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Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is one of the Costa del Sol's originals and, more than fifty years on, it still makes a strong case as one of the best golf courses in Spain. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, it was his first European project and, if you're into classic course architecture, you can see why it made such a splash.
The routing winds through mature cork oaks, eucalyptus and umbrella pines, with smart bunkering and enough water to keep you honest. It's a course that rewards a bit of plotting, especially from the tee, where accuracy tends to beat raw power.
Don't worry, though, it's not a slog. You get a brilliant mix of long par 4s that demand two proper strikes, par 5s that tempt you into having a go and short holes that look straightforward until the breeze turns up and the greens start defending themselves. The variety is superb, and the conditioning is typically excellent year-round.
The whole place has that understated, proper-club feel rather than a busy resort vibe. Service is professional without being stuffy, and the setting, framed by distant mountain views and the Mediterranean climate, makes this one of the most enjoyable rounds you'll play in southern Costa del Sol.
It's a straightforward add-on to a Sotogrande stay, with the marina and plenty of restaurants close by for post-round plans.
Who is this for?
Golfers who like proper, strategic golf on a tree-lined championship layout and don't need resort bells and whistles.
Who is it best for?
Mid to low handicappers and groups who want a 'name' course in southern Spain, with Sotogrande's marina and restaurants close for post-round plans.
Play Real Club De Golf Sotogrande on your next golf holiday to Spain.
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This is a testament to the quality of the layout conceived by Robert Trent Jones Senior, who also penned the plans for Valderrama along the road. Sotogrande is very much a private members' club, but the limited number of visitors to advance down the hallowed first fairway is extremely welcome.
Trent Jones used his considerable imagination and guile to create a test that would stand up to the attack of the most talented players, utilising the majestic pine, cork, oak and eucalyptus trees that populate the landscape in particular. The designer also positioned his bunkers and water hazards deftly around the greens, most of which are elevated, demanding unerring accuracy to threaten the pin.
Though not especially long by today's gargantuan standards Sotogrande is a subtle test that is still relevant for the professional game; the demand for creativity and imagination were deemed enough to host the final stages of European Tour between 1998 and 2001.
The course remains a gem within what is already a rich golfing area, and is, without doubt, one of the most desirable courses to experience anywhere in Europe.
Real Club De Golf Sotogrande is ranked as one of the best courses in Spain
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Robert Trent Jones Sr. |
| Opened for play | 1964 |
| Black | 7,100 yards | SSS 75.3 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,791 yards | SSS 73.7 |
| Yellow | 6,404 yards | SSS 71.9 |
| Gold | 5,896 yards | SSS 69.4 |
| Blue | 5,886 yards | SSS 74.7 |
| Red | 5,491 yards | SSS 72.5 |
Martin
✓10 Nov 2019
Dave
✓30 Oct 2019
Everything you would want from a top class private members club. Worth every penny.
Alison
✓24 Oct 2019
Greens were very hard to adjust to. Fast with subtle borrows. A great course by any measure, but out of the 4 our least favourite as it has less visual impact.
Benjamin
✓21 May 2019
Very good course one of the best we play
Clive
✓28 Oct 2018
A lovely course. Fairly flat and nicely set up. Lacked the welcome and quality of La Reserva and San Roque but well worth playing.
Sam
✓5 Oct 2018
Excellent golf course. Unfortunately the greens had been sanded recently and so were not in great condition. Our timings were probably unfortunate. The Caddy Master's staff were fantastic, cleaning the clubs, putting them in the coach etc.
