2026 Ranking · Spain
Break72: golf courses in Spain
The best ranking of golf courses in Spain. And recommendations based on the golf you feel like playing.
The podium
Real Club Valderrama
Sotogrande, Cádiz
Valderrama is a championship course in Sotogrande, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Its history is linked to the 1997 Ryder Cup and major international tournaments. The club combines that competitive character with protected natural surroundings and management focused on conserving water and biodiversity.
Camiral –PGA Cataluña
Caldes de Malavella, Girona
Camiral –PGA Cataluña was created as a championship course capable of testing the best players. Neil Coles and Ángel Gallardo designed its 18 holes, combining the demands of competition with the natural beauty of the surroundings. Opened in 1999, it has hosted several editions of the Open de España.
Finca Cortesín
Casares, Málaga
Finca Cortesín combines wide fairways, strategic bunkers and a course that follows the landscape of the estate. Its 18 holes, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, wind through olive trees with views of the coast. The course website presents it as a challenge for professionals that is also enjoyable for amateurs.
Five evaluation criteria
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Course design
Variety of shots, alternative routes, use of the terrain and quality of the greens.
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Course condition
Firmness, speed and consistency of greens, fairways and bunkers.
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Scenery
Natural beauty, views and integration with the surroundings.
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Player experience
Service, pace of play, facilities and clubhouse.
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Difficulty
Course difficulty: slope, course rating, hazards and length.