My Quick Golf Guide To Mallorca – Where To Go If You Play The Game

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Mallorca’s Golf Courses at a Glance

My Quick Golf Guide to Mallorca

“Golf, like measles, should be caught young”

P.G. Wodehouse

Mallorca is a golfer’s paradise! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, you will find plenty of greens to tee upon and make par. All in all, there are over 20 stunning golf courses in Mallorca to choose from. This makes the island a true win for anyone planning a golf vacation. Because the destination is also wonderful for families, you can slip in a few rounds while your loved ones enjoy the incredible beaches.

Mallorca’s golf courses rules and etiquette are similar to most courses in Europe. Although you can go on most of the practice ranges without an official handicap, most clubs will require an official handicap certificate to play.  Most courses have pro-shops onsite, and buggy and club rentals are usually available. Special Early Bird and Twilight rates are available at most courses.

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ARABELLA GOLF SON VIDA – Palma de Mallorca

The Setting

The Son Vida Golf course is situated on the lavish green hill of Son Vida overlooking the city of Palma.

Arabella Golf Son Vida
Arabella Golf Son Vida

The Facts

Inaugurated1964
ArchitectF.W. Hawtree
Renovated in 2001Kurt Rossknecht
Holes18-Par 71
Length 5.601 m.
Green FeeFrom € 94
Open All Year

The Experience

Golf Son Vida is not only the oldest course but also still one of the best and most enjoyable rounds in Mallorca, with wonderful upkeep, and fantastic views. Its age also means that the course is fully matured and does not have the open field feel some of the newer courses suffer. It is not a long course and the holes are tougher than they appear from the tees, therefore you need to play more with your head than with your arms.

Its technical design, whose fairways run through the residential area of Son Vida, the quick greens, and water hazards at the 16th and 18th holes present formidable challenges that require a clever game strategy, yet this is a course that can be mastered by golfers of all handicaps. The best experience at this course is teeing off before a breathtaking sunset. 

Golf Son Vida also has a renovated Club House with Pro Shop and Restaurant, on whose terrace you can relax enjoying the breathtaking views of the 18th hole and its magnificent lake, as well as the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel. 

Facilities

Club House with Restaurant, Pro Shop, and meeting room, Putting Green and Pitching Area (Driving Range with 60 hitting bays and 3 practice holes at the adjacent golf) electric buggies, fully equipped locker rooms, handicapped access, private and group classes.

Dress Code 

Golf attire should be neat, tailored, and consistent with the standards of the Club and the tradition of the game of golf. The use of t-shirts, sleeveless t-shirts (men only), jeans, athletic apparel, and bathing suits are forbidden. Flip-flops and sandals are not permitted on the golf course. Soft spikes are compulsory on the golf course at all times. No metal spikes are permitted.

ARABELLA GOLF SON MUNTANER – Palma de Mallorca

The Setting

The Son Muntaner golf club nestles between the hills of Son Vida and the island capital Palma on 50 hectares of pristine Mallorcan countryside. 

Arabella Golf Son Muntaner
Arabella Golf Son Muntaner

The Facts

Inaugurated2000
ArchitectKurt Rossknecht
Holes18-Par 72
Length6.305 m.
Green feeFrom € 117
Open All Year

The Experience

A championship 18 hole golf course that fulfills the highest sporting standards and is a  must-play for the golfers that visit our island.

Son Muntaner golf experience is a combination of challenging holes and scenic landscapes. In 2016 the course has been planted with new varieties of grass. The new Bermuda Celebration was sown on every fairway and Agrostis V8 was chosen for its extended greens. Thanks to this project, which has not only led to an improvement in the game experience but also in environmental management, golf Son Muntaner is a reference golf course for any golf lover and one of the best European golf courses.

Facilities

Driving range with 60 hitting bays pro shop, full-service restaurant, electric buggies, fully equipped locker rooms, handicapped access, private and group classes.

Dress Code – Arabella Golf Son Muntaner

Golf attire should be neat, tailored, and consistent with the standards of the Club and the tradition of the game of golf. The use of t-shirts, sleeveless t-shirts (men only), jeans, athletic apparel, and bathing suits is forbidden. Flip-flops and sandals are not permitted on the golf course. Soft spikes are compulsory on the golf course at all times. No metal spikes are permitted.

