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Golf courses Spain - Valderrama Golf Club Club
de Golf Valderrama is located in Andalucia, the largest and southern-most
region of Spain. A few miles north of Gibraltar, it is approximately two
hours' drive from Cádiz and one and a half hours from Málaga. The climate is
ideal for year-round golf.
The Par 71 Championship Course measures 6356 metres from the professional tees. The fairways have been described by top pros and leading golf writers as the best in Europe, if not the world. It is not an easy course - nor was it intended to be. It is designed so as to call forth thought and precision for every shot. The course was designed in 1974 by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, one of the great golf course architects, and was originally known as Sotogrande New. In 1981 its name was changed to Las Aves.Its incarnation in its present form began in 1984, when Jaime Ortiz-Patiño was able to acquire it from the developers who a few years earlier had laid out the very extensive Sotogrande area so imaginatively and tastefully. Ortiz-Patiño had been one of the first to build a house, and for some years he had nursed the secret ambition to bring Las Aves to a greater potential. In 1984 he was able to acquire, along with the golf course, certain additional parcels of land that would allow this. Robert Trent Jones willingly agreed to come back and redesign his original layout of ten years earlier. Together the two men spent many hours walking around the course and discussing where and how improvements should be made. Ortiz-Patiño renamed the course Valderrama, after the ancient estate on which the land is situated.The pair shared a common aim: to create a course that would present a test of golf to the everyday golfer and the first-class player alike, and would bring out the best golf that is in him.Valderrama has since risen in the Golf World rankings to become the No.1 golf course in mainland Europe, a position proudly held since 1989. No championship course in modern times has so swiftly achieved such recognition. As early as 1988, Valderrama began to host the newly-launched Volvo Masters, the flagship tournament of the PGA European Tour, and continued to do so until 1996.In 1997 the Club hosted the 32nd Ryder Cup, won by Europe in a most thrilling finish. Valderrama remains today the only club ever to have hosted golf's pinnacle event outside its traditional homelands, USA and Britain. Next, in 1999 and 2000, Valderrama went on to host the first two editions of the World Golf Championships - American Express Championship, which were won by Tiger Woods and Mike Weir respectively.The tone for the Ryder Cup event was set by Severiano Ballesteros, the Europe captain, when he walked the course with John Paramor, the chief tournament director. 'I found everything perfect,' he said. 'It's impossible to imagine a golf course in better condition. Valderrama is a private Members' club, but a limited number of starting times are offered for visitors most days of the year. Recommended Golf Hotels for Valderrama Club de Golf Almenara Golf 
Almenara Golf has a 27-hole golf course and offers free transfers to Sotogrande Beach and golf courses such as Valderrama. Guests have free access to El Cucurucho Beach Club. The Almenara’s spacious rooms are decorated in natural tones. All air-conditioned rooms have views of the golf course or gardens and include minibar and bathrobes. The Almenara Golf Resort has a spa with jacuzzi, gym and sauna. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Other facilities include the Sotogrande Golf Academy and a horse-riding centre. There are various restaurants serving Andalucian and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy meals on the outdoor terraces, or relax with a drink in the piano bar. Almenara Golf Hotel is just 5 km from the Costa del Sol. Gibraltar Airport is 25 km away and there is a shuttle service available. Guests have special prices for nearby golf courses. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!  The Suites at San Roque Club
The San Roque Suites are set in the centre of the 36-hole San Roque golf course, next to the club house. Guests are entitled to reduced green fees. The San Roque Suites offers 2-bedroom apartments suitable for up to 4 adults. Each apartment is decorated with tiled floors and antique-style furniture. All have a fully fitted kitchen with microwave and fridge. The San Roque complex has a large freeform swimming pool set among tropical gardens. The site also includes a professional golf shop, and a small shopping centre with bank. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas. The complex has a range of places to eat and drink, including cafés, bars and restaurants. Gibraltar is just 5 km away, while Gibraltar Airport can be reached in 15 minutes. Another 10 golf courses can be found in the local area. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews! More hotels near Valderrama Club de Golf Golfing News Valderrama Club de GolfThis week in Asian & European Golf - October 24 to 30, 2011 24/10/2011European Tour Andalucía Masters Club de Golf Valderrama Sotogrande, Spain 27 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2011 Hotels near Club de Golf Valderrama Sergio Garcia's resurgence continued as he became the first Spaniard to win a strokeplay event at Club de Golf ... Asian Tour lost Volvo Masters of Asia 19/05/2009 The Asian Tour has lost its flagship Masters of Asia event after sponsor Volvo pulled out, blaming the confusion surrounding golf in the region and political unrest in host country Thailand. The season-ending tournament, first played in 2002, was ... Webpage Valderrama Club de Golf |