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NEWS

LEADING LUXURY BRANDS PARTNER WITH TRILBY TOUR

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he Trilby Tour has continued to build towards its much-awaited return under new owners Darwin Escapes, by announcing partnerships with luxury brands Glenmuir, Motocaddy and Duca del Cosma.

The agreements will see each partner brand providing prize incentives for the new-look Trilby Tour, which is returning to Sky Sports in 2022 and will see female amateurs dueling for the prize pots for the first time in the tour’s history.

The prize value across the series, which culminates in The Grand Final at Dundonald Links in September, has increased to £10,000 following these partnerships.

All championship competitors will receive a Glenmuir shirt, while championship winners receive a pair of Duca del Cosma shoes, a brandnew Motocaddy S1 electric trolley and a Glenmuir top-to-toe outfit.

The winner of the Grand Final will also be fully kitted out by Glenmuir along with a Sunderland Golf Waterproof suit and weather wear, and receive two pairs of Duca del Cosma shoes – on and off course models - with Cabretta gloves, plus a Motocaddy M5 GPS electric trolley with a ProSeries cart bag and a Pro 3000 Laser Rangefinder.

There will also be a Motocaddy PRO 3000 on offer at each event for the nearest-to-the-pin competition.

A total of 60 players from the championship qualifiers will fight it out at The Grand Final where

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the overall winner will be crowned Trilby Tour Champion 2022.

Ashley Pheasant, Head of Golf for Darwin Escapes, commented: “We are delighted to announce these partnerships with Glenmuir, Motocaddy & Duca del Cosma. They are some of the biggest names in the business and are massively supportive of the new-look Tour.

“Their involvement represents the general importance of the Trilby Tour and we can’t wait to get to the first event so we can start testing the players.”

Since launching its new website and booking platform in February, the Trilby Tour has seen a huge surge in interest and bookings for its 2022 Championships, as players and sponsors alike get ready to participate in one of the UK’s best-known amateur golf tours.

Mikhel Ruia, managing director of Glenmuir & Sunderland of Scotland said: “The team at Darwin Escapes have been great partners of ours and we are delighted to be extending our partnership with them, helping to make a success of the iconic Trilby Tour.”

UK & Ireland managing director of Duca del Cosma Leslie Hepworth, said: "Duca del Cosma is thrilled to be associated with the new-look Trilby Tour, especially as it now features men and women golfers who we increasingly cater for with our premium collections of high-quality, handcrafted leather golf shoes.”

NEWS

FOXHILLS GEARS UP FOR RETURN OF PGA CUP

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oxhills Club & Resort has cemented its standing as a prime venue for professional tournaments as it prepares to host the PGA Cup for the second time this September.

After successfully holding the prestigious event in 2017, the Surrey resort becomes only the second Great Britain & Ireland venue in the PGA Cup’s 49-year history to be chosen twice, following the lead of 2006 Ryder Cup host venue, The K Club in Ireland (1992 and 2005).

Creek Resort in Austin, Texas, but the hosts produced a remarkable comeback to win 14-12.

The PGA Cup will again be played on Foxhills’ esteemed Longcross course. Surrounded

by Scots pine, beech and silver birch, it is renowned as one of Surrey’s top tree-lined layouts and consistently features in UK top 100 rankings.

The PGA Cup is a contest steeped in history between The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland and the PGA of America. The event is seen as the pinnacle for any PGA Professional as both teams go head-to-head in a Ryder Cup format to win The Llandudno International Trophy.

Albert Mackenzie led Great Britain & Ireland to an emphatic 16-10 victory in 2017 as his team recorded back-to-back wins over the Americans for the very first time, marking a memorable event the last time Foxhills hosted.

The 2022 competition will take place between 16 and 18 September and will be the 30th meeting of the two teams. Great Britain & Ireland will be looking to regain the title on home soil after the Americans were crowned winners last time out following a dramatic meeting in 2019.

Cameron Clark’s Great Britain & Ireland team led 10-6 heading into the final day at Barton

Foxhills has a long tradition of hosting elite level golf after staging several high-profile PGA and PGA EuroPro Tour events, including the European Tour’s Tournament Players Championship and the Tour’s Qualifying School. www.foxhills.co.uk.

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NEWS Expereince a new era at Europe’s newest golf destination

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osta Navarino – Europe’s newest golf destination has been unveiled with the opening of the new 36-hole Navarino Hills golf development, marking a new era for Costa Navarino.

The world’s first International Olympic Academy Golf Course and the neighboring Hills Course, as well as the new Hills Clubhouse, made their debut right at the start of the 2022 golf season.

They provide the ideal complement to the destination’s existing signature golf courses, The Dunes Course and The Bay Course, and mean that players of all levels can now enjoy the challenge of four signature golf courses, within a 13km maximum distance.

Designed by two-time Masters champion José María Olazábal and situated over 125 hectares overlooking the historic Bay of Navarino and the

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Ionian Sea, the new layouts are set in a unique location affording views to the sea, mountains and valleys. Measuring 6,366m, the International Olympic Academy Golf Course received widespread acclaim when it was played for the first time at the fifth Messinia Pro-Am in November.

The Hills Course is slightly shorter at 6,280m in length, with both courses featuring an average green size of 669m², a 60-bay driving range and a 15,000m² short game area.

Olazábal said: “Costa Navarino ranks among the most beautiful places I have ever been to.

