User Reviews
for Santa Clara Golf Marbella, Málaga, Spain
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Retiremenet golf
Reviewed November 7, 2022
Spain golf vacation 5/5.
Coming to Costa del Sol to play some good courses. Last round on our trip, before we fly away. I try to be short this time. As always very fast and pleasant checking and booking, Spain standard. If I say that training areas are close, I will repeat myself :D. Highlight here is the starter, very funny guy, like his jokes he does his job well. Did not have high expectations because had references from friend who played there is past. This course is not our cup of tee, layout is nothing special, few interesting holes there like (8,12,17) Quality was so so, greens OK, however for the price they charge they need to do better, I would rather go to Marbella GCC. For me this layout is not very interesting. We did not even eat there because rates there are for same quality 20% higher than anywhere else.
Espectacular
Reviewed April 9, 2022
We are a group and society in London, we came to enjoy Marbella Holidays as usual, we found this golf course because the location was near to our hotel, and what a great choice we were really sorprise we the golf course, really tricky and really funny. A round golf course where you always be around the club house for a good beer.
The new level
Reviewed April 2, 2022
The best experience in Costa del Sol. The last time was an average golf course in the zone. This year we found everything new, the staff specially glad to having us there and always with an smile. They offer us a free champagne glass and the restaurant experience is amazing.
Very nice
Reviewed March 29, 2022
We are a group and society in London, we came to enjoy Marbella Holidays as usual, we found this golf course because the location was near to our hotel, and what a great choice we were really sorprise we the golf course, really tricky and really funny. A round golf course where you always be around the club house for a good beer.
Perfect Golf
Reviewed October 24, 2011
Perfect course to play golf in Marbella's area. Last week me and my society were in Spain playing golf, the weather was perfect, we played some courses but when we played at Santa Clara we all shared the same thinking: Lovely course, nice staff, the maintenance was perfect, the greens fantastic and why not? the beers were very cold!! I recommend to everybody who want to play in Spain don't miss the opportunity to play Santa Clara golf in Marbella one of the best courses i've ever played.
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The overall package is right
Reviewed September 19, 2023
When checking in in the large pro store, the sliding door behind the champagne table opens and a chilled lounge sound spills over to us from the Kayena Restaurant. Supposedly the golf course is pure horror for beginners - because it is technically the most difficult. That's not true. The layout is beautiful, well-kept and varied. You never know what awaits you on the next hole. This can also be a very drunk English group of men. A lot has been rebuilt here and invested in new buggies, stylishly spruced up and the new, modern management brings a breath of fresh air. Highly Recommended!
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Nice well maintained place
Reviewed March 23, 2023
We felt comfortable here, although some yellow haircuts were very far ahead, some in blue. I don't recommend this, while friendly towards tourists, real golfers don't want to be lied to.
Tees and fairways well maintained, bunkers to play nice, greens not too fast.
Interesting fairway 8, a par 5,489 m long from yellow, a wonderful "bobsleigh track"!
Nice friendly secretariat and gastro!
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Actually a very nice place, unfortunately overpriced
Reviewed March 12, 2023
Currently in March 2023 for €130 including buggy, which is also recommended. Sporty people can probably walk it too. The design is interesting and the condition is good. The greens are excellent and very fast. There are other courses in the area that offer better value for money. Friendly secretariat.
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Instead of wind came drizzle... Abort
Reviewed February 21, 2023
Instead of the predicted wind, it started to drizzle punctually at the start... and it doesn't stop either. After 9 holes we broke off because we were through. There was no problem a voucher for the other 9 holes. Instead of a buggy, we took two e-trolleys. You can walk well. The place is OK. Clubhouse makes a very clean impression and you should eat well there.
But the price, at €105, is just too high. There are other places in the area that are better and cheaper.
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Place good - player not
Reviewed December 23, 2022
From my point of view, the condition of the course is currently quite good (unusually soft due to the heavy rainfall in the last two weeks). He looks well-groomed and is a lot of fun from this point of view.
