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Golf Del Sur
Ever
since its 1987 inaugural event, a competition for professionals, the
27 greens and fairways of Golf del Sur have provided the backdrop for
various top international tournaments.
In 1989 they b ore
witness to José María Olazábal’s
victory in the Open de Tenerife, a feat he repeated in 1992. The following
year they watched as David Gilford won the event, as did Mark James
in ’94.
In 1995, Golf del Sur hosted the Shell Wonderful World of Golf tournament
and its head-to-head battle between Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson.
Golf del Sur has also been the setting for two golf driving distance records,
both of which were set by Britain's Karl Woodward. First he set a new record
of 398 yards and then,
a few months later, he managed to break the legendary
400-yard barrier with a huge stroke which sent the ball flying 408 yards.
This
Tenerife golf course, designed by Pepe Gancedo, is a thoroughly enjoyable
layout in which one’s attention is immediately caught by the black
volcanic sand in the bunkers. The wide fairways are lined with such a variety
of indigenous plants that, with its palm trees and giant cactus plants, this
800 square-metre course beside the Atlantic Ocean is like a veritable oasis.
Particularly difficult is the 3rd hole of the north course. To the right of the
wide fairway is a water hazard, behind which lies an impressive ravine with an
ochre-coloured rock face, while to the left is a gaping bunker of black sand.
Another notable hole is the 2nd of the southern course, a par 3 of 193 metres
whose green is surrounded by another immense bunker of black sand.
The club offers a golf school as well as practice facilities, a tennis court,
lawn bowls green, bar-restaurant and pro shop.
| Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Total |
| Par |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
36 |
| Metres |
352 |
193 |
381 |
268 |
482 |
135 |
284 |
319 |
543 |
2957 |
| Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Total |
| Par |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
36 |
| Metres |
459 |
131 |
415 |
289 |
437 |
302 |
330 |
191 |
359 |
2913 |
| Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Total |
| Par |
4 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
34 |
| Metres |
338 |
170 |
449 |
302 |
143 |
337 |
35 |
238 |
137 |
2469 |

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