Escorpion Golf
A short drive north of Valencia at Betera, Club de Golf Escorpion is one of the region's established clubs, a mature parkland first laid out by Ron Kirby in 1975 and later grown to 27 tree lined holes. Three interchangeable nines wind around an old Valencian masia, giving a settled, members club feel that welcomes visitors.
Photo: Club de Golf Escorpion via Google.
The verdict
Club de Golf Escorpion has the kind of mature, settled character that only time gives a course. The first holes were designed by Ron Kirby and opened in 1975, and decades of growth have left avenues of tall pines and established trees lining the fairways. Under Alfonso Vidaor the club later expanded to 27 holes, three nines that can be combined into different 18 hole rounds, all routed around a handsome old Valencian masia that serves as the clubhouse.
This is a proper members club rather than a resort, and it plays like one: a fair, traditional parkland test where placement off the tee and a steady approach game matter more than brute length. The three nines give variety, the tree lined corridors demand accuracy, and the lakes on the Lagos nine add a sterner edge. Close to the city of Valencia, with its beaches, its old quarter and the famous El Saler links nearby, Escorpion makes an easy and characterful inclusion in a Valencia golf trip.
Escorpion Golf at a glance
- Opened
- 1975
- Designer
- Ron Kirby
- Type
- Mature parkland
- Par
- 70 to 72
- Holes
- 27 (three nines)
- Green fee
- From about 55 euro
Designer, opening year and configuration verified June 2026 from leading course databases. Club de Golf Escorpion opened in 1975 to a Ron Kirby design near Betera, later expanded under Alfonso Vidaor to 27 holes across three nines, the Masia, Lagos and Nuevos. Par and yardage depend on the nine combination played, with 18 hole rounds typically around par 70 to 72 and roughly 6,050 yards. It is open to visitors and bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 55 to 80 euro depending on season. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
What you notice first at Escorpion is the trees. Half a century of growth has turned Kirby's original routing into a true tree lined parkland, where the pines crowd the fairways and frame the greens, and a straight tee shot is rewarded far more than a long, loose one. The ground is gently rolling rather than dramatic, which keeps it walkable and fair, but the corridors punish the wayward drive.
The 27 hole layout gives the club its variety. The three nines play differently, with the lakes on the Lagos nine bringing water firmly into the equation and the newer holes opening the round out a little. Combined into an 18, the course asks for thought and shot placement rather than power, the greens true and the defenses subtle, in the manner of a course that has been refined by decades of play.
Escorpion suits a group that appreciates a mature, traditional parkland and a genuine club atmosphere over resort polish, and it pairs well with the variety of golf around Valencia. Build it into a few days that take in the city, the beaches and the celebrated links at El Saler for a well rounded trip on Spain's eastern coast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors; tee times bookable year round, online and through tour operators; a members club with a visitor welcome |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about 55 to 80 euro depending on season and nine combination; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve ahead in peak spring and autumn; check which nines are in play on the day |
| On the day | Mature, tree lined parkland; accuracy off the tee is key; 27 holes across three nines; the Lagos nine brings water into play; buggies available |
| Getting there | Near Betera, about 20 to 25 minutes north of Valencia and roughly 25 minutes from Valencia airport |
| Best months | Spring and autumn for ideal conditions; mild Mediterranean winters keep it playable; summer is hot |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our best courses in Valencia for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
Escorpion sits in the quiet country around Betera, but the city of Valencia is only twenty minutes away, which opens up everything from design led city hotels near the old quarter and the City of Arts and Sciences to beach properties along the Mediterranean. The airport is close too, making Valencia one of the easier short break golf cities in Spain.
Escorpion is best built into a Valencia golf trip with a city base. Pair the mature parkland with the celebrated Robert Trent Jones links at El Saler and the resort golf down the coast at Oliva Nova and Panoramica. See our Golf in Valencia hub and our best courses in Valencia ranking, or browse Valencia golf packages.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Betera and Valencia.
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Escorpion Golf questions
Who designed Escorpion Golf and when did it open?
Club de Golf Escorpion was originally designed by Ron Kirby and opened in 1975 near Betera north of Valencia. It was later expanded under Alfonso Vidaor to 27 holes.
How many holes does Escorpion Golf have?
Escorpion has 27 holes arranged as three nines, the Masia, Lagos and Nuevos, which combine into different 18 hole rounds. Par and length depend on the combination, typically around par 70 to 72.
What is Escorpion Golf known for?
Its mature, tree lined parkland, its established members club character and the historic Valencian masia that serves as the clubhouse. It is a traditional contrast to the resort courses of the region.
Can visitors play Escorpion Golf?
Yes. Escorpion is a members club that welcomes visitors and is bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 55 to 80 euro depending on season; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.