The course is made up of two loops of nine holes with two lakes fed by a waterfall and containing fountains, sitting adjacent to the 9th and 18th greens, just below the imposing ultra modern clubhouse set atop the hill. It has an unusual combination of holes, six par three, six par fours and six par fives and at 6019 metres is not too long to be enjoyable, the elevated tees even providing a touch of encouragement to try for the green in two on the downhill par fives.
It is impossible to play without stopping to take in the views that seem to be reminiscent of Pebble Beach, or the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. Waves crashes onto the rocks, forcing huge random fountains of surf high into the air. The front nine, beautifully presented and blessed with abundant plant and wild life in no way prepares you for the back nine.
The scenery in every direction is awesome in it's beauty, and Seve made maximum use of the changes in elevation to ensure that every tee is a viewing station. The 10th and the 13th are both par fives played downhill to the ocean side, and the fifteenth green is closest of all to the rising fountains of seawater and surf. The finishing holes will be cast in the memory banks, a run back along the clifftops and a demanding par five to finish, a golfing extravaganza and and a feast for the eyes.
To complete the day, you can take the short drive down to the seafront, where there is a delightful little restaurant, with a large terrace and canopied with fishing nets to provide shade from the mid-day sun. Excellent fish menu and with the ocean views to dream about, the perfect conclusion to a golfing excursion, well worth the drive.
Contact websites:
Abama www.abamahotelresort.com
Buenavista www.buenavistagolf.es
Golf del Sur www.golfdelsur.es
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