El Paraiso Chaparral
Finca Cortesin Valderrama
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El Paraiso
El Paraiso Chaparral
Designed in 1973 by Gary Player , this 18 hole par-71 designed course is set out in the peaceful El Paraiso valley with the backdrop of the majestic ‘ La Concha ’ mountain to the north and the sparkling Mediterranean to the south . El Paraiso is known for providing one of the best championship course layouts on the coast , and much investment has gone into the course in recent years to maintain its top condition . This well-laid out course offers lush and wide fairways , which are bordered by heavy rough and divided by streams , many of which are out of sight . El Paraiso is very popular on the coast due to reasonable rates , the friendly atmosphere in its terrace restaurant , and weekly competitions .
Chaparral Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course located in a protected area surrounded by a Mediterranean forest . It offers excellent facilities including a driving range , clubhouse , pro shop and restaurant . Its design shows great respect for the landscape and the environment , taking full advantage of the natural shape of the terrain in the layout of each hole . The proximity to the sea guarantees panoramic views from various holes . You will enjoy a unique golfing experience with a wide variety of holes suitable for all types of players . The course is located less than 25 minutes from Malaga Airport , 20 minutes from Marbella and close to the charming village of La Cala de Mijas .
Finca Cortesin Valderrama
The Finca Cortesín Golf Club was founded with the intention of becoming a reference in the golf world . The course measures almost 7000 m . from the black marker stakes , making it one of the longest in Europe . It is a par 72 course , with an average difficulty rating , although difficulty will increase if the back markers are used . The different teeing areas and the wide rolling fairways allow most players to reach the green easily . Harald Hurgan , the internationally renowned landscape architect , collaborated with Cabell Robinson , the course designer , on the surrounding landscaping .
Designed by Robert Trent Jones and lovingly tended by owner Jaime Ortiz Patiño this is one of the continents toughest challenges . You may return home shell-shocked but should be content with the thought that you are one of the few able to boast : ‘ Valderrama ? Yes , I ’ ve played there ’. The 4th hole is a par five of spectacular beauty ending on a raised green by the side of which plunges a cascade of water on its way to the greenside lake . With recent improvements to the layout , Valderrama is in prime condition and Mr . Patiño only aims to make it better : the ‘ Augusta of Europe ’.
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