El Chaparral
The El Chaparral Golf Club occupies a privileged part of Mijas Costa with all of its 18 holes having magnificent panoramic views of the coastline. After having been closed for 14 years, it was a long anticipated hat trick opening in February 2006 with the success of Spanish designer Pepe Gancedo, and his previously designed Torrequebrada and Golf del Sur courses.
This delightfully sculptured par 72 course, which measures 5659m in length was created around some profuse pine forests and abundant indigenous vegetation which subtly dominate the landscape. The course comprises 6 x par 3's, 6 x par 4's and 6 x par 5's over wide varied greens that have been designed to allow all players from beginner to experienced to enjoy playing here.
It is known for its super fast greens, even after rainfall. The El Chaparral Golf Course has been host to several important professional and amateur tournaments and is managed impeccably by Aymerich Golf Management.
The typically Mediterranean style spacious Clubhouse which sits high on the grounds overlooking the course and the 1st and 18th holes, offers players a comfortable restaurant and lounge to relax in, changing rooms and Pro golf shop. There is a state of the art 280m x 160m two- tiered floodlit driving range, short game area, bunker and putting green, V1 Coaching Studio, on site sport therapist and sport psychologist and custom fitting and professional club repair.
A very worthwhile port of call here is the SAM PuttLab Studio which offers highly accurate analysis and training system based on ultrasound measurements. Buggies, power caddies and hand carts can all be rented out. The Clubs Golf Academy offers the chance to improve your game with top class professional tuition available either one on one or in small well coordinated groups.