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First edition of this competition, with the colors of Spain, in tribute to the great champion, architect of the Golf of Pont Royal, the only French course designed by Severiano Ballesteros, who left us 8 years ago, May 7, 2011.
On the course, three Tee-shots “special Seve”: Tee 3: through the trees; Tee 9: from the bunker “Seve Signature”; Tee 15: start with iron3 (men) and iron 4 (Ladies) .
At the end of the competition, on the esplanade, “Aperitif Tapas y Sangria” by Thierry of “Es Beu la Vie” then Gigant Paëlla by Miguel … and the “Tonneau de la Provençale” of our friends Ritou and Georges, actually a “fountain with three colors white / pink / red” … The award ceremony included many prizes, first of all for the traditional rankings in Gross and Net and the special “Ballesteros Heritage” trophy won by the team having achieved the highest cumulative score of holes 3,9,15: Julien Heure and Thomas Guillaume … with Birdie at 3, Par at 9, Birdie at 15! It was not necessary to carry out “play-off” (closest to the pin contest over the Lake). All the results on the site of the Golf:
The numerous draws, including paintings and representations of “Seve” and gastronomic products of the “Catalunya” were concluded by four exceptional lots, golf trips in the same region, offered by the:
“Patronat de Turismo” https: //fr.costabrava.org/
Congratulations to all the actors of the success of the “premiere” of this event and a special mention to David Payne :
“The idea for the Ballesteros Heritage Competition on May 8th was inspired by the anniversary of his passing and the importance of ‘Seve’ to the success of our Golf Club.
I hope we have started an annual tradition. Last year Kevin Blissett and myself organised a 9 hole evening competition to thank the 30 Members who had helped us to acquire the original painting of Severiano Ballesteros designing the Pont Royal Golf Course. The painting, which hangs in the Members’ Lounge, was created by a renowned painter, John Mackie, who specialises in paintings of famous golfers in action.The success of this trial, with the special ‘Seve’ golf holes encouraged the Association Sportive to fill the void left by the last ‘La Provencale’ . This was a very difficult act to follow with the tremendous efforts my old friend Gerard Bonnet and his Team made over the years.
I would like to thank especially the Costa Brava Tourist Board for their very generous support with 4 prizes of hotel accommodation and golf : Hotel Santa Marta; Emporda Golf Resort; Parke Hotel San Jorge – Le Golf d’Aro Mas Nou ; Torremirona Golf Club and Hotel .
The Costa Brava is only 4 hours away and is well worth a visit for a change of scenery and some great golf and hospitality.
Looking forward to next May.”
David Payne