Initially the game of golf was deemed only
for the rich and famous as the hand crafted equipment was extremely expensive.
It wasn’t until the cheap methods of mass production came into being, that the
sport became easily accessible to the ordinary people.
Enjoy golf all year round – Tenerife offers
fantastic weather and a large choice of golf courses: Whether you are a
beginner or professional, the Golfing options offered on the island are
amazing…here are details on each course available to you.
Amarilla Golf - 6684 yds Par 72
Located in the south of Tenerife, this 18
hole course is marked by the incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and the
exclusive San Miguel Marina. Also offers Pitch and Putt, 9 holes, driving
range, putting green and other services like golf academy, clubs rental, buggy
bar… etc..
Costa Adeje - 6909 yds
Par 72
Situated just five kilometres from Playa de
las Americas, Golf Costa Adeje has been built on the site of an old banana
plantation.
The venue for the Canaries Spanish Open in 2003, course designer
Pepe Gancedo has made very good use of the existing terrain as well as adding
over 50,000
square metres of dry stone walls on which the main
fairways have been laid. The club has great practice facilities and a superb
clubhouse.
Golf del Sur - North/South 6422 yds Par 72,
North/Links 5920 yds
Par 72, Links/South 6050
yds Par 71
Venue of the European tour in its early
days, the course has 27 holes offering three individual 9-hole courses, and
three testing combinations. The North and South loops run close to the sea and
the links course parallel to it. None of the 3 layouts are particularly long
however avoiding the rocky ravines and lava waste areas is more difficult than
it looks at this usually well kept club.
Golf Las Americas - 6640 yds Par 72
Opened in 1997 and designed by John Jacobs
the Las Americas course is an interesting layout yet relatively flat compared
to most of the islands other courses. The impressive clubhouse is worth a
visit.
Los Palos - Par 27, 9 hole course
Located near Guaza in Costa del
Silencio…perfect for beginners or experienced players alike, providing an
excellent opportunity to work on the short game. There are also plenty of
challenges to be encountered over its 914 metres: five holes are affected by
water and others require very accurate hitting
Abama - 6818 yds Par 72
Opened in 2005, The Abama course includes
twenty-two lakes and over 200 different species of trees. Waterfalls, streams
and the constant presence of spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean add to
the enjoyment of this high end set up.
Buenavista - 6765 yds Par 72
Situated in the North West tip of the
island a good hours drive from the resorts in the south Buenavista is a
stunning Severiano Ballesteros design using the spectacular wild natural
terrain to produce a course of shear beauty. Well worth a trip to the North for
this course.
Real Club De Golf – Tacoronte – 6325 yds Par 72
The Real Club de Golf de Tenerife was
founded on the 18th December 1932, which makes it the second oldest in Spain.
The course is located in the greenest and coolest part of the island of
Tenerife, at 600-753
meters above sea.
Hosting the International Open Championship
of Spain in 1964 as well as the Professional Doubles Championship of Spain in
1984: Over the years, players such as Severiano Ballesteros, Manuel Piñero,
J.M. Cañizares, Antonio Garrido y Miguel Angel Jimenez, won the Proam Tito
Abreu, now called Gran Premio Casino Taoro, at this course.
Here is an approximation of what you are
likely to pay at the Courses here in Tenerife. Discounts are always available
for large groups and there are offers during low season.
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Greenfee Rates 2011 - 2012
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Nov 2011 – Mar 2012
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Amarilla Golf
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80€
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Costa Adeje
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89€
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Las Americas
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90€
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Golf Del Sur
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85€
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Los Palos
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29€
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Abama
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200€
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Buenavista
North West
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90€
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Real Golf
North
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75€
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Currently, the most expensive set of golf
clubs in production are the Five Stars made by Honma, a Japanese club
manufacturer that constructs its custom clubs out of platinum and gold. A full,
custom 14-piece set of these expensive clubs from Honma costs $32,000, owned by
well known celebrities such as Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito.
