Carretera N-11, km 701,
Caldes de Malavella, Girona 17455
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PGA Catalunya Golf Academy; Sergio Garcia Junior Golf Academy.The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Both PGA Catalunya's courses were designed by Neil Coles & Angel Gallardo: Stadium course (1999), Tour course (2005).
Above distances are for the Stadium course. Also at PGA Catalunya is the 18-hole Tour course (par-72, 5901 m from back tees).
41.857052
2.763003
15 km S of Girona
Between Girona and Vidreres on the A7 motorway, take exit 8 and follow the N-II, direction Barcelona. After 3.7 km turn left at the 701 km sign and follow signs to golf.
PGA Catalunya Resort's Stadium course (originally called the Green course) is generally regarded as one of the best tournament layouts in continental Europe. This is a big dimension design in every respect, quite accustomed to hosting the highest level of European professional events.
The Stadium course, as distinct from the resort's shorter Tour course, is laid out in a large pine forest. The terrain here is undulating, and at times gets quite hilly. Each attractively crafted hole presents its own challenges, risks and rewards. On several occasions elevated teeing grounds provide a clear view of what's needed from the tee (and what to avoid).
While every hole is defended by excellent bunkering and large fast undulating greens, five of them require careful approach work to avoid strategically positioned greenside water hazards. Amongst many picturesque views to be enjoyed from the course, the signature par-4 13th presents a stunning panorama of the distant Montseny Massif mountain range.
Although a bit of noise may stray up from a local karting circuit, it should not disturb your enjoyment of the excellent Caldes de Malavella course (as the Stadium is sometimes called). In 2005 this challenging PGA Catalunya layout was joined by the resort's shorter Tour course. This additional 18-hole layout provides a slightly easier-going option alongside its sibling, while also enhancing the golfing opportunities at this top quality Stay&Play venue.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28; women 36.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2019].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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PGA Catalunya's Stadium course (built as a potential Ryder Cup venue) has hosted many top level professional tournaments, including the 1999 Sarazen World Open, multiple Spanish Open Championships and the European Tour's Final Stage Qualifying School (2008-2014). For more details see Top golf tournaments played at PGA Catalunya.
2019 Golf World rating: 6th best course and 2nd best Stay&Play golf resort in continental Europe.
2020 Golf Digest rating: 3rd best course in Spain.
PGA Catalunya Resort, Ctra A-2 km 701, Caldes de Malavella 17455, Girona.
+34 972 181 020
Visit websiteThe modern 149-room Camiral Hotel (formerly Meliá Golf Vichy Catalán hotel) was opened in 2006 and sits at the heart of PGA Catalunya Resort. An ideal destination for golfers, as well as visitors wishing to discover the Costa Brava and the inland areas of La Selva County.
PGA Catalunya Resort (Stadium and Tour courses)
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Tournaments:
US Women's PGA Championship: located just outside Philadelphia, the famed Donald Ross layout of Aronimink Golf Club hosts the third women’s major championship of 2020 (Oct 8-11).
Scottish Open: first played in 1972, this year’s championship is again played on the Tom Doak-designed Renaissance Club course, which sits alongside mighty Muirfield in East Lothian (Oct 1-4).
Who's Who:
Jim Furyk: in winning the Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, “The Grinder” joined Arnold Palmer and Bruce Fleisher as the only players to win their first two starts on the PGA Tour Champions.
Georgia Hall: recorded her first win in an LPGA Tour event on American soil at this year’s Portland Classic, played at Columbia Edgewater Country Club … on the edge of the Columbia River.
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