Last weekend, the Spanish Championships of Traditional Archery and Open Air Archery were held in Cambrils (Tarragona). Amongst the competitors were two Andalucian archers from Cadiz, one of them our dear colleague José Juan Arias Guerrero. We are delighted to announce that José Juan, member of the Arcos Archers Club in Cádiz was proclaimed Open-Air Champion, while Cristóbal Fraidias Marin of the Algar Archers Club also in Cádiz, was crowned Champion in the traditional archery category, both fantastic achievements for these Andalucian archers.

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We would like to offer our warmest congratulations to our colleague José Juan Arias Guerrero who was crowned Champion for the Longbow in the 3rd Spanish Championships that was held on 27th and 28th February 2010 in Calahorra (La Rioja).
This was another title to add to his collection, but this time in a different category to the one he normally practices.
Well Done José!! Keep it up and we will be sure to see you winning more championships.

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Madrid Golf 2009 concludes with a reamrkable success of visitors and trade activity. The show grows to currently become one of the golf meeting points in Europe and the number of visitors increases compared to the 2008 venue. This success confirms the quality and the comprehemsive rage of exhibitors that attended the fair.
Madrid Golf 09 has become the reference for the golf industry in Spain and Europe, and therefore the "meeting point" for the golf sector. This explains how the fair counted on the presence of Gurus like Don Ross and Simon Holmes, as well as the Moon Masters School, attending all visitors' requests.

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Xerez will be mixing it among the elite for the first time in their history. On their 62 years of life this will be the first time to be part of this internationally well known league.
With one more round of the Spanish 2º Division left to be played next week, the three teams that will go up to the "LIGA" - 1º Division next season have been decided this afternoon. They are Xerez (Jerez), Tenerife & Real Zaragoza. Xerez defeated 2-1 Huesca to secure their 3º spot, with Hercules missing out. The top three in the Segunda Division will replace Recreativo Huelva, Numancia and Real Betis in the Primera Liga.
Congratulations to Esteban Vigo. With his knowlege, perseverence and his team´s hard work they have made history.
Arcos Gardens is delighted to have Esteban Vigo, Xerez Football Club´s coach and his wife Geni Ustarroz, as one of our valued owners.

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For the second year running, we had the honour of receiving a group of golfers from Iceland.
During their 10 days of stay and unlimited golf, the 33 golf players enjoyed the Arcos Gardens Complex facilities.

The Arcos Gardens team is looking forward to welcome them again next year!

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Arcos Gardens actively participated in one of the biggest indoor golf event in the Benelux at the RAI. From the 6th to 8th of March 2009, Amsterdam Golf, the largest indoor golf event in the Netherlands, has demonstrated spectacular innovation in range of top-class exhibitors, lively entertainments and numerous original golf activities.More than hundred exhibitors presented an interesting range of products to the enthusiast visitors who really liked to test and buy here.

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The Finnish player, Minna Kaarnalahti spoiled the opportunity for Marta Estany to become the first Spanish player in eight years to hold the title, Spanish Senior Female Individual Champion. The Catalonian player, had a great recovery in the second round and had the opportunity of going all the way, but the Nordic player did not hand over the triumph.

Minna Kaarnalahti, who teed up in the tournament with the second best handicap of all 70 competitors, (1.4), she showed her quality in the second round, by shooting a round of 73 (4 shots better than her first round), which gives the total score of 150 shots, which turned to be enough to capture the win.

At the same time, Marta Estany was unfortunate during the first round, she spoiled her chances to bring the title back to Spain. Her 80 hits in the first day were forgotten thanks to the 72 shots she got in the second day, the best score collected during the two days of the competition.

Marta Estany were not able to beat Minna Kaarnalahti but she got the second position with 152 hits and thereby also the best Spanish player in tournament.

RESULTS:
1- Minna Kaarlahti (Fin) 150 (77 + 73)
2- Marta Estany (Spa) 152 (80 + 72)
3- Diane Williams (Can) 153 (75 + 78)

The price-giving was made by Mrs. Emma Villacieros, ex-president from the Spanish Golf Federation and Catherine Lacoste as Arcos Gardens representative.

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The 19th of December the Arcos Gardens ´team enjoyed one more year of the Christmas Staff Party celebrated in Maintenance warehouse.

The players of the Staff Tournament 2008 at Arcos Gardens were the first ones beginning the event. At 8:00 they were ready for the tee-off.

The Barbecue started at 14:00 followed by a party where the team of Arcos Gardens were eating, drinking, singing and dancing until 19:00.

The karaoke, the gifts ´draw, the Christmas presents and the Director´s speech, Ashley Northridge, were some of the most intensive moments experienced in the event.

An honourable mention deserve the winners of the competition: Ismael Jaen, Golf Department (18 holes competition) and Breogán Peña, Golf Maintenance (9 holes competition).

Congratulations both of you!

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The blonde bunker faces of Arcos Gardens have arrived early this year.

This intentional effect is created to make a contrast between the bunker faces and the lush green over seeded fairways and roughs and we hope you like this as much as we do.

So how do we do it? Well the course as two different types of grass, the base grass is our summer grass and is called Bermuda 328. During the winter this grass goes dormant and turns golden. To prevent the entire course going golden we over seed the golf course during the winter with rye which is a dark green coloured cool season grass but we do not over seed the bunker faces. This year due to an unusual early cold snap which has seen us having several frosts the Bermuda has turned dormant much earlier.
During the spring the Bermuda grass wakes up again and this contrast disappears for another season.

