ANFI GOLF BY LOPESAN
Top-level championship design
Anfi Golf by Lopesan is one of the best-valued 18-hole golf courses in Europe. This championship course opened in 2006 and covers an area of over 650,000m². This Arizona-style course was designed by renowned golf course designers Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, highly acclaimed for their challenging and innovative designs.
The variety of each hole makes this course extremely entertaining. A challenge for golfers of all levels where fun is guaranteed with every hit. Anfi Golf by Lopesan provides an idyllic backdrop to a privileged setting nestled between mountains and the sea, where you can enjoy an impeccably maintained course which hosted a Spanish PGA championship.
Course description
Hole 1
A fairly straightforward opening hole. The fairway slopes from right to left, so aim at the large bunker on the right.
Hole 2
The longest hole on the course and one that needs to be played carefully. Try not to take off too much of the dogleg on your second shot of this par 5. The green is very subtle; take your time reading your putt.
Hole 3
The flag position on this excellent par 3 can determine how you play the hole. If the flag is on the left, then play safe to the right side; if however, the flag is to the right, then go for it.
Hole 4
A high teeing area gives a full view of this dogleg right par 4. Again, as with the second hole, try not to take off too much of the corner. Aim the second shot to the left of the green as it slopes quite sharply from left to right.
Hole 5
A straight away par 4 slightly uphill towards a very sloping green from back to front. Try and leave your approach shot below the hole.
Hole 6
A superb par 3 with a very large green. Depending on the flag position and the prevailing breeze, club selection could vary. Always take more clubs than you think you’ll need.
Hole 7
A tough par 4 with a large lake to the left of the fairway and green. A conservative second shot to the right of the green leaves a fairly simple chip for par. Long hitters may want to leave their drivers in the bag on this hole.
Hole 8
The shortest par 4 with the green cut into the mountain crater itself, therefore you have rocks on three sides of the green. Play your approach with care.
Hole 9
A super par 5 to finish the first nine with water on the left side of the fairway and green. Play safe to the right with your second shot to give yourself a chance of a birdie.
Hole 10
Quite a narrow par 4 with bunkers on both sides of the fairway. Try and leave your approach shot below the hole otherwise you could be left with a very difficult putt.
Hole 11
Fantastic looking par 3. The danger here is that the green is only half as big as it looks. Tough tee shot, try and aim for the middle of the green.
Hole 12
Straight uphill par 5, play it as a good three shotter up the left hand side of the fairway.
Hole 13
Another superb par 3 built into the side of a mountain with the starting tee placed 50 metres above the rest of the course. Its heart-shaped green is runs down hill.
Hole 14
Magnificent views from this elevated tee. Once again, water on the left of the fairway and green. This par 4 has a steep sloping fairway that best suits a low running tee shot. This hole gives the longer players a great chance at reaching the green in two.
Hole 15
The last par 3 with three levels on the green. As with a many of the other greens, try and leave your tee shot below the hole.
Hole 16
This par 4 has a short dogleg right. Play away from the bunker on the right and make sure your second shot reaches the green, if not, the ball will roll straight back to your feet.
Hole 17
A par 4 with a narrow fairway. Accuracy off the tee rather than length is vital. A tough little hole, leaving a very satisfying par.
Hole 18
A great par 4 finishing hole. Aim at the bunker with a small draw and your chances to reach the green in two increase. However, the lake in front of the green is full of golf balls from people who tried and failed.
