US architect Robert von Hagge used every trick in the design book to devise two superb courses on hilly terrain
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snaggling down the middle of the fairway drains into the pond in front of the green. Campo Sur, completed in 2000, is shorter, hillier and trickier. CONTACT San Sebastian de los Reyes, 28709 Madrid; tel +34 (0) 91 657 1018;
rshecc.es PRICE Visitors (Mon-Fri only) 18 holes €75; buggy €25; club hire €40 (Taylormade). CLUB HOURS From 9am summer, 9.30am winter. MAXIMUM HANDICAP 36 recommended. FACILITIES Norte 6,501m, par 72; Sud 6,121m, par 72. Driving range, practice area, putting green. AFTER THE GOLF Te traditionally mellow clubhouse serves a three-course lunch menu (€17.50), plus tortillas, sandwiches and burgers. Dine outdoors until 2am Fri-Sat.
GOLF SANTANDER WHERE IS IT? 23km west of Madrid WHAT’S IT LIKE? Funded by the bank of the same name, Santander is a gruelling challenge. Te plan was to provide a world-class facility for the employees in their “Financial City” on the outskirts of Madrid. Most may not find time to develop the skill set required for one of Spain’s longest tracks, but six tees on each hole give a glimmer of hope. Designed by Rees Jones, with help from Seve Ballesteros, it opened in 2005. Big earth moving transformed a rubbish dump into “18 highly versatile holes”, as Ballesteros put it. Big bucks also supplied assorted water hazards, 5,000 trees and myriad
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shrubs and eco-charter prioritised a wildlife-friendly environment so look out for hares and red partridge. Hardest of all is finding the correct closely guarded
entry portal – one of three – to access the club. If you don’t have a reservation or take your passport, you have no chance. If you do, officials phone the number through to the pro shop, where it’s checked against the document before you play. CONTACT Avenida de Cantabria s/n, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid; tel +34 (0) 91 257 3929/30;
golfsantander.es PRICE €110 weekdays, €146 weekends; with member €45/€68; buggy €30; club hire €35 (Taylormade). CLUB HOURS From 8am summer, 9am winter. MAXIMUM HANDICAP 36 recommended. FACILITIES 18-hole championship course, 6,856m, par 72. Driving range, practice area, putting green, Jim McLean golf academy. AFTER THE GOLF An imposing two-storey clubhouse in marble and glass with a vine-shaded terrace. Te restaurant specialises in international golf fare. BT
■ Your Golf Travel organises tee times and golf holidays: tel +44 (0)800 043 6644; yourgolf
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