San Roque Golf New Course

Between Jerez and Marbella, almost at the tip of the Iberian peninsula, lies one of Europe's most exclusive golfing Country Club.

Here, in the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja, the peace and natural beauty of Andalucia is complemented by a stylish retreat and two championship courses - The Old Course and The New Course - are enhanced by a friendly atmosphere: welcome to The San Roque Club.

The year 2002 saw work begin on the construction of The New Course - a second championship golf course at the Club. The new world class course - 6626 metres from the championship tees - aims to complement The Old Course, while presenting a very different challenge. The designs, by the renowned American course designer Perry Dye, incorporate the contours of the San Roque hills, giving golfers wonderful views to the Guadalquiton River and the Mediterranean Sea beyond.

The idea was to create a new course that is a challenge for scratch and low handicap golfers but that is also possible for higher handicap players to enjoy. To that end each hole has five different tee positions and fairways that are wider than those on The Old Course. Nevertheless, these fairways are designed to reward canny tactics and skillful drive placement. Water hazards guard four of the greens, also defended by more than a hundred strategic bunkers, which lie in wait for wayward or ambitious drivers.

The plentiful growth of mature cork oaks, San Roque's excellent weather, soil drainage and irrigation plus the expertise of our experienced team of green-keepers means that the club's new course is expected to bed in quickly. It will then provide a thrilling alternative to the rigours of The Old Course.

The facilities at San Roque Golf Club includes a 2 tiered covered driving range, practice areas and putting greens (1 x 18 holes/2 x 9 holes), 1 pitching area, 3 practice bunkers, club, buggy and trolley rental, a fully stocked pro shop and a golf academy.