@@Iaingrey379 yes, it's brilliant. I had a lovely afternoon. And yes, many options for a good round and with the weather, it beats the UK! Thanks for watching.

Yes, I agree, a definite must play. Thanks for watching.

Yes, the two hidden ones after Valderamma are Los Naranjos and Rio Real. As explained, I didn't feel it appropriate to include these as I haven't done video reviews nor used my 8-metric rankings. They're both great courses, fairly flat, great condition. Rio Real in particular is beautiful. They're on my list to return this spring.

@costadelsolgolfer thanks for the reply, I'm over may for first trip and had booked torreqebrada as couldn't get los naranjos but will check out rio real now. Hadn't heard of it and not overly keen on torreqebrada, practice facilities 1/5 and course was quite rough when I played it

I haven't played Torrequebrada, but intend to. It's at the other end of the Costa del Sol from where we're based and so it's about an hour's drive away. Rio Real is great as is Alferini course at Villa Padierna (just take lots of balls!).

@costadelsolgolfer is rio real a ball taker?

@costadelsolgolfer I'm just booked and added rio real to my may trip. Adding to los naranjos and los lagos!

Yes, I agree. It's a good course and I love the driving range being right in front of the clubhouse.

I haven't played there, but I will! Thanks for the recommendation.

I'm glad to hear about Alhaurin. I played there a couple of years ago, to walk in the footsteps of Seve and I was a little disappointed: the back-9 was in poor condition. Sounds like they've got on top of it and it's worth going back to. Thanks.

Fair point on the drinks cart. Is Valderamma worth 5 times the cost of others? I don't know. It was a once in a lifetime game for me and as I said Los Lagos that I played the following week was nearly of the same standard -the design is quite different. La Canada is also very good and near Valderamma so you get something of the look and feel.

Very useful video!! I don’t know must of them.. I hope you play others than I do know 😅: Santa Clara (in Marbella), La Hacienda (two courses ), Estepona Golf (didn’t like it at all), Casares Costa, El Lauro and Magna Marbella (par 3). 👏👏

​@@miguelangel1171yes I've played Santa Clara, it's very good. I've also played La Hacienda Heathland but not the links course yet. I've played Estepona two or three times, I believe they've been investing there so I will go back again soon and do a review. Thanks for engaging.

Yes, I've played both 2-3 times. I've ranked them 2nd and 3rd right behind Valderamma (so you've chosen well!) but I haven't played there since I came up with my 8 metrics so I hid those rows on my spreadsheet! They're both great. Los Naranjos is millionaires golf, dare I say it's where the wealthy and beautiful people of Marbella hang out? Rio Real meanders through mature trees and unusually for here, goes right down to the sea. You'll have a great time.

Brilliant, that’s good to hear, thanks for sharing your knowledge

@@colinb9377 I'm afraid I don't know as I didn't stay at the hotel. You should be able to ask the hotel this. I'm sure they'll have a bus service to the clubhouse if it is a long way.

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@@damiendean6585 I use an agency called golfinspain (that's a free advert for them!). Prices vary depending on the time of year, now is actually high season (!). Prices can be cheaper in the summer when lots of people think it's too hot to play. It's always worth looking for early starts and twilight deals. Nearly all courses do twilight deals which can be quite a bit cheap, there's just sometimes a little stress of getting round before it goes dark.

@@damiendean6585 hope you're a subscriber!

@@costadelsolgolfer twilight over here is also defined by a varying amount of times. Some places don’t even start their twilight times until gone 3pm. Cabopino at the moment start Twilight at 1pm, which is more than enough time to get around before the sunset at 6pm. I’ve got a tee lined up for €48 including buggy. They also have a huge selection of clubs to rent on the imaster booiking screen if you are flying in from abroad. Highly rated.

I'm glad it was useful!

Yes, that is what I was told in the Proshop.

They allowed buggies on most holes but on some holes we were told to keep to the cart path. You're right: some of the slopes are so steep you couldn't (and wouldn't) take a buggy down them.

@@TomHacker90 yes it's a good place. There are three 18 hole courses, everyone uses a buggy, a good clubhouse, so it'll be easy and convenient. There are better courses nearby such as Los Lagos (I've done a review of that one) and Santana (played twice but not done a video yet). Weather is reliable in September, we were there then and it was 30C every day. We've just done another week, got back yesterday, and it was still 28-29C, dry and sunny. I filmed 3 more reviews and will edit them over the coming weeks.

@costadelsolgolfer I watched alot of your reviews lastnight. Keep the good work coming and until we have a place booked, il be sure to pop back from time to time to see what videos you have

Yes, lovely course and the weather should still be good too. Hope you enjoy it.

super golf course and amazing value at €85 at high season unlike everywhere else charging 150 plus

It's a 5 minute ride in a buggy, so you just need to get there in plenty of time.

Nice to see your video, the others on KZbin seem to all be marketing hype

Thanks. I like to show golfers what they can expect in terms of course layout and the quality of the grass. It would be nice if you could subscribe. I've footage for two more courses, just need to edit it and two more rounds planned for this week.

@@eenph done

You'll be fine. The best piece of advice I received from a Pro was "only hit it where you can see it!". Hit the fairways and you'll be fine. The trickiest holes are 10 and 15 but now you know what to do. Enjoy!