Course was still pretty soggy, despite a dry week after several weeks of heavy rain. Made it play very long, played the 60 tees. Not much variety in the layout - most holes fairly straight. Buggies had to be cart path only - really does not work at La Reservation. Whole field moved at 5 hours 50 minute pace - beyond tedious, massive hikes from cart to ball.
Despite only opening in 2003, La Reserva Golf Club is already considered to be among Andalucia's elite golfing destinations.
The course is situated in the prestigious Sotogrande estate, 25 mins from Gilbraltar Airport and 90 mins from Malaga Airport, and is an idyllic parkland resort layout. The American golf architect Cabell B. Robinson carved the golf course into the hillside creating stunning views out over the Mediterranean Sea and the Andalusian hills.
The championship layout consists of expansive fairways leading to large undulating greens accompanied by multiple water hazards, La Reserva's quality is considered to be on a par with its neighbour Valderrama and is a must-play for any golfer visiting Southern Spain.