Golf in the Islands

Majorca, with its beautiful natural landscape and fantastic climate has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe and is just over two hours flight time from the most important airports in Europe.

From 1960's MAJORCA started its development as a Tourist destination and over such a long period of time those involved in tourism have refined and developed this industry and now golf fulfils the expectations set by the Balearic Government of diversification of the Tourist offer.
Golf was first introduced to MAJORCA in the early 1930’s, but no trace of the original course remains today. And it was in 1964 when the first golf course was built in MAJORCA, Son Vida Golf, followed by Son Servera Golf in 1967 and in 1970’s Santa Ponsa and Poniente , in 1990 the number of golf courses had risen to 10 and in 2000 boost to 16.
MAJORCA has now firmly signaled its intention to become a major golfing destination with 23 golf courses and some additional developments in the advanced planning stages.

MAJORCA offers the discerning golfer a year-round challenge of championship-standard courses.

The South West specially the Calvia coast offers a combination of well equipped resorts and the majority of the island's courses. Eight excellent courses within a short drive, such as Santa Ponsa golf (3 courses) has hold 6 PGA tournaments, Poniente with magnificent panoramic views and designed by the well-known architect Mr. John Harris, Golf Bendinat, and Golf de Andraxt and in the city of Palma, Son Vida the oldest established course in the island, dating back to the late 1950s, Son Muntaner and recently inaugurated Son Quint, all belonging to the group Arabella Starwood.

Stay in Palma Nova, Santa Ponsa, Portals Nous, Magalluf whatever your impressions of Magaluf are, it is an ideal base for individual golfers, groups or societies with many comfortable hotels for all budgets.
These resorts offer an animated nightlife and a full range of dining experiences from the gourmet's delight that is Puerto Portals, to the more informal restaurants and bars of Santa Ponsa, Magalluf and Palma Nova.
Son Termens Golf located on the way to Valldemosa with magnificent surrounding countryside and panoramic views.
When you leave Palma direction to Valldemossa you will find Son Termens Golf located with magnificent surrounding countryside and panoramic views.
If you drive to the south, the courses in the region of Llucmajor are Son Antem East&West managed by Marriott.
An excursion south will bring us to Cala D'or where we will find Vall d'Or golf course opened in 1985, nearby Porto Colom and Cala D'Or resorts.

If you decide to stay in the relaxing and quieter North East of the island you will find another four championship golf courses close to hand. The golf courses Pula that has already hosted events of the PGA Tour as the Turespaña MAJORCA Classic Open. Canyamel a very challenging course designed by Pepe Gancedo and Capdepera offers a varied game of golf.

Located at MAJORCA's North Coast we will arrive to Alcanada, designed by Robert Trent Jones, a course with and spectacular view over the Mediterranean Sea, the scenic small island of Alcanada and the Bay of Alcudia.
A short drive direction to Pollensa the 9 holes course Golf Pollensa.

At last but not least we can't forget the new golf courses, Golf Maioris, Golf Park MAJORCA with a design signed by the renown Nicklaus Design Company and Golf Son Gual will host MAJORCA Senior Open an European Senior Tour event, these courses are a short drive from Palma.

We believe that once you have experienced the marvelous Majorcan courses and the friendliness of the locals, you will come back again and again.