

Finca Cortesin is Spain’s new icon – a sprawling, flawless championship course set in the rolling hills above the Costa del Sol. Built in 2007 and already host to multiple Volvo World Match Play Championships and the 2023 Solheim Cup, it’s a modern masterpiece. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the routing flows through valleys, ridgelines, and elevated tees that deliver panoramic views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. Fairways are generous but undulating, greens are vast and multi-tiered, and bunkering is bold and strategic. Every detail – from turf condition to landscaping – is dialled in to perfection. While it’s long from the tips, multiple tee boxes make it playable for all levels. The closing stretch is dramatic, with water, elevation, and wind combining to test nerve and precision. Finca is not just a golf course – it’s an experience, with five-star service, quiet exclusivity, and a setting that feels a world apart. It’s Spain’s answer to the best of American resort golf, without losing its Andalusian soul.
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World-class challenge. Pick the right tees, control your approach distances, and be bold on big undulating greens. Rewarding for aggressive yet accurate play.
Plays fair if you keep the ball in play. Use width to your advantage, and don’t chase pins on multi-tiered greens. Resort conditions help build confidence.
Choose forward tees. Wide fairways and forgiving rough make it accessible. Let the course wow you with views and variety. No shame in laying up.
11 – slick, tour-level conditioning
Wind swirls from the sea in afternoon – can be a factor on exposed holes
Very well managed – luxury resort with personal starter and ranger service
Low – resort-style setting with generous landing area and calming mountain views
Ultra-luxurious – refined, serene, and built around five-star comfort
The par-5 13th is a rollercoaster with a ridge-top tee and water guarding the green. The 17th is a downhill par-3 with dramatic views and swirling wind. The finishing hole is a grand par-4 sweeping back toward the mountainside clubhouse – a true crescendo.
Superb year-round climate. Dry and sunny with warm temperatures from March through November. Morning rounds best in peak summer. Excellent drainage keeps it pristine even in winter.