We hope you enjoy our blonde bunkers faces the time you play!

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Arcos Gardens has lived up to its billing as one of the world’s most exciting new communities by winning “Best Development Spain” and winning the only ‘Gold’ awarded in this category at the Homes Overseas Awards 2008. The ceremony took place at Grosvenor House, London on the 28th November and they are the only international property awards were every nominated development is visited by a judge. In addition, Arcos Gardens picked up a Silver Award for the best Worldwide Golf Development. We are pleased to celebrate these achievements for our residents as recognition of our pursuit to develop excellent facilities surrounded by a world class golf course and the finest homes and service.

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The Swedish Golf Federation Boys and Men´s Team have stayed at Arcos Gardens during a week for their winter training. The group of 11 players has been using our Practice Facilities under the control of 4 Swedish coaches (at the bottom in the picture from left to right):

Henrik Lundqvist - COACH TECHNIQUE SWGT
Anders Myhrberg - SWEDISH PGA
Richard Lindberg - COACH BOYS TEAM
Peter Svallin - COACH MEN´S TEAM

The players at the top in the picture from left to right:

Pontus Gad – MEN´S TEAM
Niclas Carlsson – BOYS TEAM
Mathias Nordquist – MEN´S TEAM
Mattias Johansson – BOYS TEAM
Oskar Arvidsson – BOYS TEAM
Björn Åkesson – MEN´S TEAM
Alexander Wennstam – BOYS TEAM
Joakim Lagergren – BOYS TEAM
Robin Kokocinski – BOYS TEAM
Anders Larsson – MEN´S TEAM
Adam Ström – BOYS TEAM

They had a great time and Arcos Garden´s team looks forward to seeing them again very soon.

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Christmas time is coming and Arcos Gardens is ready and willing to make you enjoy it.
Come and celebrate the season with our delightful Christmas menu.

For more information and reservations please call: +34 956 704 131

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Another display of sumptuous strokeplay from home favourite Santiago Luna saw the experienced Spaniard stretch his lead to seven shots at Arcos Gardens on day three of The European Tour Qualifying School – Second Stage in Arcos.

Below top ten results:

POS- Name-----Country---R1-R2-R3-Total
1.Santiago LUNA (ESP) - 66/69/66/201
2.James MORRISON (ENG) - 69/70/69/208
3.James RUTH (ENG) - 70/72/66/208
4.Simon THORNTON (IRL) - 67/70/72/209
5.Dennis KÃœPPER (GER) - 71766/73/210
6.Jamie LITTLE (ENG) - 68/72/70/210
7.Adrien BERNADET (FRA) - 71/71/68/210
8.Matt FORD (ENG) - 68/71/71/210
9.Brett A TAYLOR (ENG) - 74/66/71/211
10.Eirik Tage JOHANSEN (NOR) - 71/71/69/211
11.Carlos AGUILAR (ESP) - 71/70/70/211
12.Marco SOFFIETTI (ITA) 70/73/68/211
13.Gavin DEAR (AM) (SCO) - 71/71/69/211

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In the picture we can see Santiago Luna leading again in the second round played today, 6th November.

Below the Top Ten results:

Pos Name -------Country --To Par-- R1- R2- Total
1 LUNA Santiago ESP -9/ 66/ 69/ 135
2 KÃœPPER Dennis GER -7/ 71/ 66/ 137
3 THORNTON Simon IRL -7/ 67/ 70/ 137
4 ELIASSON Mattias SWE -6/ 68/ 70/ 138
5 DAVIES Gareth ENG -5/ 67/ 72/ 139
6 FORD Matt ENG -5/ 68/ 71/ 139
7GILL Chris ENG -5/ 74/ 65/ 139
8JOAKIMIDES Nicolas FRA -5/ 69/ 70/ 139
9MORRISON James ENG -5/ 69/ 70/ 139
10TERRENI Paolo ITA -5/ 68/ 71/ 139
11TONELLI (AM) Giacomo ITA -5/ 70/ 69/ 139

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A sunny day at Arcos Gardens for the 1st day of the tournament saw a fine round of 66 by the Spanish player Santiago Luna.

Top ten results below:

1 LUNA Santiago-ESP -6/ 66/ 66
2 DAVIES Gareth-ENG -5/ 67/ 67
3 KIND (AM) Richard-NED -5/ 67/ 67
4 THORNTON Simon-IRL -5/ 67/ 67
5 ELIASSON Mattias-SWE -4/ 68/ 68
6 FORD Matt-ENG -4/ 68/ 68
7 LITTLE Jamie-ENG -4/ 68/ 68
8 ORMSBY Wade-AUS -4/ 68/ 68
9 TERRENI Paolo-ITA -4/ 68/ 68
10 CLÉMENT Julien-SUI -3/ 69/ 69
11 HAYLOCK Thomas-ENG -3/ 69/ 69
12 JOAKIMIDES Nicolas-FRA -3/ 69/ 69
13 MORRISON James-ENG -3/ 69/ 69
14 NILSSON Ake-SWE -3/ 69/ 69
15 PFAU Christoph-AUT -3/ 69/ 69

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Arcos Gardens welcome the players of the Qualifying School,who will be working hard on the Driving Range for the competition which will run from Wednesday the 5th to Saturday the 8th.

Nice to see you again and the best of lucks!

