Before I tell you about my particular day at Teguise Golf, avid golfers will probably want to know what views they can expect to see and the technical things that go into playing golf. For me it was just a great opportunity to spend a morning with an old work colleague (Colin) and his son (David) while staying in a neighboring villa in La Goleta, part of the larger Faro Park development.
The course runs along the side of an ancient volcano (no surprise given Lanzarote’s landscape) and has inspiring views of volcanic lava, cacti and more, includes over 3,000 palm trees and has magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean throughout. moment. A golf course like this is simply, in my opinion, nature at its best. César Manrique, the man who taught Lanzarote to take care of his natural habitat, has clearly left his influence everywhere. If you’re a Golf ‘anorak’, you might also want to read the next paragraph of technical data? If you’re not, just skip it.
The field measures 6041m (White); 5582m (Yellow); 5289m (Blue); and 4938m (Red). In general, the visitors play from the blue tees. The course’s slope rating is 127 (white); 127 (Yellow); 130 (Blue); and 124 (Red)
We played on Blue Tees. The course measures 5,289 meters (5,791 yards for unconverted) and is a Par 72 course.
I have since found out that the course was designed by British landscape architect John Harris and built in 1978. It really is a fantastic course, not only for its design but also for the excellent condition in which it is kept throughout the year. round and at Easter (April 2006), it was in magnificent condition. Given its location, it benefits from a warm and pleasant climate throughout the year, tempered only by sea breezes from the island’s almost constant trade winds. The course is designed to be fluid but varied. It has an above-average number of doglegs, designed to test your skill (or lack thereof) and allows you to bring all your clubs into play. It will test everyone from beginning players to those of us with more modest skill.
Address: Avenida del Golf, s/n. 35509 Costa Teguise (Lanzarote).
Telephone: (00 34) 928 59 05 12
Fax: (00 34) 928 59 23 37
Email [email protected]
Website: www.lanzarote-golf.com
The following services can be found at the Club: club rental, trolleys, buggies, driving range, pro-shop and club storage. There are separate changing rooms for men and women and lockers can be rented. There is a Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant offers a varied menu, based on Mediterranean cuisine.
Prices vary by season. In the “Summer” months (from June 1 to September 30) it costs 53 euros (for 18 holes) and 36 euros (for 9 holes after 4:00 p.m.). In the “Winter” (we played in Winter and it was very hot!), it costs 65 Euros (18 Holes) and 52 Euros (9 Holes after 15:00). The course has discount arrangements with most hotels on the island so check with your hotel or check with a nearby hotel if you are in private accommodation as you can often get a better deal doing so.
And so, to this day. We planned to leave at 7 am from our ‘home’ in Playa Blanca (the idea was not to spoil the day for others and ‘Brownie Points’ for everyone!.
There were going to be four to play, but it quickly became three when Gary (“The Rainman”) decided he was on holiday and wouldn’t be going Golf at 7am (since he left the British Open at Faro Park at midnight the night previous (to get ready for golf) I was very surprised to get the text “Dear John” first thing in the morning Gary’s nickname is a long story but basically when it’s cold he wants warmth and when it’s hot he prays for rain (and he usually gets it, so I don’t really want to go on holiday with him!-2 and then headed to San Bartholme and then Costa Teguise (avoiding Arrecife!)
When we arrived we were told it was members day (Saturday!) and they had no tee times for 3 hours. A bit of lateral thinking later, we asked if we could play 10-18 and then get a tee time for 1-9 which they agreed to (something I’d almost expect them to suggest in the UK so ask if you need to) .
We decided we would have a ‘friendly’ singles game (if there is such a thing) – Loser buys the beers on the 19th hole.
We set Playford, with full handicaps (you’ll need them). To make a long story short (sort of), Colin was ‘flying’, I was struggling to keep in touch and David, well David was having a bad day (thank goodness he rented his clubs!). Colin was five points ahead with five to play before he decided to show us his “Devon Loch” print (he’s the horse who collapsed from exhaustion 50 yards from the finish line in the 1956 Grand National when leading by 20 lengths!) !)
Going up the 18th, Colin was one behind (but I didn’t rub it in, honestly)!
Colin tells me that his wife Jackie really enjoyed their first trip to the island and that they may return. I’m sure if we ever get into combat again, David will have been in range beforehand to clear the cobwebs and Colin will make sure he doesn’t run when it comes to a marathon.
I, well, had my day!
