Real Valderrama Golf Club

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1974
Forest - Parkland
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
5994 m
18
72

 

Valderrama Golf Club is the undisputed jewel in the Costa’s golfing crown. It’s one of the most respected golf clubs not only in Europe but the world too. As well as frequently receiving prestigious awards, the club has played host to some of the globe’s most celebrated flagship tournaments, such as the Volvo Masters, the PGA European Tour and the 32nd Ryder Cup, won by Europe in a most thrilling finish.

It’s also the only club ever to have hosted golf’s pinnacle event outside its traditional homelands, USA and Britain. In 1999 and 2000, Valderrama was chosen to host the first two editions of the World Golf Championships and American Express Championship, which were won by Tiger Woods and Mike Weir respectively.

Valderrama is a private Members’ club, but a Limited number of starting times are offered for visitors most days of the year.