The 2 championship 18-hole courses are set against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Blanca mountains. Set inland, with a parkland style feel with mature Eucalyptus trees, cacti and palms lining the fairways. The New Course is fairly straightforward, with five par 3s and five par 5s in play. The narrow and gently undulating fairways, together with the large and fast greens make this course interesting.
Designer (New Course):
Paul Krings
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / 5,217m (Men’s – Yellow)
Established:
1990
Green Fees:
EUR65 low season, EUR100 high season, Green Fee
Distance:
17km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Restaurant
Founded in 1990, the 27-hole course at the Barcelona Golf Club was designed by Spanish golfing great Jose Maria Olazabal. Located on the border of the Penedes wine-growing region, the course offers some spectacular views of the Montserrat Mountain. This undulating and narrow course is up there with the best, with its championship ‘Masia Course’ having hosted the 2007 Catalonia Ladies Masters.
Designer:
Jose Maria Olazabal
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,038m (Men’s – Yellow)
Established:
1990 (Previously called Masia Bach Golf Club)
Green Fees:
EUR150 Green Fee
Distance:
25km from Barcelona
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
Home of the Volvo World Matchplay Championships in 2009, 2011 and 2012, Finca Cortesin is one of Spain’s best courses. This long and demanding par 72 course, which features five par 3s and 5 par 5s, is carved out from the natural Mediterranean hilly landscape of olive trees and corks. The perfectly manicured fairways and greens will make for a delightful round.
Designer:
Cabell Robinson
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / par 72 / 6,351m (Men’s – White)
Established:
2006
Green Fees:
EUR235 weekday, EUR265 weekend, Green Fee & Buggy
Distance:
40km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
Llavaneras was founded in 1945 in the lovely county of Maresme, and showcases stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Catalonian mountains. This par 70 course features five par 3s, and only three par 5s measuring at 5,024m. Although fairly short, the course is challenging with narrow fairways, tricky water hazards and well-bunkered greens.
Designer:
FW Hawtree, Redesigned by Espinosa, Magi Sarda & Vidaor
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 70 / 5,024m (Men’s – Yellow)
Established:
1945
Green Fees:
EUR119 weekday, EUR199 weekend, Green Fee + Buggy
Distance:
34km from Barcelona
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the town of Sitges, enjoy pleasing and generous views of the ocean as you play this fairly flat and straightforward course. Water hazards and a dry river that weave through the course, together with strategically placed greens add some challenge and excitement to a round here.
Designer:
FW Hawtree, Redesigned by Simpson 1947, Pinero 1991
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 70 / 5,611m (Men’s – Yellow)
Established:
1927
Green Fees:
EUR75 weekday, EUR135 weekend, Green Fee
Distance:
37km from Barcelona
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
Located at more than 300 metres above sea level, Club Golf d’Aro is built high on a hilltop above the resort of Platja d’Aro at the southern end of the Costa Brava. Designed by the architect Ramon Espinosa, this 18-hole par 72 championship course offers spectacular panoramic views over the Mediterranean and the mountains of the protected natural area of the Gavarres massif. The fairways are lined with more than a thousand olive trees, pines and cork oaks. Water comes into play via two large artificial lakes. The front nine holes feature slightly hilly terrain, while the back nine is played on uneven ground which adds a higher degree of technicality to the game. The water hazards and strategically placed bunkers make it a challenging and interesting course, giving you the opportunity to use every club in your bag. Club Golf d’Aro is recognized as “Best European Golf Course” by the European Society of Golf Courses Architects and has been awarded the best hole 13 and 15 of the courses in Catalonia by the Catalan federations on social networks.
Designer:
Ramon Espinosa
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72 / 6,218 meters
Established:
1990
Green Fee:
Mid season EUR105
Distance:
1 hour 30 mins from Barcelona International Airport
Facility:
Restaurant, Golf academy, Driving range, Pro shop, Sauna, Meeting room
This Gary Player design is one of the most established courses on the Costa del Sol. Located in the El Paraiso valley, the course enjoys stunning views of the majestic La Concha Mountain in the distance. Good club selection and a deft touch around the greens is key when playing on this relatively flat course. A challenging but fair course.
