Located just five minutes inland from Puerto Banus on southern Spain‘s Costa del Sol, La Quinta Golf & Country Club debuted in 1989 with an 18-hole layout that has since expanded into a 27-hole complex. Designed by Spanish Ryder Cup stars Manuel Piñero and Antonio Garrido, La Quinta is celebrated for its comfort and playability, catering to golfers of all levels.
Set amidst the Benahavis golf valley, La Quinta offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and mountains. Its three nine-hole loops—San Pedro (A course), Ronda (B course), and Guadaiza (C course)—each offer unique challenges and landscapes. San Pedro features wider fairways ideal for bold drives, while Ronda presents tighter, more technical challenges with intricate greens. Guadaiza, the tournament layout, is the longest, boasting exciting elevation changes and doglegged holes.
Notably, La Quinta hosted the Benahavis Senior Masters from 2009 to 2012, with Carl Mason securing victories in 2009 and 2011. The club also hosted the 2011 Spanish Open on the Ladies European Tour, won by Melissa Reid, and the LET’s season-ending tournament in 2018.
For golfers looking to improve their game, the Manuel Piñero Golf Academy at La Quinta offers state-of-the-art facilities and technology tailored to enhance swing technique and overall performance.
