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Posted by Chris | February 5th, 2010

Golfing World has nominated Valderrama the best course in Europe. The course boast well kept greens and luscious fairways.

The greens are on raised ground and well defended by strategically placed bunkers, for instance the sixth hole is encased by a total of six bunkers and water features obscure holes five, eleven and seventeen. While the fairways are on level ground edged with trees.

Valderrama has hosted the World Cup two years in a row in 1999 and 2000, as well as the Volvo Masters from 1988 to 1996 and 2002 and the Ryder Cup in 1997. Many of the best players around the world have graced the greens and fairways Valderrama.

As it is so popular is recommended that you book your tee times at least a fortnight ahead. The course is available to visitors between midday and 2pm each day. In addition, the restaurant is available to visitors on Thursday and Friday nights, as well as Sunday lunchtime. A trip around the golf museum is a must to see the invaluable golf artefacts.

The course covers 6595 yards, has par 72 and there are no slope level details available. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees.

Valderrama is about an hours drive from Fuengirola and half an hour from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | February 5th, 2010

Santana Golf has an excellent lay out and is in a perfect situation and if considered to be a superb golf course. The course was built in 2003 and is located within the Mijas Golf Valley in the Costa del Sol. It has level ground which is well established, the fairways have a good width, the green are spread out and there is a pathway which meanders through avocado trees.

Santana Golf has a stream running through it and has two rivers either side of the course. The natural lay of the land has been adhered to, making for superb golf, as it is situated just a short distance from the main roadway, the coast, and accommodation in Mijas and Fuengirola.

The course has mature avocado trees dotted around, with well established plants, which confirms the golfers’ impression of a well maintained club.

The course covers 6220 yards, has par 72 and there are no slope details. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees.

Santana Golf Club is about fifteen minutes drive from Fuengirola and three quarters of an hour from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | February 5th, 2010

Santa Clara Golf Club is a relatively new course with par 71, eighteen holes and covering 5878 from the professional tees. It is situated close the N340 and not far from the hospital to the east of Marbella

The course is of excellent quality and has well manicured lawns which were created by Enrique Canales Busquets. The site, totalling 360 acres, is in the process of being converted into high quality villas and apartments.

Holes one to nine have one par 5 hole, six par 4 holes and two par 3 holes, while the remaining holes have two par 5 holes, five par 4 holes and two par 3 holes. There are many water features through out the course, as well and a number of bunkers strategically placed.

The course covers 6114 yards, has par 71 and a slope level of 123. . It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees. In addition, the rating for the slope level is off the yellow tees.

Santa Clara Golf Club is about twenty minutes drive from Fuengirola and also twenty minutes from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | February 5th, 2010

The San Roque Golf Club has a reputation for being of the best quality with excellently maintained lawns. The course covers 6494 from the white tees, is par 72 and has four par 5 holes, four par 4 holes and ten par 3 holes. All holes have a superb outlook of the mountains, and on clear days you can see Gibraltar.

The course has a beautiful layout and can be testing, but considerate, with fairways edged in well established trees. The Club offers all the facilities that are inherent with a club of this standard and a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, World Wide.

There is a top notch restaurant called the Bolero which offers cuisine that mixes Spanish inspired food with more original dishes of the area.

San Roque, well known for the vast bunkers scattered around the course, also has several water hazards, namely at the sixth, eleventh, twelfth, and eighteenth holes.

The Club is also the home of the 5 star Suites Hotel which offers such facilities as tennis courts, squash courts, horse stables, swimming pool and sauna.

The course can be found in the middle of Sotogrande Gibraltar and sign posted at 127 kilometres on the N-340.

The Club offers services such as heated pool, tennis courts, hotel, equestrian centre, practice areas and putting greens comprising of 1 with 18 holes and 1 with 9 holes, 1 pitching area, a dual level driving range, club, trolley and buggy hire, a well equipped pro shop and a golf academy which is overseen by Quintin Van Der Berg

The Old Course covers 6687 yards, has par 72 and a slope level of 126. The New Course covers 6747 yards, has par 72 and has no slope level information. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees. In addition, the rating for the slope level is off the yellow tees.

The San Roque Golf Club is about an hours drive from Fuengirola and half an hour from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | February 5th, 2010

The Parador was created by Tom Simpson who also created both the Muirfield course and the Turnberry course in the United Kingdom. The course is easy going, being relatively flat, the fairways have a good width to them and are edged with olive trees, pine trees and olive trees. The course is also dotted with hibiscus and oleander plants which add a splash of colour to the greens and fairways.

The course is par 72, consisting of par 5s, par 4s and par 3s. Being built in 1925, Parador was the first of its kind in the Costa del Sol and has presented the Turespania Masters (PGA European Tour), the winner of which was Vijay Singh. It presented the cup again in 1999 and that year the winner was Spanish born Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Parador offers a putting green and driving range and it situated in the middle of Malaga and Torremolinos and not too far from Malaga Airport as well as being noticeably signposted on the N-340.

The course covers 6040 yards, has par 72, there is no slope level information. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees.

