Royal Sotogrande opened in 1964
and is still one of Europe's top 10 courses. Although this is a private
club, green-fee-paying visitors are welcome although they should book
in advance. Often referred as the "old" course to differentiate it
from its younger neighbour, Valderrama, the Robert Trent Jones design
features mature trees pine, cork, oak, palm and eucalyptus, and plenty
of water hazards, namely at the 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th. the
fairways are immaculate but watch out for the rough. There is also
a short par 3 course. |