Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa will put ladies’ golf in the spotlight again next month when the exclusive Spanish resort takes part in the global Women’s Golf Day for the second year running. Female golfers of all ages and abilities are being invited to join in a fun-filled afternoon on and off the golf course at the award-winning Andalucian resort to help celebrate the worldwide event on Tuesday, June 5, to be hosted by the resort’s LETA touring pro Noemi Jimenez – who won the recent VP Bank Ladies Open. Costing €50 per person, players can enjoy either a two-hour lesson at Finca Cortesin’s state-of-the-art Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy or opt for nine holes on the resort’s 18-hole championship course – rated as one of the top layouts in Spain. And, after spending the afternoon honing their swings, everyone taking part will then have the opportunity to relax in style with a cocktail at the golf clubhouse. This year’s Women’s Golf Day – the third time it has been staged – is set to be the biggest yet with 700-plus venues in 46 countries expected to take part on June 5. More than 29,000 ladies and girls participated in the event last year and the number is likely to be even bigger next month. Opened in March 2006 and set across a vast 532-acre estate, Finca Cortesin is regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive modern golf and lifestyle destination resorts. In addition to the resort’s championship golf course moving into the top 20 of the Top 100 Golf Courses’ European rankings list for the first time in its history, Finca Cortesin was recently named as the ‘Best Golf Resort in Europe’ by users of the respected website Leadingcourses.com, while its elegant Hotel Cortesin was ranked in the best 50 hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler UK magazine. Designed by American Cabell Robinson, the 18-hole championship course has hosted numerous high-profile tournaments including the Volvo World Match Play Championship in 2009, 2011 and 2012. Complementing the world-class golf course are outstanding practice facilities including a state-of-the-art Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy. Located in the rolling hills of southern Spain, between Marbella and Sotogrande, with the Mediterranean to one side and the tranquil Casares Mountains to the other, Finca Cortesin’s other world-class facilities include an elegant 67-suite hotel, Hotel Cortesin; a 6,000sqm Beach Club; an award-winning spa featuring Spain’s only snow cave; and the choice of four restaurants. For more information visit: www.fincacortesin.com  

Victorious 2010 Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie is set to tee it up at the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at European Tour Properties Destination London Golf Club from August 2-5. Montgomerie, one of the stars of world golf and two-time Staysure Tour Order of Merit winner, will make his debut in the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship when the event returns to the schedule after a three-year absence. The 54 year old Scot will feature in the inaugural edition of the PGA Seniors Championship under the new title sponsorship of Staysure, who also became umbrella sponsors of the European Senior Tour at the start of 2018. “I am thoroughly looking forward to playing in the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, especially as I will be making my debut at the event,” said Montgomerie, who won a hat-trick of PGA Championships on the European Tour from 1998-2000. “I really enjoy playing on the Staysure Tour and only managed to play once on European soil last season, so to get the chance to compete several times on the Tour in the United Kingdom and Europe is exciting.” Montgomerie, a three-time Major Champion since turning 50, will test his skill and craft on the International Course at London Golf Club, where golf’s legends will battle it out across the four-round event. Inaugurated in 1957, the PGA Seniors Championship has been won by some of the all-time greats, including Major winners Max Faulkner, Kel Nagle and Peter Thomson along with the Staysure Tour’s Carl Mason and Tommy Horton. Sam Torrance, like Montgomerie a successful Ryder Cup captain, won the tournament at Carden Park in 2005 and defended his title at Stoke-by-Nayland the following year. Meanwhile, Montgomerie is looking forward to the second of two wonderful weeks of Senior golf in the UK when he arrives at The London Golf Club following The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at the Old Course, St Andrews. “There has already been a lot of hard work put in by the terrific team at London Golf Club for what will be a superb event, and I am very much looking forward to the challenge of the course and the competition,” Montgomerie said. For more information about London Golf Club and to play the Championship course visit:  https://www.europeantourproperties.com/destination/london-golf-club     /    

