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Mijas residents, golfers and others will enjoy a day of fun on the greens in February with a charity tournament organized by La Cala Golf Club in support of the animal charity ACE, in La Cala de Mijas.
On Sunday, February 8, the event will take place on the stunning Campo Asia course at La Cala Resort — Spain’s largest golf resort and recent winner of the award for Best Golf Hotel in Spain.
All players are welcome to participate in the tournament, including club members who will receive a discounted rate. The organizers expect a minimum 80 players, divided into four teams. Check-in begins at 8.30am with a shotgun starting at 9.30am. The Texas Scramble format is used.
After the round all players, including non-golfers, are invited for a meal with drinks. Prizes will be awarded for many categories, such as the 1st and 2nd place teams and the longest drive.
Entry fees are:
€90 per player — includes golf, lunch and drinks
€35 for lunch only The social aspect of the club is perfect for those who would like to be involved.
Crucially, €25 Each golfer’s fee will be donated to a charity of their choice.
Urgently required funds
The tournament is raising funds for ACE (Animal Care España) Shelter in La Cala de Mijas, a registered Spanish charity (CIF G93514973) dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned and abused dogs and cats across the Costa del Sol and beyond.
Fabienne paques has been running the shelter since the year 2000. She has dedicated much of her life in the cause, along with her late spouse, who sadly passed two years earlier. ACE provides care for more than 500 dogs and over 200 cats at any given time. The shelter relies solely on donations, as it does not receive government funding. The shelter is heavily dependent on a small group of staff members and a large team of volunteers.
All animals are castrated or sterilised before being rehomed (all costs are covered by the charity), while potential adopters and foster carer candidates undergo a thorough pre-screening. Over the past few years, ACE have rescued and helped over 36,000 dogs as well as around 6,000 cats to find loving homes.
Currently, the main objective is to urgently raise €5,000 for a new generator that will power the centre’s clinic. The previous one sustained serious damage during Storm Francis, and subsequently, the centre went for a week without power – something that distressed the canine residents greatly.
Contact La Cala Golf Club or email golfsales@lacala.com to book your lunch-only place.
Enjoy a round of golf with good company, and help some of the most vulnerable animals in the region!
