The Spanish Association of Golf Managers (AEGG) held another professional conference at the SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort (Cadiz), further solidifying this type of meeting as a key space for training, networking and knowledge exchange among golf managers in Spain.

The event was very well received, bringing together more than 70 professionals including golf course managers, collaborating companies and representatives of the sector, reflecting the growing interest in this type of initiative promoted by the AEGG.

The program stood out for the high level of the presentations and discussion panels, addressing strategic issues for the present and future of golf in Spain, from innovation and international trends to attracting golf tourism and the evolution of the business model of the clubs.

To this end, the day included the participation of prominent professionals in the sector such as José Ignacio Olea (Finca Cortesín), Marisa Barao (RC Valderrama), Ana Berbel (La Hacienda Links GR), Arjan Ten Have (Melia Hotels), Manuel Ortega (Junta Andalucía), Xavi Guibelalde (RFEG), Augusto Lahore (AECG), Javier Reviriego (RC Valderrama), Ildefonso Esquivel (Valle Romano), José Luis Gómez (Westing La Quinta GR) and Kostka Horno (RC Sotogrande), who provided a practical vision aligned with the operational reality of golf courses.

These types of meetings reinforce the role of the AEGG as a leading organization in the professionalization of golf course management in Spain, promoting continuous improvement, knowledge generation and the creation of a solid network of managers committed to the evolution of the sector.

The day concluded with networking opportunities that strengthened professional relationships and generated new collaboration opportunities among the various players in the golf ecosystem, a valuable event to continue moving towards a more innovative, efficient management model aligned with the current challenges of the sector.

SOURCE: Spanish Association of Golf Managers