Golf Santander
A Rees Jones design from 2005 on the Banco Santander campus west of Madrid, Golf Santander is a modern championship test built on a grand scale. A par 72 of about 6,856 yards from the standard markers, it stretches to roughly 7,498 yards from the tips, the longest golf course in Spain, and it welcomes visiting golfers.
Photo: Golf Santander via Google.
The verdict
Golf Santander sits on the corporate campus of Banco Santander at Boadilla del Monte, a comfortable half hour west of central Madrid, and it is one of the most ambitious modern courses in the country. The American architect Rees Jones, the so called Open Doctor known for preparing courses for major championships, laid it out in the early 2000s and it opened in 2005, with Severiano Ballesteros lending his name and eye to the short game and practice area.
The result is big, bold and beautifully conditioned. There is real length on offer, with the championship tees running to about 7,498 yards, more than enough to make it the longest course in Spain, while the forward tees keep it sane for the rest of us. Generous, rolling fairways, large modern greens and disciplined bunkering give it a tournament feel without the private club barriers. For a golfer based in Madrid who wants a serious, contemporary test alongside the classic city clubs, it is an easy course to recommend and an easy one to get on.
Golf Santander at a glance
- Designer
- Rees Jones
- Opened
- 2005
- Type
- Modern parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,498 yds (tips)
- Green fee
- Seasonal, confirm directly
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Santander, leading course databases and golf travel guides. The course was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 2005, with Severiano Ballesteros consulting on the short game area; it plays as a par 72 of about 6,856 yards from the standard tees and stretches to roughly 7,498 yards from the championship markers, the longest course in Spain. Green fees are seasonal and the club sets the rate, so always confirm the current fee directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Golf Santander is built for scale. Rees Jones routed wide, gently rolling fairways across the campus land, framed by young trees and shaped mounding, and the course gives the better player room to open the shoulders off the tee before asking precise questions on the approach. From the back tees the sheer length is the headline, but the design is fair: trouble is mostly visible, the bunkering is strategic rather than penal, and the large greens reward a confident, committed iron.
Water and well placed sand come into play through the middle of the round, and the closing stretch has enough teeth to settle a match. The practice facilities, shaped with Ballesteros input, are among the best around Madrid, a genuine destination for a teaching day or a warm up before the season. Conditioning is consistently strong, the greens running true and the fairways lush by Spanish standards.
For the visiting golfer it offers a rare combination near a capital city: championship length, modern design and open access, all within half an hour of the centre of Madrid.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting green fee players despite the corporate campus setting; book a tee time ahead |
| Green fee | Seasonal; the club sets the rate, typically higher at weekends and in the spring and autumn peaks (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve online or by phone, or through a Madrid golf specialist; weekday mornings are easiest |
| On the day | Buggy advisable given the length; strong practice ground and short game area on site |
| Getting there | Boadilla del Monte, about 30 minutes west of central Madrid and the airport |
| Best months | March to June and September to November for the most comfortable temperatures; playable much of the year |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; Golf Santander welcomes visitors, and green fees are seasonal. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in central Madrid, one of Europe's great city breaks, with its galleries, dining and nightlife a short drive from the course. Boadilla del Monte and the western suburbs offer quieter, more golf focused hotels if you would rather be close to the first tee, and the wider Madrid region adds several more clubs within easy reach.
Golf Santander pairs naturally with the classic Madrid courses for a city golf break, including Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola and the historic clubs of the capital. Tell us when you want to play and we will build the trip around it, golf and city in one.
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Golf Santander questions
Who designed Golf Santander and when did it open?
Golf Santander was designed by the American architect Rees Jones and opened in 2005, with Severiano Ballesteros consulting on the short game area. It sits on the Banco Santander corporate campus at Boadilla del Monte, west of Madrid.
What is the par and length of Golf Santander?
Golf Santander is a par 72 that plays to about 6,856 yards from the standard tees and stretches to roughly 7,498 yards from the championship tees, which makes it the longest golf course in Spain.
Can visitors play Golf Santander?
Yes. Although it was built on a bank campus, Golf Santander is open to visiting green fee players. Book a tee time in advance and confirm current rates, which are seasonal.
How far is Golf Santander from Madrid?
Golf Santander is at Boadilla del Monte, about 30 minutes west of central Madrid and within easy reach of the city and its airport, which makes it a natural anchor for a Madrid golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees are seasonal. Last reviewed June 2026.