Argentine Professional Golf Tour Returns to Salta Polo Club for Centenary Celebration
SALTA, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine Professional Golf Tour (TPGA) is set to return to the Salta Polo Club from October 6-12, marking a meaningful event on the Argentine golf calendar. The tournament coincides with the club’s centenary celebration.
Salta Polo Club Hosts Prestigious Golf Tournament After Course Redesign
The event, sanctioned by the Argentine Golf Association (AAG), will feature both professional and amateur players and will count towards the Amateur Ranking. The tournament marks the return of professional golf to the Salta Polo Club after several years and showcases renovations made to the course.
Centenary Celebrations Boost Golf and Tourism in Salta
“For Salta polo Club, it is a source of pride that our professionals return to our home and do so on the occasion of the centenary celebration of our club,” said Ricardo Fresta, President of the Salta Polo Club. “As 2018 we have not had the festival of Professionals and we also want to show all the modifications that were made to the field, wich made it even more competitive.”
Mike Leeson, Executive Director of the Argentine Golf Association, expressed his enthusiasm for bringing high-level golf back to salta. “Our objective from the Association is to support and give tools to the clubs so that golf can be developed and also to our best amateurs and professionals,” Leeson stated. “it will be an honor for the AAG to support the club to celebrate the Club’s Centenary with an event like this.”
Andrés Romero, representing the TPGA and a former champion of the event (2007), highlighted the significance of returning to Salta. “Returning to Salta with an event in which we also celebrate the 100 years of a club with so much history as the Salta Polo Club,which had a legend like Eduardo ‘Gato’ Romero for so many years,is undoubtedly a great joy for our tour,” Romero said. “We also know of the effort they made to redesign the field and I have been playing it and it is indeed spectacular and will be a very good challenge.”
Roberto Dib Ashur, Minister of Economy of the province, emphasized the government’s support for sports and tourism. “For Salta,it is indeed a pride to receive onc again an event like this,which is part of our government’s policy of promoting sports and with it also tourism and the economy of the province,” Dib Ashur said. “It is indeed our commitment to support these events and a club with the history of the Salta Polo Club.”
Ignacio García Bes, Secretary of Sports of the Province, also noted the importance of hosting a TPGA event. “Sports and tourism are closely linked and Salta has a very proactive policy in terms of having top quality events,” García Bes stated. “adding golf, especially in a club like Salta Polo, with which I have many links, is a great joy and a nice challenge for this year.”
History of Golf at Salta Polo Club
The Salta Polo Club first hosted professional golfers in 2004 as the Abierto de Salta, with Rafael Echenique claiming victory. Other notable champions include Ricardo González, César Costilla, Jorge Monroy, and Julio Zapata.
The TPGA’s return to Salta Polo Club promises a week of celebration and competition, marking a highlight in Argentine golf.
How can I find out more data about attending the tournament, including public access and event schedules?
Frequently Asked Questions: Argentine Professional Golf Tour at Salta Polo Club
Get ready for an exciting week of golf! Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Argentine Professional Golf Tour event at the Salta Polo Club:
Q&A:
- When and where is the tournament taking place?
- The tournament will be held at the Salta Polo Club in Salta, Argentina, from October 6th to 12th.
- Why is this event special?
- It’s a significant event for Argentine golf, coinciding with the Salta Polo Club’s centenary celebration. Plus, it marks the return of professional golf after several years and showcases the course’s recent redesign.
- who can participate?
- The event is open to both professional and amateur players and will contribute to the Amateur ranking.
- What’s the significance of the Salta Polo Club?
- The club has a rich history with golf, hosting professional events since 2004. It’s also associated with golf legend Eduardo ‘Gato’ Romero.
- How is the local government involved?
- The provincial government supports the event, recognizing its positive impact on sports, tourism, and the local economy.
- who are some past champions?
- Previous winners include Rafael echenique (2004), Ricardo González, César Costilla, Jorge Monroy, and Julio Zapata.
- What’s the buzz around the redesigned course?
- Players, including former champion Andrés Romero, are excited about the course’s new challenges and its stunning design, making it a very competitive event.
- Can I attend?
- Specific details about public access and event schedules are not in the article. Check the Salta Polo Club’s website or local news for updates as the date approaches.
The return of the TPGA to salta Polo Club promises a memorable week of golf. Stay tuned for more updates as the event draws near!
