Real Golf Club de Vista Hermosa

Real Golf Club de Vista Hermosa occupies a coastal setting in El Puerto de Santa María, a historic port city in the Bay of Cádiz region of Andalusia. The course lies within the broader golfing landscape of southwestern Spain, where Atlantic winds and maritime influence shape playing conditions year-round. The layout was designed by Progolf, a Spanish golf architecture firm active in the Iberian Peninsula during the late twentieth century, and reflects the practical design sensibilities common to Spanish courses developed during that era. The routing takes advantage of the relatively flat terrain characteristic of this coastal zone, with fairways that typically play firm and fast under the region's dry summer conditions. Wind is a consistent factor, particularly the prevailing westerlies that blow in from the Atlantic, requiring strategic club selection and shot shaping. The course features Mediterranean vegetation including pine and eucalyptus trees that frame certain holes, along with native scrub that defines playing corridors. Vista Hermosa serves primarily as a members' club for the local community and regional golfers, though visitors are generally welcomed. The facility reflects the traditional Spanish golf club model, where the course functions as a social hub with dining and family amenities complementing the golf experience. El Puerto de Santa María's proximity to Jerez and Cádiz places the course within reach of Spain's sherry-producing region, and the clubhouse typically offers regional Andalusian cuisine. The layout provides a straightforward test of golf suited to the recreational player while maintaining enough challenge for competitive club events.