No joy at all, but many of the players left on the pitch. Slow ducks with golf clubs, roaming about on and off the fairways with absolutely no knowledge of etiquette or manners - a real jekami on the course, without the orderly hand of a marshal. This is a great pity and definitely needs to be corrected by those responsible for the club.
The pricing should also be revised. As my previous reviewer wrote, you can currently only book green fees with a buggy online. But there are variants without a buggy and even subscriptions that can be purchased. but you have to call or visit in person. This is something special and not really modern...
PS: We played for EUR 60.-/person without buggy/trolley with an offer for "No Residents". That was quite attractive.
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You get ripped off, and the pro shop stands by it.
Reviewed November 4, 2022
The place is very hilly and wavy, but can easily be mastered on foot. it is also one of the few places in this area where you can walk.
The problem now is that you can only book tee times WITH e-cart via the internet booking system. I then asked in the pro shop if I was allowed to walk, and received a YES and a reduction in the green fee of €5. When I asked what an e-cart rental costs, the answer was: 40€. and at my questioning look came the addition that this minimal 5€ discount *CALCULATED INTENT* is on the part of the management... well, if you need it - please!
Otherwise, the place was in good shape and would certainly be rated just under the 5* category, although it is too expensive for what is offered.
it also takes some getting used to: lanes 1,9, 10 and 18 run parallel, are very narrow and have almost no separation. If the timing is right, 16 men/women will look for their 16 balls in the same place, within a maximum radius of 80 meters. that can be fun... but when the balls are flying around your ears, and that's inevitably the reality, it gets a little more difficult.
the 19th hole is a recommendation.
otherwise we do without santa clara. there are more honest golf courses with a better P/L ratio.
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Unique 100%
Reviewed April 7, 2022
Spectacular Driving range, one of the best in the area. A route that is very well suited for professionals and amateurs. 4 streets in parallel to start off on the right foot even if you lose the first shot. First course where I ended up with the same ball!
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New start
Reviewed April 7, 2022
Unbeatable conditions for a field that was of the common denominator. With the change of address this course has hit the nail on the head, new facilities, new staff, a luxurious restaurant and a dream terrace. Unbeatable value price at this time.
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Big change
Reviewed April 5, 2022
A great change that this field has undergone during the pandemic. 2 years on and it looks like a brand new course, newly opened Proshop, new restaurant on the main floor and new locker rooms. As always the route, technical fun and that makes you think. The conditions of the field are unbeatable for how the others in the area are.
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The best decision
Reviewed March 31, 2022
A good decision to return to Santa Clara Golf after so long. Somewhat expensive but worth paying for, tee time every 10 minutes, we rarely saw other players on the course. Comfort and top attention!
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Right now ok - nothing more
Reviewed December 23, 2021
I play this course quite often and have already written a review several times. In winter 2021/22 the course is definitely playable. At the moment there are not many people here, so that you can easily play through for two in three hours.
The fairways are cut very short and hard. You notice the long summer and the lack of water, which will probably only fall from the sky in the coming weeks. If you are not precise enough, you will hit the ball badly on the hard surface - with the corresponding result. Anyone who is used to lush meadows from Central Europe will have one or two aha experiences here. However, this currently applies to almost all places around Marbella. The greens are in good condition, but as is so often the case in Santa Clara, the speed of the greens varies greatly.
The new restaurant is doing great - it looks chic, has a nice terrace, and offers good service. The selected dishes also tasted very good to us.
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One does not play
Reviewed November 17, 2021
There are so many beautiful courses here, this is certainly not one of them, neither the layout nor the maintenance, as well as the unfriendly service is worth playing here.
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Varied course
Reviewed August 20, 2021
Grab the buggy at the entrance to the parking lot and then off to the reception. Super nice staff in the club, new restaurant invites you to linger.
The course was not in the best condition, but this could be attributed to the month of August. I hope in autumn and spring he looks better. The holes are very different, sometimes narrow and it plays up and down. Sometimes you have to place the balls correctly rather than just hit them, with others the fairways are nice and open. We played from white (HCP 9) and at the end of the 18th as a joke one from the pro tee, where you don't see a bit of fairway but only olive trees in front of you. Very interesting.
