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PGA
CATALUNYA
www.pgacatalunya.com
PGA Golf de Catalunya is a European Tour
Course designed by Neil Coles and Angel Gallardo. The 36 holes
have a challenging layout, winding through the forests of the Girona hills.
Fir
trees and heather line the rolling fairways to large island
greens. PGA
Catalunya has hosted several professional tournaments
and together with Empordà & Pals, are regular PGA
European Tour School venues.
Difficulty: Although
the championship Green course is aimed at lower
handicappers, six
different tee options make both courses accessible to established players.
Walk
or ride: Walk
or ride: A buggy is recommended for most, due to the
length and gradient of the courses, but if the weather
conditions only permit buggy path use, an electric
trolley maybe a better option.
EMPORDÀ
www.empordagolf.com
A
top quality 36 hole complex, Empordà
Golf offers 18 holes of forest
layout and 18 holes of links/lakes style. The great all
year round condition and the different feel of each
design, make two rounds at Empordà a good option.
Difficulty:
A
fair challenge for most players.
Walk
or ride:
Walk
or ride: Although long, the courses
are not hilly. A buggy is recommended for higher
handicappers in the warmer months.
GOLF
D´ARO
www.golfdaro.com
Golf d'Aro is a stunning course set in the
Gavarres hills, high above Platja d´Aro. New ownership in
2006 brought many improvements to the old Mas Nou
course, together with an impressive new
clubhouse.
Golf d'Aro hosted a Ladies European Tour event in
2006. Accurate
shots must weave through olive
and pine woods and two large lakes add to the
difficulty. There
are many
ravine drops on the course boundries, but lateral water
markers ensure the game is enjoyable and keeps play moving well.
Difficulty: Aimed
at mid & lower handicappers, but a fair challenge for most
established players.
Walk
or ride: Quite a long and hilly
course, a buggy is recommended for higher handicappers.
Platja
de PALS www.golfplatjadepals.com
Golf Platja de Pals was the first course to be built in this
area In
1966 and has since hosted many National and PGA Tournaments, including the Professional Ladies Catalan
Masters in 2005. The
narrow fairways cut out of the extensive pine forest make this
course the ultimate test of accuracy.
Difficulty: Suitable
for all levels.
Walk
or ride: An easy walking course.
GIRONA
www.golfgirona.com
Located
north of the city, Golf Girona was designed by Fred Hawtree and opened in
1991. A hilly
course with forests and ravines to punish
any wayward shot. The elevated clubhouse enjoys
panoramic views of the course and surrounding area.
Difficulty: Suitable
for mid-low handicap players.
Walk
or ride: Walk
or ride: The buggy paths are not an easy ride, so check if
buggies are allowed on rough/fairways. Electric trolleys
are available for hire, but pre booking is essential.
SERRES
DE
PALS
www.golfserresdepals.com
Although
close to Golf Empordà and Platja de Pals in the Baix Empordà,
Golf Serres de Pals has a uniquely different feel with open
countryside views across to the medieval village
of
Pals. The natural terrain, large lakes and quiet golf course environment
attract more species of birds than the local nature
reserves.
Difficulty: Suitable
for all levels.
Walk
or ride: An easy walking course.
PERALADA
www.golfperalada.com
The most northerly course, Club de Golf
Peralada provides an open landscape with olive trees. The course is always in good
condition and the 5* complex with wine spa can make for
an enjoyable day trip.
Difficulty: Suitable
for all levels.
Walk
or ride: An easy walking course.
COSTA
BRAVA www.golfperalada.com
Club de golf Costa Brava is a British
designed course lined with pines and cork oaks. The
clubhouse is an 1841 Catalan farmhouse.
Difficulty: Suitable
for all levels.
Walk
or ride: An easy walking course.
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