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Breathtaking lights and music display in Sydney to celebrate New Year 2023

Jon Rahm has become LIV Golf’s biggest star signing since the renegade league upended the traditional golfing world in 2022. No amount has been revealed officially, but industry sources have put his multi-annual fee at between US$400 million and $600 million. 

There have been many criticisms of the LIV Golf bandwagon, mostly unjustified and often hypocritical. In one particular aspect, however, they unquestionably excel, certainly for the Valderrama event this summer anyway. Apart from a harsh personal (and professional) slight during the accreditation process, which they eventually rectified, the event was highlighted by a smoothly streamlined media operation.

With just 100 days to go before Spain hosts its first Solheim Cup, BMW Automotor Premium has been presented as the event’s sustainable official car. The company will be providing a fleet of all-electric cars for the tournament, which will pit Europe’s leading tour pros against their United States rivals during three days of intense competition (22-24 September) at Finca Cortesín.

Costa Press Club members gained intriguing insight into the 2023 Solheim Cup when Alicia Garrido from Deporte and Business was guest speaker for the association’s monthly meeting at Andalucia Lab in Marbella. 

Following the meeting, Costa Press Club members and their guests enjoyed exquisite canapés prepared by caterers from the Delicias Gourmet Group.  The biennial event will be played at Finca Cortesín from 22 to 24 September.

Vertical indoor garden and chill-out lounge area at José Carlos García Restaurant

Málaga’s top chefs have once again made a strong commitment to encouraging and actively promoting healthy and creative culinary options through the annual ChefsforChildren philanthropic initiative. Comprising a series of special events around Spain for young potential cooks and foodies of the future, this year’s fifth edition of ChefsforChildren will culminate in a gala charity dinner at the Anantara Villa Padierna resort in Benahavís on 24 April. 

The official press presentation of the gala, and associated events, was held at the Escuela de Hostelería de Benahavís, where five of Málaga’s top chefs spoke passionately about their involvement in ChefsforChildren and the enthusiasm of youngsters taking part. They also stressed the philanthropic nature of the gala, which this year is raising funds for the Fundación Pequeño Deseo.  […]

Tickets are on sale for intrepid hikers keen to explore the dramatic Caminito del Rey route this spring and summer. Available from www.caminitodelrey.info, bookings can now be made for the period 28 March to 25 June – €10 for a normal trek and €18 for a guided tour. The route is open to the public from 8.40am to 5pm.  […]

Nine months out from the first Solheim Cup to be held in Spain, the biennial women’s team competition between Europe and the United States is already “smashing economic forecasts”. 

The event will be held from 22 to 24 September at Finca Cortesín, in Casares municipality on the Costa del Sol.   […]

Relais & Châteaux’s first property in Andalucía is set to open this winter in Marbella’s historic Old Town. La Fonda Heritage Hotel is a 20-room boutique hotel that combines emblematic architecture from the 16th century with modern facilities. The objective, according to the new owners, is to offer a historic landmark that epitomises the essence and elegance of Marbella, with gourmet restaurants, open courtyards and a sky bar in stylish surroundings celebrating history, local culture, gastronomy and hospitality.

Spain will host a LIV Golf tournament next year at Europe’s most celebrated club. Royal Valderrama has been named as one of three new additions to the 2023 circuit, following a previous announcement that The Grange Club in Adelaide would also be joining the breakaway tour’s schedule next year – the first LIV event to be held in Australia.  […]