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North Course
The North Course is located on a land that slopes softly in a North-South direction and surrounds the Sèquia Major Area, classified by the Regional Government of Catalonia as part one of the Areas of Natural Interest, due to its environmental value both in terms of flora and fauna (especially as regards birds and fish).The golf course is smoothly and harmoniously integrated within its surroundings, multiplying the wet areas which originally existed, and creating a wetlands landscape which is rarely found in the Mediterranean.It is a varied and entertaining course, with par 71 and more than 6100 metres in length, allowing for a combination of strategy and distance and precision, alternating the water obstacles with bunkers and natural wet areas.
OUT; par 4, 373 metres
The round starts off with a par 4 mid-distance hole, soft dogleg right, delimited by pine tree woods protecting the fairway from those who wish to shorten the distance.
The second shot is played on a slightly elevated green that is well protected by bunkers. The entire hole presents a contour that allows players to easily lean on the left side.
LA SIERRA; par 5, 489 metres
The first par 5 of the round is a hole which seems easy to play. However, one must pay special attention to the strategic placement of bunkers in its sloping areas and on the green.
The green, slightly elevated, is well protected from those who wish to reach it in two shots. These players must increase their precautions if they want to avoid falling into the existing obstacles.
LA LAGUNA; par 4, 347 metres
This apparently short hole should be approached very carefully. The bunkers in the central area of the fairway and the lake that runs along the hole on the right mean it is essential to pick the right club to guarantee you reach the fairway and get a second shot in the right conditions.
The green, well defended and tight in size, should be approached from the areas in the fairway that allow a well defined entry, in order to avoid the existing obstacles.
LA PALMERA; par 3, 163 metres
The first par 3 of the round is a hole that is not excessively long, played from high tees.
The green is very well protected by bunkers and by the lake that runs along it on the right. The players must approach the hole preferably from the left side of the green.
EL RIO; par 4, 317 metres
A narrow lake that looks like a small river runs along this short-length par 4, and requires players to be selective with all their shots.
The large green is well protected by bunkers and partially surrounded by the lake; a well measured approach is advisable.
EL SUAVE; par 4, 345 metres
This short par 4 will make players plan their tee shot, and in many case leave their woods in the bag to ensure they reach the fairway. It is defended by soft contours and bunkers on the right, and by a lake on its left flank.
The softly contoured green is best approached from the right side of the fairway, paying attention to the lake that surrounds and protects it.
MISTRAL; par 3, 145 metres
This par 3 honours its name, as it is the shortest of the first round, but not the simplest. Following the tradition of classic holes, it has an interesting contour along its fairway and especially in the green area.
The green, which appears to be large, is very well protected and situated, with water covering the front and left part, and bunkers surrounding its perimeter.
EL LLANO; par 4, 366 metres
The penultimate hole of this first round is an interesting par 4 flanked by water on its left side and on the right side from the drop area.
A large contoured green, surrounded by water (except the front part) will require a precise shot from the player.
LAS CAÑAS; par 4, 409 metres
The final hole of this round is a long and spectacular par 4, which borders the Sèquia Major Area of Natural Interest, with impressive wetlands vegetation.
Golfers must lean on the right side to escape the risk of the wet area and ensure they land well on the green. The latter, large and contoured, is perpendicular to the line of play, and has many interesting flag positions.
EL PUENTE; par 4, 364 metres
The initial hole of the second round is a small dogleg right, leaning on the transition contour to the centre course. Bunkers on both sides and different distances flank the fairway, making players select their shot with precision.
The large green is laid obliquely to the line of play, requiring good precision in the approach shot.
EL FARTET; par 4, 336 metres
This short par 4 shouldn’t fool players with its length: the fairway is very well protected by bunkers on both sides, and must be reached in good conditions to be able to approach the green from a good angle. This is essential, given that the green, despite being large and softly contoured is defended by bunkers and by the wetlands of the Sequia Major Area of Natural Interest on the right side.
EL LARGO; par 4, 434 metres
This is undoubtedly one of the keystones of the round: any golfer that achieves a par on this hole can be well satisfied with their experience on the North course. This is a 434 metre par 4, with a wide fairway, ready to receive the tee shot.
The second shot, very long, must avoid the large waste bunker located on the left and the lake beside it. The green is large, and the views over the protected area of the Sequia Area of Natural Interest afford it marvellous landscape views, which together with the strategy required to play it, make this one of the round’s most special holes.
LA BRISA; par 4, 317 metres
This short par 4 has one of the lakes created as part of the Area of Natural Interest landscape running along its left side. The integration contour on the right hand side allows the game to lean on that side of the hole. The large green is protected on the front by a small deep bunker, which complicates the apparently easy approach.
CALIPOLIS; par 3, 165 metres
This nice par 3 is protected by one of the lakes along the right side. The large green, which allows a large number of interesting flag positions, is crossed from left to right, complicating the selection and execution of the shot. Precision will be key in this hole.
LA PENINSULA; par 4, 422 metres
This long par 4 is another of the keystones of the round. The tee shot should avoid the lagoon that protects it on that side, as well as the bunker that provides the distance reference. The long second shot, to a fairway and green with water protecting them on the right and left sides, requires high precision to reach the flag.
In any case the large fairway means that the hole is played comfortably, distance being the biggest problem for players.
LA SEQUIA, par 5, 538 metres
This long par 5, the longest of the North course, runs parallel to the main lake that was created to improve the conditions of the Sequia Major Area of Natural Interest. This lake protects the hole along its left part and means it is an imperceptible dogleg left, with a full view of the hole at all times.
The soft and receptive contour of the fairway on the right allows players to lean on that side and seek the best entrance to the green. The green is well protected by bunkers and water, and must be approached with caution.
EL CORTO, par 3, 140 metres
This par 3 should not fool players into thinking it is easy because it is short.
The large green has many flag positions which must be well selected in order to avoid three putts. In addition, the existing bunkers protect the entrance to it very effectively.
LA VUELTA; par 5, 475 metres
The final hole of the round is an impacting par 5, with an average length and spectacular features. The drop of the tee shot is protected by a large waste bunker on the left and the lagoon on the right.
The second shot is made from a slightly higher position to the second drop area and the green, offering a beautiful view of the hole.
Those who dare to try and reach the green in two shots will have to face naturalised lakes on the right and left and bunkers protecting the green very effectively. Selecting a second short shot in order to get a good approach is a good strategy for all players.