Say ‘Si’ to Spain’s Costa del Golf
With 300 days of sun a year, it’s no wonder Spaniards call this region the Costa del Sol. But it also boasts more than fifty courses, so we’re not surprised some people call it the Costa del Golf. And not just any courses, but excellent ones, including Valderrama and several others designed by Robert Trent Jones. Even better, you’ll be in Spain.
What We Love About Spain
Well, the weather, for one thing. We enjoy playing in the Scottish rain as much as the next guy, but sometimes we long for perfect conditions. Then there’s the ability to stay in one hotel—perhaps Puente Romano, the Mediterranean beach resort or, for something quieter, consider the lovely Finca Cortesin—and play all the golf we need without driving more than an hour. If you stay at Finca Cortesin, for example, you’ll have one of the best courses in the region at your doorstep.
Finally, it’s Spain. That means fabulous wines, delicious food and a rich and captivating culture. A typical day might include a morning round, a big paella lunch and a siesta in the afternoon before hitting the clubs when they open at…midnight. But leave some time to enjoy the country.
We love the old town of Marbella and the dramatic hill town of Ronda. And Sevilla is one of the great small cities of Europe—and one of the best places to experience Andalusian culture, including the pageantry of bullfighting. Fair warning: you’ll go home wishing you’d booked another week.
Favourite Courses
Real Club Valderrama: Widely considered the best in the country, this beautiful club permits a few lucky visitors to wend ‘round its cork trees and well-groomed fairways
Sotogrande: Valderrama’s neighbour was Robert Trent Jones’s first European design in 1964
Finca Cortesin: Opened in 2007, it has already hosted prestigious events such as the Euro PGA World Match Play
Las Brisas: The beautiful fauna combined with an outstanding layout—originally by Robert Trent Jones and recently updated by Kyle Phillips—makes this a lovely experience from start to finish
La Reserva: A big, long course made more playable by the generous fairways and elevated tees
Real Sevilla: This flat course is a good test because of the smallish greens and we love to include a round here because it means great tapas, flamenco and sherry in one of our favourite towns
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