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Shining light in Spain L
UMINE Golf Club, one of Europe’s most exciting new golfing destinations, continued its growing
status in European golf in March as it played host to the inaugural PGAs of Europe Coaches Circle and Heads of Training Summit. Situated a mere hour south of Barcelona on the stunning Costa Dorada, Lumine Golf Club offers first-class practice facilities and 45-holes of championship golf designed by golfing icon and acclaimed architect, Greg Norman, as well as the highly rated accommodation offering in the surrounding region, including the Gran Palas Hotel where the conference was held. “It was a privilege for us to welcome some of
the leading opinion formers in European golf and showcase our credentials,” commented Calle Carlsson, general manager, Lumine Golf Club. “We are committed to raising the profile of Lumine and golf on the Costa Dorada so the support of organisations such as the PGAs of Europe is crucial to us moving forward. With two championship golf courses on-site we are striving to host high-profile professional events, and following the recent successful staging of the
PGAs of Europe Fourball Championship we are starting to realise that goal.” Lumine boasts a host of world-class
amenities, such as a stunning Beach Club, several restaurants, two clubhouses and three golf courses (two of which are designed by Greg Norman) and managed by leading management company, Troon Golf. Te Lakes Course, a links-style
championship course designed by Norman, features several water hazards that wind around the Sèquia Major wetlands; while Te Hills Course, Lumine’s second championship course, runs through white pine trees and offers spectacular views of the nearby coastline. Completing the golf offering is the 9-hole
Ruins Course, another Greg Norman design, uniquely laid out amongst Roman archaeological remains dating from the second century BC. Calle Carlsson told GBD recently: “Lumine
Golf Club is in a wonderful place for golf tourists to visit. Costa Dorada is a beautiful region, close to airports and thus easy to reach. Apart from the stunning golf facilities here and accommodation in the area, Lumine Golf Club
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Lumine Golf Club’s general manager Calle Carlsson talks to GBD about plans for 2012.
is found in one of the most interesting parts of Europe. Tere is so much culture and history here; we are near Barcelona for its wonderful city life, its art and architecture; there is fine dining in this area and we are in one of Spain’s greatest wine-producing regions. “We are discovering that the more people
learn about this area, the more people want to visit for both the golf and everything else, and through the hard work of our team we are able to offer a wonderful welcome to golfers and their families for an experience they will love.” Calle added: “We are working hard in
2012 to tell more golfers about Lumine. Relationships are being created with the best travel operators and I think this could be an important time for attracting more UK golfers in particular. Tere are many flights from the UK airports now and I believe that all the attractions here, plus the quality of Lumine Golf Club, is going to be difficult to resist.” GBD
• For more information on Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community please visit:
www.lumine.com
Aspects of Lumine: Some of the approaches at Lumine Golf Club which are sure to be a strong draw for tourists in 2012
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