La Cala Golf (South)
La Cala Golf (South) on the Costa del Sol Golf now known as Asia opened 15 years ago, was one of the first courses built some distance from the coast and was one of Cabell Robinson's first Golf Courses after leaving the Robert Trent Jones organisation.
Situated on the Costa del Sol, Spain the hilly site resulted in a relatively short (5925 m.) course. Both the fairways and smallish greens are well bunkered, and the majority of the tee shots, many of which are quite dramatic to comfortably wide landing areas, are either downhill or level.
Water is present on only two holes, the par 5 fifth which requires a dramatic tee shot on this reachable par 5 with Mijas pueblo in the distance. Playing over the nest of five bunkers can increase the length of the drive, setting up a shorter second shot approach to the green. A safer line is over the farthest right of these bunkers, from there the fairway tumbles down through swales and hollows to a green set on the bias with water all along the left rear. The best lay-up area is between the last two fairway bunkers as this area will afford a better lie.
The 12th par 4 is a tricky drive and should be aimed to the right to allow the hillside to work the ball down to the center of this valley-like fairway and away from the bunkers of the left. The approach is slightly downhill and across a small pond to a wide but shallow green. An alternate approach is available to the left of the lake but this brings the left-hand green bunker into play. Despite its length, par here is a good score.
On at La Cala Golf Course (South) arrival you will find ample parking and immediately be impressed with the setting and scenery. You will enjoy a warm welcome and the clubhouse offers bar and restaurant facilities.
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