La Cala Resort facts for kids
16th green, Campo America
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| Club information | |
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| Coordinates | 36°32′11″N 4°43′4″W / 36.53639°N 4.71778°W |
| Location | Mijas, Andalucía, Spain |
| Established | 1989 |
| Type | Private |
| Owned by | FBD Holdings plc. |
| Total holes | 60 |
| Website | www.lacala.com |
| Campo America | |
| Designed by | Cabell Robinson |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 5,987 metres |
| Course rating | 71.7, 133 |
| Campo Asia | |
| Designed by | Cabell Robinson |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 5,925 metres |
| Course rating | 72.1, 137 |
| Campo Europa | |
| Designed by | Cabell Robinson |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,014 |
| Course rating | 71.7, 136 |
La Cala Resort is a huge place for fun and relaxation in Mijas, a sunny area in southern Spain. It's located between two popular towns, Marbella and Fuengirola. This amazing resort is famous for its golf courses. In fact, the Royal Spanish Golf Federation says it's the biggest golf complex in Spain!
Besides golf, La Cala Resort also has a fancy hotel, apartments, and villas where people can stay. There's also a special clubhouse for guests.
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Explore La Cala's Golf Courses
La Cala Resort is home to three large 18-hole golf courses. These courses were all designed by a famous golf course architect named Cabell B. Robinson. Each course has its own name:
- Campo América
- Campo Asia
- Campo Europa
If you're just starting out or want to practice, there's also a smaller six-hole course. It's called a Par 3 pitch and putt course. The resort even has a golf academy where you can learn how to play or improve your skills!
Exciting Golf Tournaments and Records
La Cala Resort has hosted many important golf events. These include:
- The Ladies European Tour qualifying school, where new players try to join the professional tour.
- The Spanish Pairs final, which was won by famous golfers Miguel Ángel Jiménez and Andrés Jiménez.
- The Ladbrokescasino.com Masters in September 2008.
In July 2007, La Cala Resort even set a Guinness World Record! They had the most golfers ever play in a one-day event at a resort. A total of 614 people played golf to help raise money for UNICEF, a charity that helps children around the world.
Who Owns La Cala Resort?
The main owner of La Cala Resort is an Irish company called FBD Holdings. This company is mostly known for insurance.
See also
In Spanish: La Cala Golf Resort para niños
