There comes a point when even the hardiest of all-weather golfers has to admit defeat. For me, this was mid-March 2024. The start of the year had been dominated by one thing – rain – leading to persistent course closures and a truly colossal stockpile of mud.
That’s why, when my alarm burst into life at 4.15am on March 18th, I peeled myself out of bed and made for the airport with a spring in my step. My destination for the next three days was the Spanish island of Mallorca.
After a short two hour flight from London Gatwick to Palma and a 45-minute drive, I arrived at my home for the next few days, Carrossa Hotel & Spa. It lies in a quiet, rural location towards the north east of the island with stunning views across the undulating countryside and out towards the sea. As I settled in after the journey, I was particularly pleased with my junior suite (pictured within the gallery below) that provided a modern, luxurious space to rest.
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There are four golf courses within a 15-minute drive of Carrossa but, as tempted as I was to venture out on my first afternoon, I spent the rest of the day lying by the infinity pool and lapping up some much-needed Mediterranean sunshine.
The following morning, I made the 45-minute drive to Alcanada Golf Club. From the moment you arrive, you get a real sense for what the next few hours have in store. Unlike Carrossa, this is a coastal location but due to the typical topography of Mallorca, you play from the hills above the Mediterranean. This makes for some truly epic views and that’s why, no matter what your golfing ability, there is plenty to enjoy here.
A view towards the lighthouse at Alcanada Golf
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From a golfing perspective, Alcanada is a proper Championship test. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, it plays host to the annual Challenge Tour Grand Final (the last hurdle between those at the top of the Tour rankings and the next level up, DP World Tour). As such, you’ll certainly need to strike the ball well to register a good score. My advice would be to choose a set of tees that aren’t too far back and give yourself a chance of hitting the large, immaculate greens in the right number.
After Alcanada, it was straight back to the hotel as I had two important appointments to make. The first…
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