Finca Cortesin Golf Club Joins IMG Prestige

October 17, 2012

IMG Prestige, site part of IMGWorldwide, remedy the global sports, fashion and media company, has announced that Finca Cortesin Golf Club has joined its exclusive network of clubs offering high-end reciprocal services to some of the finest golfing facilities in the world.

Finca Cortesin Golf Club is one of Spain’s finest golfing destinations. The Club, which is close to the city of Casares, in the province of Málaga, has a Cabell Robinson designed championship course in pristine condition throughout the year and renowned high-levels of hospitality and service.

IMG Prestige’s global reciprocal programme brings together a collection of the finest golfing facilities in the world in recognition of the exceptional experience they provide members and guests both on and off the course.

Finca Cortesin Golf Club members now also have access to preferred rates, discounts, benefits and privileges at an array of stunning locations and joins an illustrious portfolio of venues, including Kingsbarns, Scotland; Carton House, Ireland; The Dutch, Holland; Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand; Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa; and Yas Links in Abu Dhabi amongst many others.

Andreas Döring, Director of Operations, IMG Golf Course Services, London, said: “Since its inauguration, IMG Prestige has gained significant momentum as a reciprocal marketing platform for clubs and resorts from around the world. The addition of Finca Cortesin to this network of premium clubs further reinforces IMG’s commitment to delivering first class services to its partners. We are therefore delighted to welcome Carlos Beautell and his team at Finca Cortesin Golf Club to this select group.”

Carlos Beautell, General Manager, Finca Cortesin Golf Club: said, “It’s an honour to be invited to join such an elite group of golfing destinations and we are delighted that our course conditioning and first-class customer service continues to be recognised within the highest echelons. We strive to align ourselves with exclusive partners and look forward to both welcoming guests and building relationships with partner venues as well as providing our members with exciting offers and benefits to supplement their membership value.”

Finca Cortesin has the unique characteristic that every hole is completely different to the others making the game more enjoyable and it has a great variety of natural vegetation which includes olive trees and corks. The course is all Bermuda419 with agrostis L93 greens and is in immaculate condition all year long with very fast and fair greens.

Designed by world famous golf course architect Mr. Cabell Robinson, it has a proven record of hosting professional golf tournaments. It has hosted The Volvo World Matchplay Championship on three occasions (2009-Ross Fisher, 2011-Ian Poulter & 2012-Nicolas Colsaerts) and provides an exhilarating test for golfers of all abilities.

The Finca Cortesin Golf Academy has the Jack Nicklaus master-franchise for the teaching system designed by the best player of all time. It has a coaching studio with the latest technology and reserved for monitored swing analysis.

The resort includes a world-class 5 star hotel with a 22,000 m² built area and 23,000 m² garden area for just 67 suites. This together with 2,200 m² wellness for mind and body and exclusive beach club for hotel and resort residents ensure an excellent stay to all its guests. The resort also includes a commercial area, restaurants, and the residential area options include luxury villas, with hotel services available and made-to-measure villas.