Dateline:	11thMarch 2022
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Somerset Golf Union
	Location:	Desert Springs Resort
	Title:	Somerset Golf Union are next for pre-season training at Desert Springs

 

We are pleased to announce that the best young amateur golfers representing Somerset Golf Union will be the next group of elite golfers that are scheduled to return to Desert Springs Resort & Golf Club to undertake their winter training camp.

This is not the first time Somerset have used Desert Springs to prepare for a new season, having also used the venue as a training camp in 2020.

Somerset Golf Union represents the 30 clubs who are affiliated to the Union and their members. They support the teams that represent Somerset in regional leagues and tournaments and help clubs to develop their members who wish to compete at higher levels.

Between Friday 11^th – Wednesday 16^th March, ten (10) players representing the Somerset Golf Union and two (2) Coaches will reside at the resort for a five-day intensive training camp to develop their individual golfing skills in warm weather while experiencing a golf course which offers a challenge to players at all levels.

During their time at the resort the players will utilise the excellent practice facilities at the Golf Academy and play the Championship Indiana course.

The players and officials will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the award-winning El Torrente Restaurant.

 

For further information contact:

Ernesto Montes
+34 678 746 706
emg@desertspringsresort.es

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	Dateline:	25th February 2020
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Somerset Golf Union
	Location:	Desert Springs Resort
	Title:	Somerset Golf Union complete successful training camp at Desert Springs

 

Eleven (11) members of Somerset Golf Union, accompanied by Performance Manager Russell Covey, are now back in England having completed a successful 5-day training camp between Thursday 20th – Tuesday 25th February at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.

Somerset Golf Union Performance Manager, Russell Covey remarked;

“Having visited annually for the last seven years, I feel on the whole, the quality of the resort has improved significantly recently, in all that desert springs offers the golfer.”

Somerset Golf Union represents the 30 clubs who are affiliated to the Union and their members. They support the teams that represent Somerset in regional leagues and tournaments and help clubs to develop their members who wish to compete at higher levels.

Somerset Golf Union players remarked of their training camp at Desert Springs;

“Desert Springs is everything you need for a golf training camp venue; its uniqueness and tranquil setting is ideal for dedicated golf groups.” James Ward -Captain Somerset Golf Union

“Fantastic golf facility to come and intensely practice for the new season, especially since there has been no golf in the UK for weeks!” Ollie Brimfield

The training camp utilised the excellent practice facilities at the Desert Springs Golf Academy where Russell Covey was able provide one-to-one tuition to the team members and take advantage of the use of the Desert Springs short game academy prior to the players embarking on their rounds on The Indiana course.

“Desert Springs is a great place to come and work on my game as much as I wanted throughout the week. The range, short game and putting greens are some of the best I’ve been on.” Will Poole

“The facilities here are perfect to do winter training before our season starts. The weather was perfect along with the practice area and course.” Louis Archer

“I really enjoyed the week, we got everything we needed that the resort offered- great practice facility and course, to prepare us for the season in April.” Jack Palmer

The players were accommodated in some of the privately-owned apartments normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining each day in the ‘El Torrente’ Restaurant.

 

For further information contact:

Francisco Conesa
+34 647 414 899
ff@almanzora.com

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	Dateline:	14th February 2020
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Somerset Golf Union
	Location:	Desert Springs Resort
	Title:	Somerset Golf Union are next for pre-season training at Desert Springs

 

We are pleased to announce that the best young amateur golfers representing Somerset Golf Union will be the next group of elite golfers that are scheduled to return to Desert Springs Resort & Golf Club to undertake their winter training camp.

Somerset Golf Union represents the 30 clubs who are affiliated to the Union and their members. They support the teams that represent Somerset in regional leagues and tournaments and help clubs to develop their members who wish to compete at higher levels.

Between Thursday 20^th – Tuesday 25^th February, eleven (11) players representing the Somerset Golf Union and one (1) Coach will reside at the resort for a five-day intensive training camp to develop their individual golfing skills in warm weather while experiencing a golf course which offers a challenge to players at all levels.

During their time at the resort the players will utilise the excellent practice facilities at the Golf Academy and play the Championship Indiana course.

The players and officials will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the award-winning El Torrente Restaurant.

 

For further information contact:

Francisco Conesa
+34 647 414 899
ff@almanzora.com

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	Dateline:	16th March 2016
	Source:	Desert Springs Golf Club
	Subject:	Somerset Gofl Union
	Location:	Desert Springs Resort
	Title:	Somerset County Golf Union complete their Pre-Season Winter Training Camp at Desert Springs Resort

 

Somerset Golf Union Performance Manager, Russell Covey accompanied twelve players from the Somerset Golf Union aged between 16 - 55 years for 7-days of warm weather pre-season winter training at the Desert Springs Resort between 08th – 15th March.

Somerset Golf Union Performance Manager, Russell Covey remarked;

“The relationship between the Somerset Golf Union and Desert Springs goes from strength to strength. In 2016 we have had our best trip to date!

The golf course is in fabulous condition and the staff are second to none.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2017!”

Oliver Worts, Somerset Golf Union player commented;

“I was pleased with the all round service, the golf course was presented brilliantly and the food was great, many thanks.”

The training camp utilised the excellent practice facilities at the Desert Springs Golf Academy where Russell Covey was able provide one-to-one tuition to the team members and take advantage of the use of the Desert Springs short game academy prior to the players embarking on their rounds on The Indiana course.

“What a sensational week at Desert Springs. Excellent accommodation, great food and a perfect golfing environment for practice and play, thank you!”

“What a golf course, you simply have to play it!
Thank you for a fantastic week.”

Those were the comments received from Somerset Golf Union team members Jonathan Grace and Phillip White respectively.

The players were accommodated in some of the privately owned apartments normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining each evening in the ‘El Torrente’ Restaurant.

For further information on Warwickshire County Golf Union visit their official website.

For further information contact: Alfonso Castiñeira
Tel. +34 670 613 900
E-mail: acm@almanzora.com

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