Gran Canaria Courses
Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas
Real Club de Golf
de Las Palmas is the oldest golf club in Spain. It's next to the crater of
an ancient volcano and there are great views of the surrounding areas. It's
a fairly short course with narrow fairways and small greens and this, along
with the presence of some deep ravines, means you need to concentrate on accuracy
rather than power. The course is located in the centre of the island, a little
farther away than its competitors, but we're sure anyone who plays here will
have an enjoyable round.
Designer: Mackenzie Ross/Juan Dominguez
Par: 71
Length: 6468 yards
Green fees Nov 07 - Sep 08: November -18 December, 9 January - 30 April £55; 19 December - 8 Januar; May - September £61
El Cortijo Club de Campo Close to the city
of Las Palmas, El Cortijo offers a choice of six tees per hole, which in our
opinion vastly increases the variety and enjoyment of the course and means
it can be comfortably played whatever your ability. It's dotted with lakes
and over 600 palm trees, some of which are more than 100 years old. There
are also some fabulous views of the ocean. The dogleg 15th is our favourite
hole - the small green slopes back towards the water hazard which guards it,
so a really precise approach shot is required.
Designer: Blake Stirling/Marco Martin
Par: 72
Length: 6898 yards
Green fees Nov 07 - Sep 08: November - April £54; May - September £35; October: £55
El Cortijo Golf Centre The course at El Cortijo
Golf Centre has two unusual characteristics - all the holes are par 3s and
it's floodlit at night. It has earned a fine reputation and we find it both
enjoyable and challenging, with a large number of bunkers and water hazards
to negotiate. If you fancy taking advantage of the warm evening temperatures
for a fun game, this is the perfect place to come.
Par: 54
Length: 1086 yards
Green fees Nov 07 - Sep 08: November - April £54; May - September £35; October: £55
Maspalomas Golf Club Maspalomas is one
of the island's main tourist resorts and Campo de Golf de Maspalomas is close
by and surrounded by sand dunes. It's long and flat and there's usually a
gentle sea breeze to help you keep your cool even on the hottest and sunniest
days. The most memorable hole is the deceptive 2nd, where the severe slopes
of the fairway mean that the drop of your drive is hidden from sight. Once
you've found your ball, you're then faced with a demanding approach to a green
bordered by pine trees. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday course.
Designer: Mackenzie Ross
Par: 73
Length: 6800 yards
Green fees Nov 07 - Oct 08: November - 18 December, 9 January - 31 March: £58; 19 December - 8 January £61; May - September £38; April & October £55
Salobre Golf Salobre is typical of this
part of the island in that it features many ravines and has volcanic soil.
It's a fine course that offers some lovely views of the mountains and the
sea. Our favourite hole is the 14th, which we reckon was inspired by the
landscape of Arizona - it feels like you're actually playing in the desert!
The tee is extremely elevated and the large green is surrounded by mountains
and a stony, cactus-strewn landscape. A little on the expensive side perhaps,
but definitely worth a visit.
Designer: Roland Faure
Par: 71
Length: 6731 yards
Green fees Nov 07 - Oct 08 (including shared buggy): November - 18 December, 9 January - 31 March £76; 19 December - 8 January £83; May - September £47; April, October £61
Anfi Tauro Golf (9 holes) Anfi Tauro Golf,
an enjoyable 9-hole course, is dominated by a large lake with crystal clear
waters and has great views of the mountains and sea. The closing hole is interesting
to say the least - you have to cross water to reach the undulating green,
and if you over-hit your putt you could end up in the bunker on the other
side.