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No. 4 · Sotogrande, Cádiz

Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

9.0

Break72 editor scores across five criteria; not player ratings.

Sotogrande combines wide fairways and elevated greens with a layout integrated into its surroundings, just a few metres from the Mediterranean. Opened in 1964, it was Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s first course in Europe. Its philosophy aims to challenge the best players while still offering an enjoyable round for other ability levels.

Based on sources consulted · 12/10/2026

View of the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande golf course in Sotogrande, Cádiz
View of the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande golf course in Sotogrande, Cádiz · Photo: golfsotogrande.com
View of the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande golf course in Sotogrande, Cádiz
View of the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande golf course in Sotogrande, Cádiz · Photo: golfsotogrande.com
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Course par
Par 72
Format
18 holes
Access
Private
Green fee
≈ 368 €

For visitors

Access
Private: members' club; check whether visitors are accepted
Visitor green fee
≈ 368 €

Visitor conditions (days, required handicap or licence) to be confirmed with the club.

Source: Source consulted · golfsotogrande.com ↗ · 12/10/2026

Provisional score by criterion

Course design (20%)9.2
Course condition (20%)9.2
Scenery (20%)8.7
Player experience (20%)9.0
Difficulty (20%)8.9

Sources and cross-checked information

Accessed: 12/10/2026 · Partial review. Only the indicated facts are confirmed; scores have not been verified.

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The Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is considered one of the masterpieces of Robert Trent Jones, who chose this course as one of his five favorites among the more than 500 he designed around the world, as stated in his book “GOLF MAGNIFICENT CHALLENGE” published in 1988.
Inaugurated in 1964, Sotogrande was Trent Jones’ first course in Europe and treasures all his design philosophy, which consisted in making courses perfectly integrated in the natural environment, which would be a great challenge for the best players, but affordable and fun for everyone.
beauty of the estate where it was built just 150 meters from the Mediterranean Sea. The par 72, 6,492-meter course features long tees, wide fairways, and elevated, subtly shaped and fa
Starting from € 368,00
Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is a mostly member based course that has reserved times for visitors.

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Address: Paseo del Parque, s/n, 11310 Sotogrande, San Roque, Cádiz