Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club in Benahavís, Malaga

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4.19 /5
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About the golf course

The course, designed by José GANCEDO was opened in 1989. The “man from Malaga” is one of the most creative golf designers. His philosophy is to create a golf course without ostentation and with a lot of respect for the natural shape of the land. According to him, “Every designer has his personality and I do what God implies me to do.”

The Golf course is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The valley, in which Monte Mayor is laid out, clings to the slopes of Monte Mayor, under the ancient gaze of Monte Mayor Castle.

The fairways of Monte Mayor Golf are seeded with Bermuda 419 (as are Augusta or Valderrrama) and we have some the best greens in Spain.

Amongst the Professionals, Alex CEJKA practiced a lot here and enjoyed perfecting all his shots at Monte Mayor. He’s the course record holder with 66 (-5).

The Driving Range opened in 2007. Simply breathtaking with 10 covered tees and 6 to 8 tees on open grass area.


Year built 1989
Designer/s José Gancedo.
Manager Alain Nucera (ExpeCtations Golf Management)
President Javier Carretero
Greenkeeper Gonzalo González
Golf professional David Collister (Free lance)
Difficulty 4/5
Aprox. tee interval 15 min.
Buggy recommended Yes
Buggy allowed in fairway Depending on season
Maximum handicap (man) 28
Maximum handicap (woman) 36
Club hire from 35€
Buggy Yes
Trolleys from n/a€
Electric Trolleys from n/a€
Half hour lessons Yes
Open to non-members Yes
Driving Range Yes
Course Restrictions

Classical golf attire required. Junior rate €30 during the whole year.

Nearby airports
  • Málaga
    76.1 km.
    65.6 min.
  • Sevilla
    254.2 km.
    166.8 min.
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Opinions and reviews

Global rating
4.19 /5
3.88
Ratio value/price
3.81
Received treatment
4.13
Conditions & services
4.94
Difficulty
Sartosa
  • Kind of player Usually play to handicap
  • Rating

    4 /5

  • Date 15/08/2012
Do not pass up on this one. Once you find it you will not forget it. Unbelievable front 9 , requires precision shots and course management.Back 9 seems a snip after front. Although the higher handicap player may find on the daunting side , it has to be played. Keep driver in the bag and plot your way round . Greens excellent. Avoid if you are a beginner . Fairways edged with red stakes , do not try and look for your ball if you miss fairways unless you like 100ft drops . 11/10
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Pbn
  • Kind of player Usually play to handicap
  • Rating

    4.75 /5

  • Date 14/06/2012
clever design and breathtaking views. Probably the best i've played in spain. Almost every hole deserves a picture. Tough to play, but good shots have good results, something that can't be said of every mountain course here. Smart design workarounds to complicate short holes, like all par 5's, for example.
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Christy
  • Kind of player Pleased to break 100
  • Rating

    4.75 /5

  • Date 04/06/2012
played it 4times and cant wait to go back,has to be the best course in spain for us mear mortals,we call it monte murder,but what a way to go.....,
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Michael
  • Kind of player Usually play to handicap
  • Rating

    4.5 /5

  • Date 10/09/2011
My best golf experience ever!! Just can't wait to go back. True test of golf. Learn it and ejoy it forever. My favorite golf in the world. Thanks Gancedo!
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Jef Lewis
  • Kind of player Pleased to break 100
  • Rating

    4.25 /5

  • Date 22/01/2011
What a course! - spectacular views, spectacular course. Some very challenging holes. Bring as many balls as you can carry! Can't wait to go back.
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