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ARABELLA GOLF SON QUINT – Palma de Mallorca

The Setting

Nestled between the hills of Son Vida and the island capital Palma.

Arabella Golf Son Quint
Arabella Golf Son Quint

The Facts

Inaugurated2007
ArchitectRamón Espinosa and Kurt Rossknecht
Holes18-Par 72
Length6.205 m.
Green feeFrom € 86
Open All Year

The Experience

Inaugurated in 2007, Golf Son Quint is the youngest golf course on the island, suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. The architect of the Son Quint project, Ramón Espinosa, designed 18 spectacular sporting and varied holes which cover over 6.200 meters of the magnificent Majorcan countryside. Due to its’ location, Son Quint Arabella Golf Mallorca continually offers fantastic views over the bay and city of Palma. At hole 8 for example, the highest point on the course, you tee-off facing directly towards Palma Cathedral.

Dress Code – Golf Son Quint

In 2017 they have softened the dress code on this golf course. The use of t-shirts, sleeveless t-shirts (women only), and jeans is permitted. Flip-flops, athletic apparel, bathing suits, and sandals are not permitted on the golf course.

Soft spikes are compulsory on the golf course at all times. No metal spikes are permitted.

Facilities

Driving range with 60 hitting bays at the adjacent Golf Son Muntaner, Nike pro shop, full-service restaurant, electric buggies, fully equipped locker rooms, handicapped access, private and group classes.

REAL GOLF DE BENDINAT – Bendinat, Calvià

The Setting

Just outside the city of Palma in an extensive wooded valley,  just 2 km away from the glamorous marina of Puerto Portals. 

Real Golf de bendinat
Real Golf de Bendinat

The Facts:

Inaugurated1986
ArchitectF.D.  Hawtree
Holes18-Par 70
Length5.660 m.
Green feeFrom € 91
Open All Year

The Experience

One of the most dramatic courses which offers mountain, and with sea views. Most of the holes are well defined by trees from the tee and the green protected by bunkers and/or lakes. The elevated tee, blind shot, tight out of bounds will demand the player precision play and a bit of guessing throughout the round. 

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart and buggy rental, club rental pro-shop. Golf Academy. If you want to improve your swing or you are looking for full swing analysis, Real Golf de Bendinat has two PGA Professionals able to organize individual or group lessons.

T GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PONIENTE – Calviá

The Setting

Surrounded by majestic pines and 15 lakes

T-Golf and Country Club Poniente Calviá
T-Golf and Country Club Poniente

The Facts:

Inaugurated1978
ArchitectJohn Harris
Holes18-Par 72
White 6450 m.
Yellow 6080 m.
Red 5195 m.
Green feeFrom € 85
Open All Year

The Experience

Back to its original splendor after a nearly two-year renovation, T Golf is one of the oldest on the island. It is a straightforward course that runs through beautiful rolling hills, with no trick holes and very few blind shots. Large stands of pine trees have been used to create some tight fairways and the addition of six water hazards provides players with a challenge. The front 9 holes may be a little boring but the back nine will take you through dense forest and over steep inclines.

Hole 10 is considered by some to be the best hole on the island. Of special note are the views from the 8th and 16th holes which are worth a visit alone and give the player an appreciation for the rugged beauty of this course. For nature lovers, the flora and fauna on the course make it a pure Mediterranean paradise. 

Set in a typical Mallorcan farmhouse dating back to the 19th century, the clubhouse offers the perfect location to end your day in style. The diversified menu of the restaurant and drinks can be enjoyed either inside or on the terrace adjacent to the 18th green. 

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant.

SANTA PONSA I – Santa Ponsa

The Setting

Golf Santa Ponsa I
Golf Santa Ponsa I

The Facts

Inaugurated1977
ArchitectFolco Nardi
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.543 m.
Yellow 6.106 m.
Red 5.242 m.
Green feeFrom € 93
Open All Year

The Experience

Majestic pine & 15 lakes make this one of the most enjoyable rounds you will ever play. Santa Ponsa I is one of the longest courses in Europe with 590mt and the first of a group of three courses, Santa Ponsa II and Santa Ponsa III, that are for the exclusive use of members.

It hosted several tournaments among which six Balearic Open and the European Club Championship. Santa Ponsa is a very broad course, beautifully set out and fairly flat. It boasts the longest hole on the island.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, electric cart and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant.

