NB – No golf courses allow metal spikes and some may ask for Handicap Certificate.

Green fees shown are just a guide and may vary without notice. Check at the time of booking to be absolutely sure and remember to say that you are from the San José Golf Society and request the discount. Your membership card must be shown when checking in.  All travel times shown are estimates. 

Some of the comments below have been made by friends, and are their own opinions.  We reproduce them below to try to help with personal recommendations/warnings. More recent comments and opinions would be very gratefully received.

Alborán Golf, El Toyo
Tel:	950 20 85 83
Email:	alborangolf@alborangolf.com
Website:	www.alborangolf.com
Directions:	At Retamar roundabout, turn left to Retamar Sur. Turn right under the metal bridges, keep going straight and the clubhouse is the small building near the marquee.  Twenty minutes from San José.
Prices
Official Green Fee:	€51
Official Buggy Hire:	€25
Discount for Society members:	€44
Special Offers:
Comments: This course is still very new and does not have a proper clubhouse.  However, there is a small office with changing rooms, a great outdoor bar with a good range of tapas, and the people are very welcoming. There is also a practice area with a driving range, €1 for 20 balls. Special deals for the over 60’s on Tuesdays - €20 I think. There are some great competition on some weekends, all welcome but official handicap certificate required.

Aguilon Golf, near Pulpi
Tel:	608 549 869
Email:	aguilongolf@aymerichgolf.com
Website:	www.aguilongolf.com
Directions:	Exit the AP7 at the Los Lobos exit and follow directions to Aguilas on the M332.  At the 3rd junction, follow signs to Pulpi. After 2 km, turn left at the roundabout, following the red arrow signs to AG (Aguilon Golf - they are quite small and not easy to see).  (The road from AP7 direct to the course is closed for the next few months, when this opens the journey will be about 1 hour 10 mins from San Jose, currently it takes a bit longer.)
Prices
Official Green Fee:	€50-65
Official Buggy Hire:	€30
Discount for Society members:	2 players + buggy €90
Special Offers:	Regular tournaments, we’ll keep you informed
Comments: A new course which looks like it might become one of our favourites. The setting is quite magnificent, and although there is some building still going on, the scenery is stunning with the background of mountains. It is very quiet at the moment, and JJ (the director) is offering us some great deals to go and play there. It has a small clubhouse with changing facilities and a cafeteria.  The course looks very challenging, and you will need a buggy if only to carry the large amount of extra balls you will need ....  first reports say that it is too challenging a course for many players.

Club Cortijo Grande, Turre
Tel:	950 479 176
Email:	golf@cortijogrande.net
Website:	www.cortijogrande.net
Directions:	Junction 520 from N340, signed to Mojácar and Turre. Cortijo Grande on right just before Turre, follow signs to Bar Almazara, keep going, can’t miss it. About one hour from San José.
Prices
Official Green Fee:	€27
Official Buggy Hire:	€25
Discount for Society members:	No discount
Special Offers:	9 hole playing lesson - €70
Comments: Upgrading to 18 holes, so some changes to the course while the upgrade is completed. An update would be appreciated from anyone who has played there recently. Gareth Edwards, the professional, is very helpful and now has a fully-stocked shop. Unfortunately, not enough members have been playing there so we have lost our Society discount, but it’s still very good value at 27 euros. Nevertheless, go and give it a try - it’s a lovely course, improving all the time, with spectacular views.  Regular Wednesday and Sunday competitions.

Desert Springs, Cuevas del Almanzora
Tel:	950 467 104 / 950 467 209
Email:	desertsprings@almanzora.com
Website:	www.almanzora.com
Directions:	Junction 537 from N340 towards Cuevas del Almanzora. Follow road towards Vera.  At crossroads (before Vera) take road signposted Palomares. Desert Springs is well signposted on the right.  Takes about one hour 15 minutes.
Prices
Official Green Fee:
Official Buggy Hire:
Discount for Society members:	Feb/Mar: 66€ (50€ after 2pm), Apr/May: 66€, June-15th Sept: 60€ (55€ after 1pm), 16th Sept-Nov 66€ (50€ after 1pm), Dec: 60€ (50€ after 1pm)
Special Offers:
Comments: The only desert golf course in Europe, built to USGA specifications. A proper championship course.  Very smart clubhouse/bar/restaurant.  Handicap certificate definitely required. Various members have found the attitude a bit disappointing, not as welcoming as the others.

