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Marbella sits more or less in the middle of the western Costa del Sol. A 140
km stretch of coastline running from Malaga in the East to Gibraltar in the
West.
There are nearly 50 golf courses on the coast all within a 30 minute drive
from Marbella and this is intended to give a brief overview of some of them.
| Course name |
Alcaidesa |
| Brief description |
A links course with spectacular views of
Gibraltar and the Northern coast of Africa. A true test of golf
particularly when the wind blows. |
| Features |
Driving range, outdoor patio with great
views, driving range. |
| Designers |
Peter Alliss & Clive Clarke |
| Date opened |
1992 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.alcaidesa.com |
| Course name |
San Roque |
| Brief description |
Two quality golf courses one of which is
usually used for the PGA qualifying school. Always in great condition
and a very stern test of golf. |
| Features |
Caddies, driving range, pool, tennis,
squash. |
| Designers |
Dave Thomas |
| Date opened |
Old course 1990, new course 2004 |
| Par |
Both 72 |
| Web site |
www.sanroqueclub.com |
| Course name |
Sotogrande |
| Brief description |
Royal Sotogrande is one of the best golf
courses in Spain. Trent Jones is one of the most important golf course
designers of all time and this was his first project in Europe |
| Features |
Caddies, driving range, pool, tennis,
squash, sauna, Jacuzzi. |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Date opened |
1964 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.golfsotogrande.com |
| Course name |
Valderrama |
| Brief description |
Considered to be the no.1 golf course in
Europe and home of the Ryder Cup in 1997, the first time it was played
in Europe outside of the British Isles. Not cheap to play but the
ultimate golfing experience. |
| Features |
Driving range, par 3 course, caddies. |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Date opened |
1985 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.valderrama.com |
| Course name |
Almenara |
| Brief description |
Located near Valderrama and a similar
environment – natural parkland with pine trees and cork oaks and all
built around a huge lake. A small hotel and 27 holes makes this an ideal
place to come for a golf break. |
| Features |
Hotel, Caddies, driving range, pool,
tennis, squash. |
| Designers |
David Thomas |
| Date opened |
1998 |
| Par |
73 |
| Web site |
www.sotogrande.es |
| Course name |
La Reserva |
| Brief description |
Another magnificent course in the
Sotogrande area. This is a relatively new course, all the greens are
designed to USGA standard and designed by the famous Cabell B. Robinson.
This course is destined to be one of the great courses of Spain |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Cabell B Robinson |
| Date opened |
2003 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.sotogrande.es |
| Course name |
La Canada |
| Brief description |
A winning combination of 9 holes designed
by Trent Jones and the other 9 by Dave Thomas. |
| Features |
Driving range, caddies |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones & Dave Thomas |
| Date opened |
1982 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.lacanadagolf.com |
| Course name |
La Duquesa |
| Brief description |
Pleasant course and with wide fairways this
course will appeal to the average golfer. Fantastic views down to
Duquesa marina and the entire Costa del Sol |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi, pool |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Date opened |
1986 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.golfladuquesa.com |
| Course name |
Estepona |
| Brief description |
A family run and extremely friendly golf
course just outside the still very Spanish town of Estepona and on the
edge of The New Golden Mile. The 3rd hole known as the ski
run is the longest hole in Spain at 568m. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, gym, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Jose-Luis Lopez Martinez |
| Date opened |
1989 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.esteponagolf.com |
| Course name |
Los Flamingos |
| Brief description |
Above the New Golden Mile and mid way
between Estepona and Marbella is this fabulous golf complex complete
with the 5 star hotel Villa Padierna. Host to the European Seniors match
play tournament. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Antonia Garcia Garrido |
| Date opened |
2001 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.flamingos-golf.com |
| Course name |
El Paraiso |
| Brief description |
One of the few courses on the Costa del Sol
to be run as a traditional British style club owned and managed by its
members. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, club rental |
| Designers |
Gary Player |
| Date opened |
1974 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.elparaisogolfclub.com |
| Course name |
Atalaya Park |
| Brief description |
2 courses both, a good challenge. This