GOLF DE ANDRATX – Camp de Mar

The Setting

In the southwestern corner of Mallorca, amidst some breathtaking landscape made of age-old olive groves, almond trees, and ancient Mallorca stone walls.

Golf de Andratx
Golf de Andratx

The Facts

The Experience

Inaugurated2000
ArchitectGleneagles Scotland Rodney Barr
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.089 m.
Yellow 5.683 m.
Red 4.813 m.
Green feeFrom € 80
Open All Year

One of the most spectacular and most challenging courses on the island, Golf Andratx winds its way through some breathtaking landscape, adorned with age-old olive groves, almond trees, and ancient Mallorca stone walls. Hole 6, 609 meters from the championship tee, is the longest hole in Spain and one all golfers look forward to playing. It winds uphill, through trees and water hazards, and is fraught with danger. The tee shot from hole 8 offers a spectacular view of the bay in Camp de Mar and the hills around it.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, electric cart and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant

SON ANTEM EAST – Llucmajor

The Setting

In the open countryside on an old hunting estate

son antem east 2 back
Son Antem East

The Facts

Inaugurated2000
ArchitectGleneagles Scotland Rodney Barr
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.274 m.
Yellow 6.009 m.
Red 5.061 m.
Green feeFrom € 80
Open All Year

The Experience

Part of the Marriott resort which includes Son Antem West golf course and a five-star hotel, Son Antem East is built on an old hunting estate, so wildlife is in abundance. The par 72 layout is more suited to beginners and intermediate golfers.  It starts with easier holes and finishes with the more challenging.  Fairways are relatively wide, but the approaches to the greens require some accuracy to ensure an enjoyable and fair round. Five lakes come into play throughout the course. 

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, electric cart and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant

SON ANTEM WEST – Llucmajor

The Setting

In the open countryside on an old hunting estate

son antem west 9 lake
Son Antem West

The Facts

Inaugurated2001
ArchitectFrancisco Lopez Segales
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.293 m.
Yellow 5.913 m.
Red 5.007 m.
Green feeFrom € 85
Open All Year

The Experience

The younger of the two Marriott Son Antem courses. This time, however,  designer Francisco Lopez  Segales has provided a much greater challenge to the low handicap players. The fairways are tight, and the course is laid out in the open countryside that provides a true championship experience. The course features three lakes surrounded by five holes, and winds through native woodlands and the gently sloping hills to provide a picturesque experience of Mallorca’s natural beauty.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, electric cart and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant

GOLF DE VALL D’OR – S’Horta

The Setting

On the estate of “Es Turó” near the marina of Cala d’Or in the eastern part of Mallorca

vall d or golf
Vall d’Or Golf

The Facts

Inaugurated1986
ArchitectBilly Bendly & Bradford Benza
Holes18-Par 71
White 5.824 m.
Yellow 5.585 m.
Red 4.920 m.
Green feeFrom € 76
Open All Year

The Experience

Vall d’Or lies on the island’s southeast coast. Due to its terrain, playing a round here is like playing on two different courses. The front nine holes have rolling fairways surrounded by a forest of pine, almond, and olive trees. The back nine holes have wider and more uneven fairways that go down towards the coast. The greens, protected by bunkers, welcome all approach shots. It is an average-difficulty golf course but quite entertaining, and with magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, electric cart and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant

PULA GOLF – Son Servera

The Setting 

Between mountain and sea on the eastern part of Mallorca

Pula Golf
Pula Golf

The Facts

Inaugurated1995
ArchitectJosé Maria Olázabal
Holes18-Par 70
White 6.297 m.
Yellow 5.869 m.
Red 5.452 m.
Green feeFrom € 94
Open All Year

The Experience

Founded in 1995 and completely redesigned by José María Olazábal between 2004 and 2006, Pula Golf is located in one of the most beautiful and calm parts of the island.  It is an impressive flat course that includes several natural elements and boasts some wonderful views of both mountains and the sea, where no two holes are alike.  

Water hazards, two lakes, and a river will be a feature of your round if you don’t hit straight. Pula Golf is very well known for being the venue of many top-class tournaments including the PGA European Tour.  

