It is very popular to take part in golf at the Costa Brava. Each year, new courses and challenging terrain are created.
Here are some of the top:
Central Costa Brava
Club de Golf Girona
GOLF GIRONA is a par 72, 18-hole golf course that was designed by F.W. Hawtree has been seeded with Penncross, the highest quality grass available for golf.
The course conforms to its environment completely, meaning no powerlines or antennas are required.
These nine holes require players to carry all their clubs. You will be amazed at the nine bottom holes. They are dominated by walls of Girona stone that offer stunning views across the fairways. It’s a joy to watch the ball fly towards its destination and many players find it enticing to grab their sticks. He probably intended this section to be as enjoyable as possible for players after they had completed the tough top nine.
Emporda Golf Club
Emporda Golf offers 36 holes. It is split into two courses of 18-holes: Links and Forest. Robert von Hagge was the architect of this course. His design included a links-style layout with large dunes, lakes, rolling bunkers and rolling bunkers. This course is set in a typical Mediterranean setting with manicured pine stands and ample fairways. This allowed him to fully take advantage of El Baix Emporda, the Costa Brava’s most beautiful area.
The course now offers two 18-hole options, with the completion of the last 9 holes. The first course, LINKS spans dunes, lakes and is reminiscent of Scotland’s famous greens. Forest, which winds gently through pines and lakes, has a more Mediterranean style.
Recognized by The prestigious Emporda Golf, the Emporda Golf was named one of Spain’s Top Ten Golf Courses. “Peugeot Guide”This has earned us 17/20 marks in the rankings of the 100 most popular golf courses. The American Magazine is also a famous source. “Golf World”We are now ranked 13th among the top courses in Spain. EG has been the permanent headquarters of the PGA Pre-Qualifying School II European Tour. It also hosts the PGA Qualifying School European Tour Final since 2002-2003 and the Peugeot Tour Emporda golf in 2006 and 2007.
Golf Platja de Pals
The English architect Fred Hawtree managed the project, and he worked with Parera-Coll’s plans from the beginning. Promoters showed a great respect for the environment. They wouldn’t let a pine tree be felled without marking it.
Inauguration of the first Costa Brava-designed golf course took place in 1966. Shortly thereafter, in 1968, nine additional holes were added to the original course, bringing the total number of 18 holes up to 18. In 1970, the new regulation golf course was opened. “Spanish International Amateur Championship”. A year later, the Golf Platja de Pals held the “1972 Spanish Open”.
The course is regarded as the best in Spain, thanks to its construction and design. It has also been host to numerous international competitions.
North Coast
Peralada Golf Club
This 18-hole par 71 layout features a 6,071 metre layout with 4 tees boxes per lane. It is suitable for all skill levels, as it has few hills and many areas that include lakes, trees, and manicured gardens.
The course blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment, and there is environmental protection as well. This was the first European course to receive the UE Eco-Management and Audit Scheme certificate (EMAS).
It was opened in 1993 and has received numerous awards, including the Costa Brava’s Best Golf Course Award on multiple occasions. The Emerging Golf Destination of 2000 award was also given to it by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators).
The school has hosted many tournaments and competitions at the top level, including the Open Catalonia 95 and Pre-Qualifiying Schools PGA Tests as well as Seniors Qualifying schools.
Torremirona Golf Club
The 18-hole championship course is designed with stunning views in mind and meticulously maintained all year.
The South Coast
Club de Golf Costa Brava
The 18-hole Golf course inaugurated in 1968 was designed by Hamilton Stutt & Co. The course combines both a technical and relaxed layout in its first round. These nine holes are surrounded with pine and cork oak forest, but they differ from those nine on the plateau. They have very wide fairways that lead to the 18th, located below Casa Club, an 1841 Catalan farmhouse.
While the Club is privately owned, green fees are acceptable throughout the year.
Club de Golf d’Aro-Masnou
Club Golf D’Aro – Mas Nou is located between Santa Cristina d’Aro, Santa Cristina d’Aro, and Platja d’Aro at 300 m. above the sea level in the Les Gavarres Mountains. This is the Costa Brava’s oldest golf course. It features more than 1000 olive trees, pines and cork trees, and two artificial lakes that cover 2,600m3.
Ramon Espinosa was the architect who designed Club Golf D’Aro – Ma Nou. It features a par 72, 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole (Pitch & Putt) course, both of them in the heart of nature and with spectacular views of the Costa Brava, Les Gavarres, Montseny and the Valle de La Selva.