Golf Choices in Spain

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Macdonald Golf Season 2005/2006

The Costa del Sol has earned a reputation as the leading destination for winter golf in Europe and aims to maintain that position by continuous investment in both existing and new golf courses. Among the many exciting new courses is the Santana Golf & Country Club, just 10 minutes from the Dona Lola Club, where you are sure to receive a warm and friendly welcome before pitting your expertise against this new Cabell Robinson creation.

Should you wish to experience some of the local courses please complete this form in full and our experienced golf staff will be delighted to make all the necessary reservations for you. We shall then be able to have the vouchers ready for collection on your arrival and all green fees will be charged to your apartment account.

Early booking is essential, to ensure the tee times and courses of your choice, and please make sure you advise us of the handicaps of the players as some courses require this information prior to making a reservation.

Macdonald Resorts “Golfer of the Year”

Our Owners & Guests competition at La Quinta Golf & Country Club was, as usual, very well supported and was played on 24 separate weeks throughout the season.

Late in the season a score of 39 points by Leila Playa Owner Alan Bell was just sufficient to defeat Pete Voase and John Fear both of whom had scored 38 points. Congratulations to Alan who dons the “Golfer of the Year” mantle and wins a week’s accommodation for two people at any of the Macdonald Resorts in either Spain or the UK. Well done to Michael Congdon who created his own bit of excitement when he achieved a Hole-in-One on the second hole of the C course.

If you wish to enter this competition it is imperative to pre-book as only limited spaces are available. Please complete the form overleaf and send it to us without delay, your entry may then be confirmed for this friendly competition played on a delightful golf course.

Soft Spikes are Compulsory at all Courses

La Quinta
The course was designed by Head Professional Manuel Pinero and is the venue for the Owners and Guests weekly competition, the course has a good blend of easy and tough holes, narrow/wide fairways and fast, tricky greens. 30 minutes from Dona Lola/Leila Playa and 15 minutes from Villacana.
Price: 65.00€

Los Naranjos
A well established golf course, mainly flat, easy walking and is suitable for all levels of play, with the back nine winding through orange groves. 30 minutes drive from Dona Lola/Leila Playa and 15 minutes from Villacana.
Price: 72.00€

Mijas Golf
Two flat parkland style golf courses, Los Olivos/Los Lagos, suitable for all standards, forgiving from the tee with accuracy required for the approach to the greens as lakes and large bunkers await. Los Lagos was designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr. 15 minutes from Dona Lola/Leila Playa and 45 minutes from Villacana.
Price: 65.00€

Cabopino
On a course which offers fantastic views of the nearby Mediterranean Sea, the key to playing Cabopino is accuracy rather than length. There are some memorable and exciting holes played from very elevated tees. 5 minutes from Dona Lola/Leila Playa and 30 minutes from Villacana.
Price: 52.00€

Almenara
With 27 holes designed by Dave Thomas, Almenara is a superb layout more suited to the serious golfer, the main features of the course are high banked bunkers, winding fairways and holes protected by lakes. 35 minutes from Villacana and 1 hour from Dona Lola/Leila Playa.
Price: 70.00€

Santa Maria
Santa Maria, traces the contours of two valleys in which streams and four lakes form natural hazards. Greens are generally spacious with the 11th the most spectacular hole having a lake and waterfall bordering the green.
Located opposite the Don Carlos Hotel just 6kms from Dona Lola and Leila Playa.
Price: 70.00€

Santa Clara
Santa Clara promotes quality rather than quantity, the course is superbly maintained and the clubhouse offers service and facilities to match. The layout of the course has a good mix of long/short holes with wide/narrow fairways. 10 minutes from Dona Lola/Leila Playa and 25 minutes from Villacana.
Price: 95.00€ (incl buggy)

Rio Real
Recent renovations have made this course one of the finest in the area, this mainly flat course is suitable for all levels of play. Rio Real offers generous fairways lined with an abundance of mature trees and par 3’s, played over water. 15 minutes from Dona Lola and Leila Playa, 25 minutes from Villacana.
Price: 75.00€

Estepona
A change from the normal manicured type of golf course, Estepona is set inland and gives you fantastic mountain/sea views whilst playing the golf course. The layout features rolling wide/narrow fairways and well protected greens, you will find a very friendly atmosphere at this family run golf club.
Price: 50.00€

Santana
Originally an avocado farm, Santana Golf has been highly acclaimed by visiting golfers since it opened in early 2004. Designed by local golf architect Cabell Robinson, this course has some quite spectacular holes, ample fairways and is visually pleasing. There are contours on all greens which according to Robinson, counters the power available to the young players today. Only 10 minutes from Dona Lola/Leila Playa and 40 minutes from Villacana.
Price: 90.00€

All green fees shown are high season rates. During medium and low seasons (Summer/December and January) many courses reduce their charges. Please check with the golf centre or your resort reception
green fee prices are subject to change without notice.

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