With a climate perfect for golf, let’s reel off some of the courses you should think about visiting in Spain.
The Best Golf Courses In Spain
Europe’s original large-scale golfing playground, Spain has invested heavily in quality golf courses with iconic layouts like Valderrama and PGA Catalunya sitting atop the tree.
It seems every region in the country has embraced golf and with so many brilliant courses to choose from, we have taken a look at some of the best below.
Valderrama
Originally named Sotogrande New, this Robert Trent Jones Senior (opens in new tab) design is often likened to Augusta. It is known throughout the world both as host of he dramatic 1997 Ryder Cup and for its regular staging of the Volvo Masters.
Seve Ballesteros and Kyle Phillips have both made changes, and the par-5 17th, protected by a pong and closely-shaven run-off area, remains admired and feared.
The course is presented in immaculate condition and represents the bar to which all others aspire.
El Saler
El Saler was one of the first golf courses to be designed ecologically, specifically to be integrated into a protected landscape in as natural way as possible.
The terrain varies from links land, reminiscent of some of the famous Scottish golf courses, to areas of typical Mediterranean pine forest and the course features local plants such as umbrella pines, juniper, thyme and cat’s claw.
Real Sotogrande
One of the most well-known holiday destinations for sun-seeking golfers, Sotogrande has constantly reinvented itself to meet the ever-increasing expectations of its visitors. Usually in tip-top condition, some consider it to be a worthy rival for Valderrama.
Whilst not too demanding from the tee, its main defence is the elevated and sloping greens that mean the golfer must plot his way round strategically.
PGA Catalunya
Designed specifically to host professional events, this is effectively Europe’s equivalent of the TPC at Sawgrass.
A host of several pro tournaments, it is easy to be beguiled by the stunning setting with the Pyrenees on the horizon. However,…
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