Golf Son Gual Mallorca
Overview
Golf Son Gual Mallorca is one of the best championship golf courses on the island, offering both a challenging game and beautiful views.
Located on the Mediterranean coast east of Palma, this club welcomes guests. It maintains high standards of etiquette and course care to ensure great playing conditions year-round.
Course Design & Layout at Golf Son Gual Mallorca
Designed by Thomas Himmel, the 18-hole, par-72 course is about 6,500–7,000 meters from the back tees (with holes ranging from 147 to 532 meters).
The layout provides a balanced mix of four par-5s, seven par-4s, and seven par-3s. It rewards accuracy and course management over sheer power.
The course features wide fairways lined with mature trees, along with challenging obstacles such as streams, lakes, water features, deep bunkers, depressions, rippling, sloping greens, and false fronts.
Wind frequently influences play, serving as a key factor on many holes. Doglegs, uphill and downhill sections, and varied terrain demand precise shot-making and tactical decision-making.
Golf Son Gual Mallorca Course Challenges
Challenges include risk-reward opportunities, such as carrying water hazards or navigating bunkers to shorten approaches. You need virtuoso club selection on wind-exposed holes and recovery skills when hazards come into play.
Playing it safe often leads to better scores on harder sections, making the course enjoyable yet challenging for players of all skill levels.
Signature Holes
Signature holes make this course stand out. Hole 2, called “Sandy Lane” (par-4, 420 m), has the largest bunker complex, requiring careful lay-up decisions for long hitters.
Hole 3 (par-4, 318 m), a test of accuracy, has huge bunkers and a deceptive plateau green prone to three-putts.
The 6th hole (par-5, 492 m) involves a 194-meter carry over a lake on the second shot, with recovery essential.
Hole 15, “The Monster” (par-3, 175 m), offers dramatic views of an ancient palace and the course. It requires precise shots from the tee to a rolling green.
Hole 17 (par-3, 187 m) works best with a curving shot over water and bunkers.
The final Hole 18 (par-5, 532 m), the longest on the course, goes uphill across a stream to a lake-guarded green, creating a bold finish that people can watch from the clubhouse deck.
Facilities at Golf Son Gual Mallorca
Facilities at Golf Son Gual Mallorca enhance the experience with luxury amenities. These include a golf academy run by pros, a driving range, short-game practice areas, and putting greens.
The clubhouse has a restaurant serving high-quality cuisine with terrace views, a pro shop, plus extras like showers and lockers.
Hosted Events
The club regularly hosts tournaments and events, including the Circuito Hexagonal 2025. It also hosts social gatherings such as the New Year’s Eve Party. Its reputation for impeccable conditions has attracted professional and amateur competitions, reinforcing its status as one of Europe’s top courses.
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For those looking for the best golf experience in Mallorca, Golf Son Gual offers great playing conditions, a challenging course, and excellent service.
