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Spain Golf Courses By Region
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I’m often asked for my opinion on the best Spain golf courses - Spain has an almost perfect sunny climate for playing golf, and has over many years seen the development of a fine selection of top golf courses. Each region has developed independently, which has led to a wide variety of different courses to play, which is why Spain is so popular for golf vacations. Here is my selection of the best golf courses in Spain:
Golf Courses in Almeria
Desert Springs - 6,231 meters, Par 72
The Desert Springs Indiana course is built to full USGA standards and is a joy to play. If you have been lucky enough to play the course before, I’m sure you will agree with me. The course has fabulous mountain views and offers a unique game of golf in this part of Spain.
La Envia Golf & Country Club - 6,224 meters, Par 70
Mountains protect this course from prevailing winds which makes for near perfect golfing conditions. The course is a challenging one that will test your accuracy and expertise. La Envia is also well renowned for its hotel and fine cuisine.
Costa del Sol Golf Courses
Valderrama Golf Course - 6,402 meters, Par 72
Valderrama is the number one golf course in Spain. Home to the Ryder Cup in 1997, it has challenged some of the world’s best. No wonder then that you need to book real early to guarantee a round - the course is famous for its exceptional course maintenance standards.
Rio Real Golf Club - 6,057 meters, Par 72
Set in spectacular surroundings, the Rio Real spreads out over a beautiful valley gently sloping towards the Mediterranean. This is certainly not an easy course, with streams, ravines and bunkers to negotiate, but on the whole it is relatively flat.
Alicante Golf Courses
Villaitana Levante Course - 6,626 meters, Par 72
One of two courses at Villaitana, the Levante, or championship, course is typical of Jack Nicklaus designs, with broad sweeping fairways and exquisite greens. Close to the sea, this course is in a spectacular setting with mountains to the west and the Mediterranean to the east. If you feel up to a challenge, try the Par 62 Poniente course - low handicap golfers will need to be on their game to card a decent score. Personally I can’t wait for the next time I get to play here to try out my new set of clubs with their Fujikura shafts - ahhh absolute bliss!
Golf in Spain is still a relatively young sport, so the majority of facilities are top quality and fairly new, which means that golf vacations in Spain are ideal for experienced golfers or beginners. Spain golf courses are varied in type and are, more often then not, set in the most beautiful surroundings.
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