complex is home to the official head quarters of the European PGA. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, golf school |
| Designers |
Bernhard Von Limburger and P Krings |
| Date opened |
Old 1968, New 1991 |
| Par |
Old 72, New 67 |
| Web site |
www.atalaya-golf.com |
| Course name |
Marbella Club Golf Resort |
| Brief description |
Not to be confused with The Marbella Golf
and Country Club this course nestles in the hills of Benahavis. As part
of the famous Marbella Club and Puente Romano Hotels, guests and villa
owners have preferential tee times although visitors are welcome. |
| Features |
Driving range |
| Designers |
Dave Thomas |
| Date opened |
1999 |
| Par |
73 |
| Web site |
www.marbellaclub.com |
| Course name |
Monte Mayor |
| Brief description |
A buggy is a must on this course as it
winds its way around the hills high above Benahavis. A truly spectacular
golf course. |
| Features |
Buggies with GPS included in green fee |
| Designers |
Jose Gancedo Gomez |
| Date opened |
1989 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.montemayorgolf.com |
| Course name |
Gaudalmina |
| Brief description |
Host on several occasions to the PGA
European Tour qualifying School, this is the 2nd oldest club
on the Costa del Sol. 2 courses with several holes running along the
beach. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Javier Arana and Folco Nardi |
| Date opened |
1959 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.guadalminagolf.org |
| Course name |
La Quinta |
| Brief description |
Part of the collection of courses that make
up the golf Valley above the world famous port of Puerto Banus this 27
hole complex is best known for its outstanding driving range and
training facilities. The Spanish Ryder cup player, Manuel Pinero runs
the on site golf academy. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi, fitness centre. |
| Designers |
Antonio Garcia and Manuel Pinero |
| Date opened |
1989 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.laquintagolf.com |
| Course name |
Los Arqueros |
| Brief description |
The most famous golfer Spain has produced,
Seve Ballesteros, designed this course as his first on the Costa del
Sol. Set in the Ronda hills above San Pedro it presents a good challenge
to golfers of all standards. |
| Features |
Gym, driving range, tennis, squash, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Seve Ballesteros |
| Date opened |
1991 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.taylorwoodrow.com |
| Course name |
La Zagaleta Country Club |
| Brief description |
This is a very exclusive club situated in
the former estate of the Saudi magnate Adnan Kashogui. Most famous for
it’s exclusivity and stunning villas that are built around the course
including 2 huge €6 million villas built by the prestigious Spanish
builders Polaris World |
| Features |
Driving range, caddies |
| Designers |
Bradford Benz |
| Date opened |
1994 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.zagaleta.com |
| Course name |
Aloha |
| Brief description |
The only private club in the Golf Valley
above Puerto Banus and an old favourite of residents and visitors to
Marbella. Host recently to the Andalucian open. |
| Features |
Driving range, pool, sauna. |
| Designers |
Javier Arana |
| Date opened |
1975 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.clubdegolfalhoa.com |
| Course name |
Las Brisas |
| Brief description |
Another course in Golf Valley, Royal Las
Brisas has hosted the Spanish Open on three occasions and is truly a
magnificent golf course. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, sauna, Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Date opened |
1968 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.lasbrisas.com |
| Course name |
Los Naranjos |
| Brief description |
Built in the middle of an orange (naranjos)
grove this course is popular with golfers of all standards. |
| Features |
Driving range, pool, tennis, sauna, Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Date opened |
1977 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.losnaranjos.com |
| Course name |
La Dame de Noche |
| Brief description |
Between Puerto Banus and Marbella this
course is fllodlit and can therefore be played 24 hours a day. |
| Features |
Floodlights, buggies and club rental |
| Designers |
Enrique Canales |
| Date opened |
1991 |
| Par |
70 |
| Web site |
www.golfdamadenoche.com |
| Course name |
Monte Paraiso |
| Brief description |
Only a few minutes from the centre of
Marbella this is a lovely par 3 course with outstanding sea views |
| Features |
Driving range, lessons, club rental |
| Designers |
Bogona Castillo Velasco |
| Date opened |
2008 |
| Par |
27 |
| Web site |
www.monteparaisogolf.com |
| Course name |
Rio Real |
| Brief description |
One of the oldest and best loved courses in
the Marbella area. Reasonably flat which makes walking the course a
pleasure. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, practice area. |
| Designers |
Javier Arana |
| Date opened |
1965 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.rioreal.com |
| Course name |
Santa Clara |
