  GOLF IN GRAN CANARIA
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Recently there has been a huge increase in popularity of golf on Gran Canaria, as well as the other islands. While most think that golf is a new pastime on Gran Canaria, the island is actually home to the oldest course in Spain. The first golf course on Gran Canaria was opened in 1891 and is still going strong. Today there are 6 courses in Gran Canaria, with 4 more being built at the moment and 8 more still in the planning stages. Three of the current courses are in the north and the other three are in the south, but to get between any two the longest drive is 25 minutes. One of the main reasons for the popularity of golf there is because Gran Canaria has the perfect climate for it. It is possible to play golf almost every day of the year. Aside from the weather another advantage that golf on Gran Canaria has is their low prices. If you wanted to play it would only cost you €50, £35, during the off season months of May to September. When you consider the high quality and modernity of the facilities it is easy to see why so many people come to play golf in Gran Canaria. |
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REAL CLUB DE GOLF DE LAS PALMAS |
The Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, which was founded by British businessmen on December 17th, 1891, is the oldest golf course in Spain. Real Club de Golf has been the host to many different international tournaments during its long history. It is a par 71 course and has 2 putting greens, a practice tee, pitching green, pro shop, instructors, club rentals, and even a restaurant with a superb wine cellar. There are also two tennis courts, horse riding area and a swimming pool. There is a hotel just next door if you want to stay near the golf course.
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EL CORTIJO DE CAMPO |
A palm grove with over 600 trees that are more than 100 years old surrounds El Cortijo de Campo in Telde. This course is extremely well taken care of and because of that has been host to the Peugeot Oki Tour and the Professional Senior and Women’s Spanish Championships. This par 72 course is also exceptional because it has up to 6 tees per hole. The course also has a golf school, practice course, chipping green, practice bunker, putting green and you can rent carts, bags and clubs. |
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EL CORTIJO GOLF CENTER |
This golf course, a replica of the best parts of great American courses, is one of the world’s best. This par 54 course, located in Telde, is the only floodlit course in all of Gran Canaria. Golfers can play at night when the sun has gone down and the temperature, especially in the summer, is bit more bearable. There is a restaurant, pro shop, bag and club rentals, and a nursery for kids so play in. The greens fees are only £25, very inexpensive when you consider what you are getting for your money. |
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MASPALOMAS GOLF COURSE |
The design and location of this course is ideal because it is in the perfect location to benefit from the trade winds. There is a mild breeze that keeps the temperature below 24 degrees Celsius, even in the summer, so it is never too hot to play. The cool temperature is why this golf course has been host to many international tournaments and is immensely popular. The amenities offered here also help to make it one of the most well-liked on Gran Canaria. There is a practice green, driving range, excellent instructors, cart, bag and club rentals, a restaurant and snack bars. There are many hotels and apartments in Maspalomas, where the course sits, so there are many places for visitors to stay nearby it they wish. |
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SALOBRE GOLF & RESORT |
Salobre Golf is one of the newest courses in Gran Canaria, and is already gaining a great reputation. There is a golf school here, along with a driving range, putting green, club rental, pro shop and a restaurant that has terrace. The terrace overlooks surrounding Maspalomas and you can really see the stark contrast of the native environment to the lush golf course. The greens fees are a bit more than others in the area, £43 to £80, but it is worth it because it is completely new and has the best of everything. |
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ANFI TAURO GOLF |
Anfi Tauro Golf is on the southern side of Gran Canaria, more specifically in the municipality of Mogán. What is great about this course is that in addition to a putting green and practice area, this course has a totally flat practice tee. At the moment there is only a 9 hole course, but at this time the back nine are being built. This course is part of a larger resort, so there is a great hotel to stay in not far away. |
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