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| Welcome to La Manga Club Spanish Holiday News - the place to find the latest Spanish holiday information and news. Use the categories on the left for all the news about La Manga Club, Spanish Holidays, Golf Holidays and Tennis Holidays. Please also browse our Spanish Holiday features section. | |
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Ryder Cup bid could bring golf lovers to La Manga |
12th March 2010 |
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 Spain's bid to host the 2018 Ryder Cup could be strengthened by its pedigree in golf holidays, according to a prominent Spanish golf figure.
Royal Spanish Golf Federation (RFEG) president Gonzaga Escauriaza remarked that Spain's reputation for golfing tourism could serve to boost the country's efforts to become the first continental European host of the prestigious competition.
Mr Escauriaza told SportBusiness: "For us, to be the heartland, the home of golf outside Great Britain and Ireland, is important because of the tourism opportunities."
If the bid is successful, the tournament will be held near Madrid.
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Thomas Norret wins La Manga golf event |
11th March 2010 |
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 Thomas Norret of Denmark has won the first Ecco Tour La Manga Golf Masters tournament.
He emerged victorious after a six-hole playoff, with fellow Dane Kasper Linnet Jorgenson and Norwegian Marius Thorp sharing second place.
Going into the tournament, Norret was 18th in the Ecco Tour's order of merit. Finland's Janne Mommo hit a hole-in-one in the first round of the competition and was tied for the lead at the end of the first day, but it was Norret who finished on top.
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Golf holidays in Murcia 'proving popular' |
11th March 2010 |
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 Golf holidays in Murcia are popular among fans of the club and ball game, it has been suggested.
Travel Daily UK reported that the region has "been a favourite" among customers of Golfbreak.com for some time, with the courses, venues and climate all contributing to the appeal.
And it is also convenient to travel to, with the majority of airlines running flights to Murcia daily and Alicante's airport just 45 minutes away.
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Travellers 'always find time' for golf holiday |
10th March 2010 |
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 One travel writer has suggested that nothing gets in the way of the golf holidays he enjoys with one of his friends.
The Bloke wrote in his Yorkshire Evening Post blog that they have been heading away to play the game annually for a number of years and suggested it is unlikely something will disrupt their routine now.
"We may be married - not to each other I hasten to add - but we still manage to make time for our annual golf trip," he remarked.
His friend, Martin, is soon going to be a dad and in order to avoid cancelling the traditional golfing holiday, they have arranged to meet up early this year and have it before the baby is born.
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Janne Mommo hits hole-in-one at La Manga Club |
08th March 2010 |
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 Janne Mommo of Finland got off to a flying start at the season opener of the Ecco Tour on La Manga Club's award-winning golf course.
The player hit a hole-in-one during the first round of the competition, finishing the day as the joint leader in the clubhouse with a five-under-par 68.
Mommo was tied for first place with Peter Bocian (Sweden), Marius Thorp (Norway) and Thomas Norret (Denmark), who was 18th in the Tour's order of merit in its last update.
Play has already resumed on day two, with Norret leading the pack at 17:36 local time by two shots at eight under.
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La Manga Club 'might be perfect for Fabio Capello' |
08th March 2010 |
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 If Fabio Capello is looking for a place to visit this year, the luxury holiday resort of La Manga Club might have everything he needs.
The destination has proven popular with England managers down the years, with Glenn Hoddle using it as the training camp for his squad ahead of the 1998 Fifa World Cup.
And now it has been suggested that soccer is not the only sport attracting Capello's attention, with Mirror Football reporting this week that he is a huge fan of golf.
La Manga has a strong reputation as a golfing holiday destination, being voted the best resort in Europe several times and having hosted numerous major competitions, such as the Spanish PGA Championships and the Spanish Open.
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Golf resorts in Murcia |
29th January 2010 |
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 Located in the south-east of Spain, Murcia enjoys warm temperatures all year round and is widely considered to be one of Europe's top golf destinations.
Holidaymakers are spoilt for choice when it comes to resorts and courses, with dozens to choose from.
For the ultimate experience, golf enthusiasts may wish to consider taking a break at La Manga Club, which boasts a wide range of exceptional sports and leisure facilities.
It has scooped dozens of awards in recognition of its facilities over the years and has been named as Europe's leading golf resort on three occasions.
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Holidays in Spain 'perfect for the summer' |
13th January 2010 |
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 Spain is an excellent place to visit for a vacation during the summer, according to one travel company.
Recommending a number of healthy trips for the family this year, First Choice claimed that the country "makes a perfect summer holiday destination".
It focused on health breaks to show the options that are out there for travellers who made new year's resolutions to treat their body better and stay fit throughout 2010.
One ideal location to visit is La Manga Club, a luxury holiday resort in Spain known the world over for its top class leisure and sports facilities.
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Take in Murcia Cathedral at La Torre |
13th January 2010 |
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 Those enjoying their golf holidays in Spain at La Torre Golf Resort may wish to take a break from the destination's 18-hole course and head to the nearby Murcia Cathedral for a taste of local history.
The 14th century religious site is free to enter and boasts a mix of impressive architectural designs, covering the gothic, baroque and renaissance periods.
Among the most iconic landmarks in the city, it was built up over the course of 600 years and is famous for its bell tower, which is over 90 metres in height and took two centuries to complete.
Murcia Cathedral is one of a number of locations the La Torre website suggests is worth a visit, along with the Roman Theatre, which is just 20 minutes away from the resort.
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Rugby legends set for La Manga golf tournament |
12th January 2010 |
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 A number of famous rugby players will enjoy the delights of La Manga Club this May as the Wooden Spoon Celebrity Rugby Golf Classic takes place.
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings will be at the luxury holiday resort in Spain for the May 19th to 23rd event, along with the most-capped forward in rugby union history Jason Leonard and fellow England internationals Matt Perry and Mark Regan.
A statement announcing the tournament was published this week by Golf Monthly and Wooden Spoon claimed to be "delighted" to be staging it at "the beautiful La Manga Club".
Those taking part will stay at the deluxe Principe Felipe Hotel La Manga Club and will compete at the resort's North and South championship courses in teams of three, with each group including one rugby star.
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