Marbella Golf Country Club
Robert Trent Jones Sr designed Marbella Golf Country Club in 1994 on rolling ground in the hills just east of Marbella. A par 72 of about 6,000 meters with sea and mountain views, now part of the Higueron Marbella resort, it is a classic Costa del Sol round with reliable visitor access and an indicative green fee near 95 euro.
Photo: Higueron Marbella Golf Resort via Google.
The verdict
Robert Trent Jones Sr, the most prolific architect of the golden age of resort golf, laid out Marbella Golf Country Club in 1994 on undulating terrain a few minutes inland from the town of Marbella. It is a thoughtful use of a hillside site, the holes rising and falling with the land and offering long views to the Mediterranean on one side and the mountains on the other.
Now operating within the Higueron Marbella resort, it remains a quintessential Costa del Sol parkland, generous off the tee but defended by clever bunkering and quick, contoured greens in the Trent Jones manner. With dependable visitor access and an indicative green fee around 95 euro, it is an easy, enjoyable round to fold into a Costa del Sol golf trip among the famous clubs of the coast.
Marbella Golf Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1994
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr
- Type
- Rolling parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,000 m
- Green fee
- About 95 euro, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading Spanish golf listings; the course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr and opened in 1994, a par 72 of about 6,000 meters, now part of the Higueron Marbella resort. An indicative green fee of about 95 euro applies for 2026 and varies by season and time of day, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Marbella Golf Country Club plays over a rolling hillside, so level lies are rare and the round asks for honest club selection on shots that climb and drop with the terrain. The fairways are reasonably generous, but Trent Jones placed his bunkers to pinch the ideal line and his greens to reward the approach from the correct angle.
The elevation gives the course much of its character, with sea views opening on the higher holes and the mountains framing the inland stretches. The greens are quick and subtly contoured, classic Trent Jones surfaces where reading the slope and controlling pace decide the score.
The closing holes work back toward the clubhouse with the coast in view, a pleasant finish to a scenic round. Marbella Golf Country Club rewards a controlled, thoughtful game and gives back the warm, view filled parkland golf that draws golfers to the Costa del Sol.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public access; visitors and resort guests welcome with advance booking |
| Green fee | Indicative around 95 euro, varying by season and time of day (2026) |
| Booking | Book online, through the Higueron Marbella resort or a Spain golf specialist; winter is peak season here |
| On the day | Buggies are standard on the hilly terrain; practice facilities and clubhouse welcome visitors |
| Getting there | Just east of Marbella, roughly 40 minutes from Malaga airport along the coast |
| Best months | October to May for the mild Costa del Sol winter, the region's prime golf season |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; green fees change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in or around Marbella, with its marinas, dining and the wider glamour of the Costa del Sol, minutes from the course and well placed for the many clubs along the coast. A Marbella base puts a dozen fine courses within easy reach.
For a golf focused stay, the corridor west toward Sotogrande and east toward Mijas strings together a remarkable concentration of courses, so Marbella Golf Country Club folds into a busy Costa del Sol itinerary. It is warm, well served by Malaga airport and built for multi course golf weeks.
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Marbella Golf Country Club questions
Who designed Marbella Golf Country Club and when did it open?
Marbella Golf Country Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr and opened in 1994, set on rolling ground in the hills just east of Marbella and now part of the Higueron Marbella resort.
What is the par and length of Marbella Golf Country Club?
It is a par 72 of about 6,000 meters, a rolling parkland course with sea and mountain views and classic Trent Jones bunkering and greens.
What does it cost to play Marbella Golf Country Club?
An indicative green fee of about 95 euro applies for 2026, varying by season and time of day. Always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Marbella Golf Country Club?
Yes. The course offers resort and public access, and visitors can book tee times in advance, with the mild winter the prime season on the Costa del Sol.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.