All in all, the style of this place can be compared to Rio Real or Los Naranjos, which in my opinion were both in better condition than Santa Clara, hence the 3 *
After the round of beer we met a local playing pro who will give us a free ride afterwards! gave a few tips and tricks on the range. Craziness. Thank you Juan Martinez.
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So it's fun
Reviewed May 9, 2021
We (Hcp 10 and 12) have played the course 5 times in the past few weeks. It was always a pleasure. The condition is excellent. Only the greens are slightly different in speed. Hole 2 has now been completely rebuilt. Not much is going on because of Corona - you can get through in 3 hours. Gorgeous! The new pro shop is nice, the new restaurant is currently being built. And the staff is friendly on and off the pitch. Nos veremos!
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Underground bad
Reviewed September 20, 2019
Did want to play a relaxed round today, unfortunately, nothing came of it!
Not only is the place in very poor condition, greens with weeds are bad fairways and left and right very neglected and littered.
For the worse, two flights did not play before us, which could not play golf and had no handicap and preferred to consume only beer.
All in all a total disappointment, here you can only recommend to any golfer not to book this place to play.
A pity, but true!!!
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Response from Igncio Apolinario, Manager at Santa Clara Golf Marbella
September 24, 2019Good morning Mr. Eckhard, Thank you for your opinion. I have to say that you are right. The golf course is not in the best condition. We have just reseeded the whole golf course - tees, greens and… More
Good morning Mr. Eckhard, Thank you for your opinion. I have to say that you are right. The golf course is not in the best condition. We have just reseeded the whole golf course - tees, greens and fairways - and in few days it will be in perfect conditions. I shall be please to compensate you for your bad experience. Please send an e-mail to info@santaclaragolfmarbella. com and I shall inform you. Kind regards, Ignacio Apolinario - Manager
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Not everyone is
Reviewed June 18, 2019
Roland O. Did not understand the system. All buggies are at the entrance, directly at the parking lot, you take one, you do not need to tow the bag and drive it directly to the entrance of the Proshop. Walking distance 5m This is very consumer friendly. The place is very good, always a recommendation. And who disturbs the street (actually only the 12 and the 18 are parallel to the A7) should make his hearing aid quieter. The only thing that bothers me here is that at very early tee times at the range (they have a good one! Overall, a very good overall system with good price / performance ratio( June: 2 + buggy 135, -)
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Service?
Reviewed June 2, 2019
Service was not exactly friendly. Had the feeling to disturb the ladies at the reception. Caddymaster, to get a buggy, was nowhere to be found. Place is nice, well maintained. Buggy is recommended. The staff in the restaurant is very friendly.
Will not be spoiled choice next time in Marbella.
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Beautiful grounds
Reviewed April 9, 2019
Our first place we played in Marbella. Very nice, well-maintained facility in top condition. At some tracks traffic noise which prevents a *** rating.
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We liked
Reviewed November 15, 2018
We played in early November, tee at 11:20. Went 4.5 hours on the road, because many players. The place was in good, condition. Is very varied and not easy, but fair. Big pro shop. The e-cart can be taken over independently when you come from the parking lot, before you pay the green fee.
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Outstanding!!
Reviewed October 27, 2018
Together with a friend the place in October 2018 recorded again. Although the last few days have seen heavy thunderstorms, fairways, greens, etc. were in perfect condition and very easy to play. Despite high pressure at the start made the person responsible there a great job (congratulation). Wonderful weather, pleasant temperature. Friendly staff. Overall fair price. Will come back.
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Very nice!
Reviewed May 17, 2018
Supposedly you need here on this very nice place, no cart. I'm not unsportsmanlike and I was happy to have taken one. Space definitely recommended. Great, fast greens and all around well maintained with very interesting tracks. Safe first third of the places around here. Service in the secretary, in the shop very ok. Some waiters in the restaurants are really resch..., the Gambas pil pil are sensational.
