Poor organisation from the start! The "opening ceremony" was a shambles! Asking for more money to attend was an utter disgrace and no wonder it was empty! What was the Queen tribute all about? Cringe worthy. No buses from Estepona even though it was the nearest big town! Everything went from moneybags Marbella!
The course was ridiculous to walk and not well signposted and I got lost trying to find my way back to the Plaza (seating area and big screen)
First day I went I had my water taken off me and no food was allowed either so we had to buy ridiculously priced water and basic food. It was €4 for a small froth filled beer.
Hardly any shade or seating for the many fans tired from walking the hilly course.
The final day was boiling hot! Again hardly any shade and you had to PAY an upgrade to obtain a wooden seat that took 2 men hours to put into place. Which should have been done earlier in the day or night before. Loads of faffing about by staff moving chairs and large potted plants whilst we tried to watch the matches on the one screen in the entire venue
Had to leave early on the last day as we knew we wouldn't be able to get back due to lack of transport to Estepona.
Overall an expensive underwhelming experience! A cash cow for the organisers from start to finish.
The golf course was not at all fan friendly . It is a playing course not a walking course . No consideration for fans of all ages who spent a lot of money to support The Solheim Cup .
Relaxed atmosphere, reasonable amount of spectators, good food (fries, pizza), multiple points for refilling your waterbottle, sale of summer clothing at the golfclub
First and foremost: great to have the tournament in Holland. Information to spectators could be improved. F.i. more scorekeepers per flight, leaderboard, course-outlay also on paper instead of only online etc.
Well organised day, staff very very friendly. I would like to see clearer Leaderboards; the boards used were illegible from a distance. Is it possible to have electronic board that provide good visibility. We had to check the RTE site to see an up-to-date Leaderboard.
A fabulous event. Well organised. Noise from Hospitality tent was too loud for those putting in the 18th green.
Wonderful three days (Fri., Sat & Sun.) in my case.
For other fans, follow the quieter groups as well as the large crowds as there is lots of great golf to see.
Loved the whole day ( I booked the last day)
Course map was good and the scores/order of players was clear and very helpful.
Very nice atmosphere and lovely spots to sit along the way.
Refreshment outlets were good too. ( I only purchased 2 tins of wine)
Was lucky enough to get a seat at the 18th hole for the end of the game and my slight criticism was the scoreboard was slow to update.
All the staff I met were delightful!
It was well organised and we Enjoyed our visit to the Freed sponsored golf tournament. It was good to be able to get close to the lady professional golfers and watch how they move around the course.
Toilets could be supplied at far end of course out near the holes by the railway line
A very good event but the following would improve the spectator experience:
1. Score boards for each game, or, if that is not practicable, for as many games as possible.
2. Spectator stands.
3. More information on-line - e.g. the tournament brochure wasn't available until day 3 (or at least I could not find it before then). Also a downloadable map of the course and the facilities would have been VERY useful.
A well organised event. A great relaxed atmosphere. My only slight and very slight criticism is that there was not much to the Fanzone this year compared to last. Excellent admission prices and parking was easy. All in all a great experience.
No wonder admission is so cheap for this second rate tournament, sat at 18th and no information on players on the green or their scores, very poor catering and bar facilities not a sandwich or healthy food in sight just pizza and burgers. Lasted 2 hours before giving up and going home luckily we didn’t have far to travel. Certainly won’t be going next year.
Excellent venue and course.
The event was really well planned. Plenty of volunteers willing to help and plenty of facilities so no waiting for anything. To be surrounded by spectators of all ages who understood the game and were totally respectful to the players was a joy.
Great standard of play on a beautiful Course
Fab event with top world players on beautiful and tough Scottish links course
A little more info regarding playing times etc at the entrance would be helpful as not all of us knew about the LET App on the phone. We also found it difficult to find these on the aramco golf series site.
On the plus side we felt all the volunteers on the course were very helpful and friendly . we stayed for the 3 days and enjoyed the golf very much.
Good
Great getting up close to the players.
Lots of good viewing holes on a terrific course.
Just let down with only one toilet for the public in the main F&B area and a course map that didn't match the holes of the day.Very confusing!
Parking and shuttle bus is some way a way and not well advertised or sign posted.
Great day overall though.