Golf

A PARADISE FOR GOLFERS

The proximity of the 23 golf courses on the island offers the possibility of a diverse game. You can have a change of scenery in just a few minutes. The climate, with an average yearly temperature of 19 degrees, allows golfers to play all year round.

The island offers modern golf facilities. They have been designed with the utmost respect for the environment observing specific regulations that are applied to all golf courses as part of their quality guarantee.

Mallorca is the perfect destination for amateurs and professionals. It is just a few hours flight from several countries. You can play your favourite game in Mallorca all year round, especially when the snow makes it impossible to play in your country.

Some courses in Mallorca, which is the largest island of the Balearics, have been in existence for several decades. They are very popular among our regular visitors. Other courses have opened recently and have been designed using the most advanced techniques. All courses are perfect for both expert golfers and beginners playing their first rounds. In fact, a large number of courses on the island have their own golf schools (Real Golf Bendinat, Club de Golf Son Servera, Club de Golf Son Vida, Golf Maioris, Alcanada Golf, Golf Santa Ponsa and T Golf Palma Puntiró).

There are new additions to the island’s golf circuit. Four 18-hole courses have opened in the last two years. Golf Maioris, designed by R.S. Group, and T Golf Palma Puntiró, created by the company Nicklaus Design, were completed in 2006. The former stands out for its excellent restaurant and meeting halls and the members of the latter can play in any of the 120 courses that the company Nicklaus Design owns around the world. It has its own academy.

2007 saw the opening of Golf Son Gual, designed by Thomas Himmel, and Son Quint Golf, which is part of the top class hotel partnership formed by Arabella Sheraton Golf Hotel Son Vida, el Castillo Hotel Son Vida and Mardavall Hotel & Spa.

As well as their surprising design, the new golf courses incorporate the best techniques for water and energy saving. They are especially environmentally friendly and even preserve native flora which becomes an added value. But the facilities with many years of experience have also incorporated a set of measures to guarantee benefits for their own environment. At the same time they reinforce their professionalism to meet all the expectations and demands of their customers.

Son Vida Golf, the oldest golf course in Mallorca, opened in 1964 and promoters say that it provides a highly strategic game. Golf Son Servera also opened in the 1960s. It has beautiful native flora and a combination of mountain and sea views.

Pine, olive and almond trees are common in the landscape of courses such as Golf de Poniente and Vall D'Or Golf. Beaches and marinas add to the charm of the three-way offer of Golf Santa Ponsa and Real Golf de Bendinat. Other courses stand out for their competitiveness. This is the case of the two courses of Golf Son Antem, which are located near the Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa. Those staying in the hotel can combine golf and wellness or meetings.

Pula Golf is internationally renowned. The 18-hole course opened in 1995. It was redesigned by José Mª Olazábal in 2007. Pula Golf is located in an exceptional setting, surrounded by the different natural landscapes of the municipality of Son Servera and the Cala Millor Bay.

Golf can be an important part of your holidays in Mallorca. It is the perfect complement to a conference programme, a relaxing stay at a wellness centre or combined with country and city holidays. Due to the short distances, you can split your day between playing a few rounds and enjoying the wide cultural and shopping offer of Palma; or visiting the city centre with its fairs and exhibitions of all styles, from classic to avant-garde, to suit all visitors.

An accommodation offer specializing in golf contributes to the enjoyment of our visitors. It includes more than 40 hotels, mostly 4 and 5-star, located all over the island. You can also choose from the wide range of accommodation available in Mallorca, including rural hotels or even old estates.