Few golfers can resist the allure of Spain as a golfing destination . And it ’ s little wonder . Sun , sangria and siestas make a holiday to Spain an inevitable and welcome opportunity to relax , enjoy a more sedate pace of life and challenge yourself on may of Europe ’ s top golf courses . With all that only a short journey away , Spain remains the number one golfing destination in Europe .
Over 60 million tourists visit Spain every year and this number is growing . True , not all are golfers , but those who come to enjoy over 400 of the country ’ s lush , verdant clubs are a major contributor to the Spanish economy … to the tune of € 340 million plus . Is it any wonder that golf is taken so seriously .
The Global Golf Company is one such company making sure that the game is in good hands . Founded in 1994 , Global Golf is at the forefront of the game in Spain , managing 14 courses around the country . The team comes from all areas of the golf industry , combining a wealth of knowledge to offer a broad range of services across the sport . The company works closely with customers and then customises its services accordingly . These services include construction and operations management to sales & marketing , agronomy , risk management and IT .
The company ’ s first client was in Havana , Cuba , while their most recent client is Urubo Golf in Bolivia . The project in Bolivia is bringing all of Global Golf ’ s ( and Stirling & Martin ’ s ) skills to bear , from developing the Masterplan right through to marketing and membership sales .
The contribution of golf course management companies often goes unnoticed by golfers who have come to expect perfect greens and fairways , immaculate bunkers , excellent catering on and off the course and a resort which runs like clockwork . Global Golf knows this is what golfers want and works closely with its clients to achieve it .
Global Golf takes great pride in being recognised as a premier golf course management company , working with the latest technology and developing advanced techniques to offer clients the most comprehensive and relevant services . Success , after all , is built one client at a time and with over 20 years ’ experience , this is exactly what the company has done .
One of Global Golf ’ s most exciting management projects is Aguilón Golf Club , in Spain ’ s Almeria province . This region in the south-east is dominated by striking
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