Bonmont - CLOSED

On the east coast of Spain, between Barcelona on the Costa Dorada and Valencia on the Costa Del Azahar, there are only a handful of top golf courses laid out over a distance of more than two hundred miles – Costa Dorada, Panoramica, Mediterraneo, Escorpion and – best of all – Club de Golf Bonmont Terres Noves.

With wonderful Mediterranean views and a magnificent Llaberian mountain backdrop, the course is situated a couple of miles inland from the Miami Playa to the south west of Tarragona. Robert Trent Jones Jnr – no stranger to Spanish course design – created Bonmont and it opened for play in 1990.

The Terres Noves site is part of the Swiss Bonmont group which has property interests – mainly tied into sporting activities – as far apart as Florida in the USA, Iguaca Falls in Paraguay and Nice in France.

The 18-holes are laid out on undulating terrain, with some deep ravines to be negotiated along the way. It is part of a residential complex so expect a mini-gallery or two of inquisitive residents and holidaymakers at any point during the round.

The front and back nine are configured in classic formation with two par threes, two par fives and five par fours giving a par of 36 for each half. Trademark Trent Jones bunkers (over ninety of them) come into play at most holes – not that you would expect anything else from one of his designs!

At 7,000 yards from the back tees, Bonmont is not for the short hitter though fairways are open, allowing a stout shot to be attempted on most tees. Apart from sand, the other major obstacles on the way round are several water hazards which will test your nerve on the approach shot.

2024 Update: Sadly, this course closed during the Covid pandemic and has not reopened since.