Over the past five years, we have worked hard to shape two courses that not only respect the stunning surroundings but that also fit as naturally as possible into the terrain.

NEWS “The two courses are distinct in character. Golfers will find the International Olympic Academy Golf Course to be more polished in style and full of spectacular views across the Bay of Navarino while the Hills Course offers more of a rural feel, where we take you out through the gently rolling hills.

“With the two new courses and the two existing ones, Costa Navarino has developed into a spectacular golf destination, and I invite everyone to come and experience it for themselves” José María Olazábal

“With the two new courses and the two existing ones, Costa Navarino has developed into a spectacular golf destination, and I invite everyone to come and experience it for themselves.”

In line with Costa Navarino’s commitment to sustainable development, a water reservoir with a capacity of 485,000m3 has been built to meet the irrigation needs of both courses. To keep water consumption to a minimum, all fairways, greens, tees and rough areas have been seeded with a combination of hard-wearing grasses suitable to the local climate, while 52,000 indigenous forest plants, shrubs and seasonal local flowers and herbs have also been planted.

Opening alongside the two courses, will be the Hills Clubhouse. Designed by acclaimed architect Lubomír Zeman and built using local stone materials, the 2,500m² clubhouse has been created with the aim of achieving class A+ in energy efficiency and features photovoltaic panels.

Navarino Dunes, the destination’s first resort area, welcomed guests for the new season as of February at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, with The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort which opened in March.

Guests will benefit this season from the endless sports, wellness and leisure activities, alongside a multitude of revamped gastronomy across several restaurants, cafes and bars. They can indulge and rejuvenate with signature oleotherapy® treatments at the award-winning Anazoe Spa and have an opportunity to improve their tennis skills at the first European ‘Mouratoglou Tennis Center’. With mild weather conditions, spring is the best time to experience the great lush nature and many of the local historical and cultural attractions of Messinia with Navarino Outdoors – through biking, hiking and excursions in the countryside.

Alongside the existing properties, the brand-new W Costa Navarino will make its debut this summer, at the destination’s newest resort area, Navarino Waterfront.

For more information about Navarino Hills, please go to: www.costanavarino. com/navarino-hills

With an abundance of leisure, sports and wellness activities, as well as dining and authentic local experiences, Costa Navarino is now more than ever a truly all-encompassing destination, developed with respect to the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

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“Descending Loft Technology has made a huge difference to my game, and I am excited that golfers of all standards now have the chance to appreciate what it can do for their putting – improved distance control, consistent ball striking, and confidence on the greens.”

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ransform your golf game on the greens this season and follow in the footsteps of Bryson DeChambeau by adding his ‘Secret Weapon’ technology to your bag.

SIK’s “descending loft technology” features four one-degree loft increments on the face, starting at 4 degrees at the top of the putter descending down to 1 degree at the lowest part of the face.

Bryson’s yardage gains off the tee have been the talk of the game over recent seasons however, his performances with his putter have been just as impressive.

The science behind this is that players routinely produce inconsistent downward and upward paths to impact leading to different contact points.

With multiple worldwide victories including the US Open to his name, US Ryder Cup star DeChambeau – referred to as ‘The Scientist’ because of his analytical approach to the game took full advantage of SIK’s game-changing technology which has given him way more consistency and allowed him to make more putts with optimal launch angle and a better roll.

“It’s my secret weapon, I guess you could say,” DeChambeau said, “It was not a strength of mine coming out on Tour. I wasn’t a great putter, and I was still trying to find a way that would be consistent for me to play the game, and I stumbled upon it. I have been a great putter and improved every single year.”

Loft changes on the putter face are designed to match up with contact points.

A higher face impact is the result of a downward stroke path or delofting motion, so extra loft counteracts that stroke’s effect.

A lower face impact is from an upward stroke path that adds loft so that area of the face has the least loft. SIK’s aim is to produce a consistent launch angle for better roll consistency and distance control.

The stats back up his assertion that his SIK putter has become his secret weapon. In DeChambeau’s first season on the PGA Tour in 2017, he ranked 145th in Putting Strokes Gained. Since then, he’s made rapid improvements ranking 32nd, 28th and 10th over recent seasons.

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU ON HIS PUTTING TECHNIQUE Instead of using a standard putting form, DeChambeau opts for an arm-lock putting technique on the green. “I struggled really badly for a while,” says DeChambeau, “Nothing can bother me under pressure now. I am super smooth and super controlled.” Bryson uses SIK’s Arm-Lock putter WHICH STYLE ARE YOU? All models are available in a standard classic putter style however selected armlock options are available on three of these models including the same options used by Bryson DeChambeau.

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WHAT IS ARMLOCK PUTTING? This style of putting gets its name from the fact that the putter remains “locked” to your lead forearm. Your grip is pressed into the inner part of your lead arm. By keeping this contact for the duration of your putting stroke golfers can keep the putter head from rotating too much through impact which helps to promote consistency and rhythm.

“Because I have something to brace the putter against and lock it in, this allows me to be more repeatable,” DeChambeau says. “Then I also get really stiff and what people call robotic looking. This allows me to repeat motion on a higher level.”

SIK’S ARMLOCK PUTTER Due to the forward lean of the putter in the arm-lock position, golfers need a higher-lofted putter.

While a traditional putter may have a loft of around 3.5 degrees, arm-lock putters can have a loft as high as 12 degrees.

