T Golf & Country Club Poniente
Mallorca » Vall D’or
When it opened in 1985 Vall D’Or Golf was a nine-hole courses
designed by Bill Bendy. His original nine holes, which now form
the back nine, are set amongst a variety of trees; carob, olive,
almond and, of course, pine trees and compared to the outward
nine are very hilly. The holes that currently make up the first nine
were designed by Bradford Benz and opened in 1993. They too
are set amongst trees but mostly pines. However, in between the
trees you get spectacular views of the Med. looking out towards
the resorts of Porto Colom and Cala D’Or. Unlike the back nine
which are very compact fairways, the opening nine holes are
spread out more. The opening hole is a relatively easy par-3 but
that is followed by a tough 330 metres par-4.
Mallorca » Son Antem (West)
Measuring a challenging 6293metres from the back tees, Son
Antem Golf Club West Course is a relatively flat yet challenging
course. Opened in 2001, this course is considered the most
difficult of the two courses, due to its elevated greens, water
hazards and tight fairways. Laid in the pristine Mallorca
countryside, it offers a natural setting and spectacular view of
the Randa mountain, with native wild life in abundance. The West
Course is widely regarded as one of the finest golf courses on the
Island of Mallorca.
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Mallorca » Poniente
One of Mallorca’s oldest courses, the John Harris course was
opened in 1978 and is a well designed course that even the best
of players find it hard to beat at times, but it remains a tough but
fair course. The views from the 8th, and 16th holes are exhilarating
and make you appreciate the beauty of this course, and it is
hard to believe that you are only minutes away from the hustle
and bustle of the thriving resort of Magalluf. The wide fairways
are a feature of T Golf & Country Club Poniente, but don’t be
fooled into thinking that makes the course any easier; they don’t,
because many slope away unsuspectingly. The large greens are
also devious at times. But the main hazards on this course are the
many trees which line the fairways and have been home to many
wayward tee shots.
Mallorca » Son Antem (East)
Son Antem Golf Club East Course offers golfers the chance to
stay at one of Europe’s top hotels and at the same time play golf
on two of Mallorca’s leading golf courses, as well as enjoy the
other sporting facilities on offer at this purpose built sporting
complex. This course opened in 1994 and is a championship
course measuring 6,274 metres. It is laid out on what used to be
hunting ground, and for that reason you will come across a wide
variety of animals and birds during your round. A well designed
golf course, the wide and long fairways allow the high-handicap
player to recover from bad tee shots.