Guadalmina Sur
Andalucia » Atalaya (New)
Atalaya New Course offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean
and Gibraltar and is seen as one of the most natural courses on
the coast. Created in 1990 by Paul Krings, the New Course is set
further inland, but has a similar parkland feel about it - with gently
undulating fairways and large, fast greens. It would be fair to say
that, in general, hazards are obvious but still manage to trap the
unwary. Care is needed off the tees and the wild hitter will soon
encounter difficulties. The New Course is rapidly catching up with
the Old in terms of quality and in the summer months there are
great bargains to be had for the holiday golfer.
Andalucia » El Paraíso
Originally developed by Belgian ex-colonials from Zaire this
Gary Player designed course is now owned by club shareholders.
El Paraiso is very popular on the coast with both residents and
visitors due to reasonable rates, a friendly atmosphere and weekly
competitions. Don’t be surprised if you hear a few Irish accents in
the bar! The well laid out course offers wide fairways, which are
bordered by heavy rough and divided by streams, many of which
are out of sight. The 7th hole, a par three, is regarded as one of
the most difficult, requiring a great tee shot over water to the
green which is guarded by two bunkers. The 13th and 14th holes
are memorable for their large trees and lakes.
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Andalucia » Marbella Golf
The Marbella Club Golf Resort is a magnificent 18 hole golf
course, designed by Dave Thomas located in a 1,100 acre estate
which is an area of exquisite natural beauty and offers five star
service in a relaxed and friendly environment. With a total
length of 6,247m, the course is enhanced by carefully contoured
fairways, beautiful waterfalls, lakes and strategically placed
bunkers, as well as undulating and protected greens, maintained
to perfection. Guests of Marbella Club Hotel & Puente Romano
Hotel can often have the privilege to enjoy the exclusive benefit
of complimentary green fees and shuttle service to the Marbella
Club Golf Course throughout their stay.
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.