It gives us great pleasure to announce that Desert Springs has been selected by the Real Federación Española de Golf (RFEG) to host the 2016 Spanish Senior Professionals Championship between Wednesday 30th November & Friday 2nd December 2016.
This is the second time that Desert Springs will be host to the Spanish Seniors Professional Championship. Back in 2007, Emilio Rodríguez defeated Juan Quirós in a breathtaking final round on The Indiana course, resulting in the 72nd hole being ‘judge and jury’ of a fantastic ending to define the champion. Noteable and renowned Professionals such as Juan Quirós, Emilio Rodríguez, Santiago Luna and José Manuel Carriles have already confirmed their entrance into the event.
Desert Springs is renowned for being host to numerous National Tournaments of great importance including; The National Junior and Boys National Championship, won by European Tour player, Alejandro Cañizares, The Spanish International Championship (King’s Cup) in 2004 and 2007 won by Heidar Bragason and John Parry respectively and The Spanish Senior and Ladies Professionals Championships, won by Emilio Rodríguez and former Solheim Cup Player Tania Elósegui.
All of the events above, in addition to the 2015 and 2016 EuroPro Tour Championships confirms Desert Springs as a great venue to host such high profile events.
RFEG’s Professionals’ Committee President, Jaime Salaverri, commented:
“On behalf of the RFEG, we are delighted to return to Desert Springs after the experience of the 2007 Spanish Senior Professional Championship. The demanding layout combined with the superb conditions in which the course is constantly presented guarantees a very successful event.”
Desert Springs Director of Golf, Simon Coaker, remarked:
“Since the inauguration of the Indiana Course in 2001, Desert Springs has developed a strong relationship with the RFEG. We consider it an honor that the RFEG has once again selected Desert Springs to be host to yet another prestigious event from within their tournament calendar, adding further confirmation of the quality of the course, the resort, its’ facilities and service provided.”
Obviously it is imperative that we give our property owners and members as much notice as possible of the programme of events, enabling them to plan their visits to the Resort accordingly.”
Please see below the schedule for the 2016 Spanish Senior Professionals Championship.
Monday 28th November 2016: Official Practice Day
Indiana Course from 08:00 hrs. – 09:52 hrs. – Members Reservation Period (PREPOS)
Indiana Course from 10:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. – Reserved for Spanish Senior Professionals Competitors only.
The grass driving range will be reserved for the Spanish Seniors Professionals. Members practice will be from both Huxley areas situated on either side of the driving range.
Tuesday 29th November 2016: Official Pro-Am Tournament
Shotgun start at 09:00 hrs.
Indiana Course from 14:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs. – Reserved for Spanish Senior Professionals Competitors only to play 9-holes.
The grass driving range will be reserved for the Spanish Seniors Professionals only. Members practice will be from both Huxley areas situated on either side of the driving range.
Wednesday 30th November: Tournament Round 1 (Stroke Play)
Indiana Course from 09.00 hrs. – 12.10 hrs for Spanish Senior Professionals
Indiana Course from 13.10 hrs. – 14.10 hrs. for Members Reservation Period (PREPOS)
Indiana Course Closed from 14.20 hrs. for course maintenance
The grass driving range will be reserved for the Spanish Seniors Professionals only. Members practice will be from both Huxley areas situated on either side of the driving range.
Thursday 1st December: Tournament Round 2 (Stroke Play)
Indiana Course from 09.00 hrs. – 12.10 hrs. for Spanish Senior Professionals
Indiana Course from 13.10 hrs. – 14.10 hrs. for Members Reservation Period (PREPOS)
Indiana Course Closed from 14.20 hrs. for course maintenance
The grass driving range will be reserved for the Spanish Seniors Professionals only. Members practice will be from both Huxley areas situated on either side of the driving range.
Friday 2nd December: Tournament Round 3 (Stroke Play)
Indiana Course from 09.00 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. for Spanish Senior Professionals (Two Tee Start – Tee 1 & 10)
Indiana Course from 14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. for Members Reservation Period (PREPOS)
Indiana Course Open for regular play
The grass driving range will be reserved for the Spanish Seniors Professionals only up to 10.30hrs. During this time Members practice will be from both Huxley areas situated on either side of the driving range.
From 10.30hrs onwards the grass driving range will be open for all golfers.
We trust that you will find this information useful and enjoy spectating the event.