“You have to add more loft. With however much you deloft it, you have to add that loft back on,” DeChambeau says. “For me, my loft is around 7 to 7.5 degrees depending on the surface type.”

Most arm-lock putters measure between 40 and 43 inches in length. It may look a little weird at first. But if you need help with your short game, trying the armlock putting technique can help you turn bogeys into birdies.

SIK putters are custom fit for EVERY player, from Tour Pros to amateurs of all handicaps. Experience a full SIK putter custom fit with our unique SIK fitting system, something that has never been seen before in the golfing industry.

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All SIK putters are made to specification, the putter which the customer chooses is built FOR YOU. After choosing your preferred style and set up, orders are then put into production which takes around 3 to 4 weeks for order fulfilment.

All putters are 100% CNC milled from 303 stainless steel bars, so every putter is exactly the same as the ones used on Tour. All putters are fully customised to meet your own personal needs.

THE HOTTEST NEW PUTTER TECHNOLOGY IN GOLF

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Our unique SIK fitters will examine your putting stroke using leading technology and work with you to determine which of the 150 fitting options we have available across our heads and shafts will produce the best results for you.

Nobody, even the best golfers in the world can match the shaft angle from address to impact at any consistent rate.

This leads to inconsistent launch angles, which result in poor distance control.

Descending Loft Technology™.

DLT delivers consistent launch angles regardless of shaft lean at impact which leads to more consistent and predictable rolls.

Our unique fitting system allows easy switches between head & shaft combinations.

TRADITIONAL PUTTER – 1 LOFT Flat faced putters launch the ball eratically depending on shaft angle at impact.

SIK PUTTER WITH DLT – 4 LOFTS SIK putters launch the ball consistently regardless of shaft angle at impact.

Using the latest putting software ensures you have the best fitting experience possible.

A perfect fitting SIK putter, with the most advanced putter face technology (DLT) gives EVERY player the confidence to make more putts and improve their game no matter what their handicap.

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THE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

WIN A BREAK TO MONTE REI The perfect golf trip away with 12 friends and a competitive edge!

The leading team from each qualifying venue will qualify for the final at Machynys Peninsula on Friday 23rd September. If your team makes the final you will be competing against 9 other teams for The National Golf Club Team Championship Champions title and a 5 Night, 4 Round golf trip to MONTE REI Resort in Portugal for all 12 team members, worth £30,000.

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TEAMS OF 12, TWO ROUNDS OF GOLF

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QHOTELS ENHANCES HEALTH AND FITNESS FACILITIES ACROSS GOLF VENUES

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fter two years of planning and a multimillion pound investment, The QHotels Collection have proudly relaunched 18 of their exceptional, newly refurbished, state-of-theart health and fitness clubs.

cycle bikes along with various strength and cable machines and lifting areas. Every health club member now has access to the Life Fitness Connect app – allowing users to track their workouts and progress.

Working with industry leader Life Fitness, The QHotels Collection have implemented the extensive investment programme to fulfil their vision of being the 'best fitness offering hotel group' in the country.

The QHotels Collection have also invested heavily into the professional expertise to bring a unique level of experience to members and guests, to ensure health, well-being, training, and personal goals are met in a safe, secure, and supported environment.

The upgrade works began at the beginning of the year and are now fully complete across the 16 hotels. With the promise of offering local communities a massive health and fitness boost, teams are now ready to 'wow' and welcome guests & members as they reopen.

Eight particular hotels within the collection; Belton Woods, Ashford International, Crewe Hall, Oulton Hall, Forest Pines, Hampshire Court, Telford Hotel, and The Park Royal have received an extremely impressive gym & health club transformation.

This includes a full renovation, new high-spec technology, top of the range equipment and the offer of immersive workout experiences now available.

The fitness refurbishments include Discover SE3HD interactive cardio machines, SPARC Trainers, PowerMill Climbers, award-winning IC7 indoor 18

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Commenting on the recent investment in fitness for The QHotels Collection, Golf, Leisure & Spa Director Keith Pickard said: "It has always been our desire to offer the best gyms, fitness and leisure activities in the country. Now, after two years of planning, that vision is real. We're delighted to reopen and welcome hotel guests, existing health club members and new members to explore the upgraded facilities.

This is the company's most significant investment in over two decades, so it's tremendously exciting to have completed the rollout and see the positive feedback from guests and Health Club members."

To find out more, visit www.qhotels.co.uk/healthclubs/

QHotels Collection named Official Hotel Partner for the PGA EuroPro

SLALEY HALL HOTEL, SPA & GOLF RESORT

Three events from the EuroPro Tour schedule will take place across their resorts, including The QHotels Collection Championship which will see the Tour return to Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort on July 27. Before that, the tour will pay a visit to Belton Woods Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort and Telford Hotel & Golf Resort, as they host the third and ninth events of the bumper 18 tournament schedule.

The PGA EuroPro Tour is delighted to announce The QHotels Collection as our Official Hotel Partner with three tournaments set to be played at The QHotels Collection venues including Slaley Hall where the 2021 Tour Championship was held.

The second tournament of the season will take place at the Telford Hotel & Golf Resort for The Ignis Sports Management Championship, as the players travel to Shropshire to take on a stunning course designed by renowned architects, John Harris and Brian Griffiths, and measuring 6,741 yards along tree-lined fairways, through open greens and over strategic water hazards.

