Club De Golf De Barcelona
Club de Golf de Barcelona
Club de Golf de Barcelona, formally known as Masia Bach Golf
Course,’ was designed by Jose Maria Olazabal and founded in
1990. This is a very demanding and tight course even for the best
of golfers and is sure to prove a test of character; the shorter
9-hole course however is less demanding and a pleasant playing
experience. The course is beautifully maintained and has hosted
numerous professional tournaments including the 2007 Catalonia
Ladies Masters, part of the Ladies European Tour. Set on the
border of the Penedes wine growing region, it commands some
spectacular views of the Montserrat Mountain. It is advisable to
use a buggy on this course as it is hilly and tiring for some. The
course is complemented with the 4 star Hotel which overlooks
the 1st and 18th holes.
Vilalba Golf Club
The Vilalba Golf Club was opened in 2006 and was designed
by Alfonso Vidaor and Magi Sarda who have incidentally also
designed the South Course at Port Aventura Golf.
The Vilalba Golf Club consists of an 18-hole course, 3 short
training holes, a driving range, short game practice facilities and
over 6,000yds of great golf utilising the elements of the natural
landscape (trees, streams, embankments) creating a pleasant,
gently rolling route, which is accessible to inexperienced players
and offers a wonderful challenge to experienced players.
Real Club de Golf el Prat
The Real Club de Golf El Prat Golf course comprising of 45
holes and designed by Greg Norman is set in beautiful rolling
countryside on the outskirts of Barcelona and is a test for any
golfer. The North Course is 5933m Par-72 and the South Course
is 6020m Par-72. El Real Club de Golf El Prat is an exclusive and
private club but arrangements can be made to play here. It is
recommended to consult a golf tour operator like Barcelona Golf
for for further information. Furthermore the Real Club de Golf El
Prat has constructed a public school with its own 9-hole course
which is bound to discover new talent for the future as well as
improving an existing players game.
Vallromanes Golf Club
Vallromanes Golf Club has quickly become one of the most
established golf clubs in Catalonia. Designed in 1972, by
prestigious architect Mr F.W. Hawtree, the club has an exquisite
“Masia” (traditional country house) style clubhouse. Although
the Vallromanes Golf Club is a private club, arrangements can
be made to play. The design of the course provides a constant
challenge to the player, but with its stunning views of the
mountains and valleys that surround it, it is an ideal place to
relax, and combine a great round of golf with beautiful natural
surroundings.
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