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Valderama Golf | |
Valderrama Golf Club is a 6356 metres par 71 with no hole of less than championship quality but it can be fully enjoyed by players of all handicaps, thanks to the genius of Robert Trent Jones, Senior, whom many consider the leading golf architect of his day.
The amenability of the golf course to the handicap golfer and its deliberate severity to the championship player owe much to the extensive range of tees. Valderrama has two prevailing winds: the poniente from the land, which in summer can be very hot, and the levante from the Mediterranean, which brings a cooler sea breeze. The changed conditions, depending on which one is blowing, add variety to a golf course that is already rich in shot values. The 'Old Continent's' finest course is set once again to meet the challenge of hosting the European Tour's grand finale - the Volvo Masters Andalucía. Since Jaime Ortiz-Patiño took over the course, then known as Las Aves, it has evolved into a beautiful, powerful and unique golfing phenomenon. |
| Golf Club: |
Valderrama Golf Club |
| Designer: |
Robert Trent Jones |
| Opening year: |
1985 |
| Holes: |
18 |
| Maximum hcp: |
Men 24 & Ladies 32 |
| Driving Range: |
Yes |
| Buggies on fairways: |
Allowed |
| Golf shoes: |
Soft spikes compulsory |
| Hotel Resort: |
At 1 km of NH Almenara hotel |
| Close to: |
Sotogrande |
| Address: |
Avenida de Los Cortijos, s/n, 11310 Sotogrande, San Roque, Cádiz |
| Golf Club note: |
Mobile phones are not allowed on the course. |
| Patrizia's comment: |
Every golfer knows the reputation of Valderrama. I would just say, if you are more than 18 hcp, and if you can... wait a little more before you play it... work a little more on your swing to make it stronger, firmer and longer. By getting down to about 13 hcp, you will enjoy real golf on a real course! I guarantee it! | | |
January 2007
| Metres |
Par |
SSS |
Slope |
| 6356 |
72 |
76.0 |
146 |
| 5995 |
72 |
73.6 |
142 |
| 5294 |
72 |
76.3 |
142 |
| 4873 |
72 |
76.3 |
133 |
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