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Holes 5170 Metres Par 71
Opened in 2001 and designed by Juan Ligues Crevs,
Cabopino Golf Club is situated almost halfway
between Marbella and Fuengirola, and offers
stunningly spectacular views of the coast.
The
best way to describe this course would be short
but sweet, because this course offers three
Par-3's, two Par-5's and thirteen Par-4's.
The
course also offers a stiff challenge for high
handicap players who will be rewarded, as you
will be able to use all your clubs in the bag.
The low handicappers will have to take risks if
they want good results. The greens are large
with some with platforms and are always in
excellent condition.
The
signature hole must be the 3rd (288m par 4). It
is quite breath taking, with the tee box cut
into the cliff face, the fairway is almost 200m
below with an elevated green protected by a
large front bunker. This hole is defiantly
driveable from this elevation and you should
make birdie with ease.
Hole 5 (378m par 4) is the most difficult hole
on the course, and justifies its stroke index 1.
The fairway is very narrow with lateral water
from tee to green on the right, and out of
bounds on the left. Play this hole safe, keep
the driver in the bag, play two mid-irons and a
wedge and you will save par.
Two
more standout holes are the 14th and 15th: par 5
and 3 respectively, where water comes into play
and a par score is more than acceptable. Each
hole is completely different and offers its own
individual challenges.
Cabopino Golf is becoming one of the most sought
after and most popular courses in the area
around Marbella.
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