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Real Club Valderrama Golf

Reasons to Visit Real Club Valderrama Golf

Designed by famed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Ranked in The Top 10 Golf Courses in Europe
1997 Ryder Cup host & regular European Tour Venue

Consistently ranked among the top 10 layouts in Europe, Valderrama is a course linked with tournament pedigree, remarkable design and sensational conditioning. Considered by many to be the best golf course in all of Spain, Valderrama’s history is as impressive as its design. The legendary fairways have hosted an incredible variety of events, including; The Spanish Open, Andalucia Masters, WGC-American Express and of course the 1997 Ryder Cup.

Set in the beautiful resort town of Sotogrande, Valderrama is in an idyllic location, just 30 minutes from Gibraltar and less than 90 minutes from Malaga Aiport. The gorgeous backdrop of the Sierra Almenara, rolling hills and the Mediterranean Sea make Sotogrande the ultimate place to stay while playing this great course. There are a number of luxury hotels in this upmarket region, with Hotel Almenara being among the best options.

John Catlin won his first European Tour title at Valderrama in the 2020 Andalucia Masters with the entire field finishing over par. The 29 year old clinched the win with some superb par saves on the back nine, finishing one shot ahead of former World Number One Martin Kaymer on two over par confirming the course as one of Europe's toughest.

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1 round at Valderrama Golf Club
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Valderrama Golf Club

The culmination of the project is testament to the vision and passion of both the owner and the course's designer, Robert Trent Jones Senior; the older Trent Jones is widely accepted as the finest golf course architect of his generation, and Valderrama will arguably be the brightest light of his impressive legacy.

Now regarded as the best course in continental Europe, the awe-inspiring layout is matched by its consistently impeccable condition, but this was not always the case; between 1987 and 1997, Valderrama's bunkers were totally restructured, and the drainage system throughout the courses was entirely revamped. The result was that Valderrama coped admirably with the deluge during the final day of the 1997 Ryder Cup that closed every other course within a 200 mile radius.

Playing host to those Ryder Cup matches brought Valderrama prominently to the golfing world's attention, but thankfully, the course is carefully managed to avoid too much play ruining its condition. In fact, the club is extremely exclusive, but Ortiz-Patiño has been kind enough to make it available to the public as well, and it remains high on the list of ‘must play' courses.

While Valderrama is notoriously difficult, there are tees to suit most players, but matching your handicap is an achievement to remember around the 6,951 yard layout. Rest assured, Valderrama is as good as it looks on television, so be sure to experience continental Europe's finest course for yourself.

Go for broke at the penultimate hole - take on the water, and if you succeed, the bragging rights will be yours for years to come!

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Robert Trent Jones Snr.
Opened in	1974
Previoulsy hosted	1997 Ryder Cup, Spanish Masters (currently)

Tees
Black	6,990 yards	SSS 76.1
White	6,475 yards	SSS 73.6
Yellow	6,036 yards	SSS 71.4
Red	5,326 yards	SSS 73.1

Valderrama is ranked as one of the best courses in Spain

Features

Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Practice Area
Golf Club Hire
Club House
Championship Standard Course

Tips for visiting Real Club Valderrama Golf

Rick Wilton
Marketing

Handicap: 12
Visited: October

Valderrama is a must when visiting Southern Spain, I paired it up with Finca Cortesin to create a fantastic 5* golfing experience. The course is surprisingly easy to walk for a European Tour layout so a buggy is optional, get to the course early though & take advantage of the great practice facilities. There is a good spread of tees so if you are a mid handicapper, like me, don't be put off by the near 7000-yard total length. Try to keep approaches below the hole as the greens here are lightning fast, it is like putting on a snooker table! The 17th is my favourite hole, hit your approach short & you're in the water, hit it long & you're in the bunkers playing back towards the water!

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Real Club Valderrama Golf
11310 Sotogrande, Cadiz
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Condition overall

10.0

Condition of greens

10.0

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Facilities

10.0

Value for money

10.0

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Martin – Reviewed 10 Nov 2019

Excellent

It is Valderama!! Enough said. Top quality experience from the moment you park till the moment you leave. Intentionally big gaps between tee times and a mandatory caddy means that you end up playing in a bubble, rarely seeing the group in front or the group behind

Alison – Reviewed 24 Oct 2019

Excellent

Simply Amazing! Nothing was to much trouble the staff where so friendly and I cannot wait to go back there!!! A different "League" :)

Joseph – Reviewed 4 Oct 2018

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