Joining the Spanish Golf Federation in Almerimar
July 28th, 2007 - Chris MarshallThroughout the year many companies sponsor competitions at Almerimar Golf Course and other courses in the area. In Almerimar the competitions tend to take place in the summer (mainly July and August) but there are a few at other times. Other courses have competitions at different times of the year. Most of the competitions are on Saturday or Sunday.
To take part in these competitions you pay an entry fee (normally between 40 and 65 euros). For this you get a round of golf, a chance to win prizes and trophies, food and drink (normally some tapas and free drinks but sometimes a sit down meal, particularly at Playa Serena) and most of the time a raffle (sorteo). The winners of some of the competitions also get to play in regional/national finals of competitions.
To take part in these competitions you have to be a member of the Spanish Golf Federation. This costs 60 euros a year and covers membership of the national federation, the federation of Andalucia and some basic golf insurance.
You can join the Federation in Almerimar by filling in a form provided by Javier, one of the caddie masters. You fill in details of your name, address, bank account etc. and return the form to Javier. He takes the main part of the form and passes it on to the federation. You take a tear off strip at the bottom of the form to your bank as authorisation of a direct debit. If you need help filling in the form Shanon, in the pro shop at Almerimar, is very friendly and helpful. You will also, need to attach a copy of your current handicap certificate when you return the form to Javier.
After a couple of months you will receive a membership card in the post which has on it your federation number. You need this number to enter the competitions. You can also use the number to look up your Spanish handicap on the internet. The Spanish Federation and Andalucian Federation both have sites that show this information. Plus for a 12 euros per year online fee the Spanish Federation allow you to view your own playing statistics and those of other people.
About Almerimar
Almerimar is located in the region of Andalucia, Spain. The nearest airport is 30km away in Almeria. Other airports that are within 3 hours include Malaga, Murcia, Granada, and Alicanti. Other holiday resorts in the region include Mojacar , Aguadulce and Roquetas de Mar
Almerimar is a great place to live as an expat amongst the expats, or to work amongst the Spanish. There are all kinds of properties including villas, apartments and town houses for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain, with traditional Spanish foods so if you plan to travel to Spain either to look for jobs, for your company to trade with companies in Spain, or to learn Spanish and enjoy the Spanish weather then come and take a look.
If you are interested in purchasing a property in Almerimar please visit our sponsors Mirror of the Sun or Mediterraspain. If you have purchased a property and need it furnished please check out our Sponsors DBJ who will give you a Exclusive 5% discount with the code AL2008.
If you want to learn Spanish, get help with anything to do with the legal issues in Spain, or want WiFi access in the marina please check out our sponsor CentrePoint who will give you a 10% discount off all services with the code AL2008.
If you want an amazing activity based day out in the mountains and to learn how to ride a motorcycle off road then check out our sponsor The Long Way Round and get 5% off with the code AL2008.
Almerimar is also one of the largest marinas in Spain with over 2,000 births and excellent boatyard facilities.
