Opinions of Santana Golf

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A great challenge, fairways a bit bare, but that would reflect the time of year, we just played preferred lies. Better condition than La Cala and probably a fairer challenge. Pace of play a bit better than La Cala in spite of being at the tail end of a fully booked course.

This was my first visit back to Santana in quite a while. It’s always in great condition and because we had a hire car this time we could venture a bit from our hub in La Carihuela, Torremolinos. We enjoyed the course which was in its usual condition but the standout aspect was the friendliness of the regulars and staff along with the quality of the restaurant’s food. The lower level of the restaurant is like a little grotto and the Spanish staff were very welcoming. I highly recommend that you should combine your golf with either a lunch or early dinner. They weren’t in a rush to empty the clubhouse after darkness like many clubs so the overall experience is fantastic!

Haven’t played for a few years and they are making some good improvements to the course. Really enjoyed this course and will probably book next year as well. Course has definitely improved since last time we played and the catering was also excellent

Course was in excellent condition.

Absolute gem of a course, it’s first on our list every time we come to Spain. Course is in great condition, staff very friendly and make you feel very welcome. Food is superb, the burger is one of the best I’ve had! Great pint too, what more could you ask for?

Great course. Although lots of blind tee shots.

Relatively easy and short course. Very good presentation of the course and greens. (automated translation)

Good course and facilities.

No issues. Very walkable. Quite open.

Santana is probably the best course in the general Mijas area

Nice course.

Nice course, not too difficult. Short holes and greens are not too fast. So good for higher handicaps.

We always enjoy Santana. The best greens we played.

A few years since we have played Santana and just as good as previous visits.Quality course with lovely staff and food.

Well maintained

Great course, nice people.

Excellent Course & Facilities

A very enjoyable day maybe the tees were a little forward for July just my view. A big shout out to the restaurant.

Excellent golf course and clubhouse

Favorite course in the area. Nice course, good mix of holes, not too difficult, very enjoyable experience

Very pleased with the course, will be back next year

Very good

Flat course and possible to play by walking. Wide fairways and sure one of The course to play on future.

Always a friendly welcome and course in great condition

My favorite course as it's not as much up and down as most of the other courses in this area. The length of the holes and with of the landing area from tee suits bogey golfers well. The only negative thing as that there is no driving range available, so you'll have to start with a cold driver on first tee.

Beautiful course, always in good condition.

Very good course and enjoyable to play.

Picturesque location. Surrounded by undeveloped countryside. Course is in good shape, but expensive for what it is, a simple, forgiving, parkland course. There is no driving range or pitching area, just a practice green for putting, which again makes it poor value for money. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

A group of 14 played here is early April. We have played this course a few times over the tears and have never been disappointed. Many variations in hole design,; even though we had buggies it is easy enough to walk. In fact as they do't allow buggies on fairways walking is an option. Fairways & greens in great shape in April. Enjoy...

Played here many times, only down fall no buggies on fairway, lots of walking too and from, but don't think will be playing here again now my husband has walking difficulty, shame.

Pay 180€ and be treated like a layer ? Yes, that's what you get at Santana. Phoned to ask if our small dog could go along in the buggy... no problem sir, so be made a booking. Driven 40 minutes, could not play... yelling and shouting I was a layer ! Shameless !

2nd year our group has played here. Fantastic course and very friendly welcome. Opening 2 holes are a bit bland but after that it is stunning. Club house friendly and welcoming but small and with no view over the golf course, why did they build it there and in that style ? Great course for mid-handicappers.

Played here a couple of times now and enjoyed it yet again. Not the cheapest course around but better than some in the area. Course was in good condition although the pin positions made it a difficult round, although not to the point of ruining the enjoyment. Buggys had to stick the paths (not 90 degs rule) but means the fairways were excellent. Clubhouse has no area to sit outside and enjoy a relaxing drink afterwards is the only downside to this course for me

April 14th 2013. A group of 6 played Santana twice in the last week. We also played here once last year. It is one of the better courses around and I don't understand a comment made in another review saying it is in the middle of a halted development - in fact it is in a totally rural area with the odd house visible. Mostly mountain views. The course was in good condition, the greens a bit grainy (and slow) for us, maybe as we played in the afternoon the grass had grown a bit. We played off the back tees and managed to shoot scores a few off out handicaps. The rough was punishing and we wondered why it was so long. Also there was certain rough areas with unusual "spongy" grass we had never encountered and found it difficult to play from. Staff very good and helpful.and helpful, certainly recommend if you are in the area.

Another nice course in the middle of a halted real estate development . Good modern layout. When we played the grass was in good condition given how dry it has been and greens are in reasonable shape, but slower than the norm. There is no driving range to warm up, nevertheless a good course and the people are very friendly. A bit pricey compared to other good alternatives.

Expensive...charged 40€ for nine holes! Hwy. robbery!

PLAYED 16/10/10 THIS IS THE BEST ALL ROUND COURSE ON THE COSTA DEL GOLF. CONDITION, BUGGIES, COURSE FOOD AND SERVICE ALL TOP CLASS. JUST GO THERE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED.

We've been visiting the Costa del Sol to play golf for the last 20 years and I can honestly say this is the best course to have opened in that time. The staff are very friendly and the course is exactly what you're looking for in a golf course. It might be a bit more expensive than most but Valderrama is nowhere near twice as good. You get what you pay for and this course offers value for money..............enjoy!!!!!!!!

After driving what seems like forever down a dirt track you are met by a very stylish approach to the golf club. The staff very friendly and the marshall good fun as well, which makes a change. Then to the real stuff....Golf! Course in fantastic condition and the greens superb! The 600 yard par five was a toughy but overall found it extremely enjoyable. The only downside for me was the 90 degree buggy rule and the clubhouse/bar was away from the course and would have been better overlooking the 18th green/1st tee. Booked back to play again in September and can not wait! A must for any golfer!

Spent a lot of money to play the course a second time only to be rushed round by an arogant marshal which does not bode well for holiday golfers. I will be recomending the other courses on the cost after the way we were treated. When we played last year we were rushed but this year was unbearable. also why hire buggies if it going to slow down your game. I think like most courses I have played on abroad the 90 degree rule with buggies would speed things up for you. The course is in great condition a pity about the staff.

The Best !! thats how I would explain it, for a new course which has only been open for 3 years the staff are excellent, the course is excellent, the greens are excellent, in fact I want to buy a property next to it so I can play it more often. If your going to the Costa Del Sol for a golf holiday you must play this course, its difficult but not tight and as long as you play good shots and get the pace of the greens you will want to go back. 10/10

Excellent course in excellent condition.Hard to believe it has only been open 6 months! Some really testing holes and greens.Would play again and again and recommend anyone staying in this area to play