Real Golf De Bendinat
Capdepera Golf Course
A Dan Maples designed course, Capdepera, also known as
Roca Viva, was opened in 1991. It is set in beautiful countryside
and whilst it is surrounded by mountains it also offers some
spectacular views of the Mediterranean. The view as you stand on
the 15th tee and look out over the valley to the Med. is something
special and typifies the attraction of Mallorcan golf courses. The
golf course is divided into two halves: The first nine holes are
flat with long fairways, while the second nine holes start off with
three flat holes before rising into the Artá mountains. There are
six artificial lakes and three of these make their presence felt on
the 5th, 11th and 18th holes. But it is a course which many regard
as the finest and fairest in Mallorca and is a true test for high and
low handicap players.
Real Golf De Bendinat
The original Bendinat 9-hole course, designed by Martin Hawtree,
opened in 1986. The second nine holes were added in 1996. Close
to the city of Palma, Bendinat is in the Calvia municipality and
is set in a valley. Many of the tees are elevated, and most of
the fairways are tree lined and have severe slopes. The difficult
greens then add to the challenge the Bendinat course offers. The
undulating and varying terrain gives the golfer the opportunity to
use all 14 clubs in his bag (the maximum!). The views over the Bay
of Palma from the course are spectacular to say the least and the
flora and wildlife around the course are a joy to see.
Pula Golf Club & Course
One of Mallorca’s newest golf courses, Pula opened at the end
of 1995 and in 2001 underwent major re-construction work with
changes to all but a handful of holes. Despite being so new, it is
already well known thanks to many top class tournaments which
attract many well known names from the world of show business
and sport. Pula also hosted Mallorca’s first ‘Skins Game’ in 1997
when José Maria Olazabal, Mark McNulty, Carl Suneson and
Bernhard Langer took part. Olazabal reckons it is amongst the top
20 courses in Spain. Designed by Francisco Segalés, Pula is a flat
course with some wonderful views of both mountains and the
sea. It is built on the site of an ancient estate and many natural
elements have remained in place.
Golf De Andratx
The Andratx golf course at Camp de Mar is one of Mallorca’s
newest courses and was opened in 2000. Magnificently laid out,
its design is credited to the Gleneagles Golf Development. It
is a long course but is well maintained and exceptionally well
run. And the clubhouse is of the highest standard, as one would
expect from such a new course and, like so many Mallorcan
golf courses, part of the course is surrounded by property
developments. But the remainder is set in unspoilt Mallorquin
countryside. Good and accurate driving has never been more of a
requisite than it is at Golf de Andratx.
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