This months news: firstly for all our meetings in February our tee time has been changed to 9am so all golfers to be at El Plantio no later then 8.40am please. Secondly, the road works for the new accesses to the airport are now beginning to impact on traffic flow so please aim to leave GA a little earlier than usual to allow for possible delays.

The Society details are as follows :

Where: El Plantio Golf Resort. The offficial address is A-79, Km3, 03114, Alicante.

When: the formal Society Day is Tuesday’s weekly when all golfers are most welcome. In addition we have an informal get together on Friday’s weekly which has always been a Gentleman’s Day.

Time: on both days at normally at 8am so please be there by 7.40am. As evidenced above , occasionally the Starter may request we change the time so unless you are a regular golfer it would be best to check with us beforehand.

Cost: usually 50 euros per round at peak times to include a buggy plus 1.50 euros mandatory insurance charge. Can be cheaper during less busy off peak seasons. In addition the Society requires 5 euros sweep money which is all paid out at the end of the round.

As always new members and/or guests are welcome, whether a full time resident, someone with your own holiday home or a holiday maker in the region. We would love to see you.

Designed by Manuel Ferri Sanchez and opened in 1993, El Plantio Golf Club has 36,000 trees and 3 lakes. Its design is varied and the greens and fairways are in excellent condition. Absence of building construction on this peaceful course. Located 2 kms from Alicante International Airport and 3 Kms from the city centre. On the 13th hole there is a waterfall that flows into two lakes on the fairway, and the garden areas have been developed to enhance the surroundings and add to the enjoyment of playing this course.

Facts & Figures
18 Holes, Par 72 + 9 Holes, Par 27

White – 6302 metres,
Slope 128, Rating 73.6

Yellow – 6010 metres,
Slope 127, Rating 72.1

Blue – 5699 metres,
Slope 130, Rating 76.7

Red – 5350 metres,
Slope 124, Rating 74.6

Handicap restriction:
None

Facilities:
Driving range (32 individual off mats), practice area, putting green

Snack bar, restaurant, terraces, bar, changing rooms, pro shop, buggy and trolley (electric and manual) hire, golf academy

For more information please contact either Barry C (686180585) or Barry D (966183018).