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The Golf Club Alcanada achieves the ‘Diamond Award’, for the management of its game pace

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Alcanada Golf Course

Alcanada Golf Course

The Golf Club Alcanada achieves the ‘Diamond Award’

Tagmarshal, the platform for optimizing and managing the pace of play in golf courses, recognize clubs, courses and resorts that provide golfers with an exceptional experience for players and service levels.

Statistics and knowledge of more than ten million golf rounds tracked in 2019 were used to compare the progress of the golf partners through proven results and enhance the best standards and service provision, which is essential in a moment in which the golf industry recognizes the opportunity and the need to improve players satisfaction, not only to guarantee the growth and future of the game, but also to achieve measurable business success.

The awards were presented at the end of the Tagmarshal Training Session at the recent PGA Merchandise Show. The European success in the Diamond Awards, the highest award of the Tagmarshal Awards, went to the Mallorcan Alcanada Golf Club and the Scottish Carnoustie Golf Links.

Praia del Rey Golf Course

Praia del Rey Golf Course

Alcanada golf course improved his average annual 18 hole round time by a phenomenal fifteen minutes during his busiest month of October. Praia del Rey and West Cliffs are two golf courses in Portugal that have also improved immensely their pace of play Tagmarshal’s vision is based on the positive impact it has on player satisfaction, while driving operational efficiency and generating additional revenue. We are proud that many of our partners excel in this effort,” says Bodo Sieber, CEO of Tagmarshal.

The rhythm and game flow data, improvements and results statistics form the backbone of the Tagmarshal Awards qualification, with the best compliments achieved through continuous improvement and performance over several years, recognizing the implementation well executed, continuous improvement and the guide of best management and personal practices.

West Cliffs Golf Links

West Cliffs Golf Links

Tagmarshal has tracked more than ten million rounds of golf using real-time data collected through the use of small ‘tags’ cut into golf bags, installed in buggies or offered on the patented 2Way display device installed in the buggy.

The information is transmitted to golf course staff or professional store staff, which allows the identification of groups that are out of position before problems arise. Course marshals can support proactively, objectively and without confrontations, resulting in a better experience for the players, consistent round times and extra free time to enjoy food and drinks on site, as well as opportunities for an additional ability to the output sheet.

Lo Romero Golf has returned to cutting-edge technology by incorporating it into its fleet of buggies

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Lo Romero Golf. Lo Romero Golf has returned to cutting-edge technology by incorporating it into its fleet of buggies.

Lo Romero Golf: The geolocator system provides greater security to golfers in the event of any mishap, being able to send them informative messages

Lo Romero Golf has once again opted for state-of-the-art technology to provide the most satisfying experience to players who come to this golf course located in Pilar de la Horadada.

For this purpose, a GPS system has been installed in all of its brand new fleet of 70 buggies Tempo, which provides the player with perfect help during the golf round and at the same time becomes a useful tool for the golf course by having all vehicles permanently located.

The geolocator system provides greater security to the players in case of any accident, being able to send them informative messages about any incident that may occur such as a pipe breakage, electrical storm warnings or any other message of interest.

The system also informs the pace of the game, which allows the Marshalls team to avoid slow play immediately. In fact, it has been possible to reduce considerably the time of play in days of much influx of players which has a direct effect on a better experience for most visiting golfers.

GPS system has been installed in all of its brand new fleet of 70 buggies Tempo.

GPS system

GPS is equipped with the latest technologies
– Large anti-glare screen (21x29cm) with HD graphics and videos.
– Indicates the distances in yards or meters to the greens or any other point of the hole such as bunkers, lakes, etc.
– Marshall assistance can be requested at any time.
– Overflight videos every hole.
– Virtual tour card, which can be sent by email at the end of the game.
– 11 configuration languages

Provisions that add to the selected extras just six months ago when the Lo Romero Golf buggies fleet was completely renovated taking care of every detail: premium wraparound seats, led headlights and fridge.

The entire fleet is presented, in addition, equipped with a courtesy pack consisting of two attractive water tetra brik custom with the image of the golf course and 6 wooden tees with logo. At the aesthetic level, every detail has also been taken care of. The burgundy color of the cars is consistent with the visual identity of the golf course and the seats are embroidered with their anagram.

In the words of Victoriano Jiménez, owner of Lo Romero Golf, “we have opted for these buggies for the quality of the product in terms of its technology, for its comfort and aesthetics, as well as for the impeccable after-sales service provided by Riversa, management that we have been checking in the last ten years ”.