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We want to congratulate Berry Erdergard, a member of Gotia group who came from Sweden to enjoy a marvellous stay and play week at Arcos Gardens, for the hole in one made today 17th October 2008.

Mr. Erdergard, handicap 9, used a seven iron on the 6th hole and the ball went straight into the hole.

This is the first hole in one we have had in 6th hole and we would like to congratulate him.
We hope you enjoy your prize!

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A sunny and warm 16th of October saw our friend Ian Mason
visiting from England, the second hole in one on the 15th hole.
Mr. Mason is a regular client and we are very happy of his success.

Congratulations!

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The IX Tournament Diputación de Cádiz was celebrated on the 14th of September with a really warm weather. A total of 76 players enjoyed taking part of this years prestegious event.
We can also mention the presence of Mr. Francisco Gonzalez Cabañas, President of Diputación de Cádiz who presided the prize giving.

Arcos Gardens would like to congratulate the winners and thank the participants for coming.

(In the picture, to the right, Steven Litchfield, who won the 1st Category for men, receiving the price from Mr. Francisco Gonzalez Cabañas)

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In Arcos Gardens we want to offer an exclusive Service to our clients, and there´s nothing better than the Client opinion to reach our goal . For that reason, you could find surveys in different points of the Club, which are picked up, analyzed and saved monthly.

A prize draw for a high-quality Golf Bag is done to reward and thank the clients´ opinions. In the picture, you can see our first winner, Greg Simmons accompanied by Mrs. Simmons and very happy with his prize.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Simmons from Arcos Gardens and thanks to all the clients who offered us their valuable opinions.

Best of lucks for the next one!

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On the picture, Paco Gcía Soriano, President of Cancelada Golf, winner of the Nearest the Pin prize.

Saturday, 5th July could see a group of golfers from Cancelada Golf and Doñana Club the Golf gathering together to celebrate a tournament at Arcos Gardens and enjoying a marvellous day.

Prize Giving after the meal was plenty of gifts for the players.
They enjoyed the course and stated their wish for coming back soon.

Congratulations to the winners!

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During the 28th and 29th June, Arcos Gardens was happy to host for the first time, two of the twenty tournaments of the 23rd Audi Class Tour edition. It is one of the most prestigious amateurs’ trophies where just Audi clients from all over Spain participate.

On average, 60 players per day, the result of both competitions was such a success that we could enjoy the players’ opinions about the admirable course conditions and excellent service.

It was a great pleasure for Arcos Gardens to host such a group of golf lovers during the two days, and we would like to wish them the best of luck for the final.

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Mr. & Mrs. Gassmann are the first German residents in our wonderful Arcos Gardens residential community. Klaus and Uta first visited Arcos Gardens three months ago and they fell in love with the setting, which combines the tranquillity of the area with a strategic location, and an exceptional golf course surrounded by thousands of olive trees. They are a lovely family wishing to move here shortly to enjoy all our facilities. We are expecting to receive many German visitors in the near future because they are recommending Arcos Gardens to all their friends and partners as they are experiencing something really different.

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A group of 32 golfers from the American Military Base of Rota visited Arcos Gardens on the 21st of June. Once again it was a pleasure to welcome them.
They enjoyed a marvellous sunny day of golf, offering always to us the best of their smiles.

Arcos Gardens is happy to see them again.

(On the picture, the organizer Raul Tellez in blue shirt with part of the group)

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The gala dinner on 17th May at the Warner Studios in Hollywood was a wonderful success, raising a total of US$ 1,603,877 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a new record.
The extraordinary annual collection of some of California's leading wineries and the world's top celebrity chefs is helping to lead the fight against cystic fibrosis. Over the past 18 years, the Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters has raised nearly $16 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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On the 14th May, the II Edition of the Circuito de Golf de Cadiz was held at Arcos Gardens with Linksport as the main organizer.
The players enjoyed a marvelous day in spite of the warm weather. The Prize Giving counted with a big number of gifts for almost all the players.

On the picture, the winners according to the following categories:
1st CATEGORY (MEN)
1st Prize: Santiago Terry Merello with 34 points.
2nd Prize: Antonio de Alvear Davila with 34 points.

2nd CATEGORY (MEN):
1st Prize: Francisco Garrido Fernandez with 40 points.
2nd Prize: Angel Navarro Jimenez with 40 points.

3rd CATEGORY (MEN):
1st Prize: Jose Manuel Angulo Romero with 50 points.
2nd Prize: Rafael Barba Gallardo with 47 points.

LADIES CATEGORY:
1st Prize: Mª Isabel Durán Naharro with 40 points.
2nd Prize: Eva Mª García García with 36 points.

Arcos Gardens congratulates the winners and thanks to all the players their participation.
Hoping see all of them next year!

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David Dixon representing Arcos Gardens captured his first European Tour title at the 108th attempt at the Saint-Omer Open in France. With a round of 66 shots (-5) on the final day Dixon managed to capture the win one shot ahead of Christian Nilsson (Sweden). For the win David receives 100 000€ in his bank account.

From Arcos Gardens we would like to congratulate David for his first win and we wish him best of luck for the rest of the season!! Go David!!

