The Old Course

ATALAYA GOLF

The Old Course

First opened in 1968, Atalaya´s Old Course is one of the finest courses on the Costa del Sol. The wide generous fairways undulate gently between mature trees and flowering shrubs providing shade and all year colour. The frequently elevated greens can make club selection interesting and their subtle contours need careful judgement to sink those all-important putts.

Ideal for walking, the Old course offers magnificent views of La Concha and the Mediterranean, as well as lakes and streams populated by many species of water birds, including our two resident pairs of swans.

The Old Course was designed by Bernard von Limburger, one of Germany´s foremost golf course architects, responsible for 74 European courses. Building on this heritage, we manage a multi-year investment strategy to maintain and improve the presentation and playability of the Old Course. Each year Atalaya hosts a number of professional tournaments, whilst always offering a fair test of golf for players of all levels.

A well-stocked café welcomes you at the beginning of your round, complemented by an adjacent comprehensive short game practice area, whilst the Atalaya Golf Academy, located alongside the 13th hole, offers a complete range of practice facilities.

Course Map

OLD COURSE HOLE BY HOLE

Front Nine

Hole 1

Hole 1 - La Buena Suerte


Par 4. Hcp. 15
• 355m
• 309m
• 270m
• 265m

This dog leg left hole plays downhill all the way and longer hitters can leave their driver in the bag. Avoid the bunker at the top of the hill for a short iron shot to the green. Water awaits to the left of the green and a deep bunker to the right, placing accurate shot making at a premium.

Hole 2

Hole 2 - La Trampa


Par 3. Hcp. 7
• 191m
• 154m
• 145m
• 138m

A tough par 3. When the pin is in the front, accuracy is imperative as the green narrows at this point. When the pin is in the middle or back be sure to take enough club, as a deep bunker awaits anything short.

Hole 3

Hole 3 - El Arroyo


Par 4. Hcp. 5
• 412m
• 393m
• 353m
• 322m

Good tee shot required. Aiming just inside the right fairway bunker normally leaves a long iron second. A fairway bunker awaits the miss-hit shot and a bunker guards the left side of the green.

Hole 4

Hole 4 - Pata de Perro


Par 4. Hcp. 11
• 356m
• 334m
• 309m
• 300m

A dog-leg right. The fairway bunker is a consideration. If you keep left the second shot plays longer. All the trouble is at the front of the green, so club up!

Hole 5

Hole 5 - El Eterno


Par 5. Hcp. 1
• 544m
• 517m
• 440m
• 420m

Genuine par 5. A good shot and a long iron or wood will leave you in good shape, short of the stream which crosses the fairway about 70 meters short of the green. A short iron third to a long narrow green. A deep bunker guards the right side of the green and is definitely not the place to be.

Hole 6

Hole 6 - Los Bunkers


Par 4. Hcp. 13
• 421m
• 421m
• 306m
• 288m

Treat this hole with respect. Make four and go to the next. After a good drive you are left with a short iron. Anything hit left half of the green can finish in the deep bunker left of the green.

Hole 7

Hole 7 - El Tropezon


Par 3. Hcp. 3
• 218m
• 195m
• 168m
• 156m

Long par 3 requiring a strong, accurate tee shot. Well bunkered left and right. Green slopes left to right.

Hole 8

Hole 8 - La Cabaña


Par 5. Hcp. 17
• 447m
• 407m
• 386m
• 386m

Good birdie hole for the long hitter to get home in two. Fairway bunkers protect the second shot. Green slopes left to right.

Hole 9

Hole 9 - Hacia Arriba


Par 4. Hcp. 9
• 320m
• 308m
• 290m
• 273m

Slight dog-leg right. Aim centre with slight fade for best position. The second shot is uphill, so take one club more. Green side bunker left catches many shots. Aim for the right side of the green.

OLD COURSE HOLE BY HOLE

Back Nine

Hole 10

Hole 10 - El Ciego


Par 4. Hcp. 14
• 398m
• 330m
• 320m
• 311m

Dog-leg left. Keep your tee shot down the right side of fairway. With a short to medium iron second, a high shot is required to clear the front bunker.

Hole 11

Hole 11 - Las Adelfas


Par 5. Hcp. 4
• 487m
• 475m
• 440m
• 411m

Straight away par five. Keep the second shot to the left side avoiding fairway bunkers. Birdie chance with a good pitch.

Hole 12

Hole 12 - El Diablo


Par 3. Hcp. 12
• 207m
• 173m
• 138m
• 126m

A three here is like making a birdie. Aim for the left half of the green. Anything right gets swallowed up by a deep greenside bunker. Water awaits the miss-hit shot.

Hole 13

Hole 13 - Las Tortugas


Par 4. Hcp. 16
• 372m
• 328m
• 300m
• 292m

Slight dog-leg left. A slight draw off the tee leaves a short to mid iron second. Be up with the second shot, as anything short will spin down the slope. No bunkers on this hole.

Hole 14

Hole 14 - El Engaño


Par 4. Hcp. 2
• 355m
• 327m
• 317m
• 281m

Dog-leg left. Again the draw shot is required with a three wood leaving a mid to short iron second to a slightly elevated green. Deep bunker right of the green.

Hole 15

Hole 15 - El 007


Par 4. Hcp. 8
• 336m
• 321m
• 306m
• 269m

Dog-leg right. You can hit a lot more to the left on this hole than you think. If you are too straight, a fairway bunker catches your shot. The second shot is a short iron, but don’t be greedy if the pin is right. A large bunker awaits anything short.

Hole 16

Hole 16 - El Enano


Par 3. Hcp. 18
• 145m
• 135m
• 130m
• 123m

A short hole, but play smart if the pin is placed on the right side.

Hole 17

Hole 17 - El Largo


Par 5. Hcp. 6
• 518m
• 505m
• 470m
• 433m

Another genuine par 5. Normally the second has to negotiate the large cross bunker which might be in range. The third shot is paramount here as this is a potential three putt green, so double check your yardage.

Hole 18

Hole 18 - Hasta Pronto


Par 4. Hcp. 10
• 310m
• 300m
• 282m
• 261m

Aim left of the right fairway bunker. After a good tee shot you are left with a tricky short second shot. If the pin is left you have a good birdie chance. If the pin is right, hit the percentage shot. A deep bunker guards the right side.