Club de Golf La Cañada
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Club de Golf La Cañada

18 holes • Par 71

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About Club de Golf La Cañada

Club de Golf La Cañada in Guadiaro is regarded by the Spanish golf federation as the first public golf course on the Costa del Sol. The club was founded in 1982 and its present 18-hole layout combines two separately designed nines. Robert Trent Jones Sr designed the original nine, which now form the back nine, while Dave Thomas designed the later extension that now forms the front nine.

The resulting course is par 71, not par 72 as previously stored in the database. La Cañada developed from the golf culture of the local Guadiaro community and differs from the private resort clubs surrounding nearby Sotogrande. Practice facilities include a 250-metre driving range, two putting greens and an approach area.

The course is an 18-hole golf course. Designed by Dave Thomas and Robert Trent Jones Sr, the course originally opened in 1982. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Putting Green, Approach Area.

History & Design

1982
Opened
Dave Thomas & Robert Trent Jones Sr
Architects
First public golf course on the Costa del Sol
Known For
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Origins

La Cañada grew from the golf culture of Guadiaro, a community closely connected with the neighbouring Sotogrande courses. The club was founded in 1982 and developed as a public alternative in an area dominated by private golf.

Did You Know?
The original Robert Trent Jones nine is now the back nine; Dave Thomas's later expansion forms today's front nine.

Design Philosophy

Robert Trent Jones Sr designed the original nine. Dave Thomas later designed the expansion, creating a composite 18-hole course whose two halves reflect different design periods.

Development

The club expanded from nine to 18 holes and later added its clubhouse and practice infrastructure.

Today

La Cañada remains a public-access community golf club accepting both subscribers and visiting green-fee golfers.

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Architects & designers

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Dave ThomasDesigner

Dave Thomas (David Charles Thomas, 1934–2013) was a distinguished Welsh professional golfer who later became a highly…

RS

Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1906–2000) was a highly influential British‑American golf course architect whose career spanned…