Montecastillo
Cadiz » San Roque (New)
Opened in 2003, the second 18-hole course at San Roque Club,
designed by Perry Dye and Severiano Ballesteros, has all the
hallmarks to be immediately included in the elite of Europe´s
golf facilities for its high quality and its impeccable finish and
landscaping. It is, without doubt, far superior to many courses
built in Spain and, indeed, in Europe. With this new addition
to the resort, which already includes a magnificent, universally
renowned course and a five-star hotel has become one of the
premier golf centres in southern Europe. The company that owns
the complex, Asahi Kanko, run by Japanese Shun Tezuka, has
always maintained high standards, and taken special care in all its
work and, in particular, with the natural surroundings. The New
Course will have no homes in its immediate surroundings, so no
building will interfere with play.
Cadiz » Valle Romano
The Rota Club de Golf initiative was started by a group of friends
in 2006, who wanted to have a non-profit club to practise and
enjoy the game they love. It’s a friendly club that runs small
member and social events in accordance with the rules of the
Royal Spanish Golf Federation. Located in Rota Naval Base, this
unique golf course is one of the oldest and most authentic in
Cadiz. Its 18 holes is known for having an abrupt terrain, with slow
greens and firm fairways.
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Cadiz » San Roque (Old)
Opened in 1990, The San Roque Club has been host venue to the
PGA European Tour Qualifying School and the Spanish Open in
2005. The complex is the result of combined efforts of designer
Dave Thomas and Japanese owners Asahi Kanko. The philosophy
behind the design was to provide a challenge acceptable
for golfers of all ability and to construct a stadium course in
anticipation of hosting major European championship events.
The tricky 8th hole is often the cause of many lost shots while
the 18th presents an exciting finish requiring a drive to the right
avoiding water on the left then a long iron shot over a stream to
the green, avoiding a lake on the right.
Cadiz » Montecastillo
Located next to the Grand Prix circuit near Jerez, Montecastillo
opened in 1992. The official inauguration took place during the
1994 Turespaña Masters Open de Andalucía in which course
designer Jack Nicklaus competed together with his sons Jackie
and Gary. Following the Golden Bears preferences (‘I hate uphill
lies’) Montecastillo is mostly flat. But where the terrain takes
control a downhill course has been engineered. ‘I like to see what
I´m getting’ is Nicklaus´ explanation. The 18th is one hole which
proves the design philosophy.