Santana Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole golf course par 72 of approx. 6207m in length, set in 138acres
of picturesque parkland. The course, sympathetically laid out by the architect Cabell B. Robinson,
is set in a former avocado plantation which provided a natural solution to many problems. The final result
is a magnificent course with wide and well defined fairways on level terrain, hence easily walkable,
where water features play an important albeit not excessive part in the overall design.
Each hole has two championship tees and two tees for general play for both men and ladies - wide and well
manicured putting greens surrounded by strategically placed bunkers, filled with sand produced from crushed marble.
Buggy paths are provided throughout the course, beautifully integrated between the rows of fruit trees.
In spite of its previous use, the Avocado Tree or Persea Índica (as it is known by its original name), is not the
only tree present here, as many other endemic species like eucalyptus, orange and lemon trees, cactus, pines, fig
trees, olive and mango trees make up the varied vegetation of this beautiful enclave, together with a varied
population of indigenous birds, with amongst others the calzada eagle. The cork oaks along the 5th hole deserve
special mention, as they have been present here for more than 500 years.
The beautiful environment with its natural surrounding will give the golfer the overriding impression of an
existing maturity in every aspect of the course. However, it is not only the beauty of the landscape and its
flora and fauna that will impress the player, as the golf course itself has been provided with the best attributes
to please the most discerning golfer. The course has been constructed with the best means available and can boast
automatic irrigation throughout the layout, as well as a sophisticated drainage system which will keep the number
of days the course could be closed due to adverse weather conditions to a minimum.
Santana Golf is technically speaking a demanding course as the unique design of each hole is intended to give a
continuous challenge, even for the more experienced player. The layout of the greens, well protected by greenside
bunkers, as well as the many water hazards spread throughout the course, will challenge every golfer and require
good course management as well as the use of every golf shot in the bag.
It is difficult to speak of a signature hole at Santana Golf as they all have something special to offer.
The long par-4 18th is one of the most demanding finishing holes along the coast according to the designer,
with the lake along the right hand side and a narrow approach to the green. The 4th hole can only be defined
with one word: spectacular. The views from the tee are magnificent and the 'Campillos' stream provides a
challenging approach to the green; or what about the 8th hole, with a length of 602 metre (658 yards)
considered to be the longest hole of the Costa del Sol and favouring the longer hitter; not to forget the
12th Par 3, playing downhill, with a very large undulating green, many a golfer would be happy to walk away
with a three here.
One of the most outstanding features of Santana Golf is without a doubt the variety in design, as each and
every hole is differentiated by its own characteristics.
