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Finca Cortesín Finca Cortesín The Finca Cortesín Golf Club was founded with the intention of becoming a reference in the golf world. The course measures almost 7000 m. from the black marker stakes, making it one of the longest in Europe. It is a par 72 course, with an average difficulty rating, although difficulty will increase if the back markers are used. The different teeing areas and the wide rolling fairways allow most players to reach the green easily. Harald Hurgan, the internationally renowned landscape architect, collaborated with Cabell Robinson, the course designer, on the surrounding landscaping. Together, the two designers have succeeded in preserving the natural features of the area, establishing a balance between natural grass, undergrowth and lawns. Golf Río Real Designed by Spain´s number one achitect, Javier Arana, Río Real opened in 1965 and follows a wide incline down towards the sea. Otherwise the course is flat. With wonderful views, wellestablished trees that offer much appreciated shade, and the River Real intersecting the course at various points golf here is a very pleasant experience. Holes 4 and 5 run close to the sea and are reached by an underpass beneath the Málaga-Cádiz coast road. The 6th, a par three requires a particularly accurate tee shot to avoid the hillside on the right whilst at the 8th, although it is not especially difficult hole, one must avoid the bunkers which protect a raised green. The dogleg 10th is a pretty par four leading to a spectacular 11th tee which looks down to a green whose access lies across the river which gives the course its name - Río Real. Marbella Club Golf Resort The Marbella Club Golf Resort is a magnificent 18 hole golf course, designed by Dave Thomas located in a 1,100 acre estate which is an area of exquisite natural beauty and offers five star service in a relaxed and friendly environment. With a total length of 6,247m, the course is enhanced by carefully contoured fairways, beautiful waterfalls, lakes and strategically placed bunkers, as well as undulating and protected greens, maintained to perfection. Guests of Marbella Club Hotel & Puente Romano Hotel can often have the privilege to enjoy the exclusive benefit of complimentary green fees and shuttle service to the Marbella Club Golf Course throughout their stay. Valle Romano Valle Romano, in Estepona, is an outstanding 18-hole course, fitted out to play host to the most demanding and prestigious tournaments. Its design guarantees the enjoymen