Finca Cortesín Golf Club golf course in Casares, Andalusia, Spain - Parkland course designed by Cabell Robinson, established 2006
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Finca Cortesín Golf Club

Casares, Andalusia Est. 2006 Cabell Robinson
2023
Solheim Cup
Top 10
Spain Ranking
Parkland
Course Type
100+
Bunkers
About the Course

Finca Cortesín Golf Club

Finca Cortesín Golf Club, designed by Cabell Robinson and opened in 2006, has quickly established itself as one of Spain's premier championship venues. The course gained international recognition when it hosted the 2023 Solheim Cup, showcasing its world-class design and impeccable conditioning to a global audience. Set in the hills above Casares with views to the Mediterranean, this modern masterpiece combines strategic design with resort-style playability, featuring over 100 dramatic bunkers that create both visual impact and strategic challenge.

The layout features wide, generous fairways that encourage aggressive play off the tee, but the real test comes from the approach shots to well-protected greens. Robinson's design incorporates deep, sculptured bunkers that frame every hole, creating a visually stunning and strategically demanding experience. The greens are large and subtly contoured, running true and fast year-round thanks to the course's exceptional maintenance standards. Water comes into play on several key holes, adding both beauty and strategic complexity to the round.

What sets Finca Cortesín apart is its versatility—the course can be set up to challenge the world's best professionals or provide an enjoyable experience for resort guests. The conditioning rivals any course in Europe, with lush fairways, pristine greens, and immaculate presentation that reflects the property's five-star resort standards. Combined with the stunning clubhouse, world-class practice facilities, and luxury resort amenities, Finca Cortesín offers a complete championship golf experience that has earned its place among Spain's finest courses.

18Holes
72Par
7,252Yards
Finca Cortesín Golf Club golf course view showcasing Parkland design by Cabell Robinson
Est.2006
Signature Holes

Notable Holes

A selection of the most memorable and challenging holes on the course

6

Valley

595 yardsPar 5

A spectacular par 5 that plays downhill through a valley lined with olive trees. The drive from an elevated tee must avoid bunkers on both sides, while the second shot presents a crucial decision—lay up or go for the green in two over water. The approach plays to a green protected by deep bunkers and a lake, creating one of the course's most dramatic and photographed holes that epitomizes Robinson's risk-reward design philosophy.

8

Fortress

195 yardsPar 3

A demanding par 3 that plays to a green surrounded by a fortress of deep, sculptured bunkers. The tee shot must be precise, as the putting surface is relatively small and slopes away from the tee. Any miss leaves a difficult recovery from sand, and the green's subtle breaks make two-putting a challenge. This hole epitomizes Robinson's strategic bunkering philosophy and has become one of the most photographed holes on the course.

11

Dogleg

440 yardsPar 4

A strong par 4 that doglegs right around mature olive trees. The drive must be positioned on the left side of the fairway to open up the green, but bunkers guard that line. The approach is played to an elevated green protected by deep bunkers short and right. Length and accuracy are both required on this demanding hole that often plays into the prevailing wind and tests every aspect of your game.

13

Amphitheatre

175 yardsPar 3

A beautiful par 3 that plays downhill to a green set in a natural amphitheatre. The tee shot must carry bunkers and find the correct level of the multi-tiered green. The putting surface is one of the most severe on the course, with dramatic slopes that can leave impossible putts if you're on the wrong tier. The surrounding landscape creates a stunning visual backdrop that makes this hole memorable.

16

Lakeside

385 yardsPar 4

A strategic par 4 where water threatens the entire left side from tee to green. The drive must favor the right side to avoid the lake, but bunkers guard that line. The approach is played to a green that sits close to the water, with bunkers right creating a narrow target. The hole rewards aggressive play but severely punishes mistakes, making it a pivotal hole in any round and often determining tournament outcomes.

18

Stadium

560 yardsPar 5

A dramatic finishing hole that plays uphill to the clubhouse with spectator mounds creating an amphitheatre atmosphere. The drive must avoid bunkers on both sides, while the second shot presents a decision—lay up to the perfect distance or try to get close to the green. The approach plays to an elevated green surrounded by bunkers, creating a stadium setting. This hole has seen countless dramatic finishes in tournaments including the 2023 Solheim Cup.

Gallery

Course Views

Finca Cortesín Golf Club golf course view 1 showing Parkland features and landscape
Finca Cortesín Golf Club golf course view 2 showing Parkland features and landscape
Finca Cortesín Golf Club golf course view 3 showing Parkland features and landscape
Finca Cortesín Golf Club golf course view 4 showing Parkland features and landscape
Finca Cortesín Golf Club golf course view 5 showing Parkland features and landscape