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The Valderrama golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones. There are 18 holes Par 72. 6402 metres
Location:
The golf course is situated along Sotogrande, in the Andalucia region in Southern Spain, a few miles from Gibraltar.
Description:
The golf is ranked among the top 100 courses in the world, one of the top 10 in Europe and 1st in Spain.
Initially it was known as "Sotogrande New" and "Las Aves". In 1984 it was acquired by a new owner, Jaime Ortiz-Patino, and expanded by the original architect. By 1999, it was rated the number one course in mainland Europe by Golf World magazine.
Valderrama has gained international fame through the strength of the proprietor Jaime Ortiz - Patino, who not only insisted on making changes to the original layout (notably the 17th hole), but also insisted on exceptional standards of course maintenance.
The amenability of the golf course to the handicap and its deliberate severity to the championship player owe much to the extensive range of tees. Each hole has a Professional tee (6356 metres), a Club Championship tee (5994), an Executive tee (5498) and a Seniors' tee (5053), as well as a ladies Professional tee (5294) and a ladies Club tee (4873).
The 17th hole on Valderrama is named 'Las Gabiones'. It is also the most talked about hole on the course. Remodelled by Seve Ballesteros and measuring 455 metres from the Championship tees, it has been the scene of many dramatic moments during the Ryder Cup, and in the World Championship events.
Valderrama has two prevailing winds: the poniente from the land, which in summer can be very hot, and the levante from the Mediterranean, which brings a cooler sea breeze. The changed conditions, depending on which one is blowing, add variety to a that is already rich in shot values.
The Practice Ground is near the Clubhouse and has been described by Nick Faldo as the best in Europe. Since that comment was made the facilities have been much improved.
| Established |
1974 |
| Course Designer |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Travel information |
1 & 1/2 hours drive from Malaga |
| Par |
71 |
| Holes |
18 |
| Metres |
6356 metres |
| Handicap required |
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| Slope |
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| Buggy |
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| Discounts |
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Valderrama Golf Fee's Structure
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Valderrama Golf Course |
WeekEnds
2007 |
290,00 € |
275 € |
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Weekdays
2007 |
260,00 € |
255 € |
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