GOLF COURSE RATINGS / COMMENTS

Thought it might be useful to have one thread that could be "continually" topped up with peoples experiences of golf courses to include;

state of the course

cost

easy or hard etc

I am happy to start with a few

Finca Cortesin - based on the Caseares rd inbetween Estepona and Sabinillas

this has just taken a major world competition away from Wentworth

Cost: 105 euros per player inclusive of buggy and range balls-beleive it is Canadian run, excellent facilities, great but long and hard course, good value for money, well manicured, expensive bar/restaurant

Sierra Golf, near Balsicas, Murcia (about 15 mins from San Javier airport), is a new course opened earlier this year.  Only 9 holes at the moment but 18 hopefully by next year. 

Only 12 euros for 9 holes and 12 euros for buggy hire.

Good, relatively easy course, with rather large bunkers and a couple of lakes.

Bar/restaurant which serves highly recommended 3 course Sunday lunch for 10 euros. as well as other food.

Has anyone played on Estepona Golf?  I´m planning to have a game there in the near future.

It seems to be one of the cheaper courses on the Costa del Sol.  They´re doing unlimited golf for 99 euros per month or unlimited weekend golf for 49 euros.  Presumably you have to sign up for 12 months.

Cheers

David

David

I didnt have time to post re other courses that I have played on / or play on whenever I am out there but here goes!

Group a -cheap and cheerful?

Estepona-large expat golf course- always been in poor condition and not very pleasing on the eye! Always inexpensive though

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 Don Julia - again in between Estepona and Sabinillas-generally good condition albeit a short course cost for 2 green fees with buggy around 100 euros-no real clubhouse to speak of albeit you can get a beer or a coffee

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Los Arqueros-back of San Pedro - always in good condition poor first hole but then it opens up, 2 green fees plus a buggy for around 80e , excellent bar / restaurant with good food and reasonably priced

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Group B more expensive

Alcaidesa- nice course in the summer as it is a links style course with a breeze from the sea, reasonably tough not well manicured though, brand new clubhouse think it was around 80 e per green fee plus extra for buggies HOWEVER! in a UK golfing magazine you can purchase

8 green fees per year plus all practice balls plus a 50% discount for any rounds over the 8 plus special green fees for guests for 300e which on the face of it doesnt seem a bad deal -call 08706 005566

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San Roque-either course -prefer the new one, got a deal 220e for 2 green fees plus buggy-excellent course well manicured, great to look at , tough if playing of the white tees, good clubhouse and food  albeit touch pricey

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Duquesa- found it overpriced didnt use the clubhouse but as with many courses in Spain found that no matter how straight you hit the ball it all rolls down the hil into the rough!

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Monte Mayor - bit of a drive -past the Marbella country club which is excellent but hard to get onto, MM is about 160e plus buggy for 2 and very scenic but again natural contours used everywhere so your ball does roll....everywhere!

Good par 4 or 5 near the end where you can drive across ravine, trees etc and hit the green! (on a good day!)

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Overall if playing an "expensive" course I would go to Finca Cortesin at 210 e for 2 inc of buggy and range balls-an excellent but hard long course.

Thanks for the detailed information advisor.

I´ll give Estepona a shot, but I also like the sound of that Alcaidesa deal.

Cheers

David

David

suggest you pay and play Estepona once as opposed to the monthly deal and then make a decision, also a lot has to do with one,s ability I have gone from 10-12 handicap in last 12 months!