The Pula Golf Resort includes a charming hotel hosted in a farmhouse dating back to 1581, which also serves as a clubhouse.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, cart rental, electric cart and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, restaurant

CANYAMEL GOLF – Capdepera

The Setting 

The Northeast coast of Mallorca

Canyamel Golf Capdepera
Canyamel Golf Capdepera

The Facts

Inaugurated1998
ArchitectJosé Gancedo
Holes18-Par 73
White 6.185 m.
Yellow 6.040 m.
Red 5.335 m.
Green feeFrom € 83
Open All Year

The Experience

Playing at Canyamel golf course is like a walk in the park as this course is known for the abundance and variety of its vegetation, from 100-year-old palm trees to figs, pines, three types of carob, and wild olive. Other than the wonderful nature, it features lateral and frontal water hazards on several holes providing players of any level with a challenge.

Two holes with the greatest difficulty, like hole 9, par 4, with the peculiarity of a stone hut in the middle that makes it hard to play its 384 meters with 4 strokes, and hole 2, also par 4, with a long-distance and undulation. It is also worth mentioning hole 4 boasting views on the sea and even the Island of Menorca, or the gorgeous hole 18 with triple “piano” undulation, which can be observed from the terrace of the Club House.

Part of your golf experience, are the Mediterranean turtles you will find on the course. Please do not take them out of their environment.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, trolley (free), electric cart and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, snack bar, restaurant.

CAPDEPERA GOLF – Artà

The Setting  

The Northeast coast of Mallorca

Golf Capdepera Gallery GolfCourse 5 1
Capdepera Golf, Artá

The Facts

Inaugurated1988
ArchitectDan Maples
Holes18-Par 72
White 5.890 m.
Yellow 5.589 m.
Red 5.335 m.
Green feeFrom € 59
Open All Year

The Experience

For pure undisturbed golf, you can’t beat Capdepera. Here you will find nature at its best and an oasis of tranquillity. There is hardly a building in sight and no noise to distract your attention. Its 15th hole was repeatedly voted the most beautiful hole on Mallorca. Capdepera is not a long course, but offers such a variety of holes that you will need every club in the bag to make a good score. In a nutshell, you will be faced with open fairways as well as several tight tee shots.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, trolley rental, electric trolley and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, snack bar, restaurant.

GOLF SON TERMES – Bunyola

The Setting  

The foothills of the Tramontana mountains

Son Termes Golf, Bunyola
Son Termes Golf, Bunyola

The Facts

Inaugurated1998
ArchitectThe Harris Group and José rodriguez
Holes18-Par 70
White 5.582 m.
Yellow 5.282 m.
Red 4.510 m.
Green feeFrom € 55
Open All Year

The Experience

A picturesque yet demanding golf course. The rugged mountainous terrain provides for some truly special holes and panoramic views of the bay of Palma. Son Termes prides itself in its greens which are of the highest standard. Many of them are protected by bunkers, trees, and ravines. It’s a precision course and no matter what your handicap is, your skills will be put through a test especially against its par 70. 

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, trolley rental, electric trolley and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, snack bar, restaurant.

CLUB DE GOLF ALCANADA – Puerto de Alcudia

The Setting

Right by the sea surrounded by the typical Mallorcan landscape

Alcanada Golf Course Alcudia
Alcanada Golf, Alcudia

The Facts

Inaugurated2003
ArchitectRobert Trent Jones Junior
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.499 m.
Yellow 6.152 m.
Red 5.241 m.
Green feeFrom € 105
Open All Year

The Experience

Unique in its sea-hole offerings Alcanada is a course for confident golfers providing a hard but fair round. The only one situated right by the sea, this course allows golfers to soak up the fantastic views of Alcudia bay and Alcanada island with its lighthouse from most of the holes. Even though a young course, Alcanada is already recognized by several well-known golf magazines and golf guides as one of the finest courses in Spain and Europe.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, trolley rental, electric trolley and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, snack bar, restaurant.

SON GUAL – Palma de Mallorca

The Setting 

In the “Valley of a Thousand Windmills.”

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Son Gual

The Facts

Inaugurated2007
ArchitectThomas Himmel
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.257 m.
Yellow 5.475 m.
Red 4.961 m.
Green feeFrom € 120
Open All Year

The Experience

One of the newest golf courses, Son Gual has  quickly earned a name for itself as one of the top-rated golfing venues on the island and is on the ‘bucket list’ of most enthusiasts of the game. Gently rolling hills, some wonderful bunkers, and more than 1,000 olive trees have greatly been incorporated into its design for challenge and beauty.

