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Los Arqueros Golf
Ctra. de Ronda (A-397) km. 44,5, Benahavis 29679, Malaga, Spain
GPS; LAT; 36º 30' 49.88" N. LONG: 5º 0' 55.68" W.
Los Arqueros Golf
Based a few minutes inland, behind San Pedro de Alcantara, in Marbella.
Los Arqueros is an interesting course to play and offers exceptional value for money. It has some spectacular views of the mountains and the Mediterranean and delivers an enjoyable round.
The topography of the course follows the natural contours of the land, with contrasting landscapes including three lakes and several streams which make each hole a different challenge. A buggy is recommended.
Accuracy and direction rather than length are the key factors in producing a good round. A tough course to play, and can be a nightmare in places, but definately one not to be missed!
Los Arqueros was the first golf course on the Costa del Sol designed by Severiano Ballesteros. The underlying idea in the design of Los Arqueros was to create a course which followed the lie of the land and blended harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Seve took this philosophy to heart when designing the course, and each hole has its own particular personality. The result is a challenging course for the experienced player and a genuine test for those who are new to the game.
Hole 8 is especially tricky, as it is a long par 5, with a tight dogleg towards the right which slopes sharply downhill to the green, and a hazardous out-of-bounds area finishing in a stream at the entrance to the green. Watch out too for the 13th hole, with its high tee requiring an accurate and hard-hitting drive to a downhill area guarded by bunkers, and where only careful play will ensure that you save the par. The 3rd hole is also excellent, with a lake to the left of the fairway and a scattering of wide bunkers on the right - but it requires more attention than expected to finish successfully. However, the most difficult hole is the 6th, as it is not only the longest, but the tee-off shot is the decisive one.
The Los Arqueros Golf Course opened in 1991 and was designed by Severiano Ballesteros.
18 holes, Par 71
White; 5667 m, Slope 137
Yellow; 5321 m, Slope 133
Blue; 5150 m, Slope 129
Red; 4820 m, Slope 128
Orange; 4321 m
The total length is 5679 m
Handicap; Men; 28 Ladies; 36
Facilities; Restaurant, bar, buggy bar, pro shop, golf academy, driving range, putting green, chipping green, gym, wi-fi, tennis courts, paddle courts, squash courts, rental clubs, trolleys and buggies.
Los Arqueros Golf holds an Environmental certificate ISO 14.001, Health and Safety certificate OHSAS 18.001 and quality certificate UNE 188.001.
Los Arqueros Golf Course address; Ctra. de Ronda (A-397) km. 44,5, Benahavis 29679, Malaga, Spain.
Los Arqueros Golf Course GPS; LAT; 36º 30' 49.88" N. LONG: 5º 0' 55.68" W.