From Telford, the Tour’s next stop at a QHotels Collection venue will be on the Championship Lakes Course at Belton Woods Hotel, Golf & Spa. Based

in Lincolnshire, The Lakes has plenty of Championship credentials, having been the former home to the oldest PGA tournament in the world: the Midlands PGA Championships. One of two courses at Belton Woods, The Lakes provides a stern test for players with its long holes and thin fairways.

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort hosted the 2021 Tour Championship on the Hunting Course where Jamie Rutherford reigned to claim a Challenge Tour card for the 2022 season. The Hunting Course will be in focus once again from July 27, to July 29.

Keith Pickard, The QHotels Collection’s golf, leisure, and spa director, said: “The hosting of the Matchroom Tour Championship was such a fantastic success last year that it was a straightforward decision as to whether

to take the relationship with the PGA EuroPro Tour further, by becoming the official hotel partner for 2022.”

“The players who attended Slaley Hall in October were a joy to host and really made the best of the courses features, by providing us with a thrilling tournament. We can’t wait to see the other tournaments take place within three of The QHotels Collection championship approved golf courses that will also be hosting events this year.”

Tour CEO Daniel Godding said: “I am delighted to be working with The QHotels Collection over the next season and excited to showcase three fantastic courses across the UK with our huge broadcast and social media coverage we can offer.”

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Known by many as “Augusta of the North”, Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is considered one of the finest golfing destinations in the country, with a pair of highly regarded, USGA approved golf courses.

Set deep into the heart of rural Northumberland, amongst over 1000 acres of moorland and forest, Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort has both the pedigree and location to prove a rival for any UK based resort, its Hunting and Priestman courses carving a stunning path through the countryside.

Whilst both stand out even amongst a strong playing field of golf courses in the north of England, The Hunting Course, in particular, possesses a star power that holds it above many of its competitors, with a rich history and a prestigious list of former winners.

Lee Westwood, Colin Montgomerie and Retief Goosen find themselves atop a select list of people who can consider themselves talented enough to master the challenges of the course, which includes a particularly tricky section of holes known affectionately by Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort staff, as “Amen corner”.

A run between the 15th to 18th, that includes plenty of tricky approach play, cleverly crafted design and hazards to add some extra challenge on a course that has been used for plenty of high-level tournaments and as recently as October last year when Northumberland welcomed the PGA EuroPro Tour championship.

Even as Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort’s “second” course, the Priestman Course can also more than hold its own against top tier players, with the pair having played host to new fewer than 18 European Tour and European Senior Tour events.

OTHER FACILITIES Keen golfers are equally well looked after off the course, with a four-star hotel inside an elegant Edwardian mansion to relax in during their stay. Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort also possesses some extensive practice facilities, such as a driving range and putting green to work on all elements of your game.

For those looking to play golf in the area of Northumberland, either as a member, visitor or as part of a golf break, it is tough to consider somewhere that is not called Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort.

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GOLF BREAKS

High quality courses, four-star accommodation and delicious food Whether you are looking for a fearsome 36 hole golfing challenge at Slaley Hall with The Hunting Course (The Augusta Of The North) and the Priestman course both on site, or fancy playing your way through the tree-lined fairways at Forest Pines, or simply want to get lost in the Scottish countryside at The Westerwood, you are sure to have an unforgettable golfing experience when you choose QHotels for your golf break this year.

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The Sunday Driver features one nights accommodation plus two rounds of championship golf (one Sunday afternoon upon your day of arrival, and one Monday morning on your day of departure) plus an evening meal and full buffet breakfast.

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One of our more popular packages from £155 per person* with two nights accommodation, two rounds of championship golf (one on your arrival day and one on your day of departure), plus an evening meal and full buffet breakfast.

Two nights stunning accommodation, three rounds of championship golf, evening dinner on both nights and full buffet breakfast on both days from just £165 per person.

Get two full rounds in for a rousing day of friendly competition or practice to get that swing perfect followed by a night’s stay and a Full English breakfast in the morning.

3 NIGHTS & UNLIMITED GOLF FROM £245PP For the frequent golfer really looking to take advantage of a golfing trip away with friends or family, this is the option for you.

Stay in one of our stunning resorts for three consecutive nights and play as much championship golf as you can.

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GOLF VENUES You can’t beat a weekend out on the fairway. So whether you’re unwinding with friends, swinging solo or perfecting your putt with a pro, QHotels have got your golf covered.

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ake your way round our full complement of first-class golfing resorts, testing their championship-standard courses, lush driving ranges... even a custom-built Footgolf course for something a bit different.

USGA-rated courses – we’ll even provide complimentary golf insurance if you’re not already covered.

If golf’s your game, you’ll be right at home at any of The QHotels Collection Golf Clubs.

Simply find your perfect course and book a tee time that suits you.

Golfers of all abilities are welcomed to come enjoy our putting greens, driving ranges and

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LA HACIENDA MAKES A STATEMENT AS EUROPEAN TOUR VENUE

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pain’s La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort, formerly known as Alcaidesa, has put itself on the map among Europe’s elite golfing venues after becoming the latest to join the European Tour Destination network.

The news caps off an exciting start to the year for the 36-hole venue, which has recently opened a new contemporary clubhouse and driving range as part of a multi-million euro investment and transformation.

As part of the renovation plans, the Alcaidesa Links course will reopen this summer following a redesign by Kurtis Bowman, as well as a new luxury five-star hotel, halfway house with restaurant, and a beach club being unveiled.

