Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain

Located between Marbella and Sotogrande on Spain's Costa Del Sol is the new Finca Cortesin Golf Resort, home to 18 holes of championship golf just off the Mediterranean Sea. It's set to host the Volvo World Match Play Championships from 2009-11, which showcases the 16 top-ranked golfers in the world.

The Finca Cortesin golf course is designed by Cabell B. Robinson. It is set on rugged, mountainous terrain just off the Mediterranean Sea and plays to a championship length of over 6,800 meters from the tips. Several holes will shape up well for match play format, like the short, par-4 fourth, which is just 305 meters and drivable from an elevated tee. The signature 13th hole is another short par 4 with centenary trees framing the green.

While the golf course and facilities are exceptional, certainly one of the Costa Del Sol's top new courses, the hotel, recently opened in October 2008, is a sight to behold. It's a five-star property with a magnificent spa, plus spacious guest rooms and an award-winning chef at Schilo.

Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - No. 18

The 18th hole at Finca Cortesin Golf Resort is a long par 5.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - No. 10

The 10th hole at Finca Cortesin Golf Resort is a sharply downhill par 3.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - Hotel

Finca Cortesin Golf Resort's hotel and spa opened in October of 2008.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - No. 1

No. 1 at Finca Cortesin Golf Resort is a par 4 that plays up to 431 meters from the championship tees.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - No. 4

The fourth hole at Finca Cortesin Golf Resort is a drivable par 4 that wraps around a pond.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - Terrain

Finca Cortesin Golf Resort is set on rugged, mountainous terrain just off the Mediterranean Sea.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - No. 9

Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - No. 11

The long, par-5 11th hole features a heavily-guarded green at Finca Cortesin Golf Resort.

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Finca Cortesin Golf Resort in Costa Del Sol, Spain - No. 13

You'll find the resort's signature tree sitting in front of the 13th green at Finca Cortesin Golf Resort.

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