The Demise of La Peraleja?

The Demise of La Peraleja?

If you have read this golf column over the last few years you will be aware of the on-going problems in respect of the course condition at La Peraleja but things appear to have taken a dramatic turn for the worse.

When the Seve Ballesteros designed course at La Peraleja was first opened to the public it was very exclusive and very expensive at circa €90 to walk the course and was touted to be one of the best golf courses in the region.

Unfortunately due to salt contamination on a number of the fairways resulting in large bare patches and minimal growth the course condition has deteriorated in recent years and accompanying this was a large reduction in the green fee rate to only circa €30 including buggy and with this limited income it has proven difficult to generate the circa €350k necessary to repair the course.

There were rumours in recent months of interested parties looking to purchase the course for approx €4m or alternatively to lease the course but none of these have come to fruition.

Only recently local golf agents were notified by the authorities of financial difficulties that the course had with them which is always a bad sign.

I have since been informed by a client of mine that they tried to play the course but were told that the course was closed until further notice.

No announcement has been made by the course management and the telephone lines have been cut so I have no way to verify the situation.

However I fear for the future and if you have bookings as individuals or as a society you may find it necessary to re-book elsewhere.

I will endeavour to find more factual information and seriously hope that the course can get over whatever problems that they have and will keep you updated accordingly.