It was really fun to play and to stay here.
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Belongs to the better places around Marbella
Reviewed April 5, 2018
05.04.2018 After studying the reviews in front of me I was very skeptical and arrived with mixed feelings.
Then I was positively surprised:
After the barrier that separates the parking lot from the club area is the Buggypark. There are 2 signs pointing out to take a buggy. Drive to the check-in in the Pro-Shop and then back to the barrier. If you then drive your car from the other side to the barrier for unloading, you have no path problem.
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Staff at check-in, at the start and in the good restaurant very accommodating.
The course is very smartly laid out around two hills and is in prime condition today after the heavy rains in early March. With a buggy, he plays more relaxed than without.
We will come back!
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Response from Igncio Apolinario, Manager at Santa Clara Golf Marbella
April 6, 2018Thank you for your comments. We are glad you have enjoy Santa Clara Marbella. We hope to see you soon. Kind regards, Ignacio Apolinario - Manager More
Thank you for your comments. We are glad you have enjoy Santa Clara Marbella. We hope to see you soon.
Kind regards,
Ignacio Apolinario - Manager
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You can rely on Santa Clara
Reviewed April 3, 2018
Somehow, it always pulls us here again. Currently, fairways and greens are in quite good condition, the staff is nice and the price is quite right. As on almost every spot on the Costa del Sol, it would be great if a Marshall drove the lame ducks. We played twice the first nine holes twice because we almost went crazy behind the Vorflights. Apart from that, a round here is always quite enjoyable, including the subsequent visit to the restaurant terrace. Until next time!
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Response from Igncio Apolinario, Manager at Santa Clara Golf Marbella
April 6, 2018Thank you for your comments. Kind regards, More
Thank you for your comments.
Kind regards,
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Well manicured fairways and greens
Reviewed April 18, 2017
A buggy is not necessary. The fairways and greens are well maintained. Some of the fairways are parallel to the main road, and the labels to the next tracks are sometimes not very clear. The staff at the Caddy shop and the restaurant is very friendly.
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Tight parallel runways
Reviewed November 21, 2016
We enjoyed playing the course.
Yes, the railways 1,10,9 and 18 are relatively close together and we have also encountered a golfer from the web 1 on the teeing ground. 9
Otherwise layout ok, Condition was good to play fairways good greens fine.
After that good and cheap eat in the restaurant.
We have our buggy drove up to the bar, then carried 30 m to the car Bag.
We would definitely come back.
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Needless to play!
Reviewed October 16, 2016
We were beginning October 2016 there. Place was fully booked.
Actually, it's not worth it to play this course. Here are the facts:
With golf buggies can not go to the parking lot tranship to golf equipment. Upon completion of the game one of the buggy at the front desk is already taken, because it is needed. From there one may the luggage itself drag to the car park, approximately 350 m. Only 1 Caddy Master, completely overwhelmed, yet. Tee 1 and 10 are in 2 Buggy widths directly parallel to each other without network protection, so that the starter can start parallel always, leading to congestion at the tees. Many tracks are so close together and are not clear, so that dangerous situations caused by the bumpiness. Ongoing are Flights of other tracks in the way and the game has been delayed. A Marshall we have not seen, the way in match play catalog of place is advertised with 20-40% discount. Upon presentation of your Gold Card at the reception they did not know Matchplay! Conclusion: Not to play value, because there are better places in the near vicinity.
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Response from Igncio Apolinario, Manager at Santa Clara Golf Marbella
October 20, 2016Dear Mr. Marbel, Thank you for the comment you have made regarding Santa Clara Golf Marbella. We do appreciatte it in order to improve our golf course. I can understand your frustration when you… More
Dear Mr. Marbel, Thank you for the comment you have made regarding Santa Clara Golf Marbella. We do appreciatte it in order to improve our golf course. I can understand your frustration when you arrived to the Caddie Master and found out that we have not any agreement with the Match play Gold Card. After this, I understand that everything went wrong: the access to the car pak with buggy (the idea is that you place your car near the barrier to be close to the buggies), the design of the 1st and 10th tees without a net (would you imagine a net separating the fairways?) and the lack of presence of the Marshall (probably that day we had no Marshall as people, some times get sick, I guess you too). I do recommend to you before visiting any golf course - not ours, of course - to check the rates and deals with your Gold Card to avoid the frustration that generates into your person. Yours sincerely, Ignacio Apolinario - Manager
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Well
Reviewed June 24, 2016
Goods 2 years ago. Quality was better 2 years ago. Buggy not erforderllich but practical. Fairways were ever kept.