Designer:
Gary Player
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 71 / 6,131m (Men’s – White)
Established:
1973
Green Fees:
EUR97 low season, EUR133 high season, Green Fee & Buggy
Distance:
19km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
Situated in the heart of the Costa Brava, the Empordà Golf Club is regarded among Spain’s top golf venues and has undergone a major upgrade in 2020. The golf club offers a total of 36 holes, the Links Course and the Forest Course. Both layouts designed by world-acclaimed architect Robert von Hagge, the two courses are distinctively different in style. The Empordà Links runs between dunes, large lakes and strategically placed bunkers throughout the course. The rough is harsh, the bunkers many and the green small, fast and subtly contoured. Measuring at 6,746 yards, this course demands powerful striking as well as imagination. The Empordà Forest winds through a traditional Mediterranean pine forest that protects players on days when the wind is up. The invariable presence of lakes and the layout of the fairways, lined with tall native pines, are notable aspects of its design. There are several well-placed bunkers scattered across the green and water hazards do come into play in some of the holes. Both courses are rated highly in the Top 100 Courses in Spain.
Designer:
Robert von Hagge
Holes / Par / Yardage:
Empordà Links 18 holes par 71, 6,746 yards / Empordà Forest 18 holes par 72
Facility:
Accommodation, Restaurants, Golf academy, Driving range, Pro shop
Distance:
1 hour 50 mins from Barcelona International Airport
Golf Club Peralada is a magnificent championship course located in the heart of the Alt Empordà. Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava, the golf club has an outstanding 18-hole par 71 course with a 6,070 metres layout and 4 tees boxes per hole, offering stunning views of the Pyrenees Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. With a meticulous design, lake and tree zones, and few uneven areas, this parkland course is suitable for players of all levels. Opened in 1993, Golf Club Peralada has been designated the best golf course on the Costa Brava several times. It was also the first golf course in Europe to obtain the European Union’s EMAS Certification.
Designer:
Jordi Soler Peix
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 71 /6,070 meters
Established:
June 1993
Green Fee:
Mid season EUR87
Distance:
1 hour 50 mins from Barcelona International Airport
Facility:
Accommodation, Restaurants & bar, Golf academy, 9-hole pitch & putt course, Driving range, Practice zone, Pro shop, Wine spa, Meeting room
La Quinta hosted the Spanish Ladies Open and is now also home of the European Senior Tour. Located in the Benahavis Golf Valley surrounded by mountains, there are 3 scenic nines to play from. The San Pedro ‘A’ Course is fairly open with wide fairways, while the Ronda ‘B’ Course has narrow fairways with strategically placed greens. The Gaudaiza ‘C’ Course is the longest nine, with doglegged holes and interesting elevation changes.
Designer:
Manuel Pinero
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 Holes / (Men’s – Yellow) A+B – Par 70, 5,487m, A+C – Par 71, 5,895m & B+C – Par 71 5,706m
Established:
1989
Green Fees:
EUR85 low season, EUR125 high season, Green Fee
Distance:
16km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant, Hotel
La Reserva is a must play for anyone visiting the elite Sotogrande resort destination. Located at a high vantage point, the course is carved into the hillside allowing golfers to enjoy sweeping views of San Roque and the Mediterranean Sea. The fairly long course, with its wide fairways and deep greens provided a good test at the European Tour’s 2014 NH Collection Open.
