Golf in Marbella, Spain

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The pleasant weather, its premier location along Spain’s Costa del Sol and the large number of nearby courses makes Marbella, Spain one of the most popular destinations for golfers in Europe outside of Scotland and Ireland. With over 40 courses available within a 45 minute drive, golfers will find any number of tracks to fit their games and budget. Nicknamed “Costa del Golf” this strip of Andalucia in close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea presents a number of courses beachside with spectacular views of the water or carved from the rugged coastal terrain. The European PGA Tour stages the Volvo Masters every year at the Club de Golf Valderrama, an iconic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. layout that was also the home course of the 1997 Ryder Cup competition between Europe and the USA and has been the site of 2 World Golf Championship tournaments. Valderrama is a short drive from Marbella and just a few kilometers from the famous Rock of Gibraltar. Although a private club, Valderrama is open for play by visitors to the Marbella area. Marbella Golf and Country Club with its Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed course is another beautiful layout taking advantage of the natural terrain that is open for public play. The Rio Real Golf Course, just 3 kilometers from Marbella city center is but another breathtaking course that plays back and forth over the river for which it is named. Other notable tracks in the vicinity include Las Brisas Golf Club, La Quinta Golf and Country Club and the Santa Maria Golf and Country Club. If your dream trip to Spain includes bringing your golf clubs along to truly make it the trip of a lifetime then you need to add the dream to Play Golf in Marbella, Spain to your list. Tee it up where famous Spanish professionals like Sergio Garcia, Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal honed their skills and you will have memories to treasure forever.

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