provides an iconic image for both golfers and
visitors: the crashing waves against the Pacific-
soaked seawall to the lone Cypress tree on the
fairway. In 2019, in conjunction with Pebble
Beach’s 100th Anniversary, the Championship
will return for a sixth time.
5.
Finca Cortesin
Casares, Spain
Considered one of the best golf courses in Spain,
Finca Cortesin offers ideal Mediterranean
climate, manicured Bermuda fairways, more than
100 white marble sand bunkers, and fast and
well-maintained greens. The course is almost
7,500 yards in length and everywhere are olive
trees, cork trees, a Mediterranean forest, and 18
other varieties of flora. With a choice of five
different tee positions, the course is appealing to
all levels of play for both men and women. The
service is exceptional, the fairways and greens
beautifully maintained with attention to every
detail, and surrounded by an exceptional natural
and unique environment, guests enjoy a
guau
(wow) experience.
6.
Sentosa Golf Club
Sentosa Island, Singapore
Singapore’s Sentosa Island used to be a military
complex until 1972, when it was turned into a
playground. To get there from the mainland, take
a cable car, the monorail or a taxi. Suddenly you
are surrounded by beach and rainforest and you’ll
forget you’re in a city until you look back and see
the Singapore skyline. The emerald green cover of
the Sentosa Golf Club (SGC) is serene and calming
with soothing water features. Everywhere, you are
surrounded by the turquoise water of Singapore
Strait and in the distance, Singapore. SGC is
considered the best golf course in Asia. The Tee
boxes are well manicured and level, fairways are
immaculate, rough are of adequate length, and
the beautifully manicured greens are fast.
Bonus: an eagle on the challenging par 5 last
hole qualifies players for a Singapore Sling in
the clubhouse.
Finca Cortesin’s design maintains a
harmonious relationship between the natural
Mediterranean landscape and environment.
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In 2007, Sentosa Golf Club underwent
a $12 million revamp in course design
and greens technology.
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Photo courtesy of Preferred Hotels & Resorts/Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa
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