La Cala America
The America Course is where La Cala Resort began, the original Cabell Robinson design at what has grown into the largest golf resort in Andalusia. Set in a quiet valley beneath the Sierra de Mijas, a short drive inland from the Costa del Sol coast, it is a generous, scenic and thoroughly enjoyable test that anchors a stay and play resort built for golf.
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The verdict
The America Course is the most playable of La Cala's three layouts, a Cabell Robinson design that rolls gently through a sheltered valley with wide fairways, five par 5s and the Sierra de Mijas as a constant backdrop. It is not a course that tries to overwhelm; instead it rewards steady, sensible golf and gives the holiday golfer room to enjoy the round, while still asking real questions around its well guarded greens.
For the travelling golfer it is the easy heart of a resort week: a course you can play more than once without tiring of it, in a self contained setting away from the bustle of the coast. It suits groups and couples who want quality golf, comfortable lodging and a relaxed pace, with the option of the tougher Asia and Europa courses for variety. La Cala America is golf as a holiday should be, generous, handsome and genuinely fun.
The America Course at a glance
- Designers
- Cabell Robinson
- Founded
- 1989
- Type
- Resort
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,009 m
- Green fee
- From €55
Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and course databases. Cabell Robinson designed the America Course, which opened in 1989 as the first of three courses at La Cala Resort, playing about 6,009 metres, par 72 with five par 5s. Green fees are indicative, from around 55 to 80 euros depending on season, with resort guest rates. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The America Course opens up the valley with wide, welcoming fairways that encourage a confident swing off the tee, then defends par at the green, where Robinson's bunkering and subtle contouring reward a thoughtful approach. The generous landing areas make it forgiving for the higher handicapper, while the better player must still find the right angles to attack the pins.
The run of par 5s is the course's signature, holes that tempt the longer hitter to go for the green and ask everyone else to plot a sensible route to a birdie chance. The par 3s are varied and well bunkered, and the rolling terrain and mountain views give the round a sense of escape from the crowded coast just a few minutes away.
What defines a round here is balance: enough challenge to stay interesting, enough room to stay enjoyable, in a setting that lifts the spirits. It is the course most guests return to first, and it is easy to see why.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort course open to visitors and hotel guests; tee times booked in advance, with preferential rates and access for those staying at La Cala |
| Green fee | From around 55 to 80 euros depending on season, with discounts for resort guests and multi round packages (indicative) |
| Booking | Book ahead for the busy spring and autumn seasons; stay and play packages across the three courses offer strong value |
| On the day | Buggies, a golf academy and full practice facilities on site, with the Asia and Europa courses for a varied stay |
| Getting there | At Mijas Costa on the Costa del Sol, around thirty minutes from Malaga airport and a short drive inland from the coast |
| Best months | March to June and September to November for warm, comfortable golf; the Costa del Sol also plays well through the winter |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from recent published rates; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with La Cala Resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the La Cala hotel and spa beside the courses, a comfortable resort property with the three layouts, an academy and practice ground all on site, ideal for a self contained golf week. The beaches and restaurants of La Cala de Mijas and the wider Costa del Sol are a short drive down to the coast.
The resort sits within easy reach of the famous courses of the Marbella and Sotogrande stretch, so a group can anchor a week at La Cala and add a marquee round or two nearby for variety, all served by Malaga airport.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Mijas Costa.
Stay and play on the Costa del Sol
We arrange La Cala alongside the best of the Costa del Sol, secure the tee times and sort a resort or coastal base with the transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
La Cala America questions
Who designed the La Cala America Course?
The America Course was designed by the American architect Cabell Robinson and opened in 1989 as the first of three courses at La Cala Resort. Robinson, who worked for years with Robert Trent Jones, also designed the resort's Asia and Europa courses.
What is the par and length of the La Cala America Course?
The America Course is a par 72 of around 6,009 metres, with five par 5s. It is the most playable of La Cala's three courses, with wide fairways and well guarded greens that reward steady, thoughtful golf.
How many courses are there at La Cala Resort?
La Cala Resort has three eighteen hole courses, all designed by Cabell Robinson: America, Asia and Europa. America is the original and the most forgiving, while Asia and Europa offer a sterner test, making the resort a strong base for a varied golf week.
How much does it cost to play the La Cala America Course?
Indicative green fees run from around 55 to 80 euros depending on season, with discounts for resort guests and multi round packages. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Where is La Cala Resort?
La Cala Resort is at Mijas Costa on the Costa del Sol, around thirty minutes from Malaga airport and a short drive inland from the coast, in a quiet valley beneath the Sierra de Mijas.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026 from recent published rates. Last reviewed June 2026.