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Last Sunday June the 8th was held in Arcos Gardens the II Social Club Tournament “Bahia de Algeciras”, sponsored by Kia Motor Trasur, S.A.
Arcos Gardens had the pleasure to welcome to the 99 golfers on a wonderful golf day.
The Tournament started with a shotgun at 9:40 a.m., ending with the following winners:
FIRST CATEGORY
First Prize: Alfonso Guisado Lumbreras, 38 points
Second Prize: Jens Lundin, 35 points
SECOND CATEGORY
First Prize: Francisco Periales Fernández, 42 points
Second Prize: Peter John Breakspear, 41 points
THIRD CATEGORY
First Prize: Fernando Barea Fernández, 43 points
Second Prize: Oscar Montilla Gómez, 37 points

We thank their participation to all golfers, as well as to the Club Bahia de Algeciras, and we hope to see them next year at Arcos Gardens.

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On the 30th May, Arcos Gardens hosted La Luz Tournament, with aproximately 50 golfers wanting to enjoy a fun and wonderful day of golf.

The good weather completed this perfect day

On the picture, the winner of the Longest Drive.

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On the picture from left to right: Alberto Yarte, Josefa Caro, Iñigo Muñoz Ybarra & Joaquín Macías.

The last 23rd May Arcos Gardens hosted the II Tournament La Ser- Iberdrola, a large event consisting on many people and several members of our Club.

For the non golfers an interesting Clinic was prepared in the Driving Range, counting also with trophies.

A marvelous barbecue in the gardens of our Restaurant was waiting both the golfers and guests.

Alberto Yarte del Toro, territorial Director of Recyclable Energy of Iberdrola in Extremadura closed the event with the Price Giving.
Iñigo Muñoz Ybarra was the winner of the first prize with 39. Josefa Caro, Mayoress of Arcos de la Frontera and the Director of the Town Planning , Joaquín Macías gave him the prize.

The winners:

1st CATEGORY:

Iñigo Muñoz Ybarra 39
Tomas Fernandez Halcón 38
Pedro Velasco Gómez 37

2nd CATEGORY:

Cesar Pérez Ibañez 45
Francisco Garrido Fernández 44
Tomás Muruzabal Sitges 42

The team of Arcos Gardens want to congratulate the winners.

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The 15th of May surprises us with a spectacular view of a solar halo covering almost the whole extension of the patio.

The solar halo is conditioned by light refraction and light reflection of solar light when crashing with drops of water or, masses of cold air containing particles of ice.

Just Marvellous!

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Anna Arrese is leading in the first round with a fantastic score of 70 (2 under par). Followed by two more Spanish ones, Ana Fernandez de Mesa (71) and Nerea Salaverria (72)

In the second round that is going to be celebrated tomorrow, 32 ladies will be classified to the final Match Play.

See results

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Spanish Ladies Junior International kicks off today at Arcos Gardens with the official practice round, warm weather forecasted for the rest of the week, all set for a good tournament.

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Garrido Edificaciones y Obras, first Construction and Developer Company in Andalucía with a fully certified Quality, Environment, Safety and Health, celebrated its First Amateur Geo Tournament 2008 in the luxuries facilities at Arcos Gardens.

Many business people and politicians were present on the event; after the tournament they enjoyed a marvellous lunch and a flamenco show.

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The good weather is coming to Arcos Gardens.

A busy March full of tournaments and spectacles will be waiting for you. The next tournament is coming the 22 of March. Your visit to Arcos Gardens could also surprise you with marvellous Flamenco Shows and Horse Dancing Shows. Arcos Gardens is the perfect venue to enjoy a great day of golf and drink a good Andalusian wine after it in the Patio of our marvellous Cortijo Fain.

For further information about tournaments and events don´t hesitate to conctact us.

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On the picture, some of the participants of the German group leaded by Karl Beny after the tournament played the 10th of March in Arcos Gardens.

In spite of the cold weather, they enjoyed the barbecue and the Flamenco show that was ready on the Patio.

We hope to see them back soon!

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On the picture you can see John Robilliard, the winner of the tournament with 39 points, receiving his prize. Close to him, Salvador Camino, Vocal Senior of the Andalusian Golf Federation and a representative of Unicaja.

The tournament was celebrated the 8th of March and has had a great success since its official publication, counting with almost the same amount of people on the waiting list than on the inscriptions.

After the competition, more than 100 players enjoyed a traditional Andalusian berza and an exciting prize giving on the Patio of our Cortijo Fain.

Salvador Camino, Vocal Senior showed his recognition and gratitude to Arcos Gardens and expressed his desire to come back next year.

We want to thank all the participants for their confidence and congratulate the winners.

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On the picture, David Dixon (to the left) with Ashley Northridge, Director Hotel & Golf in Arcos Gardens.

We are proud to announce that David J Dixon will be representing Arcos Gardens as Touring Professional for the 2008 season.
David qualified last November with a full playing card on the European Tour and is planning to compete in a busy schedule of around 25 events this year.
He will be displaying the name of Arcos Gardens on his golf bag and in return David and his team plan to visit Arcos Gardens regularly for training purposes.

David has a strong amateur record and turned professional in 2002. Last December he finished tied 6th in the Dunhill Championship in South Africa.
On behalf of the management and our members we would all like to wish David a very successful season and we will all be out there supporting you.
You can follow his progress on the European Tour website www.europeantour.com or on his personal website www.davidjdixon.co.uk

Ashley Northridge
Director of Hotel & Golf- Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate

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On the picture, Antonio Gil Gil (to the right) winner of the 1st Category with 39 shots. To the left you can see Manuel Martin Lara, president of the San Pedro Club Golf.

