Annual Ryder Cup Match

The II Ryder Cup match held at Desert Springs in October 2007 between 12 members of both Redbourn Golf Club in Hertfordshire and Desert Springs, was resolved with a comfortable win for the local team of Desert Springs that ensured that the trophy stayed in Spain! The return match is scheduled to be held over…read more

talkSPORT at Desert Springs

Breakfast radio show presenter Alan Brazil of the UK sports and talk radio service talkSport will be broadcasting live for two days from this year’s Sir Ian Botham Charity Golf Classic at Desert Springs in south-east Spain. The event at Europe’s only international award-winning luxury desert resort and championship golf course in the Almeria area…read more

Summer Sale

The Ashworth Clothing Summer Sale for both Men and Ladies is now on at the Desert Springs Golf Academy Shop located in the marquee next to the practice facilities. All Ashworth clothing has been reduced by 30%, so now is the perfect time to add to your golfing wardrobe. The ‘Silver Label Collection’ for Men…read more

2008 Captain’s Charity Day

The Club has been asked to issue the following statement made by Desert Springs Golf Club Captain, Martin Symington.The Club Captain.” “Dear Fellow Members & Property Owners, I wish to advise you of a change of dates for the ‘All Saints Day Stableford’ and ‘Captain’s Charity Day’ within the 2008 Desert Springs Golf Club Tournament…read more

Kids Club

Dear Residents, Just a quick update to remind you that our “Kids Club” is up and running. During July and August the Kids Club (for children between 6-12 yrs.) will take place on Monday – Friday, from 11.00 – 17.30h (healthy lunch included), please do ring me to enroll your child as soon as possible…read more

New Mural

On 17th July, Desert Springs will unveil 3 large ceramic murals located at the entrance to the Resort. All will be revealed from 21.00h and the unveiling will be presided over by the Mayor of Cuevas del Almanzora, D. Jesús Caicedo. These murals have been created and hand-made by the well-known international Spanish artist, Julio…read more

Golf Course Maintenance

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ‘NEWSLETTER’ JULY 2008 JUNE COURSE MAINTENANCE UPDATE Irrigation Modifications Modification work to the irrigation system on green surrounds 1 and 18 and on tee complexes 5 and 15 to improve the efficiency of irrigation coverage and thus the quality of the grass, commenced as per the schedule and will continue into July.…read more

Golf 4 Women

Hacienda Del Alamo Golf Club Winners of the 2008 Golf 4 Womens Team Trophy A record 22 teams, 88 ladies, participated in the second annual ‘Golf 4 Women’ Team Trophy held over the Indiana Championship Course at Desert Springs on Thursday 26th June. Hacienda del Alamo staged a magnificent defense of their title, winning by…read more

Ryder Cup Event

It is with great disappointment that we must inform you that we have received notification from the management of La Cala Resort that their Club Captain Bryan Gray has decided to withdraw La Cala from the La Cala versus Desert Springs Ryder Cup Match event that was scheduled for Saturday 12th July, 2008. The reason…read more

Greens Maintenance

The Greens of the Indiana Course at Desert Springs are regarded as some of the finest in the country and in order to keep them in the best condition for the benefit and enjoyment of all our golfers it is essential that pitch marks be repaired as soon as possible. You may repair any pitch…read more