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La Cala Resort
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16th green, Campo America
Club information
Coordinates 36°32′11″N 4°43′4″W / 36.53639°N 4.71778°W / 36.53639; -4.71778
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 super cool place in Mijas, a sunny town in southern Spain. It's like a giant playground for golf lovers and families! This amazing resort has three big 18-hole golf courses. It also has a smaller six-hole course for practicing your short shots. There's even a special school to help you get better at golf!

The Royal Spanish Golf Federation says La Cala is the biggest golf complex in all of Spain. Besides golf, you can find a fancy hotel, comfy apartments, and private villas here. There's also a clubhouse where people can relax and hang out.

Discover La Cala Resort: A Golf Paradise

La Cala Resort is a fantastic spot for anyone who loves golf or just wants to have a fun vacation. It's located in a beautiful part of Andalucía, between the popular towns of Marbella and Fuengirola. Imagine playing golf with amazing views all around you!

The Awesome Golf Courses

The three main 18-hole golf courses at La Cala are called Campo América, Campo Asia, and Campo Europa. A famous golf course designer named Cabell B. Robinson created all of them. Each course offers a different challenge, making it exciting for players of all skill levels.

  • Campo América: This course is known for its wide fairways and beautiful views. It's a great course for enjoying the game.
  • Campo Asia: Often called the "Grand Old Lady," this course is a bit more challenging. It has tricky holes that require careful shots.
  • Campo Europa: This course is longer and has a few unique features, like a bridge over a river. It's a fun course to explore.

Besides these big courses, there's also a special six-hole course called a "pitch and putt." This is perfect for practicing your short game or for beginners to learn.

Exciting Competitions and Records

La Cala Resort has hosted many important golf events. It's been the site for parts of the Ladies European Tour, where professional women golfers compete. Famous Spanish golfers like Miguel Ángel Jiménez have even won competitions here.

In September 2008, the resort welcomed the Ladbrokescasino.com Masters tournament. But one of the most amazing things happened in July 2007. La Cala set a Guinness World Record! They had the largest number of golfers play in a one-day event at a resort. A whopping 614 people played golf to raise money for UNICEF, which helps children around the world. How cool is that?

Who Owns La Cala Resort?

The main owner of La Cala Resort is an Irish company called FBD Holdings. They help make sure the resort stays a wonderful place for everyone to visit and enjoy.

See also

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