VALDERRAMA GOLF CLUB

Located 45 min from the house.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr, Valderrama golf also called the ‘Augusta National of Europe’, Ranked best golf course in Spain, Valderrama club has also been named the #1 golf course in Continental Europe since 1988, and one of the best known golf clubs in the world.

Valderrama is one of the only handful of courses on continental Europe that has received full Audubon status-an ecological stamp of excellence.

It is tough to get a tee time book for a round in Valderrama, (noon to 2pm). The golf club is committed to ensuring that its courses are not overplayed, this not only helps to keep them in perfect condition all year round, it also reduces the environmental impact of the course and its surroundings.

This is one of the most difficult courses in the Costa del Sol.

This club has hosted many championships, including the Volvo Masters, and a Ryder Cup (1997)




SOTOGRANDE REAL CLUB



Located 45 min from the house.

Real Club Sotogrande opened in 1964 and it was designed by Robert Trent Jones ( his first European course).

Sotogrande golf has been used for European Tour Qualifying Finals and its class. Granted ‘Royal' status by King Juan Carlos in 1994.

The course itself is one of the most impressive in the region. The quality of this course is very well reflected by the quality of the champions over a period of many years ( Seve Ballesteros, Olazabal, de Vicenzo, Sergio Garcia, Harrington or Rory Mcllroy)

Its reputation is recognised worldwide.


FINCA CORTESIN GOLF

HOST OF 2023 SOLHEIM CUP!

Located 45 min from the house.

Located in the rolling hills of southern Spain, (and just 1 mile from the beach) between Marbella and Rock of Gibraltar, Finca Cortesin is considered Europe’s finest golf resort.

Set in the magnificent mountains of the Costa del Sol, the course has been carved beautifully into the natural landscape which gives it varying terrain.

Designed by Cabell Robinson, his vision was to create a golf course where '‘ no hole has less than Championship quality” .

Luxury Finca Cortesin has hosted Europe’s very best golfing venues, including the Volvo World Match Play Championships ( in 2009 ,2011 and 2012).



GUADALHORCE GOLF

Located 25 min from the house.

Home course of Jose Maria Jimenez.

There is no doubt this golf course is another one of the best golf courses you can find in south Spain.

The first nine holes are parkland type design, and the second nine has more elevated greens and hillier fairways, making play a little more difficult.

This well kept course provides a challenging and very enjoyable experience.


RIO REAL GOLF

Located 20 minutes from the house

Opened in 1965 and designed by the legendary Javier Arana, (considered the best Spanish designer of all time) this club is a classic and luxurious golf course of Costa del Sol, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean coastline, that retains its original charm.

The course has a wide variety of different species of trees: Pine, Palm, Casuarinas, Olive, Cypress, etc. which make it the ideal place to play golf, both on foot and in golf carts.


ALOHA GOLF CLUB

Located 25 minutes from the house

This is one of the most prestigious and well established golf clubs in the area. Aloha is one of the region’s must play courses.

Excellent condition course with a stunning Mediterranean and Marbella’s impressive mountain views.

Aloha Golf Club has always had a very good reputation.

It has hosted the PGA tour 3 times.




GUADALMINA SOUTH

Located 20 minutes from the house

Wide fairways winding between stands of pine and jacaranda trees temp you at Guadalmina Sur Golf Course, it is the second oldest golf course in Costa del Sol.

Voted in the top 20 courses in Spain, it is a must play if you’re within the Marbella area of the Costa del Sol.

This course is renowned for its difficulty, thus making it more suitable for experienced players.




LA RESERVA DE SOTOGRANDE

Located 45 minutes from the house

Completed in 1959 Guadalmina club has hosted Spanish PGA Championship in 1998, and XV European Master Senior and the Spanish Championship Pitch and Putt (2013)

It is renowned for its difficulty, thus making it more suitable for experience players, Fairways are wide, and well protected by old trees and various water features,

La Reserva Club is recognised by golf world’s top 100 golf courses in Continental Europe.

Carved into the hillside with natural views in every direction, the 18-hole championship course was designed in 2003 by American architect and course designer Cabell B. Robinson.

La Reserva is a must-play for any golfer visiting Southern Spain.

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