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courses on the PGA’s resort the stadium course is a much sterner test of golf, and you need to be on you’re a game to get around it. There is no doubt that this is one of Spain’s finest golf courses and one that everyone should experience when visiting the Costa Brava. Favourite Hole: 13th – Spectacular view from the tee, an excellent driving hole. If you can find the fairway a tricky approach still awaits with water in front and back of the green with good bit of runoff into the water on the right hand side of the green, the question is if the pin is located right centre….. how brave are you? What’s needed in the bag: Length off the tee and nerves of steel on lightning fast greens Playa De Pals: 30 minutes’ drive from our hotel in Platja de Aro is Playa De Pals Golf Club. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this is a gem of the Costa Brava, the golf course is not the longest nor does it have the reputation of some of the other golf courses in the region, but this is a must play. The golf course is built in the middle of a dense pine forest, which is what is unique about this golf course. It challenges all levels of golfers, it is not a golf course where the big hitters prevail either, but rather the golfer who can navigate the golf course using guile and finesse. From the very first hole you intimidated by the extremely narrow fairways and the over-hanging pine trees that will grab your ball if you are slightly off line. It is one of the tightest golf courses I have played. The property also has a hotel that is perfect for groups to stay in. The hotel has a large pool area as well as a fantastic restaurant. The Hotel and Golf Club also offer packages for golfers with Playa de Pals and other local golf courses. Favourite Hole: 9th Par 3 – This hole optimises the golf course. It is a splendid 148 metre hole across water with the clubhouse overlooking the green. It has a narrow entrance to the green and the setting of the hole is spectacular. What’s needed in the bag: Long iron accuracy and patience all day long. Volume 3 • Issue 34 39