Parador is about quarter of an hours drive from Fuengirola and forty minutes from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | January 30th, 2010

This course covers 5806 metres, has par 72 and is located on the western side of Benalmadena Costa. Torrequebrada was created by the most well known Spanish Architect, Pepe Gancedo, who has been faithful to the undulating landscape to provide a course where no two holes are the same.

The course was built in 1979 and has presented quite a few of the most prestigious golfing tournaments, such as the 1979 Spanish Open.

The lawns are well maintained, with special attention being given to the fairways. Hole nine has a water feature to contend with and there are more than one hundred well established trees edging the fairways.

The course has bunkers specifically positioned on the fairway and golfers will notice the well shielded greens a test.

Torrequebrada is about three kilometres inland, with a spectacular outlook of the Mediterranean, which proves well liked with golf lovers. The restaurant and bar have terraces which have views of the sea also.

The course covers 6340 yards, has par 72 and a slope level of 133. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees. In addition, the rating for the slope level is off the yellow tees.

Torrequebrada is about quarter of an hours drive from Fuengirola and forty five minutes from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | January 25th, 2010

The Monte Mayor was created by Malaga born Pepe Gancedo and is situated in the hillside flanked by Estepona and San Pedro de Alcantara. Pepe Gancedo’s motto is ‘why move the earth when a golf hole should follow the natural contours?’

This course is one of the most impressive in the area with stunning scenery at each of the 18 holes. The course makes for a testing round of golf with rocky areas only suited to those with perfect aim.

Monte Mayor wends its way through the valley, with plenty of crevasses and gorges, meandering streams, flat fairways and high lined trees. The going is quite steep in parts so the tariff incorporates a buggy.

The course is excellent for a round of golf, with a club house that is snug and well liked. It is, without a doubt, not to be missed with the amazing views that surround Monte Mayor.

The course covers 5890 yards, has par 71, a slope level of 132 and has a handicap of 28 for men and 36 for women. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees. In addition, the rating for the slope level is off the yellow tees. In addition, the golf club offers club rental, locker room, showers and pro shop.

Monte Mayor is a three quarter of an hours drive from Fuengirola and twenty minutes from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | January 21st, 2010

La Cala Golf offers three different courses, the newly opened Campo Europa Course, the South Course which was opened in 1991 and the North Course opened since 1992. All of which were created by Cabell B. Robinson and are all very different.

The Campo Europa course is par 71 and covers 6050 metres, is quite exciting, however, it is the easiest of the three courses, and so more suited to under par golfers as it has bigger greens and liberal fairways.

The South Course is par 72 and covers 5966 metres with a course more appropriate for those with a perfect aim and precision, whilst in stunning surroundings. This course is a test for every standard of golfer.

The North Course is par 73 and covers 6187 metres, with a professional style design. Even professional golfers find it a trial from the white tees. However, the extra width of the fairways and the challenging tee positions ensure that this course is suitable for most standards of golfers.

All three of the courses have ‘Bermuda Tifway 419’ fairways, which are strewn with bunkers and have strong hilly greens. La Cala Golf also offers a golfing range close to the club house, a practice green, a 6 hole par 3 course and a large driving range, bunker and pitching zone.

The South Course covers 6461 yards, is par 71 and has a slope level of 137, the North Course covers 5953 yards and a slope level of 128. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees. In addition, the rating for the slope level is off the yellow tees.

La Cala Golf is ten minute by car from Fuengirola and about half an hour from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | January 16th, 2010

This course is the official base for the European PGA, which has over 7500 professional golfers and incorporates 29 countries.

The Atalaya Golf Course is par 72 and has two 18 hole courses, Atalaya New Course and Atalaya Old Course.

Each course is kept in superb condition and has obviously cared for greens and fairways of Bermuda Tifway 419.

Created in 1967 by Bernhard Von Limburger, the Atalaya Old Course is flat, the fairways have ample width and are flanked by lush plants and impressive pine trees.

The Atalaya New Course has a smoother terrain than the Old Course, and has an outlook of the mountains and the Mediterranean. The New Course was established in 1991.

The Old Course has a par 72, a slope level of 135 and covers 6440 yards, where as the New Course has a par 67, a slope level of 124 and covers 5738 yards. It should be noted that the course lengths have been confirmed in yards and from the yellow tees. In addition, the rating for the slope level is off the yellow tees.

The Atalaya Golf Club is about half an hour from Fuengirola and only a quarter of an hour from Puerto Banus.

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Posted by Chris | January 11th, 2010

Located in the heart of Fuengirola, Las Palmeras Hotel is only a 200 metre walk to the beach and has views of the harbour. Nearby, there are a selection of excellent restaurants, nightclubs and bars. The hotel is 25 kilometres away from both Malaga Airport and Marbella.

The 4 star hotel comprises of 400 rooms, all fully air conditioned with twin beds and a terrace or balcony. The town offers a variety of sporting activities and a weekly market. It is the ideal location for golfing groups, in addition to the sports facilities, the hotel is only a short walk into the centre of Fuengirola nightlife.

The hotel rooms provide services such as satellite television, direct dial telephone, terraces/balconies, safe deposit boxes to rent, as well as central air conditioning and heating

The hotel offers services including bar and restaurant, swimming pool, hairdresser, shops, room service, games room and parking.

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