1600 Rush For Job at the Open
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GOLF fanatics from as far away as Japan are expected to be among those queuing for jobs during the Open golf championship this year.
Around 1,600 temporary jobs will be created to help service the thousands of visitors to the championship at Hoylake.
But as local people queue up at the jobs fair open day this week, they will be competing against a hardcore group of regulars who travel to the Open each year.
Stuart McDougall, spokesman for the Royal & Ancient which organises the tournament, said there were a significant number of people who took holidays from their usual job to work at the Open.
He said: "There is a Japanese man who comes every year, pays his own travel and accommodation expenses and works as a steward, just to take part.
He's been coming for many years and doesn't even take any pay for the work - he just loves it.
Spokesman for Jobcentre Plus Euan Cragg-James said they had been receiving calls from across the country requesting details of jobs during the tournament.
He added: "Hoylake Jobcentre Plus office started receiving telephone calls about The Golf Open as far back as January, with one customer calling from the South of England requesting 10 application forms for her and her friends, who apparently follow the Open every year."
Those who want to apply must be available for work between July 16 and July 23. Some posts will require people starting at an earlier date.
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Estepona Golf
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Estepona Golf is privately owned by Rory Leader.
His policy is to concentrate on visiting golfers as a 'pay as you play' course.
The 18 hole course, which is located on the inland side of the main coastal road at Km. 150, just one mile from Estepona town centre, was designed by José Luis López and first opened in 1989. The design uses the natural landscape which is set against the Sierra Bermeja mountain range, and enjoys sea views from most parts of the course. The fairways are wide and the greens large which provides a challenge for players of all levels, but doesn't penalise the average golfer.
There are many palms, eucalyptus and wild olive trees on the course, and players have a great opportunity to enjoy many rare species of wildlife, particularly on the second half.
Well worth a visit - Esteponagolf.com
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