First-class air connectivity, good weather, numerous and adequate facilities, unique landscapes, in addition to the proverbial hospitality of the people of the Island. The equation that makes Tenerife in a paradise to practice golf. Not exclusively in its purely sporting aspect but also in terms of promotion among sectors of visitors with high purchasing power, hence the strategy of the Tourism Department of the Island Council and the proliferation of events.
The most recent, the VI Seve Ballesteros Memorial, held last weekend on the field that the Cantabrian master designed in his day in the municipality of Buenavista del Norte. A few days ago it was the turn of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC), one of the largest corporate tournaments in the world and in parallel the Sports Legends Cup, a competition that brought together relevant national and international sports figures around the activity.
In both cases with the spectacular 18 holes of Abama Golf as a unique scenario designed to encompass within 22 lakes and more than 25,000 palm trees. Another link in the chain of effort to achieve the objective; become the Golf Island.
Tenerife has an idyllic environment combined with almost unique conditions for playing golf. A true paradise for greens lovers. These are some of its benefits.
nine fields
The island has eight fields, to which is added the Tecina Golf of La Gomera, included in its area of influence, which makes a total of nine. In Tenerife there are Buenavista Golf, the Real Club de Golf de Tenerife, Golf del Sur, Amarilla Golf, Los Palos, The AmericasCosta Adeje and Abama.
All very different, but each one with its particular charm, which allows the golfer to play one day with sea views, another viewing the Teide or perhaps spend a day among banana plantations. The island’s courses have been designed by prestigious international golf figures: Donald Steel, Severiano Ballesteros or Dave Thomas, among others. Each route is designed to make the most of and enjoy the environment in which it is located.
Hotel offer
To speak of a complete destination in the world of golf, it must have much more than excellent courses. Tenerife adds an extraordinary, top-level hotel offering, with a proliferation of five-star establishmentsbut also the four-man plant, as well as the services for golfers provided by its incoming agencies, specialized stores or transport companies that, together, create an unforgettable experience for the visitor.
Premium, luxury and super luxury accommodation with many of the infrastructures linked to the courses. Travelers can opt for exclusive resorts or villas with pools, boutique hotels or rural houses located in the middle of incredible landscapes to live an unforgettable experience during their stay.
Customer Support
Enjoying golf in Tenerife is synonymous with Exquisite attention in all its facilities. Qualified staff and a service adapted to the needs of its clients imply an experience that invites them to repeat their stay on the next occasion.
Services at destination
Having companies and professionals that resolve the concerns or needs of golfers is essential for a first-rate destination like Tenerife, where services such as the rental and repair of clubs, trolleys, transportation to or from the course are offered. and everything that may arise during the day.
Security
The Island is a territory fully integrated into the European Union (EU) that presents high parameters of citizen and health security at the level of any other place on the old continent.
An ideal climate
Playing golf at an average temperature of 22 degrees all year round, without the cold of winter and the heat of summer, is, clearly, an extraordinary and possible experience on the Island. Just like the fact of feeling the comfort of playing in shorts and polo shirt both under the June sun, in the middle of February and the Carnival and also in the middle of December, already at Christmas.
International airports
Tenerife has two international airports: Tenerife South Airport and Tenerife North-City of La Laguna Airport. Both also host charter flights, but the vast majority are regular lines to connect the Island with around 140 destinations in around 30 markets.
Not everything is golf
For those who wish to complete the unique experience of playing golf in Tenerife, the Island has a wide range of activities to do in nature such as hiking, mountain biking, surfing and kayaking, among others, or it is possible to enjoy its numerous historical corners. and patrimonial.
Likewise, it has an exquisite gastronomy that fuses the traditional and the avant-garde, with seven Michelin stars to its credit, in addition to very varied options in the cultural and leisure offering, day and night. It is the perfect destination to complete a trip of ten.
Prestige tournament
Tenerife hosted at the beginning of this month for the second consecutive year the final of the most important corporate golf tournament in the world, the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC), which was attended, on the occasion of its thirtieth edition, by some 250 participants and guests from more than 25 countries.
The event brought with it the parallel celebration of the Sports Legends Cup, a competition that brought together relevant sports figures, VIP business guests and media representatives from around the world around golf.
“We are prepared”
The Vice President and Tourism Councilor of the Cabildo, Lope Afonso, points out that «Tenerife is prepared to compete in this tourism segment. It has a magnificent infrastructure and eight golf courses, which are internationally recognized.
He adds: «We are an ideal destination for practicing this sport, a paradise for lovers of the greens. Afonso emphasizes that “we are committed to quality and, therefore, golf will continue to be a traveling companion that I predict will be present in our promotion for a long time.” He concludes: “The Island has an extraordinary hotel plant, first class, and a wide range of services for this sport.”
Promotion tool
The CEO of Tenerife Tourism, Dimple Melwani, adds: “This is an excellent international promotion tool due to various factors.” On the one hand, “the media impact in national and international media.”
On the other hand, he explains “it makes it possible to strengthen ties and alliances between foreign and local companies.” Finally, he understands that “it is a great opportunity to publicize the exquisite complementary offer of Tenerife.”
