Entries from August 2010 ↓
August 19th, 2010 | News Release
Abama Hotel Resort takes centre stage this Saturday 21 August as the 2010 Tenerife & La Gomera golf circuit reaches its sixth round. Everyone is getting a good idea of their opponents strengths by now but each course brings its own challenges.
Abama was designed by Dave Thomas and quickly became a showpiece course for Tenerife, not only are its immaculate greens and fairways a gilt edged invitation to golfers, the setting provides many temptations to take your eye off the ball. Perched on a cliff at one of the closest points to the island of La Gomera, the 22 lakes and 25,000 palm trees help to soothe the players around the course. No wonder former American President Bill Clinton is among those who have enjoyed the pleasure of playing here.
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August 12th, 2010 | News Release
What better preparation for a good days golf than a smooth 40 minute Atlantic crossing on a Fred Olsen fast ferry. Tecina Golf on La Gomera was the lure for 130 golfers and families on Saturday 7 August in the fifth round of the Tenerife and La Gomera Golf Circuit, now into its fourth year.
Many of the golf visitors made a weekend of it by taking advantage of great rates from Hotel Jardin Tecina, the four star resort with a cliff top setting overlooking Playa de Santiago. The circuit has captured the imagination of golfers and local business’s, Fred Olsen and Hotel Jardin Tecina led the parade of supportive sponsors. They were : Turismo de Tenerife, Canary Islands Golf Federation, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Francachela Catering & Services, www.canarias.com, Heineken, Juices Payment, and GHOTEL Gomasper, Fred Olsen & Garden Tecina , Golf +, Fonteide, Kalise, Cadena Ser Radio Club Tenerife, Caroli Health Club and Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, Golf Holiday, Cava Castillo Peralada, Coca Cola, Imegal, Tents Atlantic, AXA Insurance, Abama Golf & Spa Resort, Hotel Jardin Tropical, Hotel Spa Villalba, Spring Hoteles, Vincci Hotels, Sorted Sites and Ideal Jewelers.
Here Come The Winners
After a well contested days golf the prizes were awarded. The ball closest to the flag in the No. 2 hole went to Alexander Aldana with 121 cm. Senior prize winner was José Castella who lifted the coveted prize wheel and scratch winner was Angel Gonzalez Rodriguez with 31 points.The ladies longest drive on the 17th hole was scooped by Loli Sebares and the gentlemens prize went to Epifanio Hernandez Delgado
Ladies Category
First Section
1st. Claudia Cazorla Rodriguez with 34 points
2nd. Celia Nebot with 33 points
3rd. Pamela Evans with 30 points
Second Section
1st. Beatriz Montero 33 points Oreja
2nd. Maria del Pilar Fernandez Mass with 28 points
3rd. Marilyn Pendleton with 28 points
Gentlemens Category
First Section
1st. Angel Gonzalez Rodriguez with 39 points
2nd. Salam Imeldo Salazar with 36 points
3rd. David Ian Pritchard 32 points
Second Section
1st. Pablo González Machado with 36 points
2nd. Petr Kosa 35 points
3rd. Patterson Gennovart Antonio with 33 points
Third Section
1st. Raul Diaz Mendez with 43 points
2nd. Latz Marsenyach with 38 points
3rd. Pedro Luis Rodriguez Hernandez with 37 points
The Fourth Circuit is composed of a total of 7 tests which take place this summer in the following areas; Buenavista Golf, Golf Las Americas, Golf del Sur, Golf Costa Adeje, Tecina Golf, Abama Golf and the final will be back in Golf del Sur.
Registration is now open for the sixth round at Abama Golf on 21 August. For more detailed information and to view all the pictures of the tournament and awards, see the website of the Association of Golf Courses in Tenerife www.isladegolf.com or by contacting the email address circuito@isladegolf.com for any query.
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August 11th, 2010 | News Release
The Tenerife Cabildo is warning residents and visitors that from today [11 August] and until further notice, the Canary Islands Government has declared a state of pre alert for the higher ground on the island of Tenerife due to a heat wave forecast by the Spanish Met Office or Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet).
The temperatures could hit 34 degrees centigrade today and 37 degrees centigrade tomorrow 12 August 2010, coupled with high winds of up to 75 kms per hour in the mountains, which has prompted an official ban on certain activities in the hills and woods.
As of today the Island Corporation’s ban includes no lighting of fires of any kind in recreation and BBQ areas; a ban on fireworks; no burning vegetation and leftovers from tree cutting and plant clippings; no bonfires of any kind as well as the use in farmland or wooded areas of any type of equipment which could give off sparks such as weeding machines, burners for bee keepers or soldering equipment etc.
The Cabildo has confirmed that the ban will not be officially lifted until the weather cools down and the extreme risk of forest and wild fires is reduced.
As part of the Cabildo de Tenerife’s safety measures for forest fire and wild fire prevention, all visitors and residents on the island are strongly urged NOT to go up into the hills and woods over the next few days until the situation improves. The Island Corporation kindly request that drivers use only the tarmacked roads and avoid forest tracks whenever possible. Holidaymakers and residents are strongly recommended to take extra precautions when visiting the mountains.
In an emergency please call 112.
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August 10th, 2010 | New Web sites
In the heights of a Tenerife summer few can resist the lure of the golf course, throw in some tough opponents, good company and a cheap stay in Arona Gran Hotel, and it becomes almost irresistable. That’s what is on offer for the 2010 Spring Hotels Golf Tournament at Golf Las Americas on 25 September.
This is the third annual event and includes the famous on course drinks and snacks as you play – all very civilised. After the cut and thrust on the greens there will be prize presentations and a grand prize draw. All this and the pleasure of playing one of the top courses in the south, Golf Las Americas is a well prepared venue that enjoys sedate scenery just a few minutes walk from the main beaches.
If you want to give in to temptation, you can book a mini break at the four star Arona Gran Hotel, in nearby Los Cristianos, for just 50 euros per person per night half board. There are two or three night breaks to choose from and that includes green fees for players and accompanying persons. Bookings are easy to make via the Spring Hotels website and if you want more info just email spring@springhoteles.com.If you just want to enjoy the tournament you can book the green fees direct here for just 45 euros.
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August 2nd, 2010 | New Web sites
The fourth annual Tenerife & La Gomera golf circuit is well underway and heading to Tecina Golf in La Gomera on 7 August, a good excuse, as if one was needed, to visit this lush green island. Hotel Jardin Tecina are making it even more enticing with a special low rate offer of just 49 euros per person per night on a half board basis. That includes the ICIG tax, a single person supplement of 15 euros is applicable and bookings are subject to availabilty.
The four star Hotel Jardin Tecina is in Playa de Santiago,perfectly placed for Tecina Golf a magnificent 18 hole course perched on the hill overlooking the beach and port. It’s easy to get over from Tenerife, Fred Olsen ferries are fast, around 40 minutes crossing, and comfortable, a very relaxing way to prepare for a golfing weekend.
Hotel Jardin Tecina bookings can be made on 902222140 or by email tecina@fredolsen.es full details are on the website www.jardin-tecina.com. If you want to book a round at Tecina Golf call 902222130, email tecinagolf@fredolsen.es or try their website www.tecinagolf.com Happy golfing.
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