Sunshine Golf Newsletter Archive

15TH February, 2004

It’s been a while since we sent our last Members Newsletter, we apologise for this, but Sunshine Golf, as usual, has been heavily involved in changing and growing it’s business. We are pleased to announce that Sunshine Golf have at last taken over the Miraflores Golf Academy. It was officially opened at the end of January and is already a great success, new mats, balls and markers are all in place, the Academy has been renovated, and is really busy, there are two full time teaching pro’s, David, originally working within the golf store, and Stephano, from the Leadbetter Academy, check our website www.sunshine-golf.com for more details.

Bunkers Bar, at the Academy is now the official home of the Sunshine Golf Club, Chris Graham our Captain is Range Manager and can be found there most days. details of competitions will be posted at the Academy, in Bunkers Bar and of course in our Reservations Office. A members discount is available at the Academy on balls, and product (only of course on items not already discounted,)Chris can teach members at his special rate, you will need your membership card handy to get your discount.

We have appointed Jan Dooley, a real personable lady to run the ladies section, she is busy at the moment trying to contact all the lady members to get something going, this may take awhile, but we are confident that this will be come a really integral part of the Sunshine Golf Club. If you need any further details telephone us at Reservations and we will get Jan to talk to you.

A Club Championship is planned for the end of May, this will be confirmed at a later date but we expect it to be held at Mijas Los Olivos.

The Competition held at Los Arqueros on Friday 12th February was a great success, 39 people played, the winners were they were very lucky having an absolutely beautiful day and we look forward to seeing as many of you for the other competitions planned:

25/3/05 Alcaidesa /inc.Green fee, lunch, buggy and prizes. Members 68€ Guests 75€
12/3/05 Almenara/inc . Green fee, lunch buggy and prizes. Members 70€ Guests 87€

Other Comps are being organised at the moment and will be advised as soon as they are confirmed.

You may have heard that Cabopino has been taken over by the Amyrch organization, they handle Almenara, Alhaurin, La Reserva, Dona Julia (new course at Casareas Costa) and are handling El Chapparal (due to open in the summer) they are owners of Cala Nova, (presently under construction). They have wide experience handling courses in the Canary Islands and Portugal, with all this expertise we expect Cabopino to regain its popular place on the coast.

Good news for our members, we have moved the competition on Thursdays to CABOPINO. You will see from the list below the prices are excellent, it is no longer compulsory to take a buggy, although they are available at 30 euros per buggy. Electric trolleys are also available at 9€ per person. All good news for members.

Sunday Competition at Mijas to continue as usual.

PLEASE REMEMBER ALL TEE TIMES MUST BE BOOKED FOR THE RESERVATIONS OFFICE. 952 49 41 61

We look forward to seeing you all,either in the Sunshine Golf Store or at our new venture the Miraflores Golf Academy. Don’t forget a warm welcome awaits you at Bunkers Bar.

LISTEN TO RON WESTCOTT ON THE SUNSHINE GOLF RADIO SHOW ON REM./FM 104.8 – FRIDAY EVENINGS 6pm to 7pm.

CHRIS GRAHAM
SUNSHINE GOLF CLUB CAPTAIN