Golf In Catalonia - featuring Pals
Golf Courses
In 2000 Catalunya was named as 'emerging golf destination of the year' by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators The prize awarded in Florida, recognised the merits of Golf in this area above South Africa, Dubai, Malaysia and Thailand. The operators based their decision on a number of factors including: customer satisfaction, quality of golf courses and accessibility to tee times.
Many high quality tournaments are now played here on a wide variety of courses, in a temperate climate. The European PGA have selected the area for the pre-qualifying evens of the Volvo PGA Tour.
Golf World Magazine selected 3 Catalan Golf courses to be in their top 100 out of 2,600 courses in Europe. Two of them are featured below. One, Club Golf de Pals, is 400 yds from the apartment and Emporda is just 3 miles away. The other is PGA de Catalunya, about 20 miles away.
The magazine says 'Catalunya is set to be one of Europe's great tournament venues' In total there are no less than 9 courses in the region, offering a challenge for the experienced player whilst providing extremely pleasurable golf for the high handicap player. The settings of the Catalonian courses are stunning, with views of the Mediterranean to the East and the pyrenees to the North. - Take your pick!
Club Golf De Pals
This beautiful tree lined course is at Playa de Pals. There is also a driving range if you just want a bit of practice.
For details contact Club Golf de Pals
As well as being picturesquely tree lined there is plenty of water to add to the challenge on this beautifully maintained course. The course is adjacent to the 5 star La Costa Hotel which is worth a visit.
Golf Emporda
The reason this is so highly rated is best understood by playing the course. The club has 27 beautifully manicured holes designed by Robert Van Hage. With another 9 about to be built
Nine of the holes are wide open link style golf, while the other 18 are narrow fairways winding their way through impressive pine trees. Players can mix and match their rounds subject to availability.
For details contact Golf Emporda
Golf Serres de Pals
This is a new course built within the last few years. It is located between Club Golf De Pals and Golf Emporda about 1 miles from Pals.
For details contact Golf Serres de Pals
Some other courses
Club de Golf Costa Brava
Torremirona Golf Club
Peralada Golf Club
Plus
PGA Golf de Catalunya. Tel:(972) 47 25 77
Club de Golf d'Aro-Masnou. Tel: (972) 81 67 27
For a holiday apartment to rent near to Pals golf course www.catalunya.org.uk
For holiday villas in Catalonia www.holiday-apartments-villas-spain.com
Richard Walker
