Mijas Golf Club
Los Olivos and Los Lagos
Just before you reach the village of Mijas, nestled in the hills above Fuengirola about 4km in from the Coast, along the Coin road you will find the Robert Trent Jones Snr designed, 18 hole Los Olivos golf course, which was opened in 1984 and renovated in 2000-2001.
The narrow fairways of the Los Olivos course are set with generous tastefully arranged linings of native trees (hence it's name) such as tall pine, ancient olive and soft wispy willows. This gives the course a very natural parkland feel. course!
The design of the course, which is built on a smaller piece of land than its twin and neighbouring Los Lagos, incorporates both flat and undulating areas and doesn't include much rough. The protection of the cleverly placed and numerous bunkers is challenging and requires a high level of technical ability and precision. The consistent ability to produce long straight shots is a distinct advantage on this
Next door, Los Lagos, also an 18 hole course, aptly named for its abundance of lakes, shares the characteristic of having very little rough. This course has fewer trees than Los Olivos, giving it a very expansive open feel. It features wide fairways, large raised greens and water hazards. At 6,348m long, it is one of the longest courses on the Costa del Sol. The designer has met the challenge of providing a course suitable for amateurs but remaining challenging enough for the best of players. Los Lagos requires concentration and skill because of it's obstacles, and is better suited to players with a strong swing. The old “cortijo” (farmhouse) style Club House building has a well stocked rentals and sales golf shop and a top class international restaurant. Tuition and classes are available as is an ample driving range. Plan to include this course in your golf holiday and you won't regret it.