This course is a beast. A buggy is a must. The course at Finca Cortesin opened in 2007 and has already received promising honours attracting the serious golfing aficionado.

Finca Cortesin is located inland and sits elevated above the Mediterranean Sea. The course is one of Europe’s longest layouts measuring almost 7,000 metres from the topes. The absence if property framing the course is a welcome change and leads to some stunning vistas.

Due to its elevated position, it can get pretty windy up here and your best game is often required. Fairways are tight and waste areas are unplayable. The course conditioning is superb and it is really tough to establish a signature hole. The length requires a thinking golfer, but there are a few shorter risk/reward holes which offer just as much of a challenge.

Finca’s practise facilities are based around the ‘Jack Nicklaus Academy’. The range is the best I have ever been on and its truly breath-taking to see your golf ball fly out in front of you and descended onto perfect practice greens.

The whole property at Finca Cortesin is stunning. A five star hotel and spa opened in 2008 and placed Finca Cortesin firmly on the world’s golfing map. Needless to say it’s a bit spenny (£££).

I can’t believe I passed on the opportunity to play here a second time in favour of a beach day (I was 14 or so). No excuse. And you have no excuses to not add this gem to your itinerary.

And holding the Solheim Cup in 2023 ... a coup indeed