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European Tour Destinations is a global network of world-class golf venues across 21 countries on three continents. Each destination is part of a select number of prestigious golf and real estate venues, with their identity closely aligned to The European Tour Group, creating a unique partnership which ensures that all guests can enjoy the outstanding experience to be expected from the family of one of the game’s foremost organisations.

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The network includes some of the most prestigious golf and lifestyle resorts in Europe, the Middle East and southeast Asia, with many of the venues home to courses which consistently feature prominently in international rankings. European Tour Destinations’ venues also host an array of prestigious tournaments including the Ryder Cup and DP World Tour Championship.

Javier Illán, president of Millenium Hospitality, said: “It’s an honour to be one of only three European Tour Destinations in Spain.

“This will give us a stamp of tournament quality that will give golfers the confidence and reassurance in the level and calibre of our on and offcourse facilities – a key objective as part of our investment and elevation to one of Europe’s best luxury golf destinations.”

Ian Knox, head of European Tour Destinations, said: “We’re delighted that La Hacienda is joining our portfolio of world-class venues and we’re excited to see what the future holds for the resort.

“The redesigned course, combined with the exceptional facilities and accommodation opening over the next couple of years in a key golfing region in Spain, will certainly help cement La Hacienda’s place on the global golf map and an important new addition to our network.”

Located in the Cadiz municipality of San Roque, close to Sotogrande, La Hacienda is situated on the beachfront offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa.

For those seeking the ultimate golfing lifestyle, the resort is also home to a number of elegant and secluded real estate opportunities. 51 luxury villas with hotel services will also be built as part of the transformation project.

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MADEIRA Blessed with world-class golf, an idyllic climate and numerous five-star lifestyle experiences in a safe and secure environment, Madeira is one of Europe’s standout new golf destinations.

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As well as a collection of stunning, yet different, golfing layouts – designed by Cabell B Robinson, Robert Trent Jones Snr and the late Severiano Ballesteros – Madeira boasts an array of glorious coastal vistas; outstanding gastronomy and wines; excellent water sports; world-renowned gardens and parks; and a lively and historic capital, Funchal.

Madeira was named as Europe’s leading island destination at the 2021 World Travel Awards for the eighth year in a row.

Also known as ‘the islands of eternal spring’, Madeira has a population of only 260,000.

On the same latitude as Morocco, the Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate, a rich volcanic soil and a unique eco-system. It is one of the only places on the planet where banana trees grow next to vineyards.

In 1999 the archipelago was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and five areas have been declared nature reserves. The Madeira Nature Reserve covers a substantial two-thirds of the main island.

Golfers from the UK and across northern Europe have headed to Madeira in increasing numbers in recent years.

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he popularity of Madeira as a holiday destination for European golfers is set to soar even further this year with the launch of five new flight routes to the sunshine island – from Ireland, France, Belgium and Italy.

The islands will be more accessible than ever to golfers from this spring following Ryanair’s announcement that they will be operating new flights to Madeira’s capital Funchal from five airports: Dublin, Paris Beauvais and Marseille in France, Brussels Charleroi and MilanBergamo.

The twice-weekly services are part of a new schedule revealed by the low-cost airline.

Adding capacity to already serviced cities such as Manchester, London Stansted and Nuremberg, Ryanair’s introduction of 10 routes will connect Madeira with mainland Portugal and six other European countries, helping to strengthen the archipelago’s position as one of the continent’s leading tourism destinations.

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Explore a vast array of landscapes The island’s natural world is incredibly diverse.

Above the coastline are high, rainforest-covered mountains, lush and rich in native species such as the near-extinct La Gomera laurel tree and the eerily beautiful (and curiously named)

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stinkwood, which can grow to 130ft in height.

Higher still, above the treeline, you’ll find a more rugged beauty, with rocky and herbaceous pastures filled with pretty flowering heathers and, occasionally, native blueberries.

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TO GREAT GOLF Play Madeira’s three challenging and unique courses with one golf passport and discover for yourself why Madeira is acclaimed The World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination.

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he best way to enjoy the golf courses is with a Madeira Golf Passport which, providing holders with an unrivalled golf experience, is available to both individuals and groups and can be booked on a three or five-round basis.

Offering a one-stop shop for visitors eager to experience the finest things that the islands have to offer on and off the course, the portal features the chance for golfers to review and book their golf and accommodation, with a selection of quality hotel, self-catering and all-inclusive options all available.

years ago, with the number of guests visiting in August 1.7 per cent more than the corresponding period in August 2019.

Play Madeira’s three challenging and unique courses with one golf passport and discover for yourself why Madeira is acclaimed The World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination.

Three-round packages cost €225 per person while five-round passports are priced at €360 per person.

Madeira has enjoyed a steady increase in overseas bookings in the last 12 months with growing numbers of European golfers eager to experience the many benefits of playing first-class golf in a safe and secure environment.

Latest figures revealed recently by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira showed that more travelling golfers visited the Portuguese islands this summer than pre-pandemic two

PORTO SANTO GOLFE

Includes 5 rounds of golf at either Clube de Golf Santo da Serra and Palheiro Golf (any combination of each course), to be played within a two week period.

Located approximately 1,000km from the European mainland – and just 500km from the African continent – Madeira enjoys an amazingly mild climate, ranging from 25°c in the summer to 17°c in the winter, with very mild average temperatures and moderate humidity, making it the perfect year-round location for a golf break.

