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Golf With a View: Spain’s Most Scenic Courses

Spain, birthplace of PGA Tour professional and Master’s champion Sergio Garcia is home to some of the most beautiful and scenic golf courses the world has to offer. With nearly 400 courses located throughout Spain there is undoubtedly the perfect course for players of all skill levels. The list that follows provides a few of the most scenic and beautiful golf destinations Spain has to offer.

Golfing in Spain: Play with a view

Planning a vacation to Spain or traveling on a business trip and have a free day for a round of golf? If so, the list that follows is for you. Below we have compiled the top golf destinations in Spain based on Golf Post user reviews regarding the best scenery.

The Courses:

#1. Lopesan Meloneras Golf

Lopesan Meloneras Golf Overview:

The Lopesan Meloneras Golf Course is located on the southern coast of Gran Canaria situated along the Meloneras Bay. Golfers playing this magnificent course will experience views that view other golf courses can offer, both mountain views and ocean views. In fact, the course offers a perfect 50/50 split with 9 holes providing a mountainside view and 9 holes providing a seaside view. With four different tees offered, there is an appropriate length for every golfer. The opening hole of the course is said to be the easiest with the difficulty increasing each hole after, another unique attribute of this wonderful course. Lopesan Meloneras has a vast array of amenities including a driving range, short game area, putting area, club rental, professional instruction and more.

Pricing:

As of 2019 the price for 18 holes during the peak season is
€124 and €81 for 9 holes. During the offseason 18 holes can be plaid for €70 and 9 holes for €45. The driving range can be accessed Monday-Sunday at a rate of €2 for 23 golfballs. Additional discounts are available for youth, senior, and twilight golfers. Powered golf carts are available for rent at an additional cost.

What Players Are Saying:

“The place is cool, close to the sea and the cliffs. That is why there are always spectacular views. “

“Well-kept place with spectacular holes on the cliffs with a view of the sea.”

“Top facility, very well maintained!”

Additional Ratings and Reviews:

https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/lopesan-meloneras-golf/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: (+34) 928 14 53 09

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: Please Email [email protected] for reservation requests

#2. Golf Costa Adeje

Golf Costa Adeje Overview:

The Champions course of Golf Costa Adeje in Spain contains some of the most unique features a golf course can offer offering both fun and difficult challenges. Prior to being constructed into a golf course, the original land here was previously a banana plantation in which course designer Jose Gancedo integrated directly into his plans. Players will find the fairways consisting of Paspalum while the greens of TifEagle, both of which allow the course to be irrigated with 100% recycled water. Players will find a slightly hilly terrain present here along with quick greens, especially when try. Men will find their tees playing at 6203M while Women will find their tees playing 5134M.

Pricing:

The current greens fees at Costa Adeje vary drastically between peak and off seasons with 18 holes in the winter months costing €105 and 9 holes costing €57. 18 holes in the summer months costs €62 while 9 holes will cost €35. Club rentals and powered golf carts are available for rent at an additional cost. Junior golfers ages 16 and under will also receive a reduced rate on greens frees.

What Players are Saying:

“Golf under palm trees and with a fantastic panorama at every hole, perfectly maintained course.”

“well maintained and a nice mix of heavy and simple holes”

“”E-Cart is very pleasant””

Additional Ratings and Reviews:

https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/golf-costa-adeje/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: 0034 922 710 000

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: https://open.imaster.golf/en/adeje

#3. Amarilla Golf & Country Club

Amarilla Golf & Country Club Overview:

With a wide variety of terrain including sloped fairways and semi-small greens, the Amarilla golf course is considered fun and challenging but not overwhelmingly difficult. Given that the course is located on a small island, players at the Amarilla Golf Club will find all 18 holes nestled closely to the Marina San Miguel. The par 4 5th hole is considered the crown jewell over the course as players must hit their drive over the ocean in order to reach the fairway. The course was opened in 1989 and only one year later was chosen to host the Open de Tenerife, an official European Tour event.

Pricing:

As of 2019, the greens fees at Amarilla Golf and Country club are currently set at €74 for 18 holes and €44 for 9 holes from April to October and €92 for 18 holes and €60 for 9 holes from November to March. Additional discounts are available for bulk greens fees as well as additional discounts for junior golfers. Powered golf carts and push carts are available for rent at an additional cost.

What Players are Saying:

“My favorite place, good links place and nice atmosphere”

“The 5th is spectacular!”