Buggies Lo Romero Golf Pilar de la Horadada Victoriano Jiménez

Source: opengolf.es

Gran Canary golf tour

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Fam Trip to Gran Canary. The first Club in Spain

The first Club in Spain

Gran Canary

My fam trip to Gran Canary start on the 23 september flying from Seville to las Palmas, picking up a rent a car, avoiding all selling tecnics by the rent a car reception and drive to El Salobre Serenity the oficial Hotel for the week.

Tuesday morning we played at Lopesan Meloneras golf course. I can say it is a beautifull golf course, parkland course but with a few holes near the sea as expected where players can admire some beautiful cliffs and taste the force of the wind. Meloneras golf course was in immaculate conditions, tees, fairways and greens. The driving range at Meloneras golf course is organised to accommodate large groups if necessary.

Afterwards we had a beautifull lunch in La Toscana Restaurant at Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa, visited some of Hotel facilities, including the immense infinity pool, which creates the spectacular effect of sea integration.

Fam Trip to Gran Canary. Meloneras golf course

Meloneras golf course


Fam Trip to Gran Canary. Meloneras golf course

Meloneras golf course


Fam Trip to Gran Canary. friendly game

friendly game

The afternoon ended with a Trip to the Nature in Gran Canary and dinner in Montaña de las Tierras where we also visited some houses and Restaurant build in the cellars of the mountain itself.

Wednesday started with oficial meetings with representatives of various Hotels and Golf courses of the Island followed by 9 holes at Salobre Old course tipycal of volcanic mountain course , where the designer had to create areas for the tees, fairways and greens and place it on top of the mountain rock. The effect is nice and they didn´t forget to beautify all the surrounding áreas. The Salobre Old course, is not particularly long, but the fact that the golf course is situated on very rugged terrain shortens most of the Tee shots. Salobre Old course was a pleasant and recommended experience.

In late afternoon we travel to Maspalomas for another golf experience in Gran Canary.

In contrast to Salobre, Meloneras is a flat golf course with large greens but small undulations.

The rought with bermuda adds difficulty to the game. A very pleasant experience on a friendly Golf course followed by a lively barbecue on the terrace of the restaurant.

On Thursday we aimed to Anfi Tauro golf course for a 18 hole experience on what is probably the best golf course in the Gran Canary island.

Fam Trip to Gran Canary. At the Dunes

At the Dunes

Expectations were high and were met. The golf course is a treat to the eye and features well-designed challenging holes with strategically placed obstacles. Anfi Tauro golf course begins with some holes in a flatter area, but then develops into a volcanic mountain where it is much more difficult to correctly assess distances.

Fam Trip to Gran Canary. Anfi Tauro Golf Course

Anfi Tauro

Apart from differences in high, the wind is also a major factor to consider when choosing the right club. Nothing wrong to choose an extra club to play for a elevated green or when the wind blows against. Prepare yourself for a great test of golf in a well-kept flowery environment.

After the game a well deserved lunch at Maroa Club del Mar for a delicious paella with the sea at our feet.

After a good siesta we visited Seaside Palm beach Hotel where again a delicious dinner was served, in the gardens of the Hotel where different chefs serve delicacies from sushi to italian, chinese and traditional spanish cuisine, with a suport from a rich lively buffet.

On Friday we departer to the north of the Island and visited Las Palmas old town center. We learned a little bit of the history of the city and, visited the house Colombo stayed before he leave to “discover” America. Curious to know that he would rather use a small church to pray instead of the big cathedral right next door.

Fam Trip to Gran Canary. Cristóvão Colombo house in Las Palmas

Cristóvão Colombo house in Las Palmas

Lunch was served at La Marinera a busy restaurant on the sea front where we tasted local fresh fish served efficiently by experienced staff team.

Fam Trip to Gran Canary. Peter doing a street show

Peter doing a street show

Departure for the Oldest golf course in all Spain, the Real Club de Golf Las Palmas, a true parkland golf course, par 68, full of history, as evidenced by the photos and signatures with dedications of famous players who played there. Rafa Cabrera Bello seems to be an honorary member and regular visitor to the club.

Farewell dinner was at Bodega San Juan, a farm where an elderly family produces exceptional quality wine, and where we were indulged with a magnificent dinner in the gardens of the house, accompanied by live music.

Fam Trip to Gran Canary. Dinner in Bodega San Juan & wine tasting

Dinner in Bodega San Juan & wine tasting

Return to Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity for the last night cup together.

Saturday morning after breakfast the last 18 holes at Salobre New course. Similar landscape as the Old Course, but in my opinion not as so good, technically. The more hilly and rugged terrain didn´t allow the designer to found the right options to offer more pleasant holes.

Nevertheless the golf course offers an interesting experience and some fun to all level of players.

I can´t thank enough to all involved for a fantastic experience at Gran Canary.

Love to all

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