Valderrama
Golf Club
Sotogrande

Robert Trent Jone's design and the collaboration of Severiano Ballesteros who, amongst other things, remodelled the 17th hole making it more difficult, were rewarded in several occasions by specialized journalists who ranked Valderrama as the best golf course in Europe.

The choice of this venue for the 1997 Ryder Cup meant a new definite world confirmation. Full of difficulties, its round has been thought out for players with an acceptable level. As an example, and just to name a few, we can mention the almost one hundred bunkers and elevated greens that mark out its well-traced fairways.

The par-five 4th hole is probably the most popular one, of which it is said that only the great champions can do it in two shots. Other terrible tests can be encountered in the par-four 8th where good aim is needed so as to avoid the trees near the green which is also protected by an enourmous bunker, or the already mentioned 17th; or the 2nd, one of the most difficult holes as one must play towards the left so as to be on line with the green. Amongst the many possibilities available, we bet on par-three 15th, with marvellous views, but to reach its long and narrow green it is necessary to border a gully and climb the hillside.

No of holes: 18

Par: 71

Length: 6356 mtrs

Designed by: Robert Trent Jones

Price range: 240€

Course location: Sotogrande