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About Real Club Valderrama

Real Club Valderrama is located in Andalucia, the largest and southern-most region of Spain. A few miles north of Gibraltar, it is approximately two hours' drive from Cádiz and one and a half hours from Málaga. The climate is ideal for year-round golf. The Par 71 Championship Course measures 6356 metres from the professional tees. The fairways have been described by top pros and leading golf writers as the best in Europe, if not the world. It is not an easy course - nor was it intended to be. It is designed so as to call forth thought and precision for every shot. The course was designed in 1974 by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, one of the great golf course architects, and was originally known as Sotogrande New. In 1981 its name was changed to Las Aves. Finally, Ortiz-Patiño renamed the course Valderrama, after the ancient estate on which the land is situated.

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About Real Club Valderrama

Real Club Valderrama is located in Andalucia, the largest and southern-most region of Spain. A few miles north of Gibraltar, it is approximately two hours' drive from Cádiz and one and a half hours from Málaga. The climate is ideal for year-round golf. The Par 71 Championship Course measures 6356 metres from the professional tees. The fairways have been described by top pros and leading golf writers as the best in Europe, if not the world. It is not an easy course - nor was it intended to be. It is designed so as to call forth thought and precision for every shot. The course was designed in 1974 by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, one of the great golf course architects, and was originally known as Sotogrande New. In 1981 its name was changed to Las Aves. Finally, Ortiz-Patiño renamed the course Valderrama, after the ancient estate on which the land is situated.

Total score of Real Club Valderrama

9.6
Based on 143 reviews
Facilities
9.6Maintenance
9.6Clubhouse
9.5Value for money
7.7Hospitality
9.6Restaurant
8.9Surroundings
9.3

Course rating

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Valderrama Golf
18 holes
9.6
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Par 3 Course
9 holes
9.7

Facilities at Real Club Valderrama

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Golf SchoolGolf school
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Reviews of Real Club Valderrama (143)

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eugenio.preatoni
Steel
Handicap: 20
Course flagValderrama Golf
9.9
Review date July 15, 2026

Incredible Course, easier than expected. Service on point on every aspect. For 600€ is what you would expect, but still to be played at least once in your life.

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wj69cw5jph
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Handicap: 10
Course flagValderrama Golf
10.0
Review date August 20, 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed Valderrama - the golf course, the shop, and the spike bar. We had lunch in the spike bar before playing golf, the food was great. The golf course was spectacular. Jose was our forecaddie, he was friendly and very knowledgable about the course - he gave us many good lines on the greens! A really nice touch was the guys cleaning our clubs after the round of golf, while we had a couple of drinks in the spike bar. We would definitely visit Valderrama again!

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amf65
Gold
Handicap: 18
Course flagValderrama Golf
9.8
Review date April 10, 2026

We were vacationing near Cadiz and to my surprise i found there were tee times available at Valderrama on my birthday. Couldn’t say no to that even if it meant 1,5 hrs drive one way and the hefty greenfee. Reservation was handled very kindly by Vanessa. Turning up on the day is an experience of its own. The entrance, the reception, the surroundings. I checked in and got a course guide, a bottle and a bag tag. Had to buy a shirt of course. Had a quick lunch at the Spike bar and then went to the driving range to warm up. Then to the putting green near the first tee. Here i met my flight partners, two Brits and a Russian. There are apples and bananas to take with you as well as score cards etc. I shared a caddy, Miquel, with the two Brits. I didn’t play my best golf but thoroughly enjoyed the round. It’s stunningly beautiful yet quite difficult mainly on the greens. I made a few putts but even with the caddy underestimated the speed. Especially impressive are the holes 4, 6, 9, 10, 15, 17 and 18. Great views and challenging shots. We got round in 4,5 hrs and it stayed dry fortunately. We paid our caddy and I had to start driving back, so couldn’t stay for a drink. All in all an experience of a lifetime even though the greenfee is the most i have ever paid.

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herman10
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Handicap: 7.7
Course flagValderrama Golf
9.4
Review date April 6, 2026

Dit is een baan die je moet lopen. Hij is relatief vlak, de holes sluiten naadloos op elkaar aan. De verhoogde teebox op hole 1 spiegelglad, hier begint het avontuur, kom maar op lijkt die te zeggen, nog even een oefenswing. En dan gaat het beginnen. De baan oogt vriendelijk. Het is er rustig, want veel mensen spelen er niet op een dag. Geen wegen, geen bebouwing, alleen de baan. Jij en die iconische golfbaan. Je wordt ook niet afgeleid door vergezichten. Het is de baan en de baan alleen. De holes zijn als een hyperrealistisch schilderij, alles klopt, je zou geen haarspriet willen veranderen aan de baan. Speel met je hoofd, je caddie zal je vertellen waar je je teeshot moet slaan. En lukt dat niet, dan beland je hoogstwaarschijnlijk tussen de kurkbomen. Maar dat geeft niet, want je bent op Valderrama. En ben je op de green, oh wat rollen die ballen fantastisch! Een drieput is zo gemaakt, maar dat geeft niet. Nog even en het is voorbij, maar eerst nog hole 17, de beroemde par vijf, de risk-reward hole. Durf je met je tweede slag voor de green te gaan, of zal die in het water voor de green belanden? De hole waar onder andere Jiménez en Graeme McDowell een Albatros maakten en waar Tiger Woods in 1999 tijdens de WGC Americain Express tot tweemaal toe zijn bal in het water zag terugrollen door de aflopende green. Het zit erop. Je moet het nog allemaal verwerken, drink maar een goed glas, neem iets lekkers te eten, want de keuken is fantastisch. Geniet maar even na, Je hebt diep in de buidel getast, maar je gaat hem nooit vergeten!

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taisto.isonen
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Course flagValderrama Golf
8.8
Review date April 7, 2026

Nice welcome.Beautiful ladies welcome. Well sorted pro shop. Every thing correct as informed in our order. Nice early summer weather. The course in best condition according spring time. The play difficult not so easy as 30 years ago on this course. Caddie our was little lste but managed however exeptonal good to steer our play.Thanks to him. Latest I played here 35 years ago. We see if God allows to make some pars from red tee then. Thank you for our visit there.

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Courses at Real Club Valderrama

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Valderrama Golf

9.6

Course flag18 holes

The Championship golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr in 1974, one of the most important golf architects in history. Many people will know the course from TV coverage since it has hosted a plethora of professional tournaments and is widely recognized as the “Augusta of Europe”. This Par 71 Championship Course measures 6418 meters from the professional tees. The fairways have been described by top pros and leading golf writers as the best in Europe, if not the world. It's not an easy golf course – nor was it intended to be. It is designed so as to call forth thought and precision for every shot.

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9.7

Course flag9 holes

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Contact at Real Club Valderrama

LocationAvda. de los Cortijos s/n. Sotogrande, Cádiz (11310)Call+34 956 79 12 00Plan routeClick hereClosest airportGibraltar Airport (15km)Websitehttp://www.valderrama.com

Frequently asked questions about Real Club Valderrama

What is the green fee price?

€550.00. You can book or reserve a tee time at Real Club Valderrama via Leading Courses by clicking the corresponding buttons on the top of the page

What is the phone number?

+34 956 79 12 00

Where is it located?

Avda. de los Cortijos s/n. Sotogrande, Cádiz (11310)

Is there a driving range?

yes

Can you rent golf clubs?

yes

How many holes are there?

18 holes in total

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