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Choosing the right tee… for you Maximise your enjoyment on the course.  Golf is a game of skill, strategy and, above all, enjoyment. One of the most important aspects in ensuring an enjoyable round is choosing the right tee from which to play. At Golf Las Américas we offer four tees for each hole: white tees for male professionals, blue tees for female professionals, yellow tees for male amateurs and red tees for female amateurs. However, if you’re playing a casual round and not bound by official competition rules, you’re free to choose the tee that best suits your skill

María On Tour / Scratch champion  Meliá Golf Challenge 2025 María Velázquez, scratch champion of the Meliá Golf Challenge Dubai 2025María Velázquez Morales, representing Golf Las Américas, won the Meliá Golf Challenge 2025 in Dubai, with 94 Stableford points in three rounds played at three different courses in the UAE.  During tonight’s gala dinner, María Velázquez received her award as the best player of the year in the Meliá Tour. The player from Tenerife is sponsored by Golf Las Américas, Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa and the Sports Council of the Town Hall of Garachico.   Congrats to

María On Tour / 3  Meliá Golf Challenge 2025  +2 AT DUBAI HILLS GOLF CLUB María Velázquez showed her strength on the Round 3 of the Meliá Golf Challenge at Dubai Hills Golf Club.She battled her way to sixth place in the scratch category (2 under par) and third place in the Ladies’ Handicap ranking of the Round 3. A solid effort as she pushed towards the final stretch of the tournament. MARÍA VELÁZQUEZ, Golf Las Américas player: “Amazing course, lots of wind on the first holes. Then it calmed down a bit, but the heat was definitely much worse than

María On Tour / 2  Meliá Golf Challenge 2025  Second round at Dubai Creek – María Velázquez moves up to second place at the Melia Golf Challenge in DubaiThe player from Golf Las Américas, María Velázquez, has moved up to second place in both the scratch and ladies’ handicap rankings, finishing the second round on +4 [60 stableford points R1 28 + R2 32, Hcp 1]  The course also hosts a DP World Tour event, the Dubai Invitational, which was won by Tommy Fleetwood last year.After her round, María shared her thoughts on the day: “To be honest, the course

María On Tour / 1  Meliá Golf Challenge 2025  María Velázquez battles the iconic Majlis course in the opening round of the Meliá Golf ChallengeMaría Velázquez faced a tough challenge on the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club, the prestigious venue of the DP World Tour’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic, during the opening round of the Meliá Golf Challenge in Dubai. Representing Golf Las Américas, Velázquez is proud to be sponsored by Golf Las Américas and Hotel Las Madrigueras, carrying their brand image across the Emirates’ golf courses.The first round of the tournament confirmed why the Majlis Course is regarded as

Road to Dubai Meliá Golf Challenge 2025  María Velázquez is currently on her way to Dubái. The Golf Las Américas player took off from Barajas at 14:20 CET after arriving in Madrid from Tenerife yesterday. She will be in the Emirates for the world final of the Meliá Golf Tour, where she will compete on three courses over three intense days.   During her stay, she will be staying at the ME Dubai Hotel in the iconic Burj Khalifa district. The tournament begins on Thursday 6 March with the first round at the Emirates Golf Club – Majlis. On Friday 7

María Velázquez Morales Honoured at the XXVII Arona Sports Gala The XXVII Arona Sports Gala paid a well-deserved tribute to Golf Las Américas player María Velázquez Morales, recognising her as the best female golfer of the year. This prestigious award, presented by the Department of Sports and the Arona Town Council, highlights her outstanding achievements throughout 2024. María Velázquez has had an unforgettable season, securing the Pitch & Putt triple crown by becoming Spanish Champion, Canary Islands Champion, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife Provincial Champion. In addition, she has enjoyed great success in various competitions, including qualifying for the Meliá