| Marbella is famed for its wonderful beaches and | | | | an extremely fair one and all the fairways are lined |
| having plenty of sunshine throughout the year. But | | | | with mature trees offer a little respite from the sun. |
| nowadays it has become a Mecca for golf players of | | | | In 2005 this hosted the Spanish Open Championship |
| all levels as it offers more than 60 courses within a | | | | which is part of the European PGA Tour. |
| short drive from this wonderful city. | | | | 2 - New San Roque |
| Not only are some of the courses situated within | | | | This course was opened in 2003 and was the |
| certain developments, there are a number that are | | | | brainchild of Seve Ballesteros and Perry Dye. Again it |
| situated on the slopes that help to create this part of | | | | is a par 72 course and is one of the most beautifully |
| Spain's microclimate. It isn't just players from across | | | | designed courses in this part of Spain. Since opening it |
| Europe that enjoy these courses but from across | | | | has been home of two of Europe's most prestigious |
| the world. It is also a region where some of the | | | | golfing events. In 2005 it was host of the European |
| major championships take place. | | | | School Qualifying School and then in 2006 it hosted |
| So what courses are worth considering visiting and | | | | the Spanish Open. |
| playing when you come on a golfing holiday to | | | | 3 - Valderrama |
| Marbella? | | | | This is yet another of the championship golf courses |
| 1 - Old San Roque | | | | to be found located near to Marbella. However this is |
| This is a par 72 course that is well established and | | | | only a par 71 and is suitable for players of all levels. |
| offers you spectacular mountain views and on a | | | | This one was designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr |
| really clear day you may even catches a glimpse of | | | | and has been host to a number of major events. |
| Gibraltar. This isn't only a challenging course but also | | | | |