Designer:
Cabell Robinson
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,448m (Men’s – White)
Established:
2003
Green Fees:
EUR225, Green Fee + Buggy
Distance:
58km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
This Robert Trent Jones Sr. design, has hosted major international competitions such as the World Cup and the Spanish PGA Championship. The course is challenging with its generous fairways and large undulating greens punctuated by strategically placed bunkers and water hazards ready to catch errant shots.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / 5,813m (Men’s – Yellow)
Established:
1977
Green Fees:
EUR120 low season, EUR145 high season, Green Fee
Distance:
11km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Pro Shop, Restaurant
One of the most challenging golfing experiences on Costa Del Sol, this Robert Trent Jones Sr design is unique with many dramatic elevated and downhill shots on its hilly terrain. The excellent bunkering and undulating greens, together with well-placed hazards make for a memorable round. On a clear day, golfers might even catch a glimpse of Gibraltar
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par72 / 5,551m (Men’s – Yellow)
Established:
1994
Green Fees:
EUR131 low season, EUR149 high season, Green Fee & Buggy
Distance:
10km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
PGA Catalunya Resort boasts two fantastic world-class golf courses in the heart of Costa Brava, the Stadium Course and the Tour Course, as well as an impressive state-of-the-art Golf Hub. The Stadium Course has been consistently ranked among the best ten golf courses in Europe since it was opened in 1999. This award-winning course is hilly with beautiful fir trees and lush vegetation. It is one of those layouts that every golfer should tackle at least once in their lifetime. The Tour Course, was opened in 2005. The course is shorter and a little less difficult to play than the Stadium Course, but remains a challenge for players of every level. Featuring wide fairways with plenty of strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, the Tour Course will be sure to keep even the lowest of handicappers in check. In addition, the Golf Hub at PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness provides a fantastic blend of superb facilities, state of the art technology including the most advanced swing analysis, giving you the tools you need to take your game to the next level.
Designer:
Ángel Gallardo and Neil Coles
Holes / Par / Yardage:
Stadium Course 18 holes par 72, 7,333 yards / Tour Course 18 holes par 72
Established:
Stadium Course in 1999, Tour Course in 2005
Distance:
1 hour 10 mins from Barcelona International Airport
Facility:
Accommodation, Restaurants, Bars and café, Buggy bar, Golf hub with a large grass practice tee and a putting green and chipping area, Golf academy, Pro shop
Greg Norman designed the 45 holes at the exclusive Real Club de Golf El Prat. Set in the beautiful rolling countryside of the Sant Llorenc Munt I I’Obac Natural Park, the course layout is challenging with fairways that weave through the woodlands, and large greens with tricky run off areas. Host of the Spanish Open in 2011 and 2015.
Designer:
Greg Norman
Holes / Par / Yardage:
4 combinations of 18 holes North Course 18 Holes / Par 72 / 5,933m South Course 18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,020m
Established:
Club (1912) / Golf Courses Redesigned (2003)
Green Fees:
EUR142 weekday, EUR256 weekend, Green Fee + Cart
Distance:
22km from Barcelona
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
Consistently ranked amongst the world’s best courses, the exclusive Valderrama hosted the Volvo Masters 16 times and the Ryder Cup in 1997. This immaculate 18-hole beauty is a classic Robert Trent Jones masterpiece, navigating through gently undulating parkland terrain. This crown jewel of Spanish golf is a must play.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / 71 / 5,921m (Men’s – White)
Established:
Redesigned 1985
Green Fees:
EUR390 weekday, EUR410 weekend, Green Fee + Buggy
Distance:
57km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Driving Range, Restaurant
Of the two 18-hole courses at San Roque, the ‘Old Course’ is the pride of the club. Situated at the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja, this course has some dramatic undulations. Its fairways wind through mature cork oak forests, placing a premium on accuracy off the tee. The slick greens plus the strategically placed bunkers, ravines and water hazards keep golfers on their toes.
Designer (Old Course):
Dave Thomas, redesigned by Seve Ballesteros
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / par 72 / 6,134m (Men’s – Yellow)
Established:
1990
Green Fees:
EUR88 high season, EUR123 low season, Green Fee
Distance:
60km from Marbella City
Facilities:
Full Clubhouse Facilities, Restaurants
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