Doused in the soothing appeal of an exquisitely green wooden forest setting and sprawled over the expanse of over 6000 metres, El Chaparral is a sure-tell emblem of the artistic finesses Pepe Gancedo and is ranked as 45th among the 10 best golf courses in Spain.
El Chaparral Golf Club is situated right next to the beach and is environed on three sides by thick clusters of tall and magnificent pine trees. The Berkshire Red construct of the course enhances the allure of the environment by adding tinges of scarlet to the green panorama.
El Chaparral might not have much to offer in terms of length, however, it is the only golf course in the entire Costa del Sol region that offers 6 par-3’s, 6 par-4’s and 6 par-5 holes. The holes have been places, infusing a lot of variety in between that compensates for the short length and requires an additional precision, accuracy, and grip on part of the player to make a successful shot.
While you may find some as cake walks to score, the others will trap you into elevations, barrancas, bunkers and dramatic valleys that altogether take the challenging degree of El Chaparral to a whole new notch.
With bi-split 6 par-3, 2 short shots and 3 long iron shots, the course is ideal for a cautious and suspenseful game of golf. The 17th hole, in particular, has been designed by specialist curators and is one of the trickiest holes El Chaparral has to offer to golf enthusiasts.
Owned and run by Antonio Rubio and family, El Chaparral has been designed and maintained with full attention to detail. The playing fields of the course are regularly groomed and manicured by the skilled agronomists to ensure a smooth and unparalleled experience to the players as well as the spectators alike.