“Drives in particular are very important”

Additional Ratings and Reviews:

https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/amarilla-golf-country-club/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: +34 922 785124 OR +34 610 777 280

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: https://open.imaster.golf/en/amarilla/disponibilidad

#4. Pula Golf Resort

Pula Golf Resort Overview:

Pula Golf Resort is an 18 hole course located on Son Servera, Islas Baleares in Spain. The course was officially opened in 1995 but has since been completely redesigned in 2004 by Spanish professional golfer Jose Maria Olazabal. Amateur players will find the course to play at par 72 at a length of 6,246M while professionals will find the course playing as a par 70. 14 of the 18 holes at Pula Golf Resort provide a view of the green from the tee box. Pula Golf has numerous amenities that include a multi-level driving range, multiple putting areas and multiple short game areas. The course is additionally home to European Tour events and celebrity invitationals.

Pricing:

Players visiting Pula Golf Resort will find the cost of 18 holes at €62 during the offseason and €84 during the peak season. Playing 9 holes in the offseason will cost €39 and 9 holes during the peak season will cost €49. Junior golfers under the age of 18 receive a 50% discount on greens fees. Power golf carts and trolleys are available for rent as well costing €40 and €15 respectively for 18 holes of play.

What Players are Saying:

“very demanding, great greens”

“unbelievably pretty”

“Beautiful in every season”

Additional Ratings and Reviews:

https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/pula-golf-club/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: (+34) 971 817 034

Email: [email protected]

Tee times and Reservations: https://open.imaster.golf/en/pula?_ga=2.183222180.341350091.1580131950-1646275529.1580131950

#5 Golf Son Servera

Golf Son Servera Overview:

Players will find Golf Son Servera to offer a multitude of challenges ranging from undulating fairways and greens to a multitude of water hazards. Perhaps the most famous challenge of this course however is the narrow fairways lined with trees along holes 3 through 7. The course is said to be forgiving as well however with generous fairways and rough being kept at a length to not cause too much trouble. The course is a par 72 and men will find it to play 5,844M and ladies 4,937M.

Pricing:

Golfers will find the greens fees for 18 holes during the peak season to cost €102 for 18 holes and €58 for 9 holes. Greens fees in the offseason cost €75 and €49 for 18 and 9 holes respectively. Junior golfers under the age of 18 will find a significant discount on greens fees as well as additional discounts for bulk greens fees. Powered golf carts are available to rent at a rate of €41 for 18 holes and E-Trolleys at a rate of €18 for 18 holes.

What Players are Saying:

“well maintained, loved the holes 3-7”

“Familiar, varied the first 9 and the 2nd 9 play completely differently.”

“Ideal location, great fairways”

Additional Ratings and Reviews:

https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/golf-son-servera/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: (+34) 971 84 0096

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: https://www.golfsonservera.com/book-tee-times/

Additional Course Ratings and Reviews Across The World:

https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/region/

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Europe

Golf In The Netherlands: The Best Values

The Netherlands, home of European Tour professional Joost Luiten, has no shortage of prized golfing destinations for both veteran and beginner players alike. There are 250 golf courses located in The Netherlands and there is bound to be a suitable option for everyone. The following list provides an insight into some of the country’s best value golf destinations based on player experiences in a variety of different categories.

Golf In The Netherlands: What courses offer the best value?

Planning a trip to Netherlands and want to play a round of golf without breaking the bank? There is no shortage of options in this beautiful Western European country when it comes to getting a good value for your money. Arriving in The Netherlands you will find the locals to be extremely welcoming and friendly and you can expect the golf courses to be no different. Below are the highest rated golf clubs in The Netherlands that provide a great value based on Golf Post user reviews who have played the courses.

The Courses:

#1. de Peelse Golf


de Peelse Golf Club Overview:

de Peelse Golf Club, a parkland style course founded in 1991 and located in Limburg, Netherlands is a par 72 course offering a terrific value for the money and includes numerous amenities such as free use of the driving range prior to play, putting and chipping practice areas, and a full restaurant and bar. Men will find the course to play 5879m with a course rating of 71.7 and a slope rating of 129. Women will find their tees playing at 4986m with a course rating of 72.4 and a slope rating of 132.

Pricing:

As of 2019 the cost of play for 18 holes is €60 during peak season and €30 during the winter season. 9 holes will cost €40 and €20 respectively. Power golf carts are also available for an additional cost.

What Players Are Saying:

“Very varied landscape and many lakes”

“Great club terrace”

“An absolutely recommendable golf course, very close to Venlo.”