On the 24th of February 62 brave players travelled from Marbella to Arcos Gardens in order to enjoy their tournament, in spite of the bad forecast. The players of the San Pedro Club Golf were delighted with the resort, especially with the course and showed their interest on coming again soon.

We want to congratulate the winners!

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The Hazelwood Blues Golf Team wins the Thames League.

The team pictured are seen proudly wearing their Arcos Gardens sponsored team sweaters.
We think they look very smart and congratulate them on their success.

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On the picture, first row from the left: Heidi Silander, Tuomas sottinen, Maiju-Uusi-Simola and Roger Kempe.
Second row from the left: Helena Hakula, Anne Hakula, Manko Sokolowski and Piakempe.

The Finnish Group was practising and playing at Arcos Gardens during the last week.

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The Swedish National golf school visited Arcos Gardens between the 2nd and 9th of February.

The school gathers the best junior players from Sweden with ages from 17 to 19 years old (Upper Secondary School). Some of the players are also members of the Swedish National Team Squads that regularly visits Arcos Gardens.

On the picture,
1st row from left: Edwin Emannelsson, Victor Szigeti, Oscar Strand, Pontus Gad, calle Lindquist, Niclas Mänsson.
2nd row from left: Jesper billing (coach), Rebecca Hellbom, Isabelle Bachtiar, Christoffer Arvidsson, Jacob Nordström, Hans Larsson (coach).
3rd row from left: Louise Kristersson, Emelie Westrup, Mimmi Jansson, Andreá Malek, Josephine Janson, Filip Arblid.
4th row from left: Julia Stahlbro, Robin Kokocinski, Joakim Lagergren, Hanna Olofsson, anjelica Hammar, Mathilda Byquist.

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On the picture you can see Miquel, one of our youngest clients enjoying with his first golf club.

Miquel is just four years old and he is beginning to hit plastic balls on the Patio of Arcos Gardens. Miquel is the son of Miguel Ángel del Vas and Mª Eugenia Mendoza, owners of one of the Fairway Gardens townhouses.

The couple use to come frequently with their son and the team of Arcos Gardens really enjoy watching such a cute boy around!

The 12th of February is Miquel´s Birthday and we want to wish him a very happy day!

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On the picture, from left to right: Tino Kromer, Mark Johson (coach), Dang Kwang Kim.

These representatives of the Austrian Federation will be training at Arcos Gardens during the actual week. It is the second year that the Austrian coach visits us and we hope not the last one!

Happy to see them again!

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The picture was taken on the 31st of January when the stand of Arcos de la Frontera was inagurated in Fitur.

In the event took part the mayoress of Arcos de la Frontera, Mrs.Josefa Caro, the President of the Diputación, Mr. Francisco González Cabañas and Mr. Fernando Mora-Figueroa, representing Novaterra and Arcos Gardens.

A big audience was in attendance at the inauguration ceremony. Mass media and many neighbours of Arcos de la Frontera, living in Madrid many years ago were present in the ceremony.

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English A Squad

They visited us between 15th and 20th of January 2008.

Front L to R—Bob Meston [ Squad Mgr. ], Mark Thistleton, Matt Haines, Gary Smith [ Lead Coach ], Miles Mackman, Adam Wainwright, David Ridley [ Coach ]

Middle L to R—Brian Hemmings [Phsycologist ], Gregg Blainey, Andrew Johnston, Sam Stuart, Alan Thompson [ Coach ]

Back L to R—Andy Larmour [ Physiologist ], Billy Hemstock, Adam Hodkinson, Luke Goddard, David Coupland.

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Double world champion Fernando Alonso made a perfect start to his return to Renault on Tuesday with the fastest time in testing at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in southern Spain.
The Spaniard, back with the team that took him to two titles before his ill-fated move to McLaren at the end of 2006, did 70 laps with a best of one minute 19.503 seconds in last year's car, according to unofficial timings.

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The 17th of January, the owner and member Esteban Vigo received a great surprise. His family and the staff of Arcos Gardens wished him a loud Happy Birthday! That secret party was organized by his wife, Genni.

We wish you a very happy day!

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It was a day of firsts for McLaren at Jerez on Wednesday as the newly unveiled MP4-23 made its debut alongside the team's newest driver Heikki Kovalainen.

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Week 39 saw the Drome Golf Society arrive for a 2 day adventure. The Drome have been on tour to Costa del Sol since 2003, based in Port Duquesa for this year. The organiser had heard good reports about Arcos Gardens and he decided to finish off this years tour with a 2 day trip to Arcos.
The first day saw the 11 golfers playing off the yellow tees, 1st was Noel with 37, 2nd was Sean with 36(CB), 3rd was Riz with 36. That evening saw the group venture into the local village for the annual Feria (Fair) at 1 euro a beer it was a fantastic night. With the second round being played off the white tees and coupled with a late night the scores were noticeable lower. 1st was Lee with 35, 2nd was John with 33, 3rd was Paul with 32(CB). Noel also had 32, along with his 37 from the previous day; these 2 scores helped Noel become the Tour champion with a total of 185 over 6 rounds.
The decision to finish the tour at Arcos was in fact a stoke of genius. Some of the golfers that had played every year commented that this was the best venue they had played on.

We will be back in 2008.

