DESTINATION GOLF SPAIN 2022 / 23
La Envia
Desert Springs ( Indiana )
The golf course at Santa Clara is designed by Enrique Canales Busquest . The large greens and a variety of tees are complimented by a design that is respectful to the natural environment of indigenous wildlife and vegetation . The par 71 layout is 5,878 metres long but has different tees to cater for all types of golfer . The course is cleverly 80 per cent free of rough , further making it the ideal course for less experienced golfers . That said , beware of some tricky greens that can run up scores . Santa Clara has a spectacular corner ( holes 12-14 ) and another advantage is that from every tee the correspond green is visible .
Almerimar
Almerimar is considered one of the best golf courses in Spain . It is a Japanese owned complex which forms part of a resort development that boasts its own marina , hotel , apartments and other sporting facilities . Aiming to transform it into one of the most spectacular tourist resorts in Europe the owners are well on their way to fulfilling this pledge . From the drawing board of Gary Player the course offers wide fairways and large fast greens protected by a profusion of trees and plants that offer welcome shade in the hotter months . Well positioned sand traps and water feature at five holes , whilst one of the most challenging holes is the short 12th where the green is marooned in the centre of a lake giving a tee-short over 100 metres of water .
La Envia
La Envía is the most recent 18 hole course to open in the province of Almería . It is located between El Parador and Enix , very close to the Almería-Adra highway . The layout has been designed for players who want to enjoy a pleasant round of golf rather than one fraught with difficulty and complications . It is not too long and there is no rough . However some holes do offer up more of a challenge , for example the 9th , a par four of 377 metres , and the 365 metre 14th amongst others . The par five 4th hole , at first sight , appears straightforward and two shots should be enough to reach the approach however a brilliant third is needed if a birdie is to be secured as the green has been designed in the shape of a volcano . The 17th and 18th greens are also tricky .
Aguilon
Opened in 2008 , Aguilón Golf is a unique golf course internationally acclaimed as “ The Best Desert Course in Europe ”. Designed by Stirling & Martin Golf Course Architects , Aguilón Golf is a spectacular design and out of the ordinary with more than 100 bunkers , 6 lakes and a large number of natural ravines that together make playing in this course an unforgettable experience . The integration into the natural topography and Sierra Aguilón mountains towering over you makes a game here quite breathtaking . Not least , eye catching views of the Bay of Pulpí make a perfect setting for this beautiful golf course .
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