Golf enthusiasts will find their plates full in Spain; with 165 clubs, Spain is Europe's leading destination for a golfing break. Its first rate courses are lushly green and meticulously kept and often in spectacular surroundings, often framed by mountains that loom in the distance or by the Mediterranean Sea. Golfing greats like Spain's own Severiano Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus have designed several of the country's most prestigious golf courses. Because of the general enthusiasm for Spain's exceptional courses, the Ryder Cup was held for the first time in 1997 outside the U.S. and the British Isles and Spain was the country chosen for the event, which took place at Club Valderrama in Southern Spain. Spain is also easily accessible from the U.K. and is the perfect destination for a golf break in sunnier clients.
The many courses include:-
La Manga Club Resort is guaranteed to provide that idyllic Spanish golf, tennis or leisure holiday. Located near the Mediterranean, it has earned its reputation as Europe’s premier resort offering three championship golf courses, 28 tennis courts, bowling-green, scuba diving, sailing, beaches and an array of bars and restaurants including the La Manga Hyatt Regency Hotel/Casino. With accommodation ranging from luxury family villas to lower-budget apartments, La Manga Club provides that perfect package retreat and promises a Spanish holiday you will treasure forever.
Platja de Pals - For those that seek solitude this is the course! Opened in 1966 it is the oldest golf course in the Costa Brava. It has a typical British design and is a flat course that requires a very precise game when approaching the greens. Century pines surround the fairways and although its first holes are not especially long, from the 12th on, are spectacular. The natural beauty and proximity to the sea inspire all type of players.
Torremirona - An 18 hole Championship Course (par 72) is situated in the incomparable area of Emporda between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. A magnificent course with narrow fairways for the first nine holes, wider on the second nine with lakes and ample greens.
Desert Springs - This is Europe’s first Arizona style desert course designed by Peter McEvoy. The course is punctuated with large waste areas, water courses and numerous Cacti, sure to become the most played course of the area.
L’ Emporda Golf Club is located amidst what surely must be one of the most beautiful Catalan coastal landscapes. It was designed by one of the best North American golf courses architect in the world, Robert Hagge. The Golf Courses have 36 holes, distributed in 6 different circuits, with a great number of pine groves, lakes and dunes. The authentic beauty of the course along with its suitable design, turn it into one of the most attractive European resorts.
Bonalba - Located in the Bonalba mountains, overlooking the Mediterranean. A variety of trees, lakes, a large number of bunkers and enormous greens are distributed all over this course.
The Club de Golf Oliva occupies 50 hectares of land adjoining the coast and has been voted as Severiano Ballesteros best design and water enters into play on 15 out of the 18 holes. Quoting Seve´s own words “ The Oliva Nova Golf Course offers great variety for all golfers. As it has short, medium and long holes as well as right and left hand dog leg fairways. A true but fair test for all golfers a like.”
Mediterraneo - The home of the famous Spanish golfer, Sergio Garcia, this course is certainly one to include within your golfing itinerary. Its superb mountain views and rolling fairways are a true delight and certainly add to the overall enjoyment.
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