Premium Package: Add an unforgettable day trip to Porto Santo Golfe, from €105*, to include day cruise (return ferry travel) with Porto Santo Line, hotel and golf course transfers on either day and your 18 hole green fee. *price is based on tourist class ferry travel. First class travel also available for small extra charge.

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Designed by Severiano Ballesteros, Porto Santo Golfe crosses the island from the dunes to the dramatic basalt cliffs.

Offering a perfect combination of natural beauty and a challenging layout.

PORTO SANTO GOLFE The area: Set on the archipelago’s eastern-most island, Porto Santo, Porto Santo Golfe hosted the Madeira Islands Open between 2009 and 2011.

Opened in 2004, the course was built to environmentally conscious standards and comprises two distinct nines, spanning an area from sand dunes to basalt cliffs.

Holes: The US-style southern route is dotted with lakes, requiring a long, precise game; while the northern route is atop yet more fantastic cliffs, near a stunning beach, also called Porto Santo. The signature hole is undoubtedly the 200-yard, par-three 13th, which requires a shot over a gorge to reach a cliff-top green.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar, pro shop, putting green, practice area, golf lessons.

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Par: 72 Length: 6,434m Designer: Severiano Ballesteros Course Type: Clifftop/parkland Putting green: Yes Driving range: Yes HC limit: M 36 / F 54

GRAB YOUR FREE PLACE IN THE PALHEIRO GARDENS GOLF CLASSIC THIS YEAR

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olfers have an added incentive to discover the idyllic destination of Madeira this spring, with free places on offer to compete in an exciting new golf event showcasing the many delights of the Portuguese islands.

Players taking up the chance to buy a Madeira Golf Passport over the weekend of May 6-8 will automatically be entitled to a place in the line-up of the 2022 Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic.

Taking place at Palheiro Golf on Saturday, May 7, the 18-hole Stableford competition forms the centrepiece of a wider five-day event, which will be staged for the second time this year from May 5-9.

As well as providing the opportunity to enjoy worldclass golf, guests will also experience a slice of the archipelago’s famous culture and history – including Madeira’s globally acclaimed annual ‘Festa da Flor’ Flower Festival.

Providing holders with an unrivalled golf experience, the Madeira Golf Passport features three golf courses - Clube de Golf Santo da Serra, Palheiro Golf and Porto Santo Golf – is available to both individuals and groups and can be booked on a three or five-round basis.

There is also the opportunity to book tee times directly with the clubs prior to travel, while, for an additional fee from €91.50 per person, golfers can upgrade to Madeira’s premium golf passport, which includes return ferry travel to Porto Santo, transfers and 18 holes on the island’s acclaimed golf course.

Located approximately 1,000km from the European mainland – and just 500km from the African continent – Madeira enjoys an amazingly mild climate, ranging from 25°c in the summer to 17°c in the winter, with very mild average temperatures and moderate humidity, making it the perfect year-round destination for a golf break.

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As well as golf, visitors to the website – which was launched last year by Madeira. Belongs to all, the consumer-facing brand of the Madeira Promotion Bureau – also have the chance to review and book their accommodation, with a selection of quality hotel, self-catering and all-inclusive options all available.

In addition, visitors can also review the plethora of historic, cultural and gastronomic experiences that are available away from the fairways – with dolphin and whale-watching trips, nature jeep tours, climbing and canyoning and an array of restaurants serving the finest local cuisine among the treats on offer.

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IK Golf, developer of Patented Descending Loft Technology (DLT), has now introduced a new Matte Black finish to its collection, which is now available on all SIK putters including arm locks.

The company, which is known for its data-driven approach to putter technology and fitting, adds the new aesthetic option as an extension of its customizable C-Series line-up, which already offered custom options for each clubhead, including hosel configurations, a variety of shaft choices, loft and lie angles, sightline type and location, and in some cases even head shape customization. A choice of custom headcovers is also available.

"Above all else, SIK Golf is focused on putter and fitting technology to help golfers make more putts,” said Steve Harrison, CEO and Founder of SIK Golf. “We also realize

consumers are interested in great looking putters and we are excited to expand our C-Series with a new finish offering. We believe our expansive custom options will give consumers everything they want to go along with our 100% CNC milled clubhead and patented Descending Loft Technology.”

The new Matte Black finish is exceptionally thin, so it does not affect the face grooves or DLT Technology in any way. The finish also does not change impact feel, so players can choose from the traditional chrome or Matte Black options freely without consideration of performance impact.

“We wanted to make sure the new finish looked great but didn’t alter performance in any way,” said Harrison. “I’m confident we’ve got it right.”

For players looking for ultra-premium construction and performance-driven technology to help them make more putts, like Bryson DeChambeau, please visit sikgolfglobal.com for more information.

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kechers, The Comfort Technology CompanyTM, has expanded its roster of elite golfers by signing PGA Tour rising star Matt Fitzpatrick.

The English pro is now wearing Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper footwear on the course and the Skechers logo will appear on the side of his headwear. The multi-year global deal will utilize Fitzpatrick in marketing campaigns.

“I’ve been wearing and testing Skechers GO GOLF for some time now, and this innovative footwear offers the comfort and performance that I need on the course,” said Matt Fitzpatrick. “Now that this partnership is official, I look forward to representing the brand on tour and working with Skechers on ideas and innovations that can help players at all levels with their game.”

