless possibilities as a first-class tourist destination.

COSTA DEL SOL TOURISM

Costa del Sol Tourism and Planning is a public-owned company operating under the auspices of the Málaga provincial government (Diputación) and whose main objective is to promote the province as a tourist destination and to support economic growth, by designing and undertaking projects at the service of private companies and public entities. It is dedicated to providing professional consultancy, advice and services in the following areas: tourist and business development, tourist and territorial planning, new technologies and modernisation of the tourism industry, and tourism marketing. It is a technical instrument set up for departments of the Diputación and municipalities, municipal authorities, associations and other public or private organisations associated with the development of Málaga province.

BAHÍA PRÍNCIPE

Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain owned by Grupo Piñero, a prestigious Spanish family group that has interests throughout the high-end holiday industry network. Managed entirely by the Piñero family, the company has 27 hotels with more than 14,000 rooms, and is grouped under four categories: Bahía Príncipe Sunlight, Bahía Príncipe Grand, Bahía Príncipe Luxury and Bahía Príncipe Fantasia. The hotel chain has a presence in the most attractive locations in the Dominican Republic, Mexico), Jamaica and Spain.

GRAN HOTEL GUADALPÍN BANÚS

This five-star, frontline beach resort is located in the Nueva Andalucía (Marbella) area, just a 15-minute walk from the famous Puerto Banús marina. Offering tailor-made golf packs, Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús and CostaSol Deluxe can organise your golf getaway so you don't have to worry about anything. Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús is recognised as an elite and cosmopolitan option for those who are looking for the best hotels in Marbella. Only six kilometres separate it from Marbella’s town centre, highlighted by its charming Old Town with cobble-stoned streets and ancient churches – a wonderful place to visit.

VIVIENDODELTRADING.COM

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MARCA MARBELLA

Marbella is synonymous above all else with quality of life, an exceptional tourist destination that has been recognised worldwide for decades – with its image associated with the luxury, glamour and social status of other iconic resorts such as Monte Carlo and Saint Tropez. The keys to its success, attracting millions of visitors every year, are varied, highlighted by its extraordinary climate, its hotel infrastructure, its marinas, its beaches extending along 27 kilometres of coastline, its wide and varied range of leisure activities, and its many sports facilities, including 15 golf courses in the municipality.

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