Casares, Andalucía, Spain
Finca Cortesin is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Cabell B. Robinson with landscaping by Gerald Huggan. Located in Spain's Mediterranean region near Manilva, the course integrates naturally with the surrounding landscape, featuring 20 varieties of flora and a typical Mediterranean forest setting alongside perfectly-maintained Bermuda grass fairways and greens.
The course presents a challenging test of skill while maintaining aesthetic appeal through its harmonious design that balances natural characteristics with world-class conditioning. It ranks among Spain's best courses according to Golf Digest and is rated number one in Spain for customer service on leadingcourses.com.
Finca Cortesin has hosted major tournaments including the Volvo World Match Play Championship three times and The Solheim Cup 2023. The course underwent a significant 2017 greens renovation, becoming Spain's first to feature environmentally friendly Bermuda grass on all putting surfaces. The resort obtained GEO Certified® sustainability status in 2023 and the ACOSOL seal for irrigation efficiency, utilizing 100% regenerated water from the nearby village of Manilva, exceeding the required 50% threshold.