| Brief description |
A large estate of luxury villas and
townhouses with a fine golf course. Great practice facilities and all
greens to USGA standard. |
| Features |
Driving range, golf school. Practice greens |
| Designers |
Enrique Canales Busquet |
| Date opened |
2000 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.gruposantaclara.com |
| Course name |
Marbella Golf & Country Club |
| Brief description |
Tricky course with difficult rough and some
blind shots. Fabulous club house with great views over Marbella |
| Features |
Driving range, golf school, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Date opened |
1994 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.marbellagolfcc.com |
| Course name |
Santa Maria |
| Brief description |
A lovely 19th century club house
and very friendly staff make this a pleasurable golf club. The course
winds its way up into the hills behind Elviria giving a feeling of
tranquillity. |
| Features |
Tennis, sauna, lawn bowls |
| Designers |
Antonio Garcia |
| Date opened |
1991 |
| Par |
70 |
| Web site |
www.santamariagolfclub.com |
| Course name |
Cabopino |
| Brief description |
Set above the beautiful port of Cabopino
this course has spectacular views of the Costa del Sol, with some really
interesting holes. |
| Features |
Driving range. |
| Designers |
Juan Ligues Creus |
| Date opened |
2000 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.cabopinogolf.com |
| Course name |
La Siesta |
| Brief description |
Situated in the middle of the ever popular
residential area of Calahonda this 9 hole course is ideal for improving
the short game. |
| Features |
Driving range, sauna, lessons |
| Designers |
Enrique Busquet |
| Date opened |
1990 |
| Par |
32 |
| Web site |
www.geocities.com/lasiestagolf |
| Course name |
Miraflores |
| Brief description |
Nestling in the residential area of Riveria
on the Mijas Costa is this hilly course. There is a floodlight, two
story driving range. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Foloco Nardi |
| Date opened |
1990 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
miraflores@computronx.com |
| Course name |
La Cala Resort |
| Brief description |
3 courses and the largest golf resort in
Spain. Also home to the famous David Leadbetter golf Acadamy which
includes a 6 hole par 3 course. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
Jacuzzi |
| Designers |
Cabell B Robinson |
| Date opened |
1991 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.lacala.com |
| Course name |
Santana |
| Brief description |
Part of the Mijas golf valley and a fairly
new course which is very quickly establishing itself as a fine golf
course. Although, high in the hills it is fairly flat allowing a round
without buggies but with the great hill top views. |
| Features |
New club house being built |
| Designers |
Cabell B Robinson |
| Date opened |
2004 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.santanagolf.com |
| Course name |
Mijas |
| Brief description |
2 courses, established and forever popular
with visitors to the Mijas end of the Costa del Sol. Wide fairways,
little rough but lots of water hazards. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range. |
| Designers |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Date opened |
1976 |
| Par |
71 |
| Web site |
www.mijasgolf.org |
| Course name |
Alhaurin |
| Brief description |
15km inland from Fuengirola this is a
stunning golf resort with spectacular views. A very tight and demanding
golf course set amongst stunning scenery. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna,
equestrian centre |
| Designers |
Seve Ballesteros |
| Date opened |
1993 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.alhauringolf.com |
| Course name |
Torrequebrada |
| Brief description |
One of the older courses on the Costa del
Sol. Just outside Benalmadena this course has hosted many top
tournaments including the Spanish open. The hotel houses one of the top
Casinos in Spain |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis, sauna. |
| Designers |
Jose Gancedo |
| Date opened |
1976 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.golftorrequbrada.com |
| Course name |
Parador Malaga |
| Brief description |
Otherwise known as, Royal Malaga golf club
this is the oldest golf club on the Costa del Sol. Designed by scotsman,
Tom Simpson it is reputed that this course was built for the King of
Spain to play whenever he visited Malaga. Now part of the state owned
Parador group. |
| Features |
Hotel, driving range, pool, tennis. |
| Designers |
Tom Simpson |
| Date opened |
1925 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.parador.es |
| Course name |
Lauro |
| Brief description |
Inland from Torremolinos this parkland
course makes for a user friendly round of golf. A beautiful 200 year old
farmhouse converted into the clubhouse adds to the experience. |
| Features |
Driving range, caddies. |
| Designers |
Folco Nardi & Mariano Benitez |
| Date opened |
1992 |
| Par |
72 |
| Web site |
www.laurogolf.com |
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