Los Naranjos Golf Club

Los Naranjos Golf Club is in Marbella, in Málaga province on Andalusia’s Costa del Sol. For golfers planning a visit to this part of Spain, its main draw is an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Opened in 1977, it is supported by a golf academy, driving range, restaurant and kids’ club.

The course is listed as Los Naranjos Golf Marbella. Its defining details include four sets of tees and large, undulating greens planted with Penn A4 grass. Together, the yardage options and the character of the putting surfaces provide a useful starting point when considering a round here.

Choosing your tees

The course measures between 5,054 and 6,564 metres, depending on the tees selected. All four sets share the same par of 72, so total length is an important distinction when comparing the options for your visit.

The published lengths are:

• Black tees: 6,564 metres.
• White tees: 6,154 metres.
• Yellow tees: 5,854 metres.
• Red tees: 5,054 metres.

These measurements give a clearer picture of the course than the par alone. Before playing, it is worth considering which total distance suits the round you have in mind, rather than treating all four starting options as interchangeable.

Greens and tournament history

The greens are both spacious and undulating. Their contours are worth keeping in mind when preparing a putt: reaching the putting surface is one part of the task, while reading its slopes is another. Penn A4 is the grass variety used on these greens.

Los Naranjos also has a tournament history. Since opening in 1977, the course has hosted notable events including the Marbella Ladies Open and the APG professionals’ championship. Those competitions form part of its sporting background, alongside its connection with designer Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Facilities beyond the course

For a visit that includes practice or learning, the club has a driving range and golf academy. Both have their own entries in this guide, separate from the main course description.

The wider offering also includes Restaurante Hacienda Los Naranjos and a kids’ club. These facilities likewise have dedicated guide pages, allowing you to look beyond the round itself when exploring what the club offers.