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WARNING:
Golf lovers may fall in love in Spain.
With 165 clubs and unlike Ireland and Scotland, Mediterranena
sunshine, Spain is Europe's leading destination for a golfing
break. Its first rate courses are lushly green and often in
spectacular surroundings, with many framed by mountains that
loom in the distance or by the Mediterranean Sea. Golfing
greats like Spain's own Sev Ballesteros and
Jack Niklaus have designed several of the country's
most prestigious golf courses. Because of the general enthusiasm
for Spain's exceptional courses, the 1997 Ryder Cup
was held for the first time outside the U.S. and the British
Isles and Spain
Coupled
with top hotels and cuisine, Andalucia, Spain is a excellent
destination to impress important clients or to motivate employees
with incentive trips to enjoy golf and 3000+ hours of yealy
sunshine due to the idyllic Mediterranean climate.
Andalusia in Southern Spain is home to some of the World's
finest golf courses including Valderrama
(host to the Ryder Cup in 1997 and World Golf Championships
in 1999 and 2000), The Royal Sotogrande Golf Club and The
San Roque Club, to name but a few.
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Below you will find
a list of top golf courses with descriptions:
(Sotogrande Area)
ARCHITECT:
Robert Trent Jones.
LOCATION:
Located in the municipality of San Roque, in the province
of Cadiz, on the western limits of the Costa Del Golf, and
only a stones throw away from the World famous strait of Gibraltar
RATING: Course
No. 1 in continental Europe and ranked No. 50 in the World.
DESCRIPTION:
Valderrama, the home of the PGA European Tour's grand finale
event, the VOLVO MASTERS, is a Robert Trent Jones masterpiece.
The club voted No.1 course in continental Europe recently
landed the greatest prize of all: host to the 1997 RYDER CUP.
Valderrama also hosted the World Golf Championships American
Express Championships in 1999 and will be hosting this championship
again in the years 2000 and 2002.The course is one of the
continent's toughest challenges and has only surrendered below
par on a handful of occasions during the VOLVO MASTERS.
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 71 SSS 73, Length 5,864 meters.
CADDIES:
Caddies available.
BUGGIES:
Available however you can not reserve them in advance.
TIPS: Valderrama
is a private course, however green fee-paying guests are welcome
in the afternoon. Reservations should be made well in advance.Soft
spikes must be worn and men must have collared shirts.All
players must present a handicap certificate and be over 16
years of age. Valderrama follows a strict dress code.
HANDICAPS:
MEN 24 - LADIES 30.
HOTELS NEARBY:
Almenara Hotel, Hotel Kempinski.
 ARCHITECT:
Robert Trent Jones
LOCATION: Sotogrande
is located in the municipality of San Roque, in the province
of Cadiz, on the western limits of the Costa Del Golf, and
only a stones throw from the World famous strait of Gibraltar.
This region is Spain's premier golfing region.
RATING: Ranked No. 5
in continental Europe.
DESCRIPTION: An old master
among clubs on the coast, Royal Sotogrande opened in 1964,
and is still one of Europe's top ten courses. As recognition
during it's thirtieth year, Sotogrande was awarded the "Royal"
prefix. Designed by the American Robert Trent Jones, Sotogrande's
layout has well-established vegetation with pine, cork oaks,
eucalyptus and palm trees. Water plays an important role,
affecting holes 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 which seems to make
the course longer than its 6,224 meters. The great consolation
is the total lack of rough on the immaculately groomed fairways.
The club hosts the annual Sherry Cup-European Amateur golf
masters.
COURSE DETAILS: CPAR 72
SSS 72, Length 5,853 Meters.
CADDIES: Caddies available.
BUGGIES: Buggies available.
TIPS: It is a private
club, however the public are allocated several hours per day,
advisable to reserve tee times at least one month in advance.Soft
spikes must be worn.
HANDICAPS: MEN 25 - LADIES
30.
HOTELS NEARBY: Almenara
Hotel, Hotel Kempinski.
 ARCHITECT:
David Thomas.
LOCATION: The San Roque
Club is located in the municipality of San Roque, in the province
of Cadiz, on the western limits of the Costa Del Sol, and
only a stones throw from the World famous strait of Gibraltar.
DESCRIPTION: The San Roque
golf course was designed by Dave Thomas and is the European
HQ for the PGA European Tour (much like TPC Sawgrass in Florida).
This course is like a stadium course with water, large greens
and has hosted many tournaments over the years. At 6440 yards
and par 72-74, the course is tough and usually in excellent
shape. A delightful course to play, with plenty of carts,
excellent practice facilities and clubhouse.
COURSE DETAILS: Par 72
SSS 72, Length 6,048 Meters.
CADDIES: Caddies available
BUGGIES: Buggies available.
HANDICAPS: MEN 28 - LADIES
36.
HOTELS NEARBY: Almenara
Hotel, Hotel Kempinski.
ARCHITECT:
Dave Thomas.
