Golf Santa Ponsa I
Golf Santa Ponsa I is the grand old course of southwest Mallorca, a Pepe Gancedo design from 1977 that has hosted European Tour golf and still plays at a full championship length. Long, wide and tree lined, with one of the longest par 5s in Europe, it sits in the middle of the island's busiest resort coast and gives a touring golfer room to swing.
Photo: Golf Santa Ponsa via Google.
The verdict
Santa Ponsa I is a piece of Mallorcan golf history with the length to back it up. Laid out by the great Spanish amateur and architect Pepe Gancedo in 1977, it grew into the island's tournament course, hosting the Open de Baleares and other European Tour events, and it remains a substantial, generous test where the bigger hitter can let driver go without much fear of the trees.
It is not the most fashionable round on the island anymore, but it is one of the most enjoyable to walk, with width, mature planting and the famous long 10th to talk about afterward. As the anchor course of the southwest resort strip, it slots easily into a Mallorca week alongside the Arabella courses above Palma. See our best of Spain ranking and the golf in Spain guide.
Golf Santa Ponsa I at a glance
- Course opened
- 1977
- Designer
- Pepe Gancedo
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,543 m
- Green fee
- From about 70 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the club, Golf in Spain listings and Open de Baleares records. Golf Santa Ponsa I, by Pepe Gancedo, opened in 1977 near Calvia in southwest Mallorca, a par 72 of roughly 6,543 meters with one of the longest par 5s in Europe at the 10th. Green fees ran from about 70 euros as an indicative 2026 guide and vary by season. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The defining hole is the par 5 10th, at close to 590 meters one of the longest holes in European golf and a genuine three shotter for almost everyone. It sets the tone for a course that asks you to manage length rather than fear danger: the corridors are broad, the mature trees frame rather than choke the fairways, and there is real satisfaction in moving the ball forward in big, confident swings.
Water and well placed bunkering give the better player something to think about on the approaches, and the greens are large and fair, rewarding solid ball striking over delicate touch. It is the kind of layout where a buddies group can post a score they are happy with while still feeling they have played a course with tournament pedigree underfoot.
For all its scale, the round is relaxed and walkable, and the central location means you are never far from the bars and beaches of the southwest. It pairs naturally with the polished Arabella courses near Palma for a varied island week.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers year round; a busy resort course, so book ahead in winter and spring peak season |
| Green fee | From about 70 euros as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day and season |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the club; buggy recommended given the course length |
| On the day | Long, gently rolling parkland; walkable but buggies popular; standard golf dress code with collared shirts |
| Getting there | Santa Ponsa, Calvia, in southwest Mallorca, about 25 minutes from Palma airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; mild winter and spring are peak Mallorca golf season |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fees reflect 2026 pricing and vary by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly with the club or your trip planner before booking. Book a tee time through our trip desk.
Where to stay nearby
Santa Ponsa sits right on the southwest resort coast, so hotels, apartments and villas of every standard are within a few minutes of the first tee, making it one of the easiest courses on the island to base a group around.
From here the rest of Mallorca is within easy reach, from the Arabella trio above Palma such as Son Vida and Son Muntaner to the mountain holes of Golf de Andratx in the southwest hills, for a full golf week.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf Santa Ponsa.
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We book the tee times at Santa Ponsa, base you on the southwest coast and build the rest of a Mallorca golf week around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Golf Santa Ponsa I questions
Who designed Golf Santa Ponsa and when did it open?
Golf Santa Ponsa I was designed by the Spanish architect Pepe Gancedo and opened in 1977 near Calvia in southwest Mallorca.
What is the par and length at Golf Santa Ponsa I?
It is a par 72 measuring about 6,543 meters, a long and wide parkland course with mature trees, water and one of the longest par 5s in Europe at the 10th.
Has Golf Santa Ponsa hosted professional events?
Yes. Santa Ponsa I has hosted European Tour golf, including the Open de Baleares, and remains a substantial championship length test.
Can visitors play Golf Santa Ponsa?
Yes. Santa Ponsa I is open to visiting golfers year round and sits in the heart of the southwest Mallorca resort coast, an easy base for a golf week.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and par verified June 2026; fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.