Additional Reviews and Ratings: https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/de-peelse-golf/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: +31 77 467 8030

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: http://www.depeelsegolf.nl

#2. Golfclub Roxenisse

Golf Club Roxenisse Overview:

“Golf Club Roxenisse Includes an 18-hole par 72, an 18-hole par-3 golf course and a lesson and practice area with a generous driving range, putting greens, chip and pitch field and sand and grass bunkers. The golf course is open seven days a week and accessible to anyone with a GVB or EGA handicap.” (Per https://www.catharinenburg.nl/golfclub-roxenisse-melissant/)

Driving range and other practice facilities are available for use by the general public and passes may be purchased at the automated vending machines.

Pricing:

Greens fees for Golf Club Roxenisse are currently €47.50 for 18 holes during weekdays and €55 for 18 holes during weekends and public holidays. Both power golf carts and push carts are available for rent for €6 and €15 respectively per person

What Players Are Saying:

“Welcoming Culture 5/5!”

“Lanscape 5/5!”

“Price Performance 5/5!”

Additional ratings and reviews: https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/golfclub-roxenisse/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: 0187 605060

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: No Reservations or Tee Times Permitted.

#3. De Texelse Golfclub


De Texelse Golfclub Overview:

“Golf Course De Texelse is an 18-hole par 72 golf course. A special golf course with dunes, very well-maintained fairways, water hazards and large, impeccable greens. The real challenge is at the 2nd nine, with a Scottish feel: great variety, plenty of undulations, deep (pot) bunkers, plenty of marram grass – of course – and super fast greens.” (Per texelse.com).

Men will find their tees playing 5787M while women will find their tees playing at 4976M.

For those looking for a quicker experience , De Texelse has a magnificent par-3 course that is sure to be fun for players of all levels.

Pricing:

Greens fees for De Texelse Golfclub are currently priced at €75 for 18 holes during the weekdays and €79.50 during the weekend. 9 holes will cost €42.50 during the weekdays and €47.50 during the weekend. The par 3 course is available to play during the week for €17.50 and €19.50 during the weekend. Push carts and powered golf carts are available to rent for an additional cost.

What Players Are Saying:

“Nice links style course!”

“Magnificent North Sea dunes!”

“Demanding and beautiful!”

Additional Ratings and Reviews: https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/de-texelse-golfclub/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: +31 (0)222 – 31 65 39

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: https://www.texelse.com/online-tee-booking

#4. Landgoed Bleijenbeek


Landgoed Bleijenbeek Overview:

“Located in the middle of the beautiful, peaceful and romantic Maasduinen National Park is the Landgoed Bleijenbeek. An estate and golf course where Limburgish hospitality is freely available for the entirety of the Netherlands, thanks to its central location in the northern region of Limburg.Landgoed Bleijenbeek opened in 2005, and offers you a unique golf experience where you can feel like you’re in a rich landscape with old tree lines, a babbling creek, and a wonderful historical castle ruins” (per bleijenbeek.nl)

Pricing:

Greens fees for Landgoed Bleijenbeek are currently €45 for 18 holes during the week and €52.50 during the weekend. Playing 9 holes will cost €29.50 during the week and €33 during the weekend. The par-3 course at Landgoed Bleijenbeek will cost €24.50 during the week and €28 during the weekend. All day access to the practice facilities costs €6. Push carts and powered golf carts are available to rent for an additional fee.

What Players Are Saying:

“great landscape, wide fairways!”


“Very long distances between the lanes but still pleasant!”

Additional Ratings and Reviews: https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/golfclub/golfplatz-landgoed-bleijenbeek/reviews/

Club Information:

Phone Number: +31 0485 530084

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: Please contact club for more information regarding tee times and reservations.

#5. Het Rijk van Nijmegen

Het Rijk van Nijmegen Overview:

Old avenues of trees, challenging waste areas and surprising blind holes determine the character of the 27 holes on the Groesbeek side of the course. The large differences in height offer a fantastic view up to Germany.

Pricing:

The current greens fees at Het Rijk van Nijmegen are €61 for 18 holes during the week and €73 for 18 holes during the weekend. Discounted rates are available for youth golfers and golfers holding a “golf circle card” will receive 20% off of their green fee.

Club Information:

Phone Number: +31  024-3976644

Email: [email protected]

Tee Times and Reservations: https://www.golfenophetrijk.nl/spelen/starttijd-reserveren.html

To explore additional player reviewed golf clubs in a wide variety of regions throughout Europe please visit:

https://www.golfpost.de/golfguide/region/