(Posted by the Drome Golf Society)

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(Above, our collegue Juande looking after the barbacue)

The 21st of December, Arcos Gardens enjoyed their Christmas Party and their first Staff Tournament. The tournament was held before the barbacue and the winner were the following ones:

1st Cristian Mackinlay [37]
2nd Ismael Jaén [32]
3rd Martin Brännstrom [31]

The winners of the Pitch & Putt tournament were:

1st Antonio (Maintenance) [17]
2nd Fran (Caddymaster) [18]
3rd Anita (Caddymaster) [20]

Congratulations! We count on you next year!

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Big news for Arcos Gardens!

Above you can see the four page article which went on sale on the beginning of December in Golf World UK, the biggest selling golf magazine in the UK.

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Homes Overseas Awards 2007:
BEST WORLDWIDE GOLF DEVELOPMENT - GOLD AWARD

The 2007 Homes Overseas Magazine Awards – the Oscars of international real estate - and the only global property awards where every short-listed entry around the world is visited by judges were announced in London this month.
Arcos Gardens has lived up to its billing as one of the world’s most exciting new communities as it has been named as the “Best Worldwide Golf Development - 2007” by winning the only ‘Gold’ awarded in this category.

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“Congratulations again to one of Arcos Garden’s future prospects Ewan Maloney, who won the final round of the Andalucian juniors competition to become “Andalucian Champion of the Junior Circuit”. Well done Ewan. We wish you the very best for 2008.”

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On the picture, the team of Alhaurin Golf who won the 2007 Andalusian League after competing against different Andalusian Golf Clubs. The final was played on the 15th of December at Arcos Gardens.

The Andalusian Golf Federation chose Arcos Gardens to celebrate the final of its League, the players were representatives of all the Andalusian golf clubs.
The participants enjoyed a marvellous sunny day as well as many prizes and fun.

Congratulations to Alhaurin!

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Arcos Gardens is proud to have supported the Bobby Moore Sports Ball 2007 which aims to raise money for world-class bowel cancer research. The donation of a luxury golfing trip to Arcos Gardens raised £1,500 which added to the £220,000 total raised on the day.

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The new owners of the townhouse O3 wanted to premiere the recent delivery of keys to their home after signing the title deed. The small one of the family no doubt wanted to be part of the moment!!

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Arcos Gardens offers a new service; the Conference Rooms.

The Conference Rooms at Arcos Gardens are the perfect venues for you to host your important guests and clients or to hold a private meeting. We offer warm quite rooms situated in the beautiful Cortijo Faín, with secure parking and personal service.

Water and coffee is served during your meeting and lunch can also be taken with a set menu choice of fish or meat.

And for a break and a bit of fresh air why not have a golf clinic or simply hit some balls on the Driving Range.

Arcos Gardens; where work and pleasure merge together.

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Catherine Lacoste, one of our honorary members of Arcos Gardens and her husband Angel Gonzalez, as they celebrated being the owners of their new townhouse in the residential community Fairway Gardens. Catherine, daughter of René Lacoste and current shareholder of Lacoste S.A., one of the most important French businesses of its kind, is passionate about golf and was winner of the US Open in 1967.

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There is not better way to celebrate becoming a new owner of a luxury townhouse in Fairway Gardens than with champagne. New owners Esteban Vigo with his wife Geni, along with Angel Ustarroz and his wife Maria Puy José did just this after signing the title deed to their new home on Thursday 29th November. Sharing this happy moment with them was our Sales Director, Regan Berger.

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After celebrating the delivery of keys to their condominiums, Esteban Vigo, Angel Ustarroz, Catherine Lacoste and her husband (also honorary associates of Arcos Gardens) also received their official golf memberships. The happy group enjoyed this unforgettable moment with a glass of champagne and some local delicacies. Congratulations to all!

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Above you can see the picture of Bernd Schuster with two members of the staff at Arcos Gardens.

The 17th November 2007, Arcos Gardens received the visit of Bernd Schuster and his friend Jorge Kauffman who enjoyed a wonderful day of golf.

Bernd Schuster is currently the official coach of Real Madrid and he is also a golf lover and enjoys playing golf with friends in his free time.

We hope to see him back soon.

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Another win for Ewan Maloney Cavero.

This 10 years old boy made an excellent result in one of the latest stages of the Pequecircuito celebrated in Alhaurín the 17th of November 2007. He managed to shoot 1 over par on the 9 hole par 3 course, he had five bogeys and four birdies. Amazing result considering his age!

The final will be played the 15th of December in La Resina. The team of Arcos Gardens wish him the best of luck!

Congratulations Ewan!

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Arcos Gardens was chosen by the English Elite Squad from 12th to 15th November for their winter training. The team only played one round of golf instead choosing to spend most of their time on the practice area.

We look forward to see them again next January!

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The picture above is the last group playing on the 4th hole on the last day of Q2 at Arcos Gardens. Birgir Hafthorsson (with the black top) played steady golf on the final day and could quite comfortably take the victory without threat from the rest of the field. Also on the picture the leader after two days David Dixon (putting) and the new official course record holder at Arcos Gardens Roope Kakko (in white), Roope had 65 shots on the third day of the tournament. Below are the names of the top 19 players at Arcos Gardens that next week will continue their chase for a European Tour card in San Roque.

