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Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
Marbella, Málaga, Spain
18 Holes · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas is a parkland course on the Costa del Sol at Marbella. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed it, and it opened in 1968 as Club de Golf Nueva Andalucía. Ten artificial lakes run through the layout, and most greens sit on raised pads ringed by bunkers, so approach shots carry the risk. English landscaper Gerald Huggan planted the grounds as an arboretum with species from every continent. Kyle Phillips later reworked the course as a tribute to Trent Jones's original design.
- The 1989 World Cup was shortened to 36 holes; Fowler and Grady won, with Cañizares and Olazábal second.
- In November 2023 the Ladies European Tour held the Open de España here, won by Aditi Ashok at 17 under.
- The arboretum planting includes African acacias, Asian laurels and American and Australian species alongside Mediterranean trees.
- Las Brisas is regularly ranked among the top ten courses in Spain.
History of Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
José Banús founded the club in 1968, and King Juan Carlos I later granted the Real title that gives it its present name. Within five years it was a world stage: the 1973 World Cup was played here, with Nicklaus and Miller winning. The World Cup returned in 1989.
When to play Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
Spring and autumn are the comfortable seasons on the Costa del Sol, with temperatures of roughly 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Playing Real Club de Golf Las Brisas: tips
Las Brisas is a private club with no published green fee. Visitors play through a member's invitation or by special arrangement, so contact the club well ahead of any trip.
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
Can visitors play Las Brisas?
Only in limited numbers. The club is private, and outside play comes through member invitations or special arrangements rather than open tee-time booking.