David Kidd almost carved the holes out of the Andratx hills when designing this course. Perceived as being one of the more challenging courses on the island, the opening hole is a testing Par 4. A good straight drive is needed in order to give the best line into the green for the second shot, with the raised green being protected by a typical Mallorquin stone wall at the front. This 18 hole course is praised for its originality with several raised tees offering stunning views of the Mallorquin coastline. The back nine holes are ensconced in the countryside, surrounded by pine trees and Mediterranean flora. An eye catching feature of this course is the contrast in colours between the three different grass types that are used. Even the novice will have no difficulty in recognising whether their ball is on the fairway on in the rough.
Seven ponds and lakes divided between six holes, and sixty snow white quartz filled sand bunkers ensure that even the most experience players rarely return to the clubhouse with the same ball that they started with.
The course is irrigated with recycled water and rainwater collected in tanks. The Andratx Club de Golf also has its own desalination plant ensuring, the long term protection of the environment.
You may be required to present a handicap certificate at this course;
Key Information:
Handicap Gentlemen: 28
Handicap Ladies: 35
Price: Approx £65
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