{"id":51129,"date":"2016-07-13T09:31:01","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T07:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/?p=51129"},"modified":"2016-07-13T09:31:01","modified_gmt":"2016-07-13T07:31:01","slug":"golf-de-pals-tribute-to-its-promoters-at-its-50th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygolfway.com\/en\/golf-de-pals-tribute-to-its-promoters-at-its-50th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf de Pals \u2013 Tribute to its promoters at its 50th Anniversary Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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July 13, 2016 \u2013<\/strong> Golf de Pals <\/strong>course, in Costa Brava of Girona (Spain), has paid tribute to its promoters at its 50th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong>. The corporate lunch was attended by the President of the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont<\/strong>, authorities, sports federations, shareholders and subscribers of the course.<\/p>\n

The history of Golf de Pals<\/strong> course goes back to 1966, the year it opened its doors with the aim of making it a social and cultural meeting place. Over time, it has succeeded in establishing itself as one of the best greens in Spain, it has hosted numerous international sports competitions and its design and construction have bestowed it with great artistic value. It is now at its high point and has celebrated its 50-year history by recognising the efforts of those who fervently believe in this project and have continued its legacy.<\/p>\n

Since March, Golf de Pals<\/strong> course has been immersed in its programme of leisure and sports activities aimed at celebrating its five decades of history. The Catalonia Grand Prix<\/strong> or the culinary workshops that celebrate the Year of Golf and the Enogastronomy are just two of the events that have taken place this year.<\/p>\n

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This sporting venue was keen to celebrate its 50th Anniversary<\/strong> as the oldest golf course on the Costa Brava, a veritable symbol of the high society of the time, and today considered one of the most important greens in Europe and Spain due to its excellent facilities.<\/p>\n

On Saturday 2 July<\/strong>, at the Arenals de Mar estate, the presentation took place of the ten awards that recognise the efforts made during these five decades by all who have committed themselves to this project, and for which its Chairman, Baltasar Parera Coll<\/strong>, expressed his deepest thanks.<\/p>\n

Institutions, public administrations, the tourist industry, sports federations, associates and subscribers of the course attended the presentation of the awards by the President of the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The first commendation was given to Fred W. Hawtree<\/strong>, the architect of the course. He was honoured posthumously for his work in designing over 80 projects worldwide and renovating 400 others.<\/p>\n

Another of the personalities to receive an award was Santiago Fisas Mulleras<\/strong>, the first President of the Club and the course\u2019s top promoter. The relatives of the famous entrepreneur and sportsman received the award in his name.<\/p>\n

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Attorney at law Joan Gassiot Calvet<\/strong> was also rewarded for drawing up the first statutes of the company owning the green and for his role as Secretary of the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

Another of the distinctions was awarded to Jaume Darn\u00e9 Parals<\/strong>. He personally supervised the entire construction of the 18 holes of the golf course in record time and was one of the three founding partners of the company and the attorney of the Parera-Coll matrimony.<\/p>\n

Josep Gual Moliner<\/strong> was the constructor and the mayor of the town of Begur. He was in charge of building the current Golf Club House and promoted this sport in the other municipalities.<\/p>\n

The ex-mayor of Pals, Pere Servi\u00e0 Costa<\/strong>, was also rewarded for having carried on the support given to the golf course by his father, Pere Servi\u00e0 Cant\u00f3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Joan Mart\u00ed Farr\u00f3<\/strong> received recognition for his efforts as one of the most active disseminators and promoters of Platja de Pals, along with attorney at law Fernando Labastida Nicolau<\/strong>, for continuing the work undertaken by his predecessor.<\/p>\n

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Neither has Golf de Pals<\/strong> club forgotten the various associations and public administrations which have worked to promote and disseminate it and establish its standing. In this regard, it is important to highlight Golf Pals Society<\/strong>, which has effectively promoted this course among the many foreign players and whose members have been excellent ambassadors. Also, the Mayor of Pals, Silvia Monar<\/strong>, received the award in recognition and gratitude for all the families of Pals and its surrounding area who made the construction of this course possible.<\/p>\n

At the ceremony, the Chairman of Golf de Pals club, Baltasar Parera<\/strong> was also recognised for his efforts by the Chairman of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, Gonzaga Escauriaza<\/strong>, the Vice-Chairman of the Catalan Golf Federation, Ram\u00f3n Nogu\u00e9<\/strong>, the Board of Directors of El Prat Royal Golf Club, represented by Santiago Garc\u00eda-Nieto<\/strong> and the Chairman of Llavaneras Golf Club, Jaime Lozoya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

During the party it was\u00a0presented the video\u00a0‘Golf de Pals – 50 Aniversari – 100 Anys d’Historia’<\/strong>:<\/p>\n