LOCATION:
Sotogrande Resort.
DESCRIPTION:
A New Gem in the golden triangle of Sotogrande. Dave Thomas
designed and opened this 18 hole course in the Spring of '98
and it has rapidly become one of the most popular courses
in the area. Almenara is a haven for the golf enthusiast providing
fantastic golf in some of the most beautiful setting in Europe.9
holes are set beside a lake and 9 over rolling hills scattered
with cork oak and pine trees.
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 72, SSS 70, Length 5, 726 metres
CADDIES:
Not available
BUGGIES:
Available
HANDICAPS:MEN
38 - LADIES 34
HOTELS NEARBY: Almenara Hotel, Kempinski.
ARCHITECT:
Peter Allis and Clive Clark.
LOCATION:
Located to the west of San Roque, in an area rich with enthusiastic
golfers.
DESCRIPTION:
Alcaidesa Links Golf Club, which opened in 1992, is an experience
that cannot be found anywhere else in Spain; it is the closest
you will get to a links course in the country. The course
has benefited from an extensive program of remodeling in which
fairways were improved and widened and new tees and buggy
tracks were built. The result is a much more forgiving layout
that is acceptable for golfers of all abilities. Magnificent
views over the Mediterranean and Gibraltar offer the excuse
to take a breather at the cliff top to drink in the scene
before tackling the next hole.
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 71 SSS 69, Length 5,385 meters.
CADDIES:
Not available
BUGGIES:
Available.
HANDICAPS:
MEN 28 - LADIES 36
HOTELS NEARBY:
Almenara Hotel, Hotel Kempinski.
ARCHITECT:
Robert Trent Jones.
LOCATION:
3 miles from Marbella town
RATING: Course
No. 32 in continental Europe.
DESCRIPTION:
Real Club De Golf Las Brisas was founded in 1969. The course
was designed by one of the world's greatest golf designers,
Robert Trent Jones. Las Brisas includes numerous water obstacles:
there are ten artificial lakes fed by two streams. The greens,
the majority of which are raised, are amply protected by bunkers.
The results of Robert Trent Jones' efforts were truly notable
and original, obtaining a difficult and attractive course.
The outcome is a round which requires a precision game of
golf. Apart from playing host to some of the best golfers
in the World, Las Brisas has been visited by numerous personalities
and celebrities. The relationship between the Spanish Royal
Family and Las Brisas is particularly noteworthy. On the 23rd
May 1995 H.M. the King, Don Juan Carlos I, granted Las Brisas
the right to use the Royal prefix in recognition of its brilliant
past and promising future
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 72 SSS 72, Length 5,886 meters.
CADDIES:
Caddies available
BUGGIES:
Buggies available.
TIPS: Las
Brisas is a private course but welcomes green fee paying guests.
It is advisable however to book well in advance.
HANDICAPS:
MEN 24 - LADIES 36
HOTELS NEARBY:
The Marbella Club Hotel, Hotel Puente Romano.
ARCHITECT:
D. Javier Arana
LOCATION:
7 Kilometers from Marbella (Behind Puerto Banœs).
DESCRIPTION:
Situated in Nueva Andaluc’a, the Mecca of European golf. Boasting
newly qualified European Tour player Diego Borrego amongst
it's regulars, Aloha is a private club, which welcomes visitors,
although members do have priority. The varied vegetation makes
each hole different to play and as a rule by hitting straight
and staying on the ample fairways danger will be kept at bay.
The large, often difficult greens however are a different
matter, none more so than the heavily guarded 10th, a par
5 whose bordering lakes make it memorable for its natural
beauty.
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 72 SSS 72, Length 5,951 meters.
CADDIES:
No caddies available.
BUGGIES:
Buggies available.
HANDICAPS:
MEN 28 - LADIES 36
HOTELS NEARBY:
The Marbella Club Hotel, Hotel Puente Romano
ARCHITECT:
Dave Thomas.
LOCATION:
Located on the road up to Benahav’s, only 20 minutes drive
from Marbella.
DESCRIPTION:
The picturesque first hole typifies the quality of the course's
design and marks the beginning of a most memorable round of
golf. All 18 holes measure well over 6000 metres in length,
complemented by carefully countoured fairways, incorporating
enticing water cascades, lakes and strategically placed bunkers
as well as undulating greens.The Marbella Club Golf course
offers a challenging game of golf to both the average and
the champion golfer.
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 71, SSS 71, Length 6600 meters.
CADDIES:
Not available.
BUGGIES:
BAvailable but can not be reserved in advance.
HANDICAPS:
LADIES 32 - MEN 24
HOTELS NEARBY:
The Marbella Club Hotel, Hotel Puente Romano.
HANDICAPS:
LADIES 32 - MEN 24
IMPORTANT:
Only guests at the Hotel Puente Romano and Marbella Club Hotel
can play at this course.
ARCHITECT:
Cabell B. Robinson.
