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golftraveladdict 60 Reviews
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Seen the best days...

... at least the clubhouse has it. The toilets downstairs have wet unappetizing wooden walls.

When we arrive, the aging clubhouse with check-in in the pro shop proudly presents itself in an old 18th-century manor in front of the deep lake at hole 18, where many golf balls surely ended up. It's turbulent and the (apparently confused) guests scurry about their buggies and didn't know their starting times. The layout is cozy and beautiful. The place simply with some differences in height and thus increased tee boxes. Long wait due to slow flights. Playing through not possible (many flights of 4 with very elderly people). The round adds up to over 5 hours.
We left to dine in the clubhouse.

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Thommyalteshaus 3 Reviews
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Beautiful nature

The place in beautiful nature with great views has convinced us. The two of us played Earlybird for €104 including a drink each on the clubhouse terrace. A great offer. The price of €10 for a simple manual trolley is exorbitant, but overall the overall package was right. The tracks are sometimes narrow, but not unfair. If the ball was lost, it was also a bad shot. The first 9 holes have some steep ascents and descents, but it is still quite playable on foot. However, soft spikes are recommended.
We will be back.

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Oldive 68 Reviews
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Very interesting place for a good price

The layout and condition were very good despite the lack of water. A buggy is recommended if you are not very athletic. For two with a buggy €160 in March 2023, the price is okay (it is essential to book in the secretariat, as online is significantly more expensive). If you like Twilight, you can do the rounds for two for €117. We will probably play the course several times because it offers enough challenges.

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thola 166 Reviews
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Improved compared to last year

After our discovery last year, we played the course again this year. Many of the issues raised last year have now been improved. Some tees are being redone and after the heavy rains of the previous two weeks the ground was very soft, sometimes so soft that the balls disappeared into the ground after impact. But that gets better with drying.

Unfortunately, game speed is often a problem here. Fast players therefore choose their start time carefully. Attention: You cannot always refer to the allocation according to the online tableau...

Regardless, the design of the square is worth checking out. And if you break off early because the game is too slow, not a lot of money is wasted. Our round cost EUR 29 per person and was a real bargain.

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peter CH 252 Reviews
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Exciting and really worth a round

Clear plus points of this place are: you can and must complete it on foot, the green fee is relatively cheap, but it is not quite as spruced up as the other places in the area.
Nevertheless, the space quality is quite impressive. Tees, bunker fairways and the mostly undulating greens were in pretty good condition today.

the place is quite hilly and wavy, sometimes even quite narrow. too much scattering is not in it. the first lap on this course has to be completed as a learning lap, because there is always a surprise lurking behind some of the hills (track description does not exist!).

but from the second time you can really play with the very idiosyncratic topography. then the place is even really exciting.

the place definitely has its own special character.

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thola 166 Reviews
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Interesting design - modest condition

As other reviewers have already noted, we are also among those players who have so far avoided the place. It's a shame, because the design of the square has its charm. The first nine holes are simply up - and the rest are down again. But it doesn't really get boring.

The lady in the office said the place was absolutely empty. That was a bit nicer, because already at tee 1 we had to wait until a group of 5 people had tee off. Without further ado, we started at hole 3 (this works quite well on this course) and played holes 1 and 2 at the end. Although we were traveling on foot with a trolley, we ran into other 2-person flights with a buggy... We were allowed to pass the first 2-person flight, then we shuffled behind. But after three hours we were at the finish - so pretty quick ;-) Trolley works - but you need a basic level of fitness, otherwise a buggy is certainly a good idea.

The condition of the fairways was reasonably okay. After the long summer at this time of year, you couldn't ask for much more on an average pitch. The greens, on the other hand, were a disaster. Apparently the grass is being grown right now. If there wasn't a flag in the middle of the field, the green would hardly be seen. They were correspondingly slow. Although that didn't really matter with the many bald spots and the worm heaps...

