La Moraleja Course 2
La Moraleja Course 2 opened in 1990 to a Jack Nicklaus and Ron Kirby design, the longer and more modern of the club's two early Nicklaus layouts. A par 72 parkland of about 6,390 yards in the smart suburbs north of Madrid, it is the sterner driving test of the members club's golf.
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The verdict
If Course 1 is the historic original, Course 2 is La Moraleja's bigger, bolder sibling. Opened in 1990 to a design by Jack Nicklaus with Ron Kirby, it stretches to about 6,390 yards and brings the muscle a modern members club wants, a par 72 with more length and a fuller examination of the long game than its 1976 predecessor.
It sits within the same affluent enclave north of Madrid, mature, leafy and exclusive, and completes the picture of a club with golf for every mood. For the traveling golfer it is the round to test the driver before retreating to the city, and it pairs naturally with the capital's classic parklands. See our best of Spain ranking for where Madrid's golf sits nationally.
La Moraleja Course 2 at a glance
- Course opened
- 1990
- Designers
- Nicklaus & Kirby
- Type
- Mature parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,390 yd
- Access
- Members and guests
Designers, year and par verified June 2026 from the club and recognized course databases. Course 2 opened in 1990 to a Jack Nicklaus and Ron Kirby design, a par 72 of about 6,390 yards, longer than the club's 1976 Course 1. Real Club La Moraleja is a private members club with limited visitor access; any guest green fee varies by day and season in 2026. Indicative only; always confirm access and the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Course 2 is the modern Nicklaus statement at La Moraleja, a longer, more demanding layout that asks the visiting golfer to drive the ball with conviction. Where Course 1 is about position, Course 2 adds yardage and a fuller test of ball striking through the bag, the kind of par 72 that exposes a loose long game.
The Nicklaus and Kirby routing runs through the same handsome, established parkland, with bunkering and green complexes that reward the player who attacks from the correct line and punishes the careless approach. It is the bigger occasion of the club's two early courses, the one most likely to leave you reaching for a long iron into a well guarded green.
Combined with the leafy, exclusive setting minutes from central Madrid, Course 2 is the round that completes a La Moraleja visit. Play the historic original and the modern test back to back and you have the full measure of one of the capital's most prestigious clubs.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club with limited visitor access; arrange in advance, generally midweek |
| Green fee | No published public rate; any visitor or guest green fee is arranged through the club and varies by season in 2026 |
| Booking | Contact the club well ahead; an introduction or a trip specialist helps secure a tee time |
| On the day | Walkable parkland; a smart golf dress code applies |
| Getting there | Alcobendas, north of Madrid, about 20 minutes from the city center |
| Best months | April to June and September to October for warm, settled play |
Access verified June 2026; La Moraleja is a private members club with four layouts, so confirm you are booked on Course 2 and check any guest rate directly with the club or your trip planner before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Central Madrid is the natural base, around twenty minutes from the club, with hotels from the grand classics near the Prado to design led stays in Salamanca and Chamberi. Golf in the morning and the city's art, markets and dining by night is the formula, with two airports within easy reach.
For a golf focused week, Course 2 pairs with the original Course 1 and the capital's championship parklands at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, making Madrid a genuine short break for the traveling golfer.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near La Moraleja.
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La Moraleja Course 2 questions
Who designed La Moraleja Course 2 and when did it open?
Course 2 was designed by Jack Nicklaus with Ron Kirby and opened in 1990, the longer and more modern of the club's two early Nicklaus layouts.
What is the par and length of La Moraleja Course 2?
It is a par 72 parkland of about 6,390 yards, longer than the 1976 Course 1 and a sterner driving test.
Can visitors play La Moraleja Course 2?
Real Club La Moraleja is a private members club with limited visitor access, generally midweek and by prior arrangement. Any guest green fee is arranged through the club and varies by season in 2026.
How does Course 2 differ from Course 1?
Course 2 is the longer 1990 Nicklaus and Ron Kirby design, while Course 1 is the shorter, more positional 1976 original a short drive away at Alcobendas.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designers, year and par verified June 2026; access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.