The Preferred Awards of Excellence recognize partners across the company’s worldwide network that exemplify excellence within the Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand promise and inspire the global travel community to pursue #ThePreferredLife. Spanning from Best New Hotel of the Year to the Lifetime Achievement Award, the following member properties and hoteliers within the Preferred Hotels & Resorts were honored this year: Hotel of the Year – Overall: Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa (Casares, Spain) Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 Preferred Awards of Excellence and GIFTTS Pineapple Award initiatives. With the luxury hospitality company celebrating its 50th anniversary milestone this year, these awards come at an exciting time in Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ history and signal the brand’s continued commitment to celebrating the remarkable achievements of its member hotels. Recognizing member hotels that have demonstrated excellence in their commitment to delivering inspiring experiences to their guests and local communities, the awards were presented at the closing ceremony of the largest Preferred Global Conference in history, when nearly 400 hospitality industry leaders, renowned speakers, media, and independent hoteliers from around the world gathered at Pendry San Diego from April 30-May 4, 2018. “It is an incredible honor to celebrate these partners for their tremendous leadership and outstanding dedication to inspiring travel by delivering the highest quality experiences in an authentic way,” said CEO Lindsey Ueberroth. “These winners, along with every other member hotel that was nominated, exemplify the core of hospitality and prove that every effort can have a big impact on our industry’s footprint.” Full article here

London Golf Club, one of Kent’s finest golf clubs and the venue for the 2018 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, has launched a range of teaching programmes aimed at giving golfers’ game a boost this summer. In addition to its two highly-regarded championship downland courses, the European Tour Destination (www.londongolf.co.uk) has a reputation for outstanding tuition whilst the quality of its practice and coaching facilities is second to none. The team, comprising a group of PGA Professionals headed up by Paul Stuart, boasts a wide range of experience and has a proven track record with players at all levels. The packages available range from a 30-minute Swing Check focusing on grip, posture, ball position & alignment to a Playing Lesson out on one of the courses lasting several hours when alignment, shot making strategy, course management and pre-shot routine are all explored. The team is also happy to create more specific, tailored programmes for juniors and ladies who are new to the game and would like to get started with some guidance from a professional. “Paul is a patient, thoughtful teacher, who is always ahead of the game regarding new teaching thoughts and techniques. He has worked with me since I semi-retired and I am reaping the benefits. Now it’s down to me to practise what Paul teaches!” says John Hudson, a London Golf Club member. London Golf Club, part of the Golf in Kent partnership (www.golfinkent.co.uk), provides an oasis of golfing tranquility in 700 acres of idyllic Kent countryside, just 20 miles from the Capital. Testament to the quality of the two exceptional downland courses created by Jack Nicklaus Design, London Golf Club has hosted a string of major professional and amateur tournaments since it was established in the early 1990s.Paul Stuart enjoyed a successful career playing amateur golf which culminated with England honours in 1995 which was followed by a professional spell on the European Challenge Tour in 2000. Capitalising on his experience playing the game competitively, Paul has developed into a highly-respected coach and has a proven track record in coaching at every level. Using the knowledge gained from working with top coaches such as former Ryder Cup player George Will, he has gained an extensive knowledge of the golf swing. Renowned for his teaching of the short game, Paul also specialises in hosting Corporate Golf Days and Pro-Ams. London Golf Club is easily accessed from major motorways, rail networks and international airports, while its clubhouse is fully equipped and well-appointed to hold golfing and non-golfing functions, meetings, conferences, weddings and private dining. London Golf Club is a member of the Golf in Kent partnership between Visit Kent and some of the county’s premier golf courses and hotel providers which promotes the Garden of England as one of England’s premier golfing destinations, thanks to the quality of the county’s courses, accommodation and plethora of off-course attractions. For more information, go to www.londongolf.co.uk or www.golfinkent.co.uk