David Ashington - Golf Director

With 36 years-old and born in Birmingham, David Ashington is a qualified golf professional by the Professional Golfers Association (PGA - AA level), who has successfully completed a course of four years in the areas of golf teaching, Commercial Studies, Club Renovation and Tournaments Organization and Rules. David was the first professional in Europe to obtain a PGA qualification for Director of Golf.
 
Starting his career with 16 years of age, David worked for 11 years at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club in Birmingham, having played the role of Senior Professional Assistant, also having completed five years training in the Belfry Resort.
 
In 2002 he accepted a new challenge as Head Professional at Warley Woods Golf Course in Birmingham. By introducing innovative concepts and strategies to promote the golf course and to open a new teaching academy, David made this course a popular 9-hole golf course.
 
The search for a golf destination where the game time was longer brought David to Portugal, where in 2006 he began his duties as Director of Golf at Golden Eagle Resort.
 
On April 1st, David Ashington has joined CampoReal as the new Director of Golf. "Today, CampoReal is proud to welcome this great professional to our team," says Isabel Coelho, General Manager of the resort.
 
"It's an honor to belong to the CampoReal team as the Golf Director. It is a resort with great potential to be one of the finest resorts in Portugal since it has all the attractions to bring guests from all over Europe for a fantastic experience, not only for golf but also for all other facilities available at the resort", explains David Ashington.

 
About CampoReal Golf Resort & Spa
CampoReal is a 5 star resort located in Turcifal, just 30 minutes away from Lisbon - a unique haven surrounded by nature, between the city and the sea.
Here, the crown jewel is the 18-hole, par 72 golf course, designed by Donald Steel, who is responsable for designing more than 100 fields in 20 countries. After the success of Portugal Ladies Open in 2010, CampoReal will host again this important international competition in May 2011.
The Clubhouse restaurant is the place to relax at any time of day - here you'll find a service with a smile and great flavors, all complemented with a stunning view over the golf course and nature that surrounds it.
The diversity of services offered by CampoReal goes on with excellent accommodation: from the comfortable hotel room to the privacy of the residences. The hotel has 151 rooms (including 11 suites) and The Residences comprises about 116 units, including apartments, townhouses and villas.
With seven treatment rooms, the DiVine Spa transforms a visit in a seductive first of many others. Besides the Spa Experience overlooking the golf course (sauna, hammam, hidropool, caribbean shower and relaxation room), the DiVine Spa offers a wide range of options for relaxing and renewing. All information available on www.camporeal.pt