Guadalmina
Andalucia » Guadalmina Norte
Guadalmina now has a total of 45 golf holes: two 18 hole courses
- Guadalmina Norte and Guadalmina Sur - and a new nine hole
pitch and putt, and under its new ownership it´s looking better
all the time. Considered less difficult than the South Course, the
North was designed by Folco Nardi and opened in 1975. Forming
two loops of nine holes it starts and ends at the clubhouse. The
terrain is more undulating, there are fewer trees, and there is more
water which comes into play in the form of lakes at the 7th and
11th holes, and a stream which bisects the course north to south.
The 10th descends in a broad swoop to a well bunkered green
near the main road, and the short 11th calls for a drive over a small
lake. At the par four 17th the river comes into play. Most club
competitions at Guadalmina are played on the North Course.
Andalucia » Calanova
This course lies in Mijas’ golf valley between the sea and the
Sierra de Mijas mountain range. It has magnificent panoramic
views across the rolling countryside from nearly all holes, and is
especially challenging to medium handicap players. It has been
constructed to USGA standards with regard to the tees, drainage,
bunkers and greens. The fairways are wide with large elevated
greens which demand accuracy with approach shots. Strategically
placed bunkers and water features scatter the course.
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Andalucia » Guadalmina Sur
Guadalmina South is considered the most difficult of the club’s
45 holes and opened in 1959. Designed by Javier Arana it is the
Costa del Sol’s second oldest course and is characterised by wide
fairways, free of rough, which wind between mature shade-giving
trees. The raised greens are an encouragement to attack the pin.
Henry Cotton named the long 6th hole ‘Tipperary’ - It’s a long way
to go!. The 10th and 11th are next to the sea. At the latter savour
the calm before the storm of the 12th: to the left is a river and
to the right a private garden therefore a good, straight 150 metre
drive is required. At the 14th a bunker waits to catch anything
that falls short and from the tee tunnel vision is an advantage in
order to successfully drive between two stands of tall pine. Save
strength for consecutive par five’s await at 16 and 17.
Andalucia » Dona Julia
This course opened in 1989 and is located in Casares. It has
matured into a lovely established course, with beautiful views of
the Mediterranean Sea and surroundi ng mountains. It has been
constructed to USGA standards with regard to the tees, drainage,
bunkers and greens. It is over 6000 metres long, with large greens
and variable tee positions. The first 9 holes are more difficult
as they wind between local trees, rivers and lakes. The second
9 holes are more straightforward on a gentle incline. Facilities
include a driving range and putting green, gym and Jacuzzi.