Europe’s Best Golf Club has been recognised for its commitment to strengthening security measures following the COVID-19 pandemic

Costa Daurada, October 26, 2020: Lumine Golf Club has obtained the Global Safe Site Certification for its commitment to reinforce the security measures implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, for its activities carried out in the sport, hospitality, catering, and commerce sector.

The certification has been created by Bureau Veritas; a world leader in verification, inspection and certification; and covers three main areas of action of the sector: people, processes and facilities.

With this recognition, Lumine Golf Club has demonstrated that it complies with all the regulations and recommendations outlined by the relevant health authorities, as well as going above and beyond the measures required by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health.

The main goal of the certification is to help golf clubs face the challenges presented to them in the face of the pandemic, reducing risks to a minimum and enabling them to work safely. It is granted to establishments that meet the relevant requirements by supporting the monitoring of disinfection and cleaning protocols, as well as the implementation of all the necessary security measures in the fight against Covid-19.

Bureau Veritas also provides an e-learning and Virtual Classroom training service, for workers, in new safety and hygiene measures, in accordance with legislation and with the various recommendations of authorized health authorities.

Agustin Garcia, Chief Business Officer at Lumine Golf Club said: “We are extremely proud to have been awarded this Global Safe Site Certification by Bureau Veritas. Throughout the pandemic, the health and safety of all our members, guests and staff has been our number one priority and we have worked hard to make sure the relevant measures are in place around the resort and the golf club. As always, we will continue to monitor the situation closely and implement any measures that we deem necessary in order to upholding the high standards of hygiene and safety within the resort.”

Lumine Golf Club is without a doubt one of the most Europe’s most fulfilling destinations, offering the perfect blend of sport, culture and entertainment. Currently named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’, the resort boasts 45 exceptional holes of golf, with two courses, The Lakes and The Ruins, designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman.

Since 2017, it has been the host venue for the European Tour’s Final Qualifying Stage, whilst recently the club also agreed a partnership with the Swiss Golf Association to become the winter training base for the country’s national amateur and professional golf teams in 2021.

Away from the golf courses, the resort offers two state-of-the-art clubhouses and a Toptracer driving range, which allows guests to receive instant shot feedback or compete against friends on interactive courses, as well as an onsite Beach Club with seven swimming pools, three restaurants a beach bar that each provide first-class hospitality, entertainment, and exceptional views across the Mediterranean.

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For more information on Lumine Golf Club visit www.lumine.com.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Located 100km south of Barcelona in Costa Daurada, Spain’s Golden Coast, Lumine Golf Club is a leading Spanish resort which boasts 45 holes of golf against the serene backdrop of the Mediterranean coastline. Located near the historic town of Tarragona and the seaside port of Cambrils, Lumine Golf Club has so much to offer alongside the ultimate golfing experience. It stretches across 170 hectares and features two 18-hole championship courses (The Hills and Lakes), as well as a challenging nine-hole course (The Ruins). World Golf Hall of Famer and Golf Course Designer Greg Norman designed both The Lakes and Ruins and the exceptional nature of the layout makes this resort the perfect location for quality golf. As a result, the resort has hosted a number of Challenge Tour events as well as being home to The European Tour Final Qualifying School for the last three years since 2017. Lumine Golf Club was also named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ at the 2019 World Golf Awards. Alongside the first-class golf courses, it also contains a Beach Club that has seven swimming pools, a restaurant and beach bar, all overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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