“At age 27, Matt has already been a pro for eight years—making a big impression with golf fans in Europe and the United States,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers.

“His enthusiasm and dedication to the sport will make him an incredible ambassador for the Skechers GO GOLF brand as he illustrates how our footwear delivers comfort and performance that any golfer will enjoy.”

The new SKECHERS GO GOLF PRO 5 HYPER™ as worn by Matt Fitzpatrick.

After a successful amateur career, Fitzpatrick turned pro at the age of 19. The English native earned his first professional victory in 2015 at the British Masters at Woburn. The next year, he was selected for the Ryder Cup European team and went on to win the 2016 DP World Tour Championship. Since his professional debut, Fitzpatrick has achieved seven wins on the European Tour, most recently winning the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters at Real Club Valderrama.

Matt Fitzpatrick joins a roster of Skechers golf pros that currently includes Brooke Henderson, Colin Montgomerie, and Billy Andrade who all wear Skechers GO GOLF on tour. Former quarterback and broadcaster Tony Romo is also an ambassador for the brand’s golf footwear and appears in GO GOLF marketing campaigns.

Known for its lightweight, high-quality, stable and comfortable designs, Skechers GO GOLF has achieved prominence within the golf category alongside the brand’s award-winning running, walking and training collections.

Select styles in the collection feature signature Skechers comfort technologies like Skechers Arch Fit®, ULTRA GO® and Hyper Burst® cushioning, along with other innovative features.

Skechers GO GOLF footwear is available at Skechers retail stores and skechers.com as well as select retail partners, including specialty golf pro shops.

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EXPERIENCE ULTIMATE COMFORT THIS SEASON WITH NEW SKECHERS GO GOLF STYLES

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kechers GO GOLF® – The Comfort Technology Company continue to raise the bar in delivering market-leading comfort, game-changing performance technology and a variety of exciting new designs for this season across their men’s and women’s collections.

a removable insole system developed with over 20 years of data and 120,000 unweighted foot scans. The podiatrist designed shape is designed to mold to your foot, reduce shock and increase weight dispersion, helping to provide enhanced arch support on the course.

The 2022 Skechers GO GOLF® footwear collection delivers unique performance technology, exciting new designs, and ultimate comfort for men and women.

Integrating comfort technologies from Skechers’ award-winning running and lifestyle divisions and key insights from our roster of Skechers Performance tour pros, this is their most advanced collection of golf shoes yet.

Select golf styles now feature Skechers Hyper Burst® cushioning, a lightweight and highly responsive midsole material used in Skechers technical running and walking styles. The innovative foam is created using a ‘Super Critical®’ process with spherically shaped cells compressed into the midsole for a longlasting and resilient cushioning experience.

Key innovations for 2022 include the expansion of Skechers Arch Fit® Technology across styles for men and women, the introduction of Skechers highly acclaimed Hyper Burst® midsole technology to select golf footwear, and a redesigned GripFlex spikeless outsole for enhanced traction on the course.

Introduced in two golf styles for men and women in 2021, Skechers Arch Fit insoles with podiatrist-certified arch support, can now be found in the majority of GO GOLF styles. Skechers Arch Fit Technology is

A redesigned Skechers GripFlex™ outsole is also present in several styles. The spikeless TPU outsole provides enhanced traction and stability through a unique combination of multi-directional cleats and static lugs that help grip on diverse surfaces.

These new additions to the Skechers GO GOLF Collection contribute to the largest choice of golf footwear ever produced by Skechers. With a wide range of styles, colours and technology to choose from, Skechers GO GOLF line really does offer something for every golfer.

MENS COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS NEW FOR 2022

SKECHERS GO GOLF PRO 5 HYPER™ Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper offers innovative comfort and style with loads of features. The spiked golf shoe as worn by Skechers Performance Pro Golfer Matt Fitzpatrick features a removable Arch Fit® comfort insole with high-performance Resamax® cushioning, an ultra-lightweight HYPER BURST® cushioned midsole, a dynamic diamond traction plate with replaceable Softspikes® for maximum grip and a waterproof synthetic upper with one-year waterproof warranty.

Available April in White/Blue and Black/Grey.

RRP: £140.00

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NEW FOR 2022

SKECHERS GO GOLF MAX 2 Play in all-day supportive comfort wearing Skechers GO GOLF Max 2™. This athletic spikeless style features a lace-up synthetic and mesh upper with a removable supportive Arch Fit® insole and lightweight ULTRA FLIGHT® cushioning, plus a spikeless, durable grip TPU outsole and one-year waterproof warranty.

Available in Navy/Blue, White/Navy, Black/White and Grey/Red. RRP: £90.00

SKECHERS GO GOLF® ELITE 5 LEGEND™ Skechers GO GOLF® Elite 5™ Legend is designed with Skechers’ innovative outsole technology – Skechers GRIPFLEX. This revolutionary grip system boasts a combination of multidirectional cleats and lugs to provide superior traction and stability, all in a turf-friendly design. Skechers® Arch Fit® insole provides podiatrist-certified arch support.

Available in: Black/White, Grey, Navy.

