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Duquesa
is fast becoming a favorite with golfers due to
the proximity of some of Europe's finest golf
courses, combine this with the beautiful and peaceful
setting of Duquesa itself and it is no surprise
so many golfers are coming back.
Duquesa's
own golf and country club is a championship 18
hole Robert Trent Jones course and overlooks the
Mediterranean with views out to North Africa and
Gibraltar. This is a nice course to play for professional
and novice players alike.
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DUQUESA |
Designed
by Robert Trent Jones and established in 1985, La Duquesa
winds round El Hacho beacon hill with magnificent views
over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and to Africa. The demanding
course requires accurate driving and concentration. The
8th par 3 is only 125m long but has a drop of 30m!
The course has good practice facilities and lessons for
all standards of players can be arranged. There is also
a Gym, Snooker, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Tennis and Squash courts
that can all be used for a small charge.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6142m |
| VALDERRAMA |
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Home
to the 1997 Ryder Cup and host in November '99 to the
World Golf Championships, Valderrama is rated as Europe's
No 1 course, and is one of it's toughest challenges. Immaculate
fairways, notoriously difficult par 5s, super fast greens,
everything about this course is stunning. Booking is difficult
as tee times are very limited.
18 Holes - Par 73 - 6234m
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ROQUE |
A
Dave Thomas designed course and always kept in immaculate
condition, San Roque has been the venue for a number of
European Championships. The front nine meander through woodland
with 100 year old cork trees, whilst water presents the
main hazard on the return leg, notably on the 12th and 18th.
Quality golf on a superb course.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6440m |
| SOTOGRANDE |
Often
voted amongst the top 10 courses in Europe. Sotogrande opened
in 1964. It's 18 manicured holes, designed by Robert Trent
Jones, have established trees of oak, pine, eucalyptus and
palm. Water also plays an important part, affecting play
on the majority of the back nine.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6298m |
| ALCAIDESA
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Designed
by Peter Alliss and 15Km from Gibraltar, Alcaidesa is a
links course with magnificent views of Gibraltar and the
Atlas Mountains of North Africa. Gorse, heather, sand dunes,
ponds and deep bunkers make Alcaidesa very reminiscent of
some Scottish courses - only warmer!
18 Holes - Par 72 - 5671m |
| ESTEPONA
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Estepona
Golf is set inland and on a hilly terrain. Although the
course has wide fairways, it is still a good test for
all levels of golfers.
18 Holes - Par 72 - 5600m
There
are a lot of other courses along the coast but these are
a few of the ones close to Duquesa.
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