Top 5 Hardest Holes on the Costa del Sol
Think you can handle the Costa del Sol's toughest fairways? Here are the five holes that have humbled professionals and weekend warriors alike.
Ctra. de Casares s/n, 29690 Casares, Málaga
Finca Cortesín Golf Club is one of Europe's most celebrated modern golf courses, designed by Cabell B. Robinson and opened in 2006. Host of the prestigious Volvo World Match Play Championship, this 7,343-yard championship layout demands accuracy from the first tee. The course is renowned for its immaculate Bent grass greens, dramatic bunkering, and natural Andalusian landscape of olive trees and native scrubland. The par-4 10th — featuring a vast sand complex designed to mesmerise and intimidate — is considered one of the great psychological tests in European golf. The wider resort includes a five-star hotel, beach club, and spa, making it the natural choice for golfers seeking an all-inclusive luxury stay.
Calculate Your Points at This Course →Finca Cortesín is located near Casares, between Estepona and Manilva on the western Costa del Sol. From Málaga Airport, take the AP-7 motorway westbound towards Algeciras (approximately 75 minutes). Exit at Manilva and follow signs for Casares; the resort entrance is well-marked from the main road. From Marbella, allow around 35 minutes. A hire car is strongly recommended as the resort is set back from the main road with no public transport links.
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Think you can handle the Costa del Sol's toughest fairways? Here are the five holes that have humbled professionals and weekend warriors alike.