Club La Envía Golf, Vicar
Tel:	950 559 646
Email:	reservas@laenviagolf.com
Website:	www.laenviagolf.com (english version available)
Directions:	Junction 429 from N340, head for Felix and Enix, club is about 4km on the left.  About one hour’s drive.
Prices
Official Green Fee:	€45 - €55
Official Buggy Hire:	€30
Discount for Society members:	Green fees of €30 all year, plus buggy hire of €15
Special Offers:	Wednesday is excellent - €40 for green fee plus lunch and drinks.  If there are enough people, prizes will be given. One of our favourite days out.
Comments: Lovely course, quite hilly so a buggy is recommended.  Delightful people in the pro shop, very welcoming. There is still a lot of construction going on in the complex.   With a bit of notice, they can arrange a full English breakfast before you play, if there are enough takers.  Robert, the manager, is extremely helpful.

Marina Golf, Mojácar
Tel:	950 133 235
Email:	info@marinagolf.com
Website:	www.marinagolf.com (English version available)
Directions:	Junction 520 from N340, signed to Mojácar and Turre. Follow road to Mojácar Playa, turn left at the roundabout.  Keep going north, turn left at Marina Hotel,  Marina Golf Club House is in the Restaurant on the right. Just over an hour from San Jose
Prices
Official Green Fees:	€45
Official Buggy Hire:	€26
Discount for Society members:	€30 - €36 green fee, €20 buggy rental.
Special Offers:	Twilight – after 14.30 – 2 green fees and buggy €70 (this is a general offer, no further discounts for members)
Comments: This course is half seaside, half mountains. It looks very good at the moment.  The people in the office and pro shop were particularly nice.  Handicap certificate required.

Club Golf Playa Serena, Roquetas
Tel:	950 334 790
Email:	info@golfplayaserena.com
Website:	www.golfplayaserena.com
Directions:	Junction 429 from N340, head for Roquetas, go past all the shops etc to the western side of the town and look for a large pink building with flags outside. At least one hour from San José, more if the Roquetas traffic is bad.
Prices
Official Green Fee:	€48 - €58
Official Buggy Hire:	€35
Discount for Society members:	Green fee of €30 - €40 depending on time of year.
Special Offers:
Comments: Lots of lakes. Established by Peter Alliss and Angel Gallardo.  Handicap certificate definitely required.

Valle del Este, Pueblo Laguna, Vera
Tel:	950 398 743
Email:	clubdegolf@valledeleste.es
Website:	www.valledeleste.es
Directions:	Junction 529 from N340 signposted Vera.  Take the first exit from the roundabout, along the Via de Servicio, course is on the left after about 1km.  One hour from San José.
Prices
Official Green Fee:	€70
Official Buggy Hire:	€35
Discount for Society members:	€42
Special Offers:	Two green fees and a buggy €100 (for all players during summer)
Comments: Lovely course, super bar/restaurant next to the swimming pool. Our favourite at the moment. Lots of construction still going on, but it doesn’t distract from the pleasure of the golf..

Golf Almerimar, Almerimar, El Ejido
Tel:	950 480 234 / 950 497 454
Email:
Website:	www.almerimar-resort.com
Directions:	Junction 409 from N340.  Follow signs for Almerimar. About 1 hr 20 minutes from San José.
Prices
Official Green Fee:	?
Official Buggy Hire:	?
Discount for Society members:	No discount offered to members.
Special Offers:
Comments: Last report was that it was very busy and full of hackers, but this was several years ago. An update from anyone who has played it recently would be appreciated.