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Majorca has it all
We discussed, as we usually do, going somewhere new. Scotland and Ireland, to be sure, are always good alternatives. And golf courses and all that’s associated with them are actually starting to become quite reasonable in eastern Europe. Why not Poland? Asks somebody.
But we nearly always end up with the same conclusion: Majorca. And there are good reasons for Majorca.
Majorca is associated with young people partying in Magaluf or family holidays in Alcudia. And the holiday period is always considered to be from May until August. But if you’re interested in golf and want to experience something of the genuine Majorca, you can forget all that and book a hotel right in the centre of the capital, Palma, close to good shopping, bars, restaurants and clubs. And why not visit this wonderful island at a time somewhat outside of the hectic tourist season? With fewer Swedish, German and English tourists, and many tourists from mainland Spain, Palma becomes a powerful centre for leisure with very high quality.
Oh yes, we were going to talk about golf, weren’t we! Let it just be said that the leisure offered by Palma is of extremely high quality no matter whether you are taking a golf trip with the lads, the lassies, or both.
There are many fine golf courses around Palma. All it takes is 15-30 minutes in a hired car to reach several excellent facilities offering style and quality. It is, however, important to check the status of the various courses, since they can vary considerably from one season to the next, depending on the weather, artificial watering and maintenance. Here we are going to focus on two courses, one in the east and one in the west. Between these two, this remarkable golfing island offers a wide range of facilities.
Santa Ponsa Golf is a traditional golfing facility where Golf 1, one of its three courses, is a classic championship course. Everyone from Swedish royalty to the world’s best golfers has enjoyed the course and the clubhouse here. It becomes clear without a shadow of doubt that this is a championship course in the full meaning of the word, right from the moment you tee up for the first hole. Make sure you get there early, when the dew is still glittering in the grass, and you will experience something that will carry you through the long Swedish winter.
A somewhat different course, Canymel, lies to the north-east. This is, rightfully, reputed to be a difficult course. The course has been constructed, and follows closely the original prevailing landscape. It has also old stone walls, and a classic little house in the centre of the fairway. Combine this with exacting greens where one missed stroke can cost several additional strokes, and you understand that this is a challenging course. The course has been judged to be one of the most difficult on Majorca and if your handicap is over 28 (for men) or 39 (for ladies), then Canymel is not the place for you. Despite this, it is a great golf course well worth a visit.
But we nearly always end up with the same conclusion: Majorca. And there are good reasons for Majorca.
Majorca is associated with young people partying in Magaluf or family holidays in Alcudia. And the holiday period is always considered to be from May until August. But if you’re interested in golf and want to experience something of the genuine Majorca, you can forget all that and book a hotel right in the centre of the capital, Palma, close to good shopping, bars, restaurants and clubs. And why not visit this wonderful island at a time somewhat outside of the hectic tourist season? With fewer Swedish, German and English tourists, and many tourists from mainland Spain, Palma becomes a powerful centre for leisure with very high quality.
Oh yes, we were going to talk about golf, weren’t we! Let it just be said that the leisure offered by Palma is of extremely high quality no matter whether you are taking a golf trip with the lads, the lassies, or both.
There are many fine golf courses around Palma. All it takes is 15-30 minutes in a hired car to reach several excellent facilities offering style and quality. It is, however, important to check the status of the various courses, since they can vary considerably from one season to the next, depending on the weather, artificial watering and maintenance. Here we are going to focus on two courses, one in the east and one in the west. Between these two, this remarkable golfing island offers a wide range of facilities.
Santa Ponsa Golf is a traditional golfing facility where Golf 1, one of its three courses, is a classic championship course. Everyone from Swedish royalty to the world’s best golfers has enjoyed the course and the clubhouse here. It becomes clear without a shadow of doubt that this is a championship course in the full meaning of the word, right from the moment you tee up for the first hole. Make sure you get there early, when the dew is still glittering in the grass, and you will experience something that will carry you through the long Swedish winter.
A somewhat different course, Canymel, lies to the north-east. This is, rightfully, reputed to be a difficult course. The course has been constructed, and follows closely the original prevailing landscape. It has also old stone walls, and a classic little house in the centre of the fairway. Combine this with exacting greens where one missed stroke can cost several additional strokes, and you understand that this is a challenging course. The course has been judged to be one of the most difficult on Majorca and if your handicap is over 28 (for men) or 39 (for ladies), then Canymel is not the place for you. Despite this, it is a great golf course well worth a visit.
