Monte Mayor Country Club
Benahavis

This is quite hilly and uneven terrain, so it is advisable to take a cart. The topographical conditions make it difficult and at the same time attractive to play on, since it shows a natural and wild face. Various bridges link fairways and tees. The hilly nature of the course will attract many players. The 7th hole is on a plateau with a lake next to the green. Along the course, precipices, slopes and fauna such as eagles, vultures or deer might pop up to add even more excitement to the game.

For some, this course offers the best greens on the Costa del Sol. Up the mountain, within the muncipality of Benhavis, a small village behind Marbella, and built on very hilly land, it is considered by many challenging players as a temptation in the midst of the most spectacular scenery. Its design, by Malaga born Jose Gancedo, Skilfully done, fits the orography and has a total of six bridges connecting the tees with the fairways, and these with the greens. Due to the lie of the land, the course has a fair amount of ups and downs, but these same characteristics make it an invition for players who like taking risks.

It also shows some peculiarities, like the par-four 7th hole that gives the choice to use any-club. Players seem to be pratically unanimous to highlight the par-four 7th hole. Its tee is elevated, and when tee-ing off, care must be taken in the first and second shot to land the ball on an island, Its round ends on a green, next to a lake, which has a waterfall.

No of holes: 18

Par: 70

Length: 5354 mtrs

Designed by: Pepe Gancedo

Price range: between 50€ & 90€ inc. buggy

Course location: Benahavis