A total of 160 players teed up in the 14th annual edition of the SAN MIGUEL ANDALUCÍA GOLF CHALLENGE-Destination Dominican Republic by Globalia Circuit in the latest leg played at the magnificent La Dehesa course in Madrid.
(PHOTO GALLERY AT THE END OF THIS TOURNAMENT REPORT)
The course was in excellent condition, following improvements overseen by the new manager, Abel Jiménez. The greens were at a speed 10.5 feet and free rolling.
Players teed off consecutively from the first tee starting at 7.15 am. At the beginning of the day conditions were tough, with wind, overcast skies and a cold ambience. As the day progressed, conditions improved noticeably, with the wind stopping, the sun coming out and high temperatures.
At the 10th tee the players enjoyed a snack that included delicious ham “pulguitas” (sandwich rolls) and San Miguel beers – which also awaited them at the end of their rounds.
The Circuit organisers would like to express their gratitude for the support of all the club staff, with a special mention for Amparo Jarné, always attentive to details, and sports director Carlos Hernán, assisted in a magnificent way by the two Raúls (father and son), who were the starters.
RESULTS
Scratch:
MATÍAS FERNÁNDEZ-BADESSICH, 33 points
Category 1:
1. CÉSAR MENÉNDEZ GALLEGO, 42
2. JAIME DE LA TORRE GALLO, 39
3. FRANCISCO AESTRO YELA, 38
Category 2:
1. DIEGO MORENO RUBIO, 47
2. NICOLAE BOLOCAN BOLOCAN, 43
3. Mª ÁFRICA ORTUÑO MORENO, 41
Ball nearest the pin, Marqués de Terán prize:
9th hole, PEDRO MANÉNDEZ CUIÑAS
13th hole, PENÉLOPE SNELLING
The 14th edition of this popular open amateur circuit organised by Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine, will cover all of the Andalucian provinces, as well as Madrid and Mallorca, with most of the legs being played on the Costa del Sol at top-level courses.
The circuit’s grand finale, which will decide the five winners of trips to the Dominican Caribbean, will be played on 28 September at Los Arqueros and will be followed by a gala dinner at the Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús in Marbella.
Access to the final will be direct for the winner of each category and the scratch winner in each tournament leg, while the remaining places will be awarded according to a ranking based on points obtained in each event.
The next leg of the Circuit is on Sunday 29 June at San Roque Old.
TRIP TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The grand finale of the circuit will decide the winners of five one-week trips, with flights, all-inclusive accommodation at the five-star Sunscape Dominicus La Romana hotel and golf at the spectacular Teeth of the Dog, Punta Espada, Dye Fore and PGA Ocean’s 4. The final will be played on 28 September at Los Arqueros and will be followed by a gala dinner at the Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús*****.
PLANNED DATE FOR THE TRIP
30 October to 6 November 2024
PRIZES INCLUDE:
Flights from Málaga or Madrid to Santo Domingo (round trip)
Transfers between the airport and hotel
All-inclusive accommodation at the five-star Sunscape Dominicus La Romana hotel
Golf at Teeth of the Dog, Punta Espada, Dye Fore and PGA Ocean's 4
The Circuit is sponsored by CERVEZAS SAN MIGUEL, SOLÁN DE CABRAS, GLOBALIA, AIR EUROPA, TURISMO COSTA DEL SOL, MANCOMUNIDAD DE MUNICIPIOS DE LA COSTA DEL SOL OCCIDENTAL and GRUPO 1941.
The main collaborators are Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Sunscape Dominicus La Romana, Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús, Bodegas Marqués de Terán, inversionesparavagos.com, Fairway+blue, Holiday Golf Estates, Marbella Town Hall and Benahavís Town Hall. Cadena SER and Andalucía Golf/España Golf magazine are the official media.
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