We have received the following update from the owners of Alhama Signature golf course:
Dear members,
Once again I am contacting you to inform you about the latest developments at Alhama Signature
Golf in the last few weeks.
First of all, I would like to explain the situation of the course after the waterspout in the Condado
Alhama Urbanization on the 13th of May, which has caused you so much concern.
As you are well aware, the design of this course contains a very large area of natural areas of
earth and esparto plants all along the course. The intense rainfall in a very short space of time
produces runoffs, the immediate consequence of which is mud on paths, fairways and bunkers.
In order to solve this situation, machinery was hired on Monday 15th May to carry out the work
as quickly as possible, although it is necessary for these surfaces to be dry in order for the
results to be more effective. External personnel have also been hired to speed up the work. On
the other hand, the fairways that suffered the run-offs have been cleaned and will be mowed
this week. With regard to the bunkers, 6 of them have suffered mud contamination and are
therefore considered to be under repair until the renovation process has been completed, which
will be carried out over the next few weeks. Over the next few weeks work will also continue on
the ruts generated by the run-off, although the weather forecast predicts torrential rain this
week.
As we are already in a phase of active growth of the grass on the greens, we are proceeding
with a progressive lowering of the height of cut, as well as a more intensive programme of
mowing, grooming and light topdressing, which will result in an increase in the speed of the
green as well as homogeneity in the rolling of the golf ball. Soon we will inform you about the
process of micro-pinning of greens that will be carried out in the following days trying not to
interfere with the game. An external company will also be contracted to carry out this work. In
the next few days all the flags on the greens will be replaced, as well as the masts and the
greenside pots and pans.
The whole golf course, including the Driving Range, has already been fertilised with 11 tonnes
which will take effect after the rains when high temperatures are sustained over time.
We have increased our maintenance resources by hiring more staff and we have expanded the
machinery to carry out the daily work in order to be more effective and achieve the objectives
of improving the course.
As you will have noticed, we have completed stringing up the entire perimeter of the golf course
and the signposting to prevent non-players from entering the playing areas. On the other hand,
night-time surveillance has been contracted during the busiest periods for residents and
holidaymakers, the result of which has been very effective in preventing vandalism and damage
to the facilities.
The improvement of the current facilities of the shop, offices and bar will continue until the Club
House is finished, whose works will begin before the end of 2023.
At our request, the RFEG (Roya Spanish Golf Federation) measuring team has re-evaluated
Alhama Signature Golf, finding some discrepancies between the previous and current
measurements. In the next few days the new corrected distances and the new valuation of the
course (slope) will be published.
It is my pleasure to inform you that since last week, we have two golf professionals led by
Jerome Janssen Koster at your disposal at the Alhama Signature Golf Academy. Bookings for
lessons can be made by clicking on the following link
https://jeronimojanssenskoster.proagenda.com/#agenda or by calling the Proshop (968
328008) to book your golf lesson. I would also like to inform you that new equipment will be
purchased for the golf lessons as well as upgrading the look of the long range area.
We already have our new image and website, where Club members can book their tee times
(www.alhamasignature.com).
I remain at your disposal for any questions or further information you may request.
Yours sincerely,
Lola López Martínez
629827955
direcciongolf@alhamasignature.com
