Prior to telling you about my particular day out at Teguise Golf, the more devoted golf enthusiasts among you will most likely need to know what views they can anticipate to see and the technical stuff that chooses playing golf. For me it was merely a terrific opportunity to spend a morning with a former work associate (Colin) and his child (David) as they were remaining in a neighbouring rental property on La Goleta, part of the broader Faro Park Development.

The course runs along the side of an old volcano (not a surprise there given Lanzarote’s landscape) and has inspirational views of volcanic lava, cacti and over consists of over 3,000 palm trees and has superb views of the Atlantic Ocean throughout. A Golf course such as this one, is rather just, in my viewpoint, nature at its finest.

César Manrique, the man who taught individuals of Lanzarote to care for their natural environment has plainly left his influence everywhere. If you are a Golf ‘anorak’, you might likewise wish to read the next paragraph of technical information? If you’re not, simply avoid over it.

The course determines 6041m (White); 5582m (Yellow); 5289m (Blue); and 4938m (Red). Typically, visitors play off the blue tees. The Slope Rating of the course is 127 (White); 127 (Yellow); 130 (Blue); and 124 (Red).
We played off Blue Tees. The course determines 5289 Metres (5791 Backyards for the non converts) and is a Par 72 course.

I’ve considering that found out that the course was designed by British landscape designer John Harris and built in 1978.

It is a truly a fantastic course, not only because of its design however likewise thanks to the excellent condition in which it is kept all year round and at Easter (April 2006), it was in outstanding condition. Offered its location, it benefits from a warm and enjoyable climate all year round, tempered only by ocean breeze from the island’s almost constant trade winds. The course is developed to be smooth yet varied. It has more than your average number of doglegs, created to evaluate your capability (or lack of it) and allows you to bring all your clubs into play. It will evaluate everybody from scratch players to those people with more modest ability.

The Following services can be discovered at the Club – Club hire, trolleys, buggies, driving variety, pro-shop and club storage. There are different male and female altering spaces and you can employ lockers. There is a Bar and Dining establishment. The dining establishment offers a diverse menu, based on Mediterranean cuisine.

The costs differ according to season. In the “Summertime” months (1st June to 30th September) it costs 53 Euros (for 18 Holes) and 36 Euros (for 9 Holes after 4pm).

In the “Winter” (we played in Winter season and it was sweltering!), it costs 65 Euros (18 Holes) and 52 Euros (9 Holes after 3pm). The Course has discount contracts with the majority of the hotels on the island, so inspect at your hotel, or have a look at a nearby hotel if you’re in private lodging as you can often get a better offer than this by doing so.

Therefore, to our day out. We planned to trigger at 7am from our ‘house’ in Playa Blanca (the idea being not to ruin the day for others and ‘Brownie Points’ for everyone!.

There was to be four of playing, however that rapidly ended up being three when Gary (” The Rainman”) decided he was on holiday and was not pertaining to Golf at 7am (given that he left the British Open on Faro Park at midnight the night before (to get ready for golf), I was extremely surprised to get the “Dear John” text first thing in the early morning.

Gary’s label is a long story, but generally when its cold he desires it hot and when it’s hot he wishes rain (and normally gets it, so I’m not that crazy about going on holiday with him!).

The 3 people (Colin, a work coworker, his kid David and yours truly) triggered around 7:30 am and we drove along the LZ-2 and then headed towards San Bartholme and then into Costa Teguise (avoiding Arrecife!).
When we arrived we were informed it was members day (Saturday!) and that they had no tee times for 3 hours.

A quick little lateral thinking later, we asked if we could play 10-18 and after that get a Tee time for 1-9 which they accepted (something you ‘d practically anticipate them to suggest in the UK, so ask if you require to).

We decided we ‘d have a ‘friendly’ game of songs (if there is such a thing) – Loser buys the beers at the 19th hole.

We played stableford, off full handicaps (you’ll require them). To cut along story brief (ish), Colin was ‘flying’, I was struggling to even stay in touch and David, well David was having a bad day (it’s just as well he hired his clubs!). Colin was five points in front with 5 to play before he chose to reveal us his impression of “Devon Loch” (he’s the horse that collapsed of exhaustion 50 yards from the goal in the 1956 Grand National when leading by 20 lengths!).

Going up the 18th Colin was one behind (but I did not rub it in, truthful)!

Colin tells me his wife Jackie actually enjoyed her first trip to the island and that they may return.

I make certain if we ever go ‘into fight’ once again, David will have been the range in advance to shake off the cobwebs and Colin will make sure that he does not sprint when it’s a marathon.

Me, well I had my day!

The course determines 6041m (White); 5582m (Yellow); 5289m (Blue); and 4938m (Red). The Slope Ranking of the course is 127 (White); 127 (Yellow); 130 (Blue); and 124 (Red).
It is a really a great course, not only due to the fact that of its style but also thanks to the outstanding condition in which it is kept all year round and at Easter (April 2006), it was in superb condition. The course is created to be smooth yet varied. The Course has discount agreements with many of the hotels on the island, so examine at your hotel, or examine out a neighboring hotel if you’re in personal lodging as you can frequently get a much better offer than this by doing so.