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Written by Kent Moen
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Tuesday, 22 August 2006 |
 When it comes to golf, Gran Canary has a distinct competitive advantage over other destinations in Europe account of the climate and the fact that it is possible to practice this sport 365 days of the year.
The island played a pioneering role with regard to golf in Spain, as the first golf course in the country was built at Escaleritas in 1891. The first members of the Club Decano de España (known today as Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas) were members of the English colony on Gran Canary, providing another example of the strong influence that Britain had on the birth of the island’s tourism industry.
Despite the fact that Gran Canary was a pioneer in including this sport, the development of the island's golfing infrastructure initially lagged behind that of other destinations, with most of the golf courses being of relatively recent construction, which means a clear advantage for the island as it has modern golf courses adapted to the most demanding golf players.
At present, there are seven golf courses throughout Gran Canary, although they are all situated within a maximum radius of 50 kilometres. Four new golf courses are currently under construction. The golf courses have been designed by the most prestigious international golf course designers and they all boast exceptional features. There is no doubt why national and international tournaments are held throughout the year.
On or nearby the golf courses there is possible to buy or rent houses and /or apartments.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 August 2006 )
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Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas |
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Written by Kent Moen
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Tuesday, 22 August 2006 |
 Carretera de Bandama S/N, Las Palmas
18 holes – par 71
Design: Mackenzi Ross
Total length yellow tee 5666 meter (shortest 136 m and longest 483 m)
Driving range, putting green, pitching green, Pro-shop, clubs / buggies / trolleys hires, instructors and restaurant.
www.realclubdegolfdelaspalmas.com |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 August 2006 )
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Written by Lars Hansen
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Saturday, 26 August 2006 |
 Autopista del Sur(GC1) km 6,4, Telde
18 holes – par 72
Design: B Stirling & M Marco
Total length yellow tee 5833 meter (shortest 105 m and longest 504 m)
Driving range, putting green, pitching green, Pro-shop, clubs / buggies / trolleys hires, instructors and restaurant.
www.elcortijo.es |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 August 2006 )
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Written by Lars Hansen
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Saturday, 26 August 2006 |
 Autopista del Sur(GC1) km 6,4, Telde
18 holes – par 54
Design: B Stirling & M Marco
Situated next to El Cortijo Club de Campo.
Total length yellow tee 993 meter (shortest 33 m and longest 89 m)Driving range, putting green, pitching green, Pro-shop, clubs / trolleys hires, instructors and restaurant.
www.cortijogolfcenter.com |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 August 2006 )
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Club de Golf de Maspalomas |
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Written by Lars Hansen
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Saturday, 26 August 2006 |
 Avda. T.O. Neckermann S/N, Maspalomas
18 holes – par 73
Design: Mackenzi Ross
Total length yellow tee 6112 meter (shortest 124 m and longest 492 m)
Driving range, putting green, pitching green, Pro-shop, clubs / buggies / trolleys hires, instructors and restaurant.
www.maspalomasgolf.net |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 August 2006 )
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Written by Lars Hansen
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Saturday, 26 August 2006 |
 Carretera General (Between Meloneras and Pasito Blanco)
18 holes – par 71
Design: Ron Kirby
Total length yellow tee 5403 meter (shortest 102 m and longest 479 m)
Driving range, putting green, pitching green, Pro-shop, clubs / buggies / trolleys hires, instructors and restaurant.
The newest course on Gran Canary, opened 1 June 2006.
www.lopesanhr.com
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 August 2006 )
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Written by Lars Hansen
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Saturday, 26 August 2006 |
 Autopista del Sur(GC1) km 53, El Salobre, Maspalomas
18 holes – par 71
Design: Roland Fauré
Total length yellow tee 5565 meter (shortest 99 m and longest 508 m)
Driving range, putting green, Pro-shop, clubs / buggies / trolleys hire, instructors and restaurant.
www.salobregolfresort.com |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 August 2006 )
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Written by Lars Hansen
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Saturday, 26 August 2006 |
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 Barranco del Lecgugal, Valle Tauro
9 holes – par 27
Design: Von Hagge
Total length yellow tee 993 meter (shortest 69 m and longest 170 m)
Driving range, putting green, Pro-shop, clubs / trolleys hire, instructors and restaurant.
www.anfitauro.es/golf_eng.html
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 August 2006 )
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Golf on Gran Canary 
