
Designed
by Antonio García Garrido and former Ryder Cup player and
three-time World champion Manuel Piñero, La Quinta offers
panoramic views over Marbella's Golf Valley.
A successful round on this course requires not only accuracy in
order to avoid its trees, water hazards and the large albeit shallow
sand traps along the fairways, but also stamina, for it is unforgivingly
up and down. Deeper bunkers lie in wait for stray approach shots
to the greens. The most difficult hole is considered to be the
long 15th with its dogled to the left.
Since it first opened La Quinta has added an extra nine holes
and replaced several holes on the original course. The third loop
of nine, which can be played either separately or together with
the other course, leads you back to the clubhouse past the Peñero-managed
golf school near the 6th hole. The clubhouse is one of the best
equipped on the coast. La Quinta is developing a reputation as
host of the prestigious charity Pro-Am Protagonistas tournament
organised by top Spanish broadcaster Luis del Olmo. The competition
attracts world-class Tour professionals as well as public figures
like former Spanish prime minister Adolfo Suárez.