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Estepona Golf Estepona Golf Located two kilometres past Estepona this natural course was the brainchild of ex-publisher David Leader and was designed by José Luis López who adapted it to the undulating terrain. It is a welcome change with the perfect opportunity to enjoy the countryside, fresh air and abundant wildlife with minimal interference from building development and ‘traffic jams’. Although quite short the course is up and down. Those leaving their hiking legs behind may require a buggy. The long 3rd, the ‘Ski Run’ swoops downhill in a swathe of green forming several tiers and the unsighted drive should bear left slightly leaving a chance to reach the green with the second shot. At the 10th there are four lakes and three bunkers guarding the green to negotiate. Reasonable rates, open competitions and barbeques make the club especially attractive for visitors. Tramores Golf Club Opened in 2009, Tramores Golf Club is the shortest of the three golf courses at Los Flamingos. A beautiful, fast course that is, nevertheless, still technical and very entertaining. The 18 hole course plays to a par 65, and is set in beautiful surroundings between 2 valleys. It is a course that provides immediate enjoyment; ideal for playing golf in surroundings that would be the dream of any golfer. 54 Flamingos Golf Flamingos Golf Resort in Marbella boasts three courses; Flamingos Golf , Alferini Golf, Tramores Golf, the American Golf Academy, and a prestigious 5-star Hotel. Set in beautiful natural surroundings, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, where playing golf once again becomes a unique experience with exceptional views of the Mediterranean. Flamingos Golf is an 18-hole, 5714 meter, par-71 course, designed by the prestigious course architect Antonio Garcia Garrido. It is characterised by carefully conserved landscaping, with a large variety of trees and beautiful views of the Mediterranean. Narrow fairways and large greens rewards accuracy off the tee. Alferini Golf The layout of Alferini Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6642 metres, par 73, designed by the prestigious Green Keeper Cristobal Guerrero. The course is perfectly integrated into the landscape, giving you the impression that it has been open for longer than 2007. Its long fairways surrounded by Mountains make it a beautiful challenge. There’s no doubt that Alferini Golf Course has been built to host major golf competitions, so its no surprise that it is a candidate to host the Solheim Cup 2015.