Reader recommends Spain's Alhaurin, but only for solid players

I just returned from playing Alhaurin Golf and Country Club in Malaga, Spain last week. It's a stunning design with tight, tight fairways.

I suggest playing the course with someone who has played there before, as many holes have blind drives. Alhaurin is an excellent test, but I never lost a ball despite being advised to expect to lose half a dozen. The greens putted amazingly well, but were extremely difficult to read. I would highly recommend Alhaurin, but only to the better players.

John Drake

December 5, 2005

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