However, the design definitely makes you want another time. Not tomorrow... but who knows. The place already has potential. And at EUR 71 for two Greenfess (without trolley / cart) you can't complain.

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Pulli 1 Review
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Demanding, preferably with a cart

We have already played the course twice. The Plasts is quite demanding, but not as steep as many others in the region. Nevertheless, only those who are fit and able to walk can walk the course, perhaps with an electric trolley. Sometimes the lanes are very narrow and precise play is required. The course aids - range finders (Tag Heuer, Golf-Buddy, etc.) do not help at some holes because the holes have been redesigned. Hole 9 in particular is new and I think it's unfair because almost every ball runs back, even if it's well placed. At Greene you get a voucher for a drink in Restaurant H19, but it is only valid for a beer or soft drink. The staff in the restaurant is unfriendly and the food like in a canteen - not to be recommended. Otherwise the place is worth the money - especially as a Twilight with bugs.

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Atom 61 Reviews
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A nice day on the golf course

A mountainous place that has its charm. Almost impossible to do without a cart.

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schukran 13 Reviews
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Fully booked

Last week in Marbella pretty much all golf courses were fully booked. In the Santa Clara we had on November 7th. a tee time for the 14.11. can book. Santa Maria was also fully booked, it was said.

As we stayed at the Marriotts in Elviria, we went for a walk to the Santa Maria GC one fine day and were amazed that from 12.00 p.m. (we could just see the flight on the green at 12.02 p.m.) until 12.45 p.m. was seen on the tee.

We were of the opinion that we could easily have started 3 flights in that time. We don't know any details, but maybe tee times will be reserved for members for a certain period of time?

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kalle 709 Reviews
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We were surprised

I have now played around 40 courses on the Costa del Sol. Santa Maria always left out, now I / we were extremely pleasantly surprised!
The place was absolutely full, the starter, let's say, was not always in control of the situation! The course itself was well maintained, greens super fast and we really liked the layout, the holes in the mountainous hinterland were spectacular!
Clear 4-star course and playable at any time!
Sundowner € 99 for 2 people including buggy, record price on the Costa del Golf!

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BenH. 5 Reviews
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Not worth the trip

At the moment the place is not worth a trip. Tees, fairways and greens are in poor condition. In addition, the space in the area of 12/13/14 will be rebuilt to bring the space closer to the new apartment buildings. This destroyed two of the most beautiful holes.
The view of the second nine is more beautiful, except for the new construction site. The first nine are ruled by ruins.
The place is narrow and confusing and sometimes very steep. Requires precision.
Many golfers are hunted through every 8 minutes.

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petegoeson 9 Reviews
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'll Be back!

We played the place for two in October 2019. Nice reception.
The place is very hilly and beautifully integrated into the landscape. The fairways and greens are very well maintained. A cart is definitely recommended. Spectacular tracks with water and gorges. Slopes are present, but fairness is given.

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walterh 1 Review
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Guests not welcome

After the online booking for € 91.- did not work because you can pay only via Paypal Acount you wanted us suburb € 155.- green fee. The terse answer of the unfriendly caddymaster was either the € 155 or not. Apparently, guests are not welcome here.

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Wettenschwiler 9 Reviews
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Again and again!!!

After one year of interruption, I re-recorded the cours together with a friend (October 2018). Although heavy rain fell in the days before, the place was well playable. Tee offs, roadways and greens were in good condition. Staff and care gave no reason to complain. Wonderful weather and excellent panorama. Despite relatively high price a return is safe.

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anton-fritz 150 Reviews
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TOP

Super place! Demanding but fair. Good greens. A cart is recommended as in many places in the area also here. The railways are for the most part interesting and challenging but as I said, not unfair. The club house and the restaurant are very fine and a return is very likely. The place is safe in the upper area, here in the area to settle.

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frodobeutlin 18 Reviews
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Great sea views

3.4.2018 At this point I would like to point out that we are in southern Spain. In view of the water situation (intensive greenhouse operation, strong tourism, climate change and much more) the condition of this place is excellent for today.

