Spain Golf Courses

Valderrama (Handicap M:24 W:32)
Home to the Volvo Masters (1988-96), the Ryder Cup (1997) and the World Golf Championships (1999-2000), Valderrama surpasses its reputation as number 1 in Europe. Designed by Robert Trent Jones and lovingly attended by owner Jaime Ortiz Patino, this is one of the continent’s toughest challenges. The 4th hole a par 5 of spectacular beauty ends on a raised green, next to a cascade of water on its way to the greenside lake. The famous par five 17th features a green with bunkers behind and slopes forwards to an emerald lake is the favorite of spectators and the hatred of championship players.

La Cala North & South (Handicap M:28 W:36)
Two fine 18 hole courses: La Cala North and La Cala South are complemented superbly by an elegant and comfortably appointed colonial styled clubhouse. It also boasts a David Leadbetter Golf Academy that includes six-hole par three "executive" course.

Alcaidesa Links (Handicap M:28 W:36)
Alcaidesa Links Golf Club which opened in 1992, is an experience that cannot be found anywhere else in Spain; it is the first true links course in the country. Located to the west of San Roque, in an area rich with enthusiastic golfers the course has recently undergone an extensive program of remodeling; fairways have been improved and widened. This is a ‘must experience.’

El Cortesin
The 18 holes golf course is designed by Cabell Robinson. Unlike most of the existing courses in the Costa del Sol area, houses do not interfere with the game. This also means that there is a lot of room for the holes which are not cramped by buildings, so the player can enjoy his golf in a natural environment. The length of the course reaches nearly 7 km from the white tees, becoming one of the largest courses in Europe, with a total par of 72.

La Quinta (Handicap M:26 W:34)
Situated in "The Golf Valley", La Quinta commands the best panoramic views of the mountains and the Marbella coastline. The course is very demanding due to the design of the fairways and the excellent quality of the greens.

Los Naranjos (Handicap M:27 W:35)
As implied by its name, Los Naranjos is set within a series of orange groves. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the creator of Valerrama, this is one of Spain's finest courses, offering all golfers the enviable opportunity to enjoy the facilities of a top-class venue. Its two nine-hole courses each offer individual challenges, as the outward nine lies over hilly countryside, whilst the returning holes meander through flat olive groves.

San Roque (Handicap M:28 W:36)
Inspired by former Ryder Cup captain, Tony Jacklin, and devised by architect Dave Thomas, this course was opened in 1990. Designed as two nines to provide a varied and exciting challenge, San Roque offers sufficient complexity to test the abilities of even the most proficient golfer. Amid breathtaking scenery, the course winds its way through a multitude of different landscapes, from valleys of cork oaks and bubbling streams to open meadowland.

Sotogrande (Handicap M:25 W:30)
The grandfather of clubs in Andalucia, Sotogrande only improves with age. No wrinkles are to be found on this immaculate course. Sotogrande opened in 1964 and is still voted amongst the top ten courses in Europe. It has well established vegetation with pine, cork oaks, eucalyptus and palm trees. Water hazards play an important role here, affecting holes 12, 13 and 14 and 16, 17 and 18.

Torrequebrada (Handicap M:27 W:35)
If tortuous Torrequebrada has one thing going for it one would have to choose the fabulous sea views. It has plenty of trees and bushes, and six of its holes are affected by water and numerous strategically placed bunkers. The hole 16th is a short par 4 dogleg to the right, with a downhill second shot toward a raised green where the pin is almost invisible. Designed by that son of nature Pepe Gancedo, “Why move earth when a golf hole should follow the natural contours”, Torrequebrada opened in 1976 and has, since then, played host to the Spanish Open and a whole string of top line tournaments.

Almenara (Handicap M:28 W:34)
Set around lakes and Cork Oak trees. Greens already accepted as being of tournament quality. A future classic course. Almenara Golf Club, located between Valderrama and San Roque courses. Opened in the Spring of 1999, built over very hilly terrain, this design by Dave Thomas adds even more difficulties with narrow fairways and typical high lipped fairway bunkers, which catch anything hit off target. This is quite a wide course and what with the danger lurking alongside or across the fairways you are often better off leaving the driver in the bag. A well built course where maintenance is good.

La Reserva
Accessed by two gated entrances, La Reserva is a discrete, secure, and relaxing retreat, sensitively developed with modern and environmentally friendly infrastructure and surrounded by a beautiful 18-hole design by Cabell Robinson. At the foot of "Sierra de Almenara", La Reserva de Sotogrande consists of parcels of land, which vary in size between 2.500 and 4.000 square metres. The majority are on the frontline of the golf course. Superbly located to enjoy the world of Golf. Exclusive 2,3 and 4 bed roomed houses situated beside Casa Club and the golf course Golf de la Reserva. With its wonderful natural surroundings of more than 4,500 acres of beautiful Andalusian countryside and mountains, and just 25 minutes away from Marbella, Sotogrande offers you the opportunity to enjoy its unique life and style. Sotogrande has all the necessary services to make life easy for homeowners and visitors.