17 September 2012
CATALONIA INTERNATIONAL GOLF FESTIVAL 2012
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With average annual temperatures of between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius and over thirty-seven superb golf courses, Catalonia is the ideal golfing destination. This November, golfers from all over Europe will compete in the second edition of the Catalonia International Golf Festival (CIGF) 2012.
This exciting golf festival was launched in the UK & Ireland in April 2011 by Destination Golf Media Ltd and Barcelona Golf, in association with Ag?ncia Catalana de Turisme. Now in its second year, promotion events have taken place in Sweden, Denmark, France, UK and Ireland.
Taking place from Tuesday 20th November to Friday 23rd November, CIGF 2012 will be based in Platja d?Aro, a lively seaside town in the Costa Brava that has been enjoyed by golfing tourists for many years. CIGF 2012 will take place at Emporda Golf Resort, Platja de Pals Golf Club, Club de Golf D?Aro ? Mas Nou.
ABOUT CATALONIA Catalonia is one of seventeen autonomous communities in the Kingdom of Spain. Catalonia itself is divided into four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Often described as one of the most naturally beautiful parts of Europe, Catalonia is bordered by the Alpine peaks and ski resorts of the North, the fruit growing countryside of Aragon to the West, the Valencian municipalities to the South, and by 580km of coastline and the Mediterranean Sea to the East. The main languages are Spanish and Catalan. The Capital of Catalonia is Barcelona, one of the worlds leading tourist, economic and cultural centres and home to the architectural wonders of Gaudi. A giant in European Tourism, Barcelona boasts a vast array of parks, museums, monuments and beaches. To the North lies the province of Girona and the renowned Costa Brava coastline. Here you will fine a rugged coastline of crystal waters and excellent beaches. Tourism has replaced fishing as the main industry, but the small fishing villages that are dotted along the coastline add to its unique charm. The province of Tarragona to the South is rich with historical splendours including medieval walls and the remains of a Roman aqueduct. It is also home to the spectacular Costa Daurada coastline and the main holiday resort of Salou. International Airports in Catalonia are located at Barcelona, Girona (North) and Reus (South).
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THE HOTEL
PARK HOTEL SANT JORGE-PLATJA D?ARO Set in a beautiful part of the Costa Brava, high above two coves filled with crystal-clear water and surrounded by pines framing an immense blue Mediterranean, the Silken Park Hotel San Jorge at Calonge-Platja d?Aro is a modern building with a swimming pool overlooking the sea. The perfect place to enjoy a peaceful holiday or a weekend break, You can combine leisure with a range of sports ? tennis, riding, pathwalking and golf, thanks to the hotel?s location near the main golf courses of the province of Girona .
Direct access to the Bella Dona and Sant Jordi coves and the Cap Roig headland, one of the most emblematic images of the Costa Brava.
EMPORDA GOLF The Empord? Golf Resort is located in beautiful part of the Costa Brava, and enjoys a privileged location beside the best beaches on the Costa Brava. Robert von Hagge, the world renowed articect of over 250 courses, including Doral in Miami, made his stamp at Empord? Golf Resort. At this resort, he has managed to improve an already stellar setting by creating a technically perfect course that allows for a wide variety of swings and techniques. Emporda Golf Resort offers two magnificent courses: Empord? Links meanders among lakes and dunes, and Empord? Forest (where CIGF will be played) winds among Mediterranean pine trees and lakes. Considered one of the best courses in Catalonia, Emporda Golf is also one of the PGA European Tour Qualifying Schools. Emporda Golf has excellent training facilities and has on site a four star hotel giving it its status as Emporda Golf Resort. We are delighted to include this fantastic course in the Itinerary for the Catalonia International Golf Festival 2012.
PLATJA DE PALS GOLF CLUB Platja de Pals Golf Club Golf Club; founded in 1966 and designed by FW Hawtree is situated in the heart of the Costa Brava on the farmland of Arenals de Mar. Built on dunes that are covered by an immense pine forest planted seventy years ago, it truly is a unique piece of land. The course runs parallel with the beautiful white sands of Pals beach and is surrounded by dense green pine forests. It?s unique beauty grabbed the attention of many, and shortly after opening its 18-hole course, it played host to the Spanish International Amateur Championship in 1970, and 2-years later the 1972 Spanish Open?. Platja de Pals Golf course has a four star hotel located between the course itself and the sea and apartments are also available.
CLUB DE GOLF D?ARO ? MAS NOU One of the oldest courses in the Costa Brava is also one of the most admired. Club de Golf d?Aro (or Mas Nou Golf Club) is built 300m high above the resort of ?Platja d?Aro? at the Southern end of the Costa Brava in a spectacular setting with panoramic views of the surrounding coast and landscape. It is an undulating course with water hazards and stategically placed bunkers making it challenging but interesting, an opportunity to use every club in your bag. The course is surrounded by olive trees, pines, oaks and two large artificial lakes. The Club Golf D?Aro ? Mas Nou was designed by architect Ram?n Espinosa. It features a par 72, 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole (Pitch & Putt) course, both of them in the heart of nature and with spectacular views of the Costa Brava, Les Gavarres, Montseny and the Valle de La Selva. It has hosted the European Tour tournaments following: Open the Martini 1990, the Catalonia Open and the 1992 Catalonia Ladies Masters 2006. This will be a superb final course to decide the Catalonia International Golf Festival Champion for 2012.
Recommended Airports for Costa Brava: Barcelona (Girona) ? 20 minute transfer to Official Hotel Barcelona (El Prat) ? 60 minute transfer to Official Hotel.
Airport transfers: Barcelona (Girona) ? No Official Transfer. Players are advised to take a taxi to Official Hotel. Barcelona (El Prat) ? Transfers will be provided from Barcelona (El Prat) on Monday 19th November at a discounted rate, with two different evening departure times. Please contact Official Tour Operator(s) for more details.
Total Price: ?575
(Price includes: Competition Entry Fee; Green fee at Emporda, Platja d?Aro, Golf d?Aro, 4-nights? accommodation in Platja d?Aro; all golf/hotel transfers; Welcome drinks reception, Gala Dinner & Prize Giving) The event is an Open Singles event across 3-day, where anybody with an Official handicap can participate in, but the winners of each of these promotional events has received a sponsors invitation to compete in the golf festival. A player?s two best scores from the three rounds will go forward for prizes, which will be presented at the gala meal on the final night.
PRICE COMMISSIONABLE AT 15% TO IAGTO TOUR OPERATORS & TRAVEL AGENCIES ?Non-golfers welcome, please enquire for details?
Ian Denham, Barcelona Golf (Official Tour Operator ? Bookings & Enquiries) Email: iandenham@barcelonagolf.com
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Source: http://www.barcelonagolf.com/news/catalonia-international-golf-festival-2012/
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