LOCATION:
Situated between Fuengirola and Marbella turn off the N340
highway at La Cala de Mijas and drive 8 Kilometers inland.
DESCRIPTION:
La Cala features 36 holes, a David Leadbetter Golf Academy
and a six hole par 3 course, all designed by American architect
Cabell B. Robinson, a former employee of Robert Trent Jones.
The North Course starts with the three flattest holes of the
resort followed by a narrow and interesting Par 3, where you
are recommended to hit the ball onto the green or you might
find yourself in the ravine or bunker. Watch out for the 5th
a difficult uphill index 1 hole, where a good drive is needed.
If you have time, take a walk up to the white tee box on the
16th where you will find spectacular views of the entire resort.
The 18th hole is also interesting, it is downhill all the
way to the 19th where you can relax on the terrace of La Cala's
spectacular clubhouse after a good round of golf. The South
Course is also a wonderful course where the 1st, 9th, 10th,
and 18th are all located beside the clubhouse. The 5th and
the 12th are two interesting holes with water hazards. A picturesque
par 3 on the 11th and watch where you hit the ball on the
9th or you might end up in trouble. It is recommended that
you purchase a Strokesaver before playing in order to know
how to beat the course and not to let the course beat you.
COURSE DETAILS:
South Course Par 72 SSS 72, Length 5,966 Meters. North Course
Par 73 SSS 73.
CADDIES:
Caddies available in high season only.
BUGGIES:
Buggies available.
HANDICAPS:
MEN 28 - LADIES 36
WEATHER:
Spain enjoys a sunny Mediterranean climate
HOTELS NEARBY:
La Cala Resort, Marbella Club Hotel, Puente Romano Hotel.
DESCRIPTION:
Torrequebrada may be the only golf course of Benalmadena,
nevertheless it is a rare jewel among the hills above the
Mediterranean. A hilly course with spectacular scenery, each
hole is memorable for its individuality.One of the attractions
of the tortuous Torrequebrada are the fabulous sea views.
Designed by The "Son of Nature" Pepe Gancedo, who said...."Why
move the earth when a golf hole should follow the natural
contours....".Opened in 1976, it has been the home of the
Spanish Open. The course layout winds up and down the hillside
with plenty of trees and bushes; and if the natural hazardS
were not enough, six holes are affected by lakes and bunkers.Players
will find the greens to be well guarded - a very challenging
course!. Located 3 kilometres inland, Torrequebrada has stunning
sea views and is very popular with visitors.
COURSE DETAILS:
Length 7,093 yards. Par 72.
HANDICAPS:
Men 28 - Ladies 36.
CADDIES:
Caddies available in high season only.
BUGGIES:
Buggies available.
BUGGIES:
Buggies available.
HOTELS NEARBY:
The Puente Romano Hotel and the Marbella Club Hotel.
(Jerez Area)
ARCHITECT:
Jack Nicklaus.
LOCATION:
Located 15 minutes from The city of Jerez.
RANKING:
Number 50 in continental Europe.
DESCRIPTION:
CLocated next to the Grand Prix circuit near Jerez, Montecastillo
opened for play in 1992. The official inauguration took place
during the 1994 Andaluc’a Tour of Spain Masters Open in which
course designer Jack Nicklaus competed together with his sons
Jackie and Gary. Following the "Golden Bear's" preference
("I hate uphill lies") Montecastillo is mostly flat and features
raised tees. But where the terrain takes control a downhill
course has been engineered. An elevated tee looks down for
forty meters over a broad sweep of fairway bordering a lake
to the left with the green just beyond.
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 72 SSS 72, Length 6,043 meters.
BUGGIES:
Not available.
CADDIES:
Not available.
HANDICAPS:
Men 28 - Ladies 36.
HOTELS NEARBY:
Almenara Hotel.
ARCHITECT:
Alejandro Maldonado.
LOCATION:
Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz (1 ¸ hours from Marbella).
RANKING:
Ranked number 50 in continental Europe.
DESCRIPTION:
The 18 holes are played on wide carefully tailored fairways,
bordered by Mediterranean vegetation and forest. This course
requires precision and accuracy to keep the ball in play,
and is considered by professionals and experts as one of Europe's
finest golf courses. Dehesa Montenmedio can present a challenge
to professionals, especially if the wind blows, but equally
it has been designed with the club golfer in mind and the
course is easy to walk. Although there are many bunkers they
have not been sited with the sole purpose of complicating
your game of golf, and the width of the fairways compensates
for the precision required to stay out of the vegetation.
Water is also in abundance, while the greens, according to
experts, are some of the best to be found in Andaluc’a.
COURSE DETAILS:
Par 71 SSS 71, Length 5,751 meters.
BUGGIES:
Not available.
CADDIES:
Not available.
HANDICAPS:
Men 28 - Ladies 34.
HOTELS NEARBY:
Almenara Hotel.
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ARCHITECT:
Dave Thomas.
