Monte Mayor Golf Club
Crta N340 Km 165
29660 Marbella, Malaga
Tel : (95) 211 3088 Fax : (95) 211 3087

Ian Bennett wrote on: Mar 13, 2006

A stunning golf course in quiet surroundings. Playing off 8, I found myself feeling like I had never played before as the course destroyed my confidence hole by hole. I had to laugh (and it was not an easy thing to do in the mood I was getting in ) when on the 8th when I had only 1 point and was contemplating suicide and i heard a society in front discussing their round. John is on 8 points and winning at the moment, I have 3 points, fred has one point and Derek has none.
It sort of cheered me up and put things in to context. If you are scared of heights then this course is a bit scary in places. To walk the course would be like running 2 marathons as it is so hilly. In a buggy, I found myself frequently wondering how many people had died on the course , as even on a sunny day the buggies struggled to brake on the very steep inclines. The ball seller on the 14th was far too late for many of my colleagues. In fact, I could talk for hours on end about this course.
Interesting ..."yes"
Difficult..."extremely"
Fair..NO!!!
Should you play it? Yes...,but just the once, so that you can see the fantastic scenery, realise how bad we are all at the game,and drive 500 yds off the 17th .
Not one for me as I thought the course was not playable ofr fair, but I scored 11 points which may cloud my judgment in this review. Pleased to say I would have beaten 4 people in the society in front when we chatted at the pleasant but expensive bar at the end!
Put this one in your schedule as no other golf course you ever play will seem hard again.

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John Dale wrote on: Oct 12, 2005

Bonkers course, absolutely great fun (if you ignore the pain), and hats off to the designer as it took some foresight to realise a course could fit in this valley!
The course was in good condition, round was a little slow but nothing really bad and there's plenty of amazing views to keep your attention, take a camera along as well.
Really enjoyed the experience, despite the 23 points and 6 lost balls (one must have gone well over a 1000 yards - into a ravine on hole 11)
Nice club house and good pro shop too - a must if you visit this area, just don't expect to beat the course.
P.S. Hit the 3rd with my tee shot (only one of our 4 ball), consequently three putted but was happy to pay out having at least go there - you'll understand when you play it :)

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John Dale wrote on: Oct 12, 2005

Located about 20 minutes drive from the N340 outside Marbella this course is well worth finding after the winding climb into the hills.
The man who designed this had some foresight as you often stand and wonder how someone thought of putting a hole to the left of that ravine, the right of that cliff etc.
All holes are excellent and you want to take a photo of each one. 23 points and 6 lost balls tells a story and I actually felt that I'd done quite well :)

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Neil Bushnell wrote on: Aug 18, 2005

If you want stunning scenery and a real test of golf this cours has to be played, the third hole is tremendous,going back for the fifth time,never played to my handicap,but will keep trying,food and club house great

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Jerry Gunn wrote on: Jan 8, 2005

My first course on the Costa Del Sol and what an experience. The best part was the distance gadget in the buggy. Lost several golf balls as there was no rough, only non accessable hazards. A lovely course for the good golfer who hits it straight.

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Mel Kozek wrote on: May 25, 2004

Probably the hardest course I have ever played.
My wife and I wanted to quit after about 5 holes, but just couldn't. There were too many blind shots, but the course was in great shape and was beautiful.
Next time I'll avoid the guy selling golf balls on the back nine and bring lots of my own! If you don't hit the faiway it's gone for good.
Worth the time if you can forget about keeping score.

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Andy Parkins wrote on: May 25, 2004

This is my 4th time and at last have finished with a reasonable score. The first time I played the course I wanted to give up by the 9th sit down and cry. My faviorite is the 3rd. A par 3 to die for.

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Willem wrote on: May 24, 2004

Spectacular course, a must when in the area. For nature lovers and those not attached to their balls!
One of the best I ever played on.

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wrote on: Apr 21, 2004

Montemayor was designed by Pepe Gancedo
who specialises in courses built over difficult terrain. Las Ramblas de Orihuela (next to Villamartin, Alicante) must also be seen to be believed.
Gancedo was also responsible for Torrequebrada, Parque da Floresta (Algarve) and El Chapparal (Costa del Sol)

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Terry Clark wrote on: Apr 14, 2004

I Played it once, Its a great course if you target golf, I would like yo meet the mad man who designed it ( I think it was Seve? )
Will return one day.

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Terry (12) wrote on: Mar 29, 2004

This is a real mans course. Not for the faint hearted. I have played it 3 times now and it never fails to impress.

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Andy (9) wrote on: Oct 30, 2003

I played 3 times on our trip this and Valderrama were my favorites. This is the most mountainous course I've ever played. It was in very good shape but difficult with many blind shots. It would help to play it several times. I can definitely recommend it!!

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