Andalucia » Mijas (Los Lagos)
Mijas is probably one of the busiest and most popular golf
complex on the Costa del Sol. The Los Lagos course was originally
built in 1976, but having been closed for most of 2012, it recently
reopened. Much investment has gone into a remodelling an
already popular course to improve a players golfing experience,
and some aesthetic changes such as planting of more trees and
more evident use of water features. One of the most important
changes are the larger greens – 18 completely remodelled greens
that are built to USGA specifications. At the same time, all the
teeboxes have also been extended. A completely new irrigation
and drainage system has been installed all around the course, to
permit play all year round.
Andalucia » Rio Real
Designed by Spain´s number one achitect, Javier Arana, Río Real
opened in 1965 and follows a wide incline down towards the sea.
Otherwise the course is flat. With wonderful views, well-established
trees that offer much appreciated shade, and the River Real
intersecting the course at various points golf here is a very pleasant
experience. Holes 4 and 5 run close to the sea and are reached by an
underpass beneath the Málaga-Cádiz coast road. The 6th, a par three
requires a particularly accurate tee shot to avoid the hillside on the
right whilst at the 8th, although it is not especially difficult hole, one
must avoid the bunkers which protect a raised green.
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