. It will be the first time in history that the RCG Guadalmina has hosted this important professional tournament

. The competition, part of the Ladies European Tour, will take place between September 21 and 24.

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The Real Club de Club Guadalmina, in the Malaga town of San Pedro de Alcántara, designated as the venue for the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino 2017, has revived for the occasion the essence of the legendary designer Javier Arana in order to increase the spectacle of this competition within the European Women's Circuit, which will take place between September 21 and 24 with the main sponsorship of Turismo de Andalucía, Turismo Costa del Sol and Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental.

The choice of the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina, a course of renowned prestige, renews the commitment to quality that emanates from the Costa del Sol, one of the most important destinations in all of Europe, to the point that it perfectly responds to the motto coined in its day –Costa del Sol, Costa del Golf–, which has made this beautiful area of the Spanish geography famous.

Variations in the route to enhance the spectacle

The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino tournament brings with it some modifications to the RCG Guadalmina course, intended to make the game even more exciting. For example, the usual 18th hole will be the 1st, leaving the par-5 17th as the final hole of the competition, more suitable, especially in the event of a close finish, as is likely.

On the other hand, in the area near the sea, the order of holes that existed initially when Javier Arana designed it is arranged, so that hole 10 will be the par 3 that runs parallel to the beach, undoubtedly the emblematic hole of the course, which nowadays is usually the 11th.

Regarding the preparation of the course, the bunkers have been remodeled, making them uniform and of high quality throughout the entire course. This improvement – says Ignacio de Cuvillo, managing director of the RCG Gualdalmina – “has meant a sacrifice for the members but is already paying off in their daily lives, as they are even enjoying them before the players of the Spanish Open.”.

Presence of the best players from the Women's European Tour

The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino is the fourteenth event on the Ladies European Tour 2017 calendar and will feature the best professional golfers from the Old Continent.

This will be the fourth time in history that the Costa del Sol has hosted the Spanish Women's Open, following those held at Flamingos in 2010, La Quinta in 2011, and Aloha Golf in 2016. In the first instance, the legendary Laura Davies emerged victorious, while in the second, the trophy ended up in the hands of her fellow Englishwoman, Melissa Reid.

Special mention goes to the outcome of this tournament last year, when Azahara Muñoz, after a spectacular duel with the American Beth Allen, inscribed her name in the record books of this competition, becoming the first Spanish woman to achieve this feat throughout history.

The support from Turismo de Andalucía, Turismo Costa del Sol and the Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol is part of a sports and tourism promotion effort, aware of the appeal of golf among national and foreign tourists, who find in this sport an additional incentive when choosing this Spanish region as a destination.

This prestigious competition is also supported by Reale Seguros, the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, the Royal Andalusian Golf Federation, RCG Guadalmina, the Spanish National Sports Council, and the Ladies European Tour. It is organized by Deporte & Business.

RELEVANT TOURNAMENT DATA
Real Club de Golf Guadalmina
Opened in 1959
Address: Urbanización Guadalmina Alta s/n. 29678 San Pedro de Alcántara (Málaga)
Telephone: 952 883 375
Fax: 952 883 483
e-mail: secretaria@guadalminagolf.com
web: www.guadalminagolf.com

Nearest airport: Malaga (70 km)
Designer: Javier Arana
Number of holes: 2 courses of 18 and one of 9

Institutional sponsors: Tourism of Andalusia, Tourism Costa del Sol and Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol

Tournament sponsors: Reale Seguros, Royal Spanish Golf Federation, Royal Andalusian Golf Federation, RCG Guadalmina, Higher Sports Council and Ladies European Tour

Promoter: Royal Spanish Golf Federation

About the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Andalusian Regional Government

Andalusia is one of the world's most comprehensive tourist destinations, offering a diverse and high-quality range of experiences that places it among the top choices for both international and domestic tourists. Furthermore, Andalusia is an international benchmark for golf tourism. Its exceptional climate allows for year-round play on over a hundred courses, located in prime locations with stunning landscapes or close to idyllic beaches.

About Tourism Costa del Sol

Its nearly 70 courses have made the province of Málaga-Costa del Sol the leading golf destination in Europe, hence its nickname, the Costa del Golf. Few places like the Costa del Sol offer so many attractions in one destination, because our province not only boasts superb infrastructure for playing golf, but also a privileged climate that allows for year-round play.

About RCG Gualdalmina

Considered one of the best courses in Spain, the RCG Guadalmina was originally designed by the renowned Javier Arana and later remodeled by Stirling & Martin. A varied and challenging course, it stands out both for the beauty of its holes and the wide range of shots required to complete them. While the fairways appear wide, there are few water hazards, which only come into play on the 13th hole. However, the height and density of the trees are a significant factor and can be intimidating from the tee boxes. Additionally, the par 3s are tricky, especially when one of the area's prevailing winds picks up.