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many others on the course, excessive penalties are avoided for less experienced players. The finish of the back nine is unusual, as the par-3 7th is followed by another par-3 due to the aforementioned remodelling. These holes are very different from each other and this uncommon configuration is not shocking by any means.

The 9th is an arc to the right where a decisive shot can be well-rewarded, although it is important not to overdo it as there is an out of bounds on the right side. If, instead of opening your shot, the ball travels straight, you might cross the fairway and end up in the penalty area on the left. Perhaps the best recommendation is to be more conservative. In any event, the hole has several playing options, which makes it quite interesting.

The 10th tee is below the clubhouse and it has a halfway chiringuito (bar hut) where you can restore your strength and energy.

This 10th has been selected by Andalucía Golf/España Golf columnist Rod Bastard as one of his favourite holes on the Costa del Sol. It is a par-4 with a very high shot and water on the right. A big-hitter can reach one of the best-defended greens on the course in one, but the recommendation for most would be to tee off with an iron or a hybrid to avoid risks. Great risk and reward hole...

The 11th hole is an attractive and straight par-5, starting from a long tee next to