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Advisable
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Very well-kept area, parkland course with fairways and greens in perfect condition. Nice views of the sea. A welcome change to the many "goats places" in the area.
Convinced the kitchen and the driving range left haircuts on the grass.
We (HCP 15 & 19) will be back!
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Beautiful golf day
Reviewed March 27, 2015
But always reserve Very nice place, easy to find so much operating tee time.
Good maintenance and super greens.
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Passenger beautiful place
Reviewed March 9, 2015
Santa Clara is a beautiful and good golf course which is wonderful in the landscape. Unfortunately, the passage of the holes 1,9,10,18 is too narrow.
Nevertheless, these holes are pretty! Fair course with great care and great greens!
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Dangerous place
Reviewed October 7, 2014
We played place in early October. It was a lot of traffic, lanes 9,1,10 and 18 (tee 1 from right to left) are all parallel and consideration for oncoming Flights left much to be desired, the warning cry Fore! was probably the least familiar. This has made the game on these tracks very stressful. The greens were all in a moderate condition, the fairways were ok. The conditioning of the individual holes is partially so criss-cross that you have to travel long distances between the individual teas lay back and despite signs are moves ever. A place that should have played once, but not necessarily invited to return.
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Played in August 2013
Reviewed December 2, 2013
Great Place. The cousin of Jimenez is there teaching pro.
Beautiful shop with Firen prices.
State space in the top. Very many different holes, Hilly up straight, next year we will certainly play again!
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Beautiful Place
Reviewed September 20, 2013
We were here in September.
I agree with the previous reviews to: A beautiful place, also with us (on Saturday) was very much operating... Guys: Always take the white tee to the 16 (after the road), the yellow tee makes the hole much more boring...
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Nice to play
Reviewed May 12, 2013
Well-designed space with excellent greens and fairways. Course is in very good condition. Of 10 00 -14 00 most heavily visited. Impressive discount on hole No. 8! Clubhouse very nice and good food. Played on 11 May 2013
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Nice place with nice care
Reviewed January 3, 2013
We played twice in late December on the court. Had said that, that the support provided by staff of each club was very courteous and friendly and the clubhouse restaurant is beautifully situated overlooking the square (and then the Iberico ham!).
I found the course very interesting and challenging. Some tracks are a real challenge, because the fairways are narrow and some greens to play very high. Caution on the eighth hole: one sees not the fairway off the tee, which winds around a hill at right angles. Here necessarily wait until the pre-flight has enough of a lead!
With the length should not have any problems, the greens are really all within easy reach in regulation.
Something unpleasant are the deductions of 1 and 10, which are parallel to each other and rather boring. And the fees for the electric carts are too high.
All in all, a place with a fun factor on which one can break loose its playfulness, but nothing for golf Archaiker or players looking for the more meditative round noise.
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Challenging greens
Reviewed January 1, 2012
A very nice place, with very fast greens and viiieeel Brake! Car highly recommended, as space is extremely hilly. A little too angled for my taste and fairways were not always in top condition. For advanced golfers as extremely challenging...
Can recommend the place.
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For a relaxing round of golf
Reviewed November 26, 2011
A beautiful golf course in good condition. With its wide fairways and the rare real challenges an ideal place for a pleasant and relaxing round. Who likes to play on difficult courses should choose another place on the other hand. Buggy recommended, as there is to overcome some climbs. Driving range very close to the first tee. Warning of uninvited guests who are interested in valuables in the golf bag. Buggy always keep in mind.
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