More than 20 kids from Marbella’s ASPANDEM (Asociación a favor de las personas con discapacidad en la Costa del Sol) take part in these specialized lessons, all between the ages of 18 and 35. The lessons take place at the La Quinta Academy’s outstanding facilities, where the disabled students learn the theory and practical laws of the game, as well as etiquette and rules.

These lessons are held every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at La Quinta Golf Academy. It allows members of the ASPANDEM organization to enjoy lessons and activities, overseen by Manuel Piñero and supervised by two full time La Quinta Academy professionals La Quinta golf has amplified its golf Academy tuition programme by teaching the game of golf to people with disabilities, which allows a new way for them to socially integrate.

On the final day, in June, the golf professionals have organised a small tournament, where the students can show off all the different skills they have learned.

The main objective of this course is to improve the quality of life of the students through the game of golf. The Escuela de Golf, La Quinta is determined to continue focusing their attentions on these types of lessons, (together with their “La Quinta Tigers” junior academy), as a way of socially integrating youngsters into our society, whether they are disabled or not.

La Quinta Tigers Golf Academy

Established in 1990 and directed by Manuel Piñero, the la Quinta Tigers Golf Academy offers junior golfers from Marbella the structure and supervision required to enjoy and improve the game of golf.

Lessons are held throughout the year for kids as young as 6 and usually in groups of 10 or less and supervised by at least 3 golf professionals.

At the end of every semester, a tournament is held so that the juniors can compete and use their knowledge on the golf course, with prizes for the top performers.

For further information visit http://www.laquintagolf.com/uinta-tigers.html and ASPANDEM website: http://www.aspandem.org/

The magnificent 18-hole par 72 golf course is situated in the heart of the city in a valley in between the Mediterranean Sea and Sierra Blanca Mountains. The golf course is a part of the hotel Rio Real which offers great accommodation and excellent facility amid an eye-catching natural beauty, spreading over a beautiful valley and crossed by the river Rio Real.

Designed by Javier Arana, the course opened for play in 1965 with wide fairways and surrounding bunkers. The layout is generally flat but there is a gradual inclination towards the sea. Over the years the course has undergone great improvements with long challenging greens with many trees.

Being one of the oldest golf courses and placed at a distance of just 3 km from the Marbella centre and about 50 km from the Malaga Airport, Rio Real Golf Club is one of the preferred golfing courses amongst the tourists. Furthermore, the 6166-meter long course offers real challenge for all, starting from amateur to all levels.

Golf enthusiasts who want to play their game at different levels may find this place one of the best in Costa del Sol in a subtropical climate where temperature remains mild even during the winter, in doing so a perfect condition to play golf the year around.

While the hole number 4 and 5 are a gaze at the seashore, the par 3 sixth hole needs more accurate tee shot in order to avoid the hillside on the right. The 8th is protected by bunkers while the 10th, 11th and par 3 12th are surrounded by lake. Furthermore, the presence of pine, palm and mimosa trees in the fairways can make it quite difficult shots for many professionals while judging the approaching distance over the ravines.

Golf Academy

The academy of Golf inside the Rio Real Golf Course can really be helpful for those who want to learn a few lessons, or even for professional who are in practice of mastering any technique with the best available facilities.

Golfing lessons have been outlined for individuals, ranging from 30 minutes to one hour long class. 3D Biomechanical analysis, plasma monitor and interpreter of a particular shot, including swing and putt, are also in place to single out the exact error.

Facilities & Services

Rio Real Golf Club offers a wide range of facilities and services include: round the clock room service, restaurants, bars, Pro shop, Buggy hire, Hand Cart hire, driving range, medical assistance, airport transfer, corporate centre, etc.

So, just take a break from your usual busy schedule to experience the grandiosity of this place with luxurious accommodation and picturesque views amid a perfect weather.