Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola
Just north of Madrid, the Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola Club de Campo is one of the capital's most respected golf clubs. Home to two eighteen hole courses by American architect Robert von Hagge, the longer North course is a par 72 of about 7,162 yards and a former host of the Madrid Open.
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The verdict
The Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola Club de Campo sits at San Sebastian de los Reyes, a short drive north of central Madrid and close to the airport, which makes it one of the most convenient quality rounds in the region. A grand, traditional members club with equestrian roots, it offers two full eighteen hole courses designed by the prolific American architect Robert von Hagge, along with a short course and a large practice ground.
The North course is the headline, a par 72 stretching to about 7,162 yards that has hosted the Madrid Open on the European Tour, a strategic and rewarding test through mature parkland. The South course is shorter but invites a more aggressive game, with longer carries and steeper slopes that demand precision into the greens. Between the two, plus a polished clubhouse and dining, it is a serious golf destination for visitors basing a city break in Madrid.
Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola Club de Campo at a glance
- Courses
- Two 18 hole courses plus short course
- Designer
- Robert von Hagge
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72, North course
- Yardage
- About 7,162 yds, North
- Green fee
- From about 130 EUR, weekday
Designer, course configuration, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. The Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola Club de Campo has two eighteen hole courses designed by Robert von Hagge; the North course plays to a par of 72 at about 7,162 yards. Visitor green fees start in the region of 130 euros on weekdays and are higher at weekends; figures are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Von Hagge's North course is the one most visitors come to play, a par 72 that uses mature trees, water and bold green complexes to ask strategic questions off the tee and on approach. It is a course that rewards thinking your way round and positioning the ball for the right angle, rather than simply hitting driver hard, and at about 7,162 yards from the back markers it has the length to test the better player.
The South course offers a different flavour, shorter on the card but more aggressive in temperament, with longer carries from tee to green and steeper slopes around and through the greens. Together the two layouts give a visiting golfer enough variety for a full day or a two round stay, and the short course and practice facilities round out one of the most complete clubs near the capital.
What ties it together is the setting and the standard. This is a private club of real heritage close to Madrid, immaculately kept, with a clubhouse and dining to match, and a championship pedigree from its years hosting the Madrid Open. Plan the access in advance and it makes a memorable centrepiece for a Madrid golf and city break.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; non members may play Monday to Friday with restrictions and advance booking, weekends more limited and more expensive |
| Green fee | From about 130 EUR on weekdays, higher at weekends (indicative, 2025) |
| Handicap | A maximum handicap applies, generally around 28 for men and 32 for women; carry your handicap certificate |
| Booking | Arrange in advance through the club or a Madrid golf specialist, particularly for weekend or North course tee times |
| Getting there | San Sebastian de los Reyes, north of Madrid, close to Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport and the city |
| Best months | March to June and September to November for the most comfortable golfing weather |
Access, handicap rules and fees verified June 2026 from the club and leading databases. This is a private members club with weekday visitor access and a handicap requirement; green fees are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm current rates, access and any handicap limit directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The club's position just north of Madrid means the whole of the capital is your base, from grand hotels around the Gran Via and Salamanca to boutique stays near the Retiro. A Madrid city break pairs world class dining, art and nightlife with golf a short drive out of town, which is a large part of the appeal.
For golfers wanting to stay closer to the fairways, the hotels around San Sebastian de los Reyes and the northern suburbs sit minutes from the first tee and the airport. Either way, the club works best as the golf centrepiece of a Madrid trip that mixes the city with a round or two on von Hagge's courses.
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Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola Club de Campo questions
Who designed the courses at Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola Club de Campo?
Both eighteen hole courses were designed by the American architect Robert von Hagge. The North course is the championship layout and the South course is shorter but more aggressive, and the club also has a short course and practice ground.
What is the par and length of the North course?
The North course plays to a par of 72 at about 7,162 yards from the back tees, a strategic parkland test that has hosted the Madrid Open on the European Tour.
Can visitors play Real Sociedad Hipica Espanola?
It is a private members club. Non members may generally play Monday to Friday with advance booking and a handicap certificate, while weekend access is more limited and more expensive. Always arrange access in advance.
How much does it cost to play?
Visitor green fees start in the region of 130 euros on weekdays and are higher at weekends. Figures are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
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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.