Please click the link below for results from all players and results from the three other qualifying courses http://www.europeantour.com

FINAL RESULTS - LEADERS

Birgir HAFTHORSSON………………(ISL)…72… 68… 65… 69… 274 -14
Paolo TERRENI………………………(ITA)…71…68… 69… 70… 278 -10
Steven UZZELL (AM)………………..(ENG)…73… 68… 69… 68… 278 -10
André BOSSERT……………………..(SUI)… 70 …69… 70… 71… 280 -8
David DIXON………………………...(ENG)…67 … 68… 71… 74… 280 -8
Christian ARONSEN………………… (NOR)…73… 68… 69… 71… 281 -7
Benedict PARKER……………………(ENG)… 73… 72… 68… 68 281
Roope KAKKO……………………….(FIN)…72… 71… 65… 73… 281 -7
Michiel BOTHMA……………………...(RSA)… 69 … 73… 70… 69… 281 -7
Luis CLAVERIE………………………(ESP)… 73 …67… 69… 73… 282 -6
Graeme A CLARK…………………….(ENG)… 73 … 69… 71… 69… 282 -6
Pablo LARRAZABAL………………...(ESP)… 70 … 71… 70… 71… 282 -6
Paul WARING………………………...(ENG)…76 …69… 68… 70… 283 -5
Thomas AIKEN……………………….(RSA)… 72 … 73… 69… 69… 283 -5
Pierre CIXOUS…………………..(FRA)… 75 … 72… 69… 68… 284 -4
Matthew KING………………………..(ENG)… 70 … 72… 69… 73… 284 -4
Ulrich VAN DEN BERG……………...(RSA)… 72 … 69… 70… 73… 284 -4
Matthew CORT……………………….(ENG)… 69 … 72… 72… 72… 285 -3
Mikko KORHONEN………………….(FIN)… 76… 71… 68… 70… 285 -3

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On the picture, you can see Benedict Parker (in red) from England preparing for putting on the green of the ninth hole. A few fans watch them from one of the bunkers.

Below, the results of the twenty first players (please click the next link for the full results http://www.europeantour.com )

3er Day- Scores

.....................................1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. g.. r..
Birgir_HAFTHORSSON___ISL.. 72.. 68.. 65.. 20 -11
David_DIXON___ENG.. 67.. 68.. 71.. 20 -10
Paolo_TERRENI___ITA.. 71.. 68.. 69.. 20 -8
Roope_KAKKO___FIN.. 72.. 71.. 65.. 20 -8
André_BOSSERT___ SUI.. 70.. 69.. 70.. 20 -7
Luis_CLAVERIE___ ESP.. 73.. 67.. 69.. 20 -7
Oscar_FLOREN___ SW.. 73.. 69.. 67.. 20 -7
Christian_ARONSEN___ NOR.. 73.. 68.. 69.. 21 -6
Steven_UZZELL (AM)___ ENG.. 73.. 68.. 69.. 21 -6
Pablo_LARRAZABAL___ ESP.. 70.. 71.. 70.. 21 -5
Matthew_RICHARDSON___ ENG.. 70.. 71.. 70.. 21 -5
Matthew_KING___ ENG.. 70.. 72.. 69.. 21 -5
Ulrich_VAN DEN___ RSA.. 72.. 69.. 70.. 21 -5
Ryan_THOMAS___ WAL.. 69.. 73.. 70.. 21 -4
Kevin_HARPER___ ENG.. 72.. 74.. 66.. 21 -4
Didier_DE VOOGHT___ BEL.. 72.. 66.. 74.. 21 -4
Michiel_BOTHMA___ RSA.. 69.. 73.. 70.. 21 -4
Benedict_PARKER___ ENG.. 73.. 72.. 68.. 21 -3
Paul_WARING___ ENG.. 76.. 69.. 68.. 21 -3
Michele_REALE___ ITA.. 71.. 71.. 71.. 21 -3

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Sunshine and less wind on the second day of the Qualifying Stage 2 in Arcos Gardens, gave the players the opportunity to shot a lower score.

Below the results of the first 20 players (please click the next link for the full results http://www.europeantour.com)

Second Qualifying Stage Arcos Gardens 2nd Day

.........................................1....2..g......r
David_DIXON___ENG...............67..68.. 13 -9
Didier_DE VOOGHT___BEL......72..66 .. 13 -6
Paolo_TERRENI___ITA..............71..68.. 13 -5
André_BOSSERT___SUI..........70..69.. 13 -5
Luis_CLAVERIE___ESP............73..67.. 14 -4
Birgir_HAFTHORSSON___ISL..72..68.. 14 -4
Christian_ARONSEN___NOR....73..68.. 14 -3
Matthew_CORT___ENG............69..72.. 14 -3
Matthew_RICHARDSON__ENG..70..70.. 14 -3
Steve_SURRY___ENG...............75..66.. 14 -3
Pablo_LARRAZABAL___ESP....70..71.. 14 -3
Ulrich_VAN DEN___RSA............72..69.. 14 -3
Steven_UZZELL (AM)___ENG....73..68.. 14 -3
Ryan_THOMAS ___WAL.............69..73.. 14 -2
Oscar_FLOREN___SW................73..69.. 14 -2
Michiel_BOTHMA___RSA.............69..73.. 14 -2
Michele_REALE___ITA.................71..71.. 14 -2
Graeme A_CLARK___ENG..........73..69.. 14 -2
Gareth_MAYBIN___NIR...............73..69.. 14 -2
Matthew_KING___ENG................70..72.. 14 -2

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On the photo above you can see David Dixon (England) approaching his ball on hole 4, after the photo David successfully holes the putt which gives him the best score of today, 67 shots and lead of the tournament after day one.

