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An old master among clubs on the coast, Royal
Sotogrande, opened in 1964, is still one of Europe´s
top ten courses.
Known as Sotogrande "Old" to differentiate it from
its youngest neighbour Valderrama, the Robert Trent
course is a private club which welcomes green fee
paying visitors although they are advised to book in
advance (maximum 8 players).
As recognition during its thirtieth year Sotogrande
was awarded the "Royal" prefix.
The layout has well-established vegetation with
pine, cork oaks, eucalyptus and palm trees, and
water hazards play an important role, affecting
holes 12, 13 and 14, and 16 and 17.
They seem to make the course longer than its 6,244
metres.
The great consolidation is the total lack of rough
on the immaculately groomed fairways.
There is also a short par 3 course.
The club hosts the annual Sherry Cup-European
Amateur Golf Masters.
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