DESTINATION GOLF SPAIN 2024
Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola Club de Campo
Its first 18 holes on the current site opened in 1997 , with a second course again designed by Robert von Hagge , added later . They are augmented by a par 3 course , a driving range and approach area and practice putting greens , while the club also has an equestrian centre , croquet , tennis and paddle-tennis , a gym and swimming pools .
Four Jack Nicklaus course , two of them signature designs , make Real Club la Moraleja Madrid ’ s largest golf venue and one of Spain ’ s top private clubs .
The first course opened in 1976 , followed in 1990 by the second course , the other two opening on a nearby site in 2012 .
The quartet have seen some of the world ’ s top golfers compete in prestigious events including the Spanish Open , Madrid Open and the World Cup of Golf over the years .
The club was a pioneer of paddle-tennis in Spain and has 12 courts , five of them covered , along with eight tennis courts , squash courts , a gym and indoor and outdoor pools .
Madrid Attractions
Join the throng of tourists along the city ’ s Gran Via thoroughfare to browse the shops and admire the buildings , then stop for a refreshing drink at one of the street-side bars .
A visit to Madrid ’ s so-called Art Triangle is a must , to take in the grand , colonnaded Museo del Prado . The national art museum of Spain , it is lauded as one of the world ’ s finest art institutions and houses a vast collection of Spanish and European artworks spanning seven centuries , many by some of the greatest artists . You can gaze at more masterpieces at the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza .
The museum lies along the impressive , tree-lined Paseo del Prado , one of Europe ’ s most famous streets and one of two newly-recognised UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the capital , the other being the adjoining Retiro Park with its neo-classical monuments and boating lake .
Other top sites include the Royal Palace , the Spanish Royal Family ’ s official residence , and adjacent Catedral de la Almudena , as well as the bustling Plaza Mayor square and historic Puerta de Alcala gateway , which is lit up after sunset .
La Finca Golf
Designed by Stirling and Martin , La Finca Golf offers a prestigious golf course in the heart of the capital , built with sustainability in mind , and just 15 minutes from downtown Madrid . This par-72 course ranges from 4569 meters to 6490 meters off the back tees and is characterized by its variety of distances from the tee box , wide fairways , and greens that offer numerous flag positions , providing players with a wide range of playing options . It offers a premier golfing experience in the heart of Spain ’ s capital .
Retiro Park
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