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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 about Son Vida Golf:-

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:

Old course with that special flavour when compared to others. Dec 11

Great condition, lovely views, but very slow play! Sep 11

We have played Son Vida many times - it's the best! May 11

Son Vida is in much better shape than before. An early start means no players on the course - which is excellent! Apr 11

It was an interesting, tight, well laid out, and very enjoyable course. Oct 10

The ladies on reception, and the Caddy Master set the scene, as they were all very friendly. The course was in very good shape, with no hole very easy - yet all capable of good scoring. Oct 10

Great variety of holes on a superb layout. Good quality greens and extremely well maintained golf course. Jul 10

First class championship course. Could easily walk the course - no buggy required. Jun 10

The welcome and clubhouse were excellent, and the overall quality of the course from tee to green was very good. Would play Son Vida again. May 10

Great condition, service perfect. Excellent value when booked through Simply Mallorca Golf. Apr 10

The course looked more mature; greens and fairways in a good condition, compared to Son Quint. Tree lined fairways made for good course management, and the greens were fairer than Son Muntaner & Son Quint, whose greens had unrealistic slopes on them, especially if you were above the hole. Apr 10

Scenery was beautiful, and the course was challenging but playable for the average golfer. Apr 10

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

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

Mature established course.  Not too long, but challenging.  Sep 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

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 09

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.

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.

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.

First time visit to Son Vida but great course and fantastic lunch after. Sep 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 2010 2011
Overall Course Quality 91% 1st 85% 3rd 91% 6th 87% 9th
Speed of Play 77% 10th 67% 14th 63% 16th 77% 13th
Overall Enjoyment 90% 5th 88% 4th 89% 5th 90% 10th