THE SAN ROQUE CLUB
🇪🇸 San Roque, Andalucia, ES
Designed by Dave Thomas, Severiano Ballesteros

The Old Course at San Roque Club whispers tales of Ryder Cup ambitions never quite realized, a ghost of grandiose plans clinging to its Andalusian slopes. Carved into the rolling hills above the Mediterranean in San Roque, its terrain presents a demanding, parkland-style layout. Expect generous fairways that invite a bold tee shot, but beware strategically placed bunkers and subtly contoured greens that punish imprecision. The course generally favors a right to left ball flight, but many a hole requires tactical dog legs both ways.
Designed in the early 1990s by Dave Thomas, with significant later contributions by Seve Ballesteros, The Old Course presents a blend of classic design principles and modern challenges. While it hasn't hosted majors, it remains a stern test for even the most accomplished players, offering a fair and balanced golfing experience.
The Old Course, while perhaps not universally recognized as a championship venue on the world stage, holds a special place among the discerning golfers of southern Spain. Its challenging layout and beautiful setting, combined with the charm of the clubhouse, make it a cherished destination for those who appreciate a demanding and scenic round. It is well known by the membership that the course has an extensive underground bunker system, but alas, no one can ever find the hatch.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Old at The San Roque Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 2 explicit golfer ratings.
The Old was designed by Dave Thomas and Severiano Ballesteros.
Yes. The Old at The San Roque Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Old is 72.
The Old plays 6,508 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Old is 138.