Marbella, Spain
Los Arqueros Golf Course
It was the first golf course to be designed by Severiano Ballesteros. As the designer himself says, Los Arqueros is a good course for players of all kinds - a reasonable challenge for the average golfer and a tough test for professionals.
It is set among the mountains of the Sierra de Ronda, and has an original layout in beautiful surroundings. Its prime location on the Costa del Sol makes this an ideal destination for a stress-free golfing holiday.
The design thinking behind Los Arqueros Golf was to lay out a course which closely followed the contours of the land and was in harmony with the natural setting. It is an idea, which Seve exploited to the maximum when designing the front and back nine holes, each with its own distinct personality. The result is a course which presents a challenge for the experienced golfer and is a real test of skills for beginners.
Two putting greens with a bunker
a driving range
a chipping green
two tennis, paddle and squash courts
a buggy bar
rental of buggies, trolleys and clubs
a club locker for members
golf lessons
two rooms for meetings or any other event
children's area
football area
parking for members and non-members
gym
locker room
lockers
showers
free towel service
restaurant / bar
satellite TV
free Wi-Fi
pro-shop
Season dates of the course: Open all year
Check, fill in or leave blank if unknown the follow added information:
Course Designer:_Severiano Ballesteros
Slope: Par 72,
Course Rating: Par White: 5679m Par Red: 4815m Par Yellow: 5315
Par Blue:
Type of Grass (fairway and green): Bermuda
Wildlife on the course
Challenging Holes
Watch out too for the 13th hole, with its high tee requiring an accurate and hard-hitting drive to a downhill area guarded by bunkers, and where only careful play will ensure that you save the par. The course requires accurate play, especially in some tight tee shots where you may have to forego distance in your drive and opt instead for shorter irons or woods which ensure that the ball reaches the fairway.
Picturesque Holes
Hole 8 is especially tricky, as it is a long par 5, with a tight dogleg towards the right which slopes sharply downhill to the green, and a hazardous out-of-bounds area finishing in a stream at the entrance to the green. However, the most difficult hole is the 6th, as it is not only the longest, but the tee-off shot is the decisive one. Therefore, this is a demanding course which requires a calculated game, and where you cannot afford to take many risks if you want to make your handicapen.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Plane:
Trains:
Automobiles: The course is on the Ronda road 5 kilometres from San Pedro de Alcantara (km 166,5 on the highway)
Additional Contact Information:
Carretera de Ronda, km. 44,5 - Urb. Los Arqueros
Benahavis (Málaga)
Telefono: 952 78 46 00 Fax: 952 78 67 07
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