Neighboring the iconic Valderrama on the Sotogrande golf estate in Spain’s Costa del Sol, La Reserva is a fantastic addition to any golf vacation in Andalucia. Designed by A Cabell B. the layout includes the signature wide sweeping fairways and striking white bunkers he is renowned for.
The La Reserva golf course opened in 2003, elegantly carved into the Andalucian hills with immaculate playing surfaces and large, quick greens. As one of the best courses in Spain, both amateurs and professionals enjoy visiting this course year-round.
The La Reserva golf course occupies an elevated position within the Sotogrande estate, offering spectacular views from every hole. The course makes for a testing day with the short stick, while the back tees measure 7,500 yards, a brutal test for any level golfer. More casual than its sister course, Valderrama, we highly recommend groups take a cart to get around.
The beautiful natural setting leads to very long distances between holes, making this course a challenging walk. Once you’re done for the day, the resort is equipped for everything you need, whether fine dining restaurants, a sophisticated social scene, or the exclusive beach club.
A highlight of La Reserva is the Spectacular clubhouse. Perched in an elevated location at the center of the development, the grand structure allows stunning views out over Sotogrande, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Rock of Gibraltar in the distance.
Enjoy a post-round drink on the elegant terrace, and enjoy the exquisite grilled seafood, available from the Clubhouse Restaurants, prepared on an open charcoal grill.
La Reserva Golf Club, which opened in 2003, has distinguished itself as one of Spain’s top ten golf locations and is frequently ranked in the top 50 for all of continental Europe. Designed by the renowned American landscape architect Cabel B. Robinson, it sits in the Andalusia region, which was shaped over centuries by the Romans, Moors, and the Spanish.
La Reserva overlooks the Mediterranean, Gibraltar, and Africa, thanks to the mountain terrain that rewards players with a panoramic view of all the spectacular and unique scenery. La Reserva is considered to be strategic but fair and is ideal for golfers of all skill levels, thanks to its tactical use of water hazards and use of natural terrain.
La Reserva is often considered to be the embodiment of Cabel B. Robinson’s design philosophy (“hard par, easy bogey”) and is one of the more approachable courses available in Sotogrande.
The course is 18 holes total and runs fairly long at 7,500 feet with a par of 72. Its highlight features are wide fairways, large rolling greens, and strategic bunkering. Ryder Cup winner Manuel Piñero famously states that this course will “make you use all of your clubs.”
There can be lengthy journeys between each hole, but every walk contains unique views and a variety of vegetation that grows alongside undulating terrain. Finally, we need to mention Holes 6 and 17, with 6 being a downhill challenge that tests a golfer’s ability to manage risk and reward, whereas 17 is considered the signature hole due to water features that force aggressive and tactical gameplay.
Fairmont La Hacienda and SO/ Sotogrande are both a short distance from La Reserva and the surrounding selection of world-class golf courses. Both resorts are rated 5-star, with SO/ set slightly inland, offering elevated views of the Mediterranean, while the Fairmont sits right on the ocean front.
Marbella, Spain’s Costa del Sol cultural and nightlife capital, and neighboring Sotogrande have a world-renowned golf scene. Offering a collection of Spain and Europe’s best courses, after golf you can enjoy Marbella’s large stretch of bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as miles of Mediterranean coastline and beaches.
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The nearest airport to La Reserva is Malaga Airport (AGP) which is a 1hr transfer to the club.
The hardest course in Spain is widely regarded as the Valderrama, but La Reserva can play at up to 7,500 yards.
There is currently only one course available at La Reserva Club, however, it’s considered to be one of the top 10 courses in Spain and is an ideal location as part of a Sotogrande golf tour.
You can customize your golf tour itinerary with any Premier Golf tour to La Reserva, and the team will be on hand to offer you suggestions and advice to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.