Overview

The Old Course – San Roque Golf Club: Timeless Prestige Meets Modern Precision

Steeped in history and reborn through innovation, The Old Course at San Roque Golf Club is a par-72, 6,494-metre championship layout nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja Mountains. Originally designed by Dave Thomas and Tony Jacklin, and later refined by Seve Ballesteros, this legendary course has hosted the Spanish Open (2005) and 15 consecutive European Tour Schools (1993–2007)—cementing its reputation as one of Europe’s elite golf venues.

Course Highlights

• 18 holes, par 72, measuring 6,494 metres
• Front nine winds through mature cork oak forests, demanding precision off the tee
• Back nine features deep ravines, strategic bunkering, and generous greens
• Signature holes:
  • Hole 5 – narrow fairway with out-of-bounds right, a true test of nerve
  • Hole 6 – long par-4 with a lake and elevated green (Stroke Index 1)
  • Hole 9 – dramatic par-5 with multiple risk-reward options
• Greens redesigned in 2021—larger, faster, and more undulating

Playing Experience

• A strategic layout that rewards bold play and punishes hesitation
• Elevation changes and visual deception demand smart club selection
• Bark chippings now replace rough, enhancing aesthetics and playability
• Practice facilities include:

• Driving range with Toptracer technology
• Short game area and putting green
• On-course food buggy and modern clubhouse amenities

Clubhouse & Amenities

• Elegant Andalusian-style clubhouse with fine dining and panoramic views
• Renovated in 2021 to match the course’s elevated standards
• Access to the New Course, designed by Perry Dye
• Golf Academy, buggy hire, and premium visitor services

Location & Access

• Located in San Roque, near Sotogrande – ~1 hour from Málaga or Gibraltar Airport
• Nearby: Valderrama, La Reserva, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande

Highlights

• “Play where legends began—The Old Course at San Roque is Europe’s historic gem”
• “Redesigned for the modern golfer—fast greens, strategic bunkers, and timeless challenge”
• “San Roque’s Old Course: championship pedigree in the heart of Andalusia”

Facilities

Driving Range

Practice Area

Buggies

Bar

Restaurant