San Roque Golf Resort sits in the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja, just a few minutes from Sotogrande and right in the heart of Costa del Sol golfing country. Right, I'll be honest: the New Course is the sort of track that looks welcoming from the tee, then quietly asks you to prove it.
What to expect on the New Course
Fairways are on the generous side, but there are 100+ bunkers in play and the greens are small, sloping and often quicker than you'd like. There are some cracking elevated tee shots with views across the valley, although the breeze can get up, so you'll want to pick your clubs carefully and be happy shaping a few different flights.
Opened in 2003, San Roque New didn't take long to earn Top 100 recognition in Europe, and it has hosted the Spanish Open in 2006 as well as European Tour Qualifying School. That's a decent clue to the standard you're in for. It's not all about length either. Plot your way around, keep it in position and you'll have chances, especially if you're confident reading tricky breaks on the greens.
Perfect base for a Sotogrande golf week
You're a short drive from Valderrama, Real Club de Sotogrande, La Reserva and Almenara, so it's easy to build a multi-course trip without living in a hire car. It's also a strong pick for golfers visiting Sotogrande who want a genuine championship test in a relaxed setting.
Who is this for? Golfers who want a proper Sotogrande-area test with Tour-level pedigree, but without the buttoned-up feel.
Who is it best for? Mid to low handicappers and confident ball-strikers who enjoy plotting their way round and don't mind fast, sloping greens.
