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Spain
Courses in Asturias, Cantabria, La Rioja & Pais Vasco
Club de Golf La Barganiza, Oviedo, Asturias
Ref: SGA004, 18 holes - Par 70, 6068yds
This exclusive course was designed by Victor
Garcia in 1982 and is maintained to the highest
possible standards. Although it’s not a long course,
accuracy is the main requirement as each fairway
is tree-lined. The clubhouse is very palatial and, the
best part of all, there is a superb terrace on which
to enjoy a drink and compare games. Minimum
handicap required - 27.5 for men and 35.5 for ladies.
Our opinion:
Really worth a visit. Very exclusive and in
great condition.
Favourite Hole: 10th.
Golf Rioja Alta, Sto Domingo, La Rioja
Ref: SGR001, 18 holes - Par 72, 7071yds
Wrapped around a preserved forest full of
200-year-old oak trees, the course first plunges
downhill, then winds back up before entering the
forest at the turn from where you don’t emerge
until you walk off the 18th and into the magnificent
clubhouse. Mounding on both sides of some of the
fairways has contributed to what is undoubtedly a
challenging layout and water is a factor on every
hole from the eighth to the 15th. With loads of
elevation, great scenery and generous fairways,
there’s more than enough here to keep any golfer
happy.
Our opinion:
Although new, the course is maturing well and is
worth a visit. Favourite Hole: 6th.
Club de Golf La Llorea, Gijón, Asturias
Ref: SGA003, 18 holes - Par 72, 6454yds
Attached to the comfortable 4* Palacio de la
Llorea Hotel, this delightful parkland test is fairly
open. Since it is only 13 years old, the trees that
separate the holes are still rather immature and
don’t therefore punish wayward shots as severely
as perhaps they should. The back nine is rightly
regarded as the more challenging with plenty of
elevation and more exacting holes, plus the added
attraction of splendid sea views.
Our opinion:
A very busy club with a good course.
Favourite Hole: 12th.
Golf Santa Marina, San Vicente - La Revilla, Cantabria
Ref: SGC001, 18 holes - Par 71, 6591yds
Designed by Seve Ballesteros, this is an absolute
stunner of a course. Sandwiched between the
sea and mountains, it is pretty tough but hugely
enjoyable. With elevated tees, loads of water and
plenty of tricky dog-legs to negotiate, you should
enjoy the challenge. And, however many balls
you’ve lost, you’ll also enjoy the stunning 16thC
clubhouse after your round.
Our opinion:
A great course with a spectacular 18th.
Anyone hitting the green in 3 has done well.
Favourite Hole: 18th.
Golf Municipal Logroño, Logroño, La Rioja
Ref: SGR002, 18 holes - Par 72, 6567yds
Another Seve Ballesteros gem, this superb
mountain-top course has an almost heathland feel
to it with loads of heather and trees. It was the first
public course to be built in Spain and it’s doubtful
that there is a better one anywhere in the country.
With masses of space to work with, the holes are
well spread out and, as one would expect from a
course so high up in the mountains, the views are
wonderful.
Our opinion:
Highly recommended. The course is superb and the
drive is breathtaking. Favourite Hole: 13th.
Izki Golf - Urturi, Pais Vasco
Ref: SGR003, 18 holes - Par 72, 7192yds
Real Club de Golf Pedreña, Pedreña, Cantabria
Ref: SGC002, 18 holes - Par 70, 6340yds 9 holes - Par 36, 2920yds
This course was designed by Harry Colt and enjoys
a spectacular location on a small peninsula jutting
into the Bay of Santander. It is also where Seve
Ballesteros learnt to hone his remarkable skills
and is in fact a wonderful experience and a treat
not to be missed! It is by no means a long course
but is definitely a difficult, testing one. Quite hilly
with an abundance of trees and rough, every golfer
will enjoy the challenge on what is one of the top
quality courses in this region.
Our opinion:
An absolute must if you are a Seve fan -
this is where it all started.
Favourite Hole: 4th.
Another glorious course that really seems too good
to be municipal. It climbs up a couple of imposing
hills and has a welcome feel of spaciousness.
Although there really is masses of room, there’s
also plenty of inhospitable, wild-flowered
wilderness to ensure that you don’t relax too much.
Both the fairways and greens are well looked after
and you might well walk off this top quality course
wondering why municipal golf in Britain rarely
attains the same standard.
Our opinion:
A certain ‘must play’. Unbelievable!
Favourite Hole: 6th.
Price examples are per person based on 4 travelling on weekdays during April 2021 in a standard car, sharing an inside 4 berth cabin on an overnight sailing, B&B and twin rooms. All subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply – see website for details.
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