Dona Julia Golf Club — Local services in Casares

update--after playing several other courses I the area, I've dropped my rating from 4 Stars to two. It's inexpensive but to get what you pay for. for a few euros more you can play Valle Romano or Atalaya nearby and have a much better time.

Played 07/09/2017 starting at 09:40. I gave it four stars because it's got potential, but was probably more 3 stars when we played, due to poor maintenance. Facilities are about as basic as possible, small clubhouse with pro shop and a small bar/cafe. There are toilets at the 9th and 14th, but no other facilities of any kind (other than ball washers). Staff very nice, the pro shop clerk volunteered that the greens were not in good condition and gave us a bit of a discount. Greens were in fact in pretty bad shape, with lots of bald patches and ran pretty slow (where there was grass). Fairways and roughs had been mowed but the cuttings left, leaving large clumps of cut grass to add to the 'interest', particularly in the roughs. Both fairways and greens were soft, so there's very little runout on any shot, and balls landed on the green rarely move more than a foot from where they landed.

The course design is very nice, with lots of variation between holes and some good interesting challenges, without being so difficult that only a single digit handicap player can enjoy (we're 22 & 26 hcp). It's definitely a mountain course, with elevation changes, sloping fairways, and great views.

The ruins from the financial crisis surround the upper elevation holes, with swaths of unfinished condo complexes lining the fairways. Makes things a bit more interesting, in a dark...

My wife and I played this course after attending the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin in Sept 23 and it did not disappoint in any way. The reception in the pro shop was very welcoming and as we had booked before we travelled they were expecting us. We did order a buggy and was so glad we did as the course is hilly with some long walks between holes and the buggy was clean. The course is quite linear for 11 holes, out up the hill and back down the hill. The 620 yard par 5 is a superb hole wit an amazing view from the tee box. All in all the course was in great condition, well manicured with very good greens. It was a joy to play. On completion there is an extremely good clubhouse menu with well stocked bar. I would wholeheartedly recommend playing this golf course if you are...

I really like Dina Julia golf. Nice views, good maintenance… but I noticed that the strict application of a rule regarding the handing over of cart keys only 10 minutes before tee time created some tension during my visit to reception. While I understand the importance of the rules, I think some wiggle room would be nice, especially when customers show up close to that time constraints (22 minutes before tee time 😜). A more flexible attitude and a smile could greatly improve the customer experience. I believe front desk staff have the potential to make every interaction a positive experience because this Sunday they clearly failed. No smile, no...