|
Opened in 1976 this is one of the longest
courses on the Costa del Sol, 6.348 metres off the
championship tees. Designed
by Robert Trent Jones the hallmarks are aparent; wide
fairways, large, mostly raised greens and an extravagant
application of vast bunkers and water. The eight lakes (hence the
name!) yet few trees impart the impression of freedom and
space. One of "Los Lagos" most characteristic
and difficult holes is the par 5 thirteenth. Seen from
elevated tees it looks deceptively easy but at the
approach to the green there is water left and right, also
beware of the slope as even a well hit shot is in danger
of rolling off the green into the water. The 5th, a 571
metre monster, is also "interesting!" The
course is almost free of rough and is practically flat
except for a slight incline up the 18th hole. |