RRP: £110.00

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NEW FOR 2022

SKECHERS GO GOLF DRIVE 5™ Sleek casual style and on-course performance arrives in Skechers GO GOLF Drive 5™. Designed to be worn on and off the course, the spikeless golf shoe, features a leather and synthetic upper with a removable Arch Fit® insole and Goodyear® Performance Outsole for traction. The versatile pair includes waterproof protection with a 12 month warranty and is available in White/Navy and Grey/Red. RRP: £90.00

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WOMENS COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS SKECHERS GO GOLF Max 2™

NEW FOR 2022

Skechers GO GOLF Max 2 are here to help you feel and look your best out on the course, with their removable Arch Fit® insole and lightweight ULTRA FLIGHT® cushioning. Designed with a spikeless, durable grip TPU outsole and synthetic upper with 12 month waterproof warranty, this pair is an excellent value.

Available in White/Multi and Blue/Multi.

RRP: £90.00

Skechers GO GOLF® MAX FAIRWAY 3™ Dominate the course in all-day supportive comfort with Skechers GO GOLF Max Fairway 3™. This lightweight water-repellent design features a lace-up engineered mesh with a removable Arch Fit® insole, lightweight ULTRA FLIGHT® cushioning and spikeless outsole.

Available in Blue/Multi and Navy/Multi.

RRP: £80.00

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SKECHERS GO GOLF Pro II™ Designed and worn by Skechers GO GOLF pro golfers, the Skechers GO GOLF Pro V.2™ offers a classic design with replaceable Softspikes® and complete Skechers® H2GO Shield waterproof protection. With a sleek, low profile, full contact outsole and Skechers GOGA MAX Technology insole delivers high-rebound cushioning with replaceable Softspikes and Skechers Waterproof Rain Jacket Protection with 12-month warranty.

Available in Charcoal/Pink and Navy/Turquoise.

RRP: £105.00 Skechers GO GOLF WALK 5™ Step with a full swing of supportive comfort in Skechers Relaxed Fit® for a roomy comfortable fit. This spikeless water-repellent design features a lace-up heathered mesh upper with a synthetic animal print trim, removable Arch Fit® insole, lightweight ULTRA GO® cushioning and Goodyear® Performance Outsole.

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COBRA LAUNCH AIR-X GAME DRIVERS & FAIRWAY WOODS C

OBRA Golf has introduced the new AIR-X franchise, the latest evolution of its popular lightweight club category.

COBRA Golf has introduced the new AIR-X franchise, the latest evolution of its popular lightweight club category.

Continuing its focus on weight-savings and forgiveness, COBRA’s new AIR-X men’s and women’s Drivers and Fairways each boast an additional 8 grams of total weight savings.

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At just 277 grams, the AIR-X driver delivers a new level of lightweight performance to improve feel and maximize clubhead speed and distance for players with moderate swing speeds.

COBRA’s AIR-X line is anchored by new and improved metalwoods that have been re-engineered with new weight saving technologies. The AIR-X drivers now feature a lighter and thinner ply carbon crown that is 30% thinner than the previous generation (F-MAX).

EQUIPMENT The new thin-ply carbon fiber saves a total of 5 additional grams compared to last year’s carbon fiber construction, allowing COBRA engineers to reduce the clubhead weight by 2 grams (190g total) while maintaining a high MOI of 5,000 for maximum stability and forgiveness.

To add to the weight saving technologies, the driver now utilizes a standard size 37g Lamkin grip, which is 4 grams lighter than last year’s model, and a sub-50-gram ULTRALITE shaft.

Together, the lighter grip (-4g), lighter head (-2g), and lighter shaft (-2g) combine to bring the total overall weight to an unbelievably light 277 grams - 8 grams lighter than its predecessor. In addition, the AIR-X Drivers feature heel-biased weighting and an offset hosel design to help correct a slice and make it easier to hit straighter drives down the fairway.

Updated for 2022 is an offset that is increased by 20% delivering even more slice correction for those who need it.

For players who prefer a traditional, square setup at address, the AIR-X Drivers are also available in a straight neck model.

COBRA’s new AIR-X Fairways employ similar weight-saving innovations as the driver, including the updated lighter weight carbon crown, and a 6-gram lighter 41g Lamkin grip.

Additionally, a low profile, shallow face design lowers the CG for higher launch while back/heel weighting creates draw bias to help correct a slice.

• Men’s AIR-X Driver (£299) – Available in both right-hand and left-hand versions with a COBRA ULTRALITE 40 shaft in stiff, regular and lite flex.

Comes in a sleek Revolver Grey/Arsenal Red colorway. Available lofts include 9.5°, 10.5° and 11.5° in right-hand and 10.5° in left-hand.

• Men’s AIR-X Fairways (£189) – Available in both right-hand and left-hand versions with COBRA ULTRALITE shafts (50-gram in stiff, regular and 45-gram in lite flex,). Comes in a sleek revolver grey/arsenal red colorway. Available lofts include 16° (3wd), 20° (5wd) and 23° (7wd) in right and left-hand.

• Women’s AIR-X Driver (£299) – Available in offset only in both right-hand and left-hand versions with a COBRA ULTRALITE 40 shaft in ladies flex.

Comes in a striking black/lilac colorway and 11.5° (RH only) & 15° of loft (LH/RH).

• Women’s AIR-X Fairways (£189) – Available in both right-hand and left-hand versions with a 45-gram ULTRALITE shaft in ladies flex. Comes in a striking black/lilac colorway and available lofts include 19° (3wd), 23° (5wd) and 27° (7wd) in right and left-hand.

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