Well done!

SCORES

David_DIXON___ENG.........67 -5
Ryan_THOMAS___WAL........69 -3
Michiel_BOTHMA___RSA........69 -3
Tuomas_TUOVINEN___FIN.........69 -3
Matthew_CORT___ENG........69 -3
André_BOSSERT___SUI..........70 -2
Thomas_FOURNIER___FRA........70 -2
Matthew_KING___ENG........70 -2
Pablo_LARRAZABAL___ESP.........70 -2
Matthew_RICHARDSON___ENG........70 -2

Paolo_TERRENI___ITA..........71 -1
Niklas_BRUZELIUS___SW..........71 -1
Michele_REALE___ITA..........71 -1
Chris_DEVLINNIR___NIR..........71 -1
Jeremy_KIRKLAND___FRA........71 -1
Martin_MARITZ.___RSA........71 -1

Nick_REDFERN___ENG.........72 0
Thomas_AIKEN___RSA.........72 0
Glen_ROBINSON___IRL...........72 0
Birgir_HAFTHORSSON___ISL...........72 0
Brian_AKSTRUP___DEN.........72 0
Roope_KAKKO___FIN..........72 0
Ross_WELLINGTON___RSA........72 0
Didier_DE VOOGHT___BEL.........72 0
Lloyd_SALTMAN___SCO........72 0
Kevin_HARPER___ENG.........72 0
Ulrich_VAN DEN___RSA.........72 0

Oscar_FLOREN___SW..........73 1
Graeme A_CLARK___ENG.........73 1
Christophe_BRAZILLIER___FRA.........73 1
Christian_ARONSEN___NOR.........73 1
Thomas_HAYLOCK___ENG.........73 1
Luis_CLAVERIE___ESP.........73 1
Benedict_PARKER___ENG.........73 1
David_HORSEY___ENG.........73 1
Gareth_MAYBIN___NIR.........73 1
Gregg_BLAINEY (AM)___ENG.........73 1
Steven_UZZELL (AM)___ENG.........73 1

Emmanuele_LATTANZI___ITA.........74 2
Eric_MOREUL___FRA.........74 2
Mickael_DIEU___FRA.........74 2
Bertrand_COATHALEM___FRA.........74 2

Jean Pierre_CIXOUS___FRA.........75 3
Adrien_MÖRK___FRA.........75 3
Ben_ST JOHN___ENG.........75 3
Nicolas_MEITINGER___GER.........75 3
Gregory_MOLTENI.___ITA.........75 3
Johan_SKÖLD___SW..........75 3
Imre_VASVARY___AUT.........75 3
Daniel_BROOKS___ENG........75 3
Marco_CRESPI___ITA........75 3
José_CARRILES___ESP.......75 3
Michael_MCDERMOTT___IRL........75 3
James_WILKINSON___ENG........75 3
Pontus_ERICSSON___SW.........75 3
Lee_CLARKE___ENG........75 3
Guy_WOODMAN___ENG........75 3
Steve_SURRY___ENG........75 3

Eduardo_DE LA RIVA__ESP........76 4
Max_KRAMER___GER........76 4
Mikko_KORHONEN___FIN........76 4
Paul_WARING___ENG........76 4
Ian_ELLIS___ENG........76 4
Andrew_BUTTERFIELD___ENG........76 4

Mark_BUTLER___ENG.......77 5
Paul_NILBRINK___NOR........77 5
Vincent_SIMONI___FRA.........77 5
Miguel_DUQUE.___ESP..........77 5

Miguel_FERNANDEZ___ARG.........78 6
Kasper_JORGENSEN___DEN.........78 6
Morten_HEDEGAARD___DEN.........78 6
James_HEPWORTH___ENG........78 6
Martin_SELL___ENG.........78 6
Simon_NASH___AUS..........78 6

John_WELLS___ENG...........79 7
Anthony_SNOBECK___FRA...........79 7
Matthew_WOODS___ENG...........79 7

Andrew_TAMPION___AUS..........81 9
Markus_ERVASTI___FIN..........85 13

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Good weather forecasted for this important week at Arcos Gardens.

Today the players are out preparing themselves for the tournament starting tomorrow.
Although the sun is shining, the local Levante wind is set to blow which will surely test these elite players.

We wish them good luck!

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Above is a photo of the winning team Alingsås GK. Players: Rebecka Uhlén, Gustav Andersson, Håkan Petersson, Mikael Porss, Caroline Lindholm, Joakim Andreasson, Lisa Andersson, Staffan Marklund. Coach: Anders Porss.

The Swedish Junior Team Final 2007 was played on the 30th and 31st of October in Arcos Gardens. The 4 teams: Barsebäck GC, Alingsås GK, Landskrona GK and Lidköpings Gk were competing for the title Swedish Junior Team Champions 2007. Favourites before the event was Barsebäck with two of their team members that played the Junior Solheim Cup earlier this year. After many exciting matches and many good golf shots, Alingsås could finally take home the title Swedish Junior Team Champions 2007. We from Arcos Gardens wish all 4 teams best of luck in forthcoming events!!!

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Arcos Gardens has recently started up a new junior golf academy in cooperation with the town hall of Arcos de la Frontera. The objective with the academy is to give children of Arcos equal opportunities to start playing golf (the academy is free of charge). Children that shows interest for the game, good behaviour and keep their grades in school can in the future get a handicap and access to Arcos Gardens golf course.