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About Montecastillo Golf Course
Montecastillo Golf is just a seven-iron from the resort hotel and past host to several European Tour Events. The Jack Nicklaus course covers more than 160 hectares of native flora and fauna and is considered among the Top Ten courses in Spain. Quite hilly so a GPS buggy is worthwhile. Four miles east of Jerez.
A past European Tour venue four miles east of Jerez, Montecastillo is Nicklaus on a grand scale and hilly with it.
Serious golfersTour pedigree is the draw, and it holds up: a Nicklaus design often talked of among Spain's best, with little wind to hide behind and rounds that tend to unravel at the 9th and the 12th.
Higher handicapsTake the buggy without any embarrassment, there is over 170 metres of climbing in a round here. The good news is water only troubles you in a few places, so the slopes are the main opponent.
SocietiesWith the five-star resort a seven iron from the course and Jerez four miles down the road, it is an obvious base for a group, and the Tour history gives the week a bit of occasion.
Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.
The walk. Hilly — we would take a buggy. 171 metres of climb over eighteen holes.
The wind. The wind is usually south-easterly, averaging 9 km/h, gusting to 38. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.
The water. 5 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.
The design. Jack Nicklaus.
The holes that will cost you. The 9th, the 12th and the 13th. The 9th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.
Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
347 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
227 yards — plays like 217, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
299 yards — plays like 317, uphill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
4
378 yards — plays like 391, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
5
404 yards — plays like 416, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
374 yards — plays like 363, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
416 yards — plays like 396, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
169 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
548 yards — plays like 537, downhill
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
342 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
11
193 yards — plays like 199, uphill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
12
518 yards — plays like 504, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
13
434 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
14
146 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
15
294 yards — plays like 312, uphill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
460 yards — plays like 441, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
17
346 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
18
297 yards — plays like 290, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.
The course at a glance
DesignerJack Nicklaus
Holes18
Par72
Length7,062 yds
TypeParkland
DifficultyHilly — buggy advised · 171m of climb
Slope122
Opened1992
Prevailing windSouth-easterly
Signature holeHole 9 · A full two-shotter, driver, then a mid/long iron
Pedigree
European Tour host
Fully hosted · you travel with us
Coming as a couple, or on your own?
You do not need to bring a four. Sue travels with the group and hosts the table in the evenings, so couples and single golfers are looked after from the welcome dinner onwards. Every tee time, transfer and hotel is booked before you land.
28 February - 9 March 2027 · 6 courses · 12 places
Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026
Frequently asked questions
Golf holidays in Spain. The questions our golfers ask most.
How much does a golf holiday in Spain cost?
Golf holidays in Spain start from £250 (≈ €285) (≈ $335) (≈ CA$465) (≈ AU$465) (≈ NZ$565) (≈ CHF 265) (≈ kr 3,155) (≈ kr 3,235) (≈ kr 2,175) pp with Golf Planet Holidays. That is a hand-built ground package, and the final price depends on your hotel, the courses you play and the season.
What are the flight options for Spain?
There are plenty of flights from the UK to all the major Spanish airports. If you'd like to travel light we can arrange club hire for you.
Is it easy to get around in Spain?
We can arrange your airport transfers and the runs to each course alongside your break, quoted separately rather than included in the price. If you would rather have your own wheels, we can book a hire car with a reputable supplier.
When is the best time to play golf in Spain?
March to June and September to November are ideal, warm and dry with the courses in top shape. Southern Spain plays well right through the winter.
How many golf courses are there in Spain?
We feature 71 courses and 68 resorts across Spain including Valderrama Golf Course and Santa Clara Golf Club. Your specialist matches the courses to your group's standard and budget.
Is Spain a good destination for groups of golfers?
Yes. Two courses three minutes from the door, own rooms for anyone who wants one, and one table for dinner, which is why groups take to Fairmont La Hacienda.
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