Marbella Club Golf Resort, Golf course in Benahavís, Spain.
Marbella Club Golf Resort is an 18-hole course set in the hills above Spain's southern coast, built across rolling terrain with natural and constructed features throughout. Fairways wind through the landscape alongside water features, sand traps, and terrain variations that shape each hole.
The course opened in 1999 after being designed by Dave Thomas, a British golf architect with experience in professional competitions. Thomas brought decades of expertise from international play into shaping how the course plays.
The resort draws golfers from many backgrounds who appreciate the combination of challenging play and coastal Mediterranean setting. Visitors come for the mix of sport and natural surroundings in the hills above the sea.
The course sits in mountainous terrain with narrow paths between holes, so comfortable shoes and sun protection are essential. The elevation changes and overall length require good fitness levels to enjoy a full round.
From certain holes, players can see the African coast, Gibraltar, and the Mediterranean Sea stretching across the landscape. This wide view across continents is often overlooked despite being a defining feature of rounds played here.
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