Guadalmina Golf; South Course
A7, km 170, San Pedro de Alcantara, 29678, Marbella, Malaga, Spain.
GPS; LAT; 36º 28' 49.49" N. LONG: 5º 0' 16.83" W
Real Club de Golf de Guadalmina
Based in San Pedro de Alcantara.
Back in 1933 Norberto Goizueta based himself and his family in Guadalmina. Initially the land was put to agricultural use but Norberto and his sons then had an idea. After the completion of the first course (the South course), the local farmers thought them crazy but his perseverance shone through and in 1965 Guadalmina hosted the Spanish championship. Guadalmina also hosted the Spanish PGA Championships in 1998.
In 2008 the King of Spain awarded Guadalmina Golf with the Royal appointment and the club is now known officially as the 'Real Club de Golf de Guadalmina'.Guadalmina Golf has many members and tee times are limited for visitors.
The South Course;
The South Course is the oldest and famous for the stunning 11th hole situated next to the sea. It is renowned for its difficulty, thus making it more suitable for experienced players. The fairways are narrow and well protected by beautiful old trees requiring many more accurate shots. It is longer than the North Course.
The South Course opened in 1959 and was designed by Javier Arana.
18 holes, Par 72
White; 6037 m, Slope 138
Yellow; 5820 m, Slope 135
Blue; 5356 m, Slope 129 Men, 133 Ladies
Red; 5033 m, Slope 126 men, 131 Ladies
Black; 4366 m
The total length is 6037 m
Handicap; Men; 27 Ladies; 35
The North Course;
The North Course runs almost parallel to its Southern “brother”. It is shorter and hillier than the South course and has more water obstacles. The course requires straight drives down the middle of the fairways as failure to do so may have your shot ending up in one of the numerous water hazards hidden in the rough.
The North Course opened in 1973 and was designed by Mr Folco Nardi.
18 holes, Par 72
White; 5660 m, Slope 120
Yellow; 5530 m, Slope 119
Blue; 5044 m, Slope 119
Red; 4859 m, Slope 117
The total length is 5660 m
Handicap; Men; 27 Ladies; 35
Facilities; Restaurant, bar, pro shop, Par 3, 9 hole Course (1472m, Slope 76/79) (opened in 1989), 40 post driving range (partly covered), putting greens, practice bunker, chipping greens, golf academy, rental clubs, trolleys and buggies.
The Resort also comprises of a lovely 4 star hotel situated directly on the beach and next to the links holes of the South course.Photos and further information on the Guadalmina Golf hotel can be seen here.
Real Club de Golf de Guadalmina address; A7, km 170, San Pedro de Alcantara, 29678, Marbella, Malaga, Spain.
Real Club de Golf de Guadalmina GPS; LAT; 36º 28' 49.49" N. LONG: 5º 0' 16.83" W