Facilities

Driving range, putting green, pitching green, practice bunker, trolley rental, electric trolley and buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, snack bar, restaurant.

GOLF MAIORIS – Palma de Mallorca

The Setting  

The typical Mallorquin environment, 15 minutes drive east from Palma de Mallorca 

The Facts

Inaugurated2007
ArchitectR.S. Group
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.347 m.
Yellow 6.026 m.
Red 5.301 m.
Green feeFrom € 105
Open All Year

The Experience

One of Mallorca’s latest additions, Maioris is a championship-standard course offering five different tee positions and a stern challenge to any player. The course, which features four lakes and two island greens,  has been built to cope with the demands of a hot Spanish summer and remains in excellent condition all year around.  

Facilities

Driving range, electric trolleys and golf car rentals,   club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes,  kid’s golf academy, bar, snack bar, restaurant.

GOLF PARK MALLORCA PUNTIRO’ – Palma de Mallorca

The Setting

On an estate of 165 acres, amidst  agricultural landscaping and only minutes away from historical Palma and the beaches

GolfPark mallorca Puntiro

The Facts

Inaugurated2006
ArchitectJack Nichlaus
Holes18-Par 71
White 6.027 m.
Yellow 5.546 m.
Red 4.530 m.
Green feeFrom € 80
Open All Year

The Experience

A course of average difficulty, though it can reach high levels from the back tees. With both high-precision holes and holes for great hitters. 

The course has been designed according to the topography of the land to create fun and stimulate tours for players from all levels. The natural vegetation composed of pines, wild olive trees, carob trees, and bushes has been accordingly taken care of to provide the player with the natural environment of the island. A complete net of car paths will communicate all the holes.

Facilities

Driving range, practice bunker, trolley rental, buggy rental,  club rental, pro-shop, changing rooms, showers, lockers, private and group classes, bar, snack bar, restaurant

Members of GOLF PARK PUNTIRÓ will have the additional privilege of enjoying more than 120, among the best courses in the world, all of them designed by Jack Nicklaus. Thanks to this excellent exchange agreement, they will enjoy the same conditions as the own members of those courses.

SON SERVERA GOLF – Son Servera

The Setting

Below a range of pine clad mountains boasting between Costa de Los Pinos and the bay of Cala Millor. 

Son Servera Golf, Son Servera
Son Servera Golf, Son Servera

The Facts

Inaugurated1967
ArchitectJohn Harris
Holes18-Par 72
White 6.057 m.
Yellow 5.756 m.
Red 4.862 m.
Green feeFrom € 102
Open All Year

The Experience

With over 50 years of history, Son Servera is the second oldest course on the island.  The greens,  which runs through the Mediterranean pine forest on Mallorca’s Costa the Los Pinos, are subtly undulating and dotted with many evergreen oak, pine, olive, carob and palm trees that challenge the way to the pin. Water is an enhancing feature on 6 holes.

It is a worthy challenge for all levels players as it demands accuracy off the tee as some of of the fairways are narrow and tree-lined.  Everywhere you can enjoy  fine views of the pine clad mountains which protect the course from the worst of any winter storms and from many holes there are splendid views over the Bay of Cala Millor.

ARABELLA SON QUINT EXECUTIVE COURSE – Palma de Mallorca

The Setting

The Son Quint Golf course nestles between the hills of Son Vida and the island capital Palma.

Arabella son quint 9 holes

The Facts

Inaugurated2009
ArchitectJames Arnold
Holes19-par 3
Length638 m.
Green feefrom €13
Special Junior PricesFrom €9
Open All Year

The Experience

A short but fun and challenging 9-hole golf course that has been landscaped using the indigenous vegetation to Mallorca, such as olive, carob, and pine trees oleander bushes, and lantana flowers.  Leyland cypresses form lateral protection to one side of the course.

It’s an excellent venue for corporate incentives, golf beginners, last-minute holidaymakers, and special events.

Facilities

Driving range with 60 hitting bays at the adjacent Golf Son Muntaner, Nike pro shop, full-service restaurant, electric buggies, fully equipped locker rooms, handicapped access, private and group classes.

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