San Roque New
Found between Jerez and Marbella, tucked away in the heart of the Andalucian countryside at the foothills of the Sierra Bermejas, is one of Europe's most exclusive golfing resorts, The San Roque Club, home of the exceptional San Roque New course, opened in 2004 to further compliment the existing San Roque Old Course.
This 18 hole championship course was the creation of American designer Perry Dye who's mission was to provide an engaging course for all levels of players. It measures 6626m from the championship tees and gives players a choice of 5 tees from each hole.
There are 10 par 4's, 4 par 5's and 3 par 3's the shortest par 3 being 160m off the yellow tee. A good tip is to trust the posts that give distances at 100m, 150m and 200m, as distances on the course can be deceptive. The prevailing winds, the Levante and Poniente, can become a challenging factor at many of the holes which run east west or vice versa, the only exception being at holes 4, 5, 6 and 13 which run at right angles to the others.
The fairways are wider than the Old Course, however, with water hazards at 4 greens and over 100 strategically placed bunkers over just 45 hectares over undulating man made valleys which have been transplanted with hundreds of trees, this triangular elevated course will hold the best of players attention. The San Roque Club is Members only and operates an invitation only policy.
Visitors must confirm their tee times at the reception in the main building rather than the Clubhouse and also use the facilities at the main building for changing and showering etc. Mobile phones are strictly forbidden on the course. Facilities at the resort include pitching and putting greens, GPS buggies, private and group classes at the Seve Ballesteros Natural Golf School, members clubhouse, pool, tennis and paddle courts, Pro Shop, the Mark Philips Equestrian Centre and a choice of bars and restaurants.