Golf Son Gual
Mallorca's most consistently acclaimed course, Son Gual is a modern parkland of rare polish a quarter hour from Palma airport. Thomas Himmel's 2007 design spreads wide and unhurried across the plain, framed by 66 bunkers and more than a thousand ancient olive trees, and presented in conditioning that has earned it the island's number one billing year after year.
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The verdict
Son Gual is the course that settled the argument about where to play in Mallorca. Opened in 2007 to a design by Thomas Himmel, the family owned eighteen sits on the open plain just east of Palma and combines the spaciousness of a links with the stylish bunkering and water of fine parkland. A par 72 of about 6,621 metres, roughly 7,240 yards, it is a genuine championship layout that still treats the resort golfer kindly off the tee.
What sets it apart is the presentation. The conditioning is immaculate, the 66 bunkers are crisply defined and more than a thousand mature olive trees, some centuries old, give the course a sense of place that newer designs rarely achieve. Frequently rated the best course on the island, Son Gual is the obvious anchor for a Mallorca golf trip, with Palma's restaurants and the airport both within easy reach.
Son Gual at a glance
- Opened
- 2007
- Designer
- Thomas Himmel
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,240 yds
- Green fee
- From €109
The 2007 opening, the Thomas Himmel design, the par 72, the length of about 6,621 metres, roughly 7,240 yards, and the 66 bunkers verified June 2026 from the club and course databases. Green fees are indicative, from around 109 euros off peak to about 155 euros in high season 2026. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Himmel routed Son Gual to feel generous and natural, the fairways flowing across gently moving ground with the olive groves framing the corridors rather than choking them. Off the tee there is room to swing freely, which makes the round a pleasure, but the strategy reveals itself on the approach, where the 66 bunkers and the firm, subtly contoured greens demand the right angle and the right distance. It is a course that rewards thinking as much as striking.
The water comes into play on a handful of the stronger holes, and the closing stretch builds the pressure nicely, asking for committed shots when the card is on the line. Throughout, the quality of the turf and the definition of the design give the round a tour event feel, the sense of playing somewhere that is cared for to the highest standard. Few resort accessible courses in the Mediterranean present as well.
Beyond the architecture, it is the atmosphere that lingers, the ancient olives, the open Mallorcan sky and the quiet confidence of a course that knows its own quality. Son Gual does not rely on a single dramatic hole; its strength is the relentless excellence of all eighteen, and that is exactly why it tops so many island rankings and anchors so many Mallorca golf trips.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A privately owned course that welcomes visitors; tee times bookable online and through the golf reception |
| Green fee | From around 109 euros off peak to about 155 euros for eighteen holes in high season 2026 (indicative), buggy often additional |
| Booking | Book ahead for spring and autumn, the busiest Mallorca golf seasons; the prime morning times go early |
| On the day | Buggies and a fine practice range; a welcoming clubhouse and restaurant; a smart casual dress code |
| Getting there | Just east of Palma de Mallorca, about fifteen minutes from the airport and twenty from the city centre |
| Best months | March to June and September to November for warm, settled golf; winter is mild and very playable |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from the club; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with Golf Son Gual or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Palma makes the natural base for a Son Gual trip, a handsome island capital with boutique hotels, a vibrant old town and some of the best dining in the Balearics, all about fifteen minutes from the first tee. It is one of the most enjoyable city bases for a golf trip anywhere in the Mediterranean.
For a wider island itinerary, the resorts of the southwest near Andratx and the bay of Alcudia in the north put the other leading courses within reach, and the short transfers make it easy to combine two or three days of golf with beaches, mountains and good food. Palma airport is among the best connected in Europe.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Palma and Mallorca.
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Son Gual questions
Who designed Golf Son Gual?
Golf Son Gual was designed by Thomas Himmel and opened in 2007. The family owned course is known for its spacious, links influenced shaping combined with stylish parkland bunkering and more than a thousand mature olive trees.
What is the par and length of Son Gual?
Son Gual plays as a par 72 of about 6,621 metres, roughly 7,240 yards, from the back tees. With 66 strategically placed bunkers and generous fairways, it offers a championship test that is still enjoyable for the resort golfer.
Is Son Gual the best course in Mallorca?
Son Gual is frequently rated the number one course on Mallorca for its conditioning, design quality and presentation. It sits among a strong field that includes Alcanada and Golf de Andratx, but it is the one most often given top billing on the island.
How much does it cost to play Son Gual?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 109 euros in the quieter months to about 155 euros in peak season for eighteen holes. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Where is Son Gual and what is nearby?
Son Gual sits just east of Palma de Mallorca, about fifteen minutes from the airport. It pairs naturally with Alcanada in the north and Golf de Andratx in the southwest for a varied Mallorca golf trip based around Palma.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.