Marbella at Marbella Club Golf Resort

Marbella Club Golf Resort sits in the hills above Benahavis in Andalucia, approximately ten kilometers inland from the Mediterranean coast. Designed by Dave Thomas and opened in the early 2000s, the course occupies elevated terrain that provides views across the surrounding valleys toward the sea and the mountains of southern Spain. The layout makes use of the natural topography, with holes routed through pine and cork oak forest and across slopes that create changes in elevation throughout the round.

Thomas, a former Ryder Cup player who designed courses across Europe and beyond, shaped a course here that balances strategic interest with playability for resort guests. The routing includes a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies, and the design incorporates water features and bunkering that frame landing areas and greens. The property's setting in the hills means that several holes play along ridgelines or down into valleys, and the Mediterranean climate supports firm conditions for much of the year.

The resort caters to an international clientele drawn to the Costa del Sol, and the club facilities include practice areas and dining that reflect the region's hospitality traditions. Marbella Club Golf Resort functions as part of the broader tourism and residential development in the Benahavis area, which has become known for its concentration of golf courses serving visitors and residents along this stretch of the Spanish coast.