I do not repeat the positives of my predecessors, they all meet.
Disadvantageous is the shortening of the fairways by advancing the yellow and red tees. But as long as no Marshal intervenes, one can indeed play the rated lengths.

Conclusion: with buggy a very nice place

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Herman 30 Reviews
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Beautiful Place

Preliminary, have further played in Sotogrande ending my golf week in March 2017, excluding Santa Maria, even Santana, Alferini, Finca Cortesin, Real Sotogrande La Reserva. Myself am a bogey player.
A cart in Santa Maria is highly recommended, unfortunately, no driving range, very British, a pretty hilly course, fairways and greens are ok The price for a round of golf, € 110, -. Allegedly incl 20% discount for Golf Fee Card members is, I find too expensive, you will probably subsidize the contributions to the "Members" with it.
No Marshall - unfortunately -unterwegs had to play the bad luck with three novices who knew no rules, two flights were running on, allowed only point to my insistence, at least play a Flight through. The three well-played a Breton type of stroke play, a had warped after two reductions, the third placed in a bunker, only at the second attempt then hit the green, two putts and you marvel, still communicated to the other its "7".
Overall a nice place that I would play again.

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Captain Prigge 3 Reviews
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Fantastic golf experience

I have played in recent years almost all golf courses on the Costa del Sol: Santa Maria is one of the top 10. The course is very varied and has repeatedly called out again - but always fair and interesting. Fairways and greens in excellent condition. Partly terrific views into the distance.
Even the clubhouse is great, here you can feel comfortable.

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Franziska_Roland 85 Reviews
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Quite comfortable

We (both 10 HCP) have played the square on New Years Eve 2015 for the first time. Unfortunately there is no DR. We have recorded us at Greenlife Golf, is a few kilometers away. Also on this day we are before the rush on the tee 1 and start at 9: 30am with dew on the tracks and greens. The first ten tracks go up more or less the hill, but a good walk doable with trolley. Unfortunately, almost all the haircuts are (red and yellow) is much shorter than measured set, what we do not goutieren, the space is also regularly not very long. The quality of the fairways varies. Depending on sunlight it has light brown spots. However, the greens are good, but slow. Some tracks are very interesting. The views of the sea while the top tracks to enjoy (9 to 12), because people thought a little more impact not punish too tightly. Although the highway runs through the square in the middle, the traffic noise can only be heard in three lanes.

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golffreund 217 Reviews
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Pretty!

Played März15.2 pers + buggy 179 euros, certainly no bargain. Very nice layout, rel, short holes thus a lot Parchancen. Were mostly nullified by poorly punched holes that were not flattened, thus at each hole a small Vesuvius, the degree deflects the ball 3cm in front of the hole 90. It lacks a range, you can hit a makeshift two networks. Place yourself 5325mvon very short, measured yellow, but put shorter. very steep uphill downhill, which we like very much. The fact that the railways should be closely I think handicappern for the rumor of high. MINT fairways and greens, while the latter does, however slowly, so all a place of fun.

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Tigerline 55 Reviews
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Played in August 2013

Ansich a nice place. Leather was the quality not as many other places inthe environment.
Some very, very tight holes.
From the layout very nice, but as I said, unfortunately not so great well maintained. The price was very good but on the other hand.

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slicer 8 Reviews
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Golfing in Marbella

My wife (HCP 23) and I (HCP 26) have played this course in the second half of September 2013. Again, we have no need for a stroller. This is only recommended for sporty types. Also, this place has been a good, but difficult to play because some tracks are very narrow. It is remarkable that little is being worked with bounds areas, but instead with "water hazards" (Marked in red instead of white). Price / performance ratio is in order. Unfortunately, the fees are as good as ever, to the point where they should be. Time the yellow tee is in red, blue at times, at times? I personally do not like this. Why do I need a CR and a slope? We then ate very well (club sandwich and wrap).

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