Club de Golf del RACE

Club de Golf del RACE sits in the northern outskirts of Madrid, designed by Javier Arana and opened in 1966. Arana, one of Spain's most influential golf architects of the mid-twentieth century, created a layout that reflects his characteristic approach: strategic bunkering, natural terrain integration, and routing that emphasizes angles and shot values over pure length. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the Madrid region, with mature trees—primarily pine and oak—framing fairways and defining playing corridors. The design asks players to think carefully about positioning rather than simply advancing the ball. Arana's bunkers are placed to reward precise drives and penalize careless approaches, and the greens feature subtle contours that demand attention to pin placement. The property's elevation changes, while not dramatic, create variety in stance and perspective throughout the round. Several holes move through more open sections where wind becomes a factor, while others play through tighter, tree-lined passages. RACE—Real Automóvil Club de España—is Spain's national automobile club, and the golf facility serves as one of its sporting amenities. The club maintains a traditional Spanish membership culture, with the clubhouse offering regional cuisine and a setting that reflects mid-century Spanish club architecture. The course remains a respected layout within Madrid's golf community, valued for its strategic design and the quality of Arana's architectural work during a formative period in Spanish golf course development.