Lauro Golf

Lauro Golf, located in the municipality of Alhaurín de la Torre near Málaga, operates as a 27-hole facility designed by Italian architect Folco Nardi. The complex divides into three nine-hole loops that can be combined in various configurations, with the 2nd Nine serving as one of these routing options. Nardi, who worked extensively across Spain and Portugal during the latter decades of the twentieth century, typically favored layouts that work with the natural Mediterranean terrain while remaining accessible to a broad range of players. The course sits in the Guadalhorce valley, inland from the Costa del Sol, where the landscape transitions from coastal plains to the foothills of the Andalusian interior. This positioning provides a setting characterized by olive groves, citrus orchards, and views toward the surrounding mountains. The routing on the 2nd Nine follows the rolling terrain typical of the region, with elevation changes that create variety in shot requirements and perspectives across the holes. As part of a 27-hole layout, the 2nd Nine integrates with the facility's other loops to offer different playing experiences depending on the combination chosen. The design reflects the practical considerations of Mediterranean golf course architecture from its era: strategic use of water features, bunkering that defines playing corridors, and adaptation to the climate and soil conditions of southern Spain. Lauro Golf serves both local members and visiting golfers drawn to the Málaga area's concentration of courses.