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Son Vida Golf Course - Arabella Golf Son Vida

Son Vida Golf Course, Mallorca.

Nestled between the hills of Son Vida and the island's capital of Palma de Mallorca, the Arabella Golf resort consists of three classic courses, Son Vida, Son Muntaner and Son Quint.

Son Vida Golf is Mallorca's first and most celebrated course. It was designed by Fred Hawtree in 1964 and renovated in 2001 by Kurt Rossknecht. It's famed for its broad fairways and breathtaking views over the bay of Palma de Mallorca. At 6,125 yards it is short by modern standards, but it is known for its sweeping doglegs and its dramatic closing hole - a par 5 where a second shot over water appeals to the gambler in everyone.

Reproduced by kind permission of Golf Monthly & the ACGB.

Key Information:-

Holes: 18 Holes - Par 71 / Length: 5601m
Speed of Play: 10 minute tee intervals, 8 minutes at peak times.
Grasses:  Fairways: Bermuda Princess
Greens: Bent Grass
Bunkers: 78
Lakes: 4
Layout: The broad fairways offer breathtaking views of the spectacular surroundings. The fast greens present players with a golfing challenge that calls for a clever game of strategy not just long shots.
Driving Range: Yes - At Son Muntaner
Club Hire: Nike
Electric Trolleys: Available
Halfway House: Snacks & beverages at tee 10

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What Our Clients Say:

Well maintained greens - a quality course. Oct 09

It is an old course where every hole is unique.   Oct 09

The views of the course from the tee boxes, and the way it's laid out are a credit to the designer, and of course the groundsmen!  Oct 09

Some great holes, lovely scenery. Well kept.  Sep 09

Beautifully set out with difficult yet fair fairways, and housing blending in nicely within trees / hills.  Sep 09

Good and pleasant welcome, also the staff were extremely helpful. Good buggies, and it was possible for me to drive the buggy to the ball. Being 75 years old it helps!  Sep 09

Superb overall quality of the course and clubhouse, very good greens, excellent welcome and service. Had the feel of an old established, exclusive club. Sep 09

Well established course.  Not too long, but challenging.  Sep 09

Mature beautifully laid out course on the island. Jul 09

Friendly reception & pro shop; top quality hire clubs (if expensive); quality buggies and well kept course. Enjoyable pre-wedding round.  Jun 09

Interesting holes within established course with beautiful flowers and immaculate greens and fairways - a really good "last day of trip" highlight although the cost of the buggies @ 45Euros put us off.  Jun 09

Son Vida was by far the best course for our group, and the quality and fairness of the greens was at our level. Definitely value for money.  May 09

We all liked the layout of the course.  2 different nines, one a bit tighter than the other.  May 09

My favourite course on Mallorca.  May 09

A very well designed course which punishes a poor shot.  Apr 09

Good course, well maintained and presented. The whole experience with the course and it's staff was great. Apr 6, 2009

Tight tee shots, a true test of golf. The course was in excellent condition and virtually had the course to ourselves. Jun 08.

The course is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful greens, beautiful views, fantastic fairways. Amazing residential properties set into the hills. This course is up there with the best. Perfect. May 08.

Real testing course, able to cope with rain so almost guaranteed to play whatever the weather.  Greens great. May 08.

This is the 24th time I have played this course and the first time I have had a sub 80 (78). Not bad for 13 handicap. May 08.

It’s very hard to choose between Son Muntaner and Son Vida. Both courses very well maintained and a good challenge with great scenery. I think Son Quint will be a better course when matured. May 08.

It is just so well planned and picturesque. The greens and tees are very good and it is a really tough test of golf. May 08.

The course was in good condition and we were made welcome by the staff and the starter. Oct 07.

The course was in superb condition. Great layout - good for all levels of golfer. Oct 07.

Well kept and very interesting. Oct 07.

It was the final golfing day as well as my Captains day. We had a storm the day before yet the course was still superb with many great holes. The staff were helpful and courteous. I can recommend this course to golfers of all standards. Oct 07.

Good layout. Interesting, varied holes. Good condition. Excellent Greens. Sep 07.

First time visit to Son Vida but great course and fantastic lunch after. Sep 07.

Great design - great condition - favoured all abilities - I won! July 07.

Customer Survey Results

The following scores represent the percentage of our clients who marked the course as good or excellent in each of the following categories:-

  2008 2009
Overall Course Quality 91% 1st 85% 3rd
Speed of Play 77% 10th 67% 14th
Overall Enjoyment 90% 5th 88% 4th