Golf Pollensa: meet our golf course in Mallorca
Panoramic views of the Serra de Tramuntana in the north of the island
Located at the north end of the island, Golf Pollença is a Majorca golf course with beautiful panoramic views of the Serra de Tramuntana, the Pollensa and Alcúdia bays and the Albufereta reservation.
How to get there?
The golf course is located near the entrance to Pollença, next to the Ma-2200 main road that connects the village of Sa Pobla and the Ma-13 highway. It is on the "Ca'n Porquer" estate welcoming everyone who visits our beloved village and forming part of the landscape in an easy-to-access area, where you can breathe in peace and quiet in every corner while connecting with nature.
A story of passion for Golf in Mallorca
The Pollença golf course was designed by José Gancedo and inaugurated in the year 1986, with the goal of bringing this sport to Pollença, thereby complementing the tourist facilities on offer in one of the most visited parts of Majorca, while promoting golf to the locals. In the year 2000 Michael Pinner redesigned the initial 9-hole course, reaffirming the commitment to modernity that Golf Pollença has always had.
The golf course
Golf Pollença is a course with 9 holes and a length of 5148 metres where you can enjoy a fun day playing golf in Majorca. Our golf course is of average difficulty level and features two of the longest holes in Majorca. Its rolling fairways protected by trees and filled with obstacles, are ideal for players of any handicap.
The Golf course also offers other activities and amenities, such as a driving range, a golf school with a professional golfer and special golf lessons, rental of golf carts and buggies to get about the terrain more comfortably, a golf shop and an amazing bar and restaurant.
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Are you looking for the perfect teacher to play golf in Mallorca? Fancy learning how to play this great sport? We have the perfect solutions for you, come to Golf Pollença and in a short time you’ll feel fully integrated into this sport. Mallorca is a perfect spot for golf as it has 300 days of sun a year, so you’ll be able to play for longer. Give it a go!
Learn to play golf with Jamie Pro Knight
This great English teacher will help you to perfect your technique or to learn if you do not know how to play yet. Note that Jamie was a professional PGA Golf player and is also very patient to teach all levels.Golf is his great passion and we are positive that you will see it when you take his classes. Different times are available, so you can choose what time suits you best and how much you first want to start practicing the sport.If you would like to play as a family, no problem. We have classes for the little ones while you learn with our amazing teacher.Learning to play golf has never been easier, just get inspired. The best thing about Jamie is that he will teach you with the love that he has for the sport. This teacher from the UK will, without question, be perfect for you.
Benefit from discounts for members
If you want a discount for your days of golf in Mallorca the best thing you can do is make the most of all the discounts at the golf academy that we offer our members. At Golf Pollença you will learn to play golf with the best, but also have a great time with the best company. What else is there left to say? Start to improve your swing.
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Golf, a noble and elegant sport, is still a competition. That's why there should be clear rules that everyone accepts. If you want to know what a golf referee does, below some of their functions are explained.
The behaviour and discipline of golfers are essential for the game to be brought to a successful end and for a fair competition.
Functions of a golf referee
This professional's role is not so much to punish or rule infractions, but to prevent or avoid them.
This work is carried out by accompanying the players around the golf course. The golf referee is the person who judges the situation and makes decisions in cases that may be controversial.
Functions
The following are among the golf referee's main tasks:
- They must ensure that the golfer has counted his/her clubs on the tee of the first hole.
- Find out if the player can identify his/her own ball on the tee.
- Let the golfer know if it has been placed correctly.
- Alert whether the drop that is going to be carried out is valid or not.
Requirements to become a golf referee
Two of the conditions established for applicants to become a golf referee are: to have been federated for the last 4 years and to have a handicap of less than 18.
The relevant theoretical test must be passed with a score higher than 80%. This is on the subjects that a referee must have a strong knowledge of, among which are the 34 rules that govern the sport.
Other important issues within the broad knowledge base required are etiquette, shots, holes and relief situations.
Now that you know what a golf referee does, you can feel confident when you play under his/her watch.
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In Mallorca we have 300 sunny days, which is great if you want to come and play golf in Mallorca. This way, you don't need to choose between very limited dates, thanks to the availability of the weather our island offers, planning your holidays will be much easier.
You'll have many places to see and enjoy. Our golf course in Mallorca is located in a place with luxurious views. Sierra de la Tramuntana is an amazing landscape that you can admire from our facilities. Also, we are just over half an hour from Palma de Mallorca: you can't ask for more!
The easiest way to play golf
In your golf holidays with us you won't have any problem, we have different classes for every level. From the most experienced that wants to improve their technique, to the player that hasn't been started in this sport.
We have professional teachers that they will help you with your holidays to be perfect. It is also ideal for family travel, since we have different activities and classes for the little ones in the house.
If you're already an experienced player, you'll enjoy playing golf with other players, because we have two of the longest holes of the island. And if you want to book an exact date and time, you can do it this way:
How can I make a booking?
If you want to make sure that you have a course to play golf in Mallorca, you can book it on our website, you'll just need to give us your name and surname, e-mail, telephone number and the date and time you want to play. If you want to book with less than 24 hours, you'll need to call us by phone. Start improving your swing!
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Practicing a sport in general, is always healthy. But each one has its advantages, both for physical and mental health. Here we're going to tell you several benefits of playing this sport.
1. Reduce stress
Without a doubt, it's one of the biggest advantages of this sport. To begin with, it's practiced outdoors, in a natural and relaxed environment. It's a kind of leisurely sport, in which concentration is something very important. In addition to all this, it helps to release endorphins (known as "happiness" hormones), which makes practicing this exercise to help us feel better.
2. Anyone can practice it
The vast majority of sports require a great physical form, but golf can be practice practically by anyone without problems. You only need aim and concentration. Also, the fact that the fields are so big, forces you to walk a lot, which makes it a perfect activity for seniors.
3. Healthy mind, healthy body
Being an outdoor sport, it will help you to better synthesize vitamin D (ideal for bones and blood circulation). In addition, each time you hit the ball, you tone and strengthen the muscles of the legs and arms. But it's not just that, golf helps us improve concentration, reduce stress or anxiety.
4. Minimum risk of injuries
It's a sport that has little risk of injuries, which is ideal for people with ease to suffer them or for the elderly who don't want big efforts for fear of hurting themselves. In fact, golf is the sport that has the lowest rate of injuries.
So, grab your golf clubs and enjoy the golf courses in Mallorca, like the one offered by Golf Pollença!