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Dateline: | 28th February, 2016 | |
Source: | Desert Springs Golf Club | |
Subject: | Warwickshire Gofl Union | |
Location: | Desert Springs Resort | |
Title: | Warwickshire County Golf Union complete their Pre-Season Winter Training Camp at Desert Springs Resort | |
Two PGA Instructors and one official accompanied ten players from Warwickshire County Golf Union aged between 18 - 44 years for 4-days of warm weather pre-season winter training at the Desert Springs Resort between 23rd – 27th February.
The Warwickshire Union of Golf Clubs was founded in 1906, and represents 49 clubs within the County, providing knowledge and expertise to support them all.
The Warwickshire Union identifies existing talent and through its coaching program develops the next generation of Golfers to represent the County and beyond at a National Level.
Stuart Bloxham, Warwickshire County Golf Union Captain remarked;
“We have had a great time.
Desert Springs is a fantastic venue for both practicing and playing. The facilities are superb and it’s a great place to start your season off with.
The staff are very helpful and friendly and I would recommend Desert Springs for any groups coaching venue.”
Tom Whitehouse, Warwickshire County Golf Union PGA Coach commented;
“Desert Springs is a great place for teams to practice, the facilities are great and the food is excellent.
It is a great place to learn and maximize your potential.”
The training camp utilized the excellent practice facilities at the Desert Springs Golf Academy where the PGA Instructors were able provide one-to-one tuition 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.
Tom Ibbertson, Warwickshire County Golf Union team member, said of his experience at Desert Springs;
“Desert Springs delivers perfect facilities accompanied by a stern test, I can’t wait to come back!”
The players and officials 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
Dateline: | 14th January 2016 | |
Source: | Desert Springs Golf Club | |
Subject: | Warwickshire Gofl Union | |
Location: | Desert Springs Resort | |
Title: | Warwickshire County Golf Union Select Desert Springs For Winter Training Camp | |
Warwickshire County Golf Union, based in Stratford upon Avon, England, has selected the Desert Springs Resort to host their winter training camp.
The Warwickshire Union of Golf Clubs was founded in 1906, and represents 49 clubs within the County, providing knowledge and expertise to support them all.
The Warwickshire Union identifies existing talent and through its coaching program develops the next generation of Golfers to represent the County and beyond at a National Level.
Between Tuesday 23rd - Saturday 27th February, Desert Springs will be host to ten (10) players and three (3) professional staff from Warwickshire County Golf Union for a four-day intensive training programme to develop their individual golfing skills in warm weather, utilising the excellent practice facilities at the Golf Academy and playing the Championship Indiana course.
During the training camp, players can enjoy opportunities to swim, play football and tennis and use the gymnasium, trim trail, jogging tracks, paddle tennis and beach volley ball courts. They also have access to the resort’s Private Reserve which incorporates a spa, private sauna and jacuzzi suite, personal fitness workout room, games room with bar, and a home cinema.
Accommodation for the players and officials is in some of the privately owned apartments normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs Resort.
The resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the resort’s award-winning 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
Testimonial
DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB
From: Graham Hayes
Date: March, 2010
Warwickshire County Union selected The Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club to host its warm weather Winter Training Camp from the 2nd to the 7th of March 2010 for its first team squad.
Speaking of Desert Springs Warwickshire County Union Golf Coach, Graham Hayes remarked;
"The overall experience has been very enjoyable. The golf course and practice facilities were excellent and always in fantastic condition. The staff were very friendly and amenable at all times, making the whole experience enjoyable.
We will definitely recommend Desert Springs to others on our return to the UK and we will be returning ourselves, bringing other parties here for golf tours!"
Graham Hayes