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Golf Santa Ponsa I: long tournament course in front of the Galatzó
Last checked: October 2026
Santa Ponsa I is the public one of the three Golf Santa Ponsa courses and, at 6,543 m from white, a long par-72 course. The European Tour has visited several times, most recently in 2021 with the Mallorca Golf Open.
Quick answer
Who is Golf Santa Ponsa I suited to?
Golfers with an official handicap looking for a long course with wide fairways and tournament history. Santa Ponsa I measures 6,219 m from yellow and 6,543 m from white; lakes come into play on several holes. The club does not state a maximum handicap on its website – ask when you book.
- Location
- Santa Ponça, municipality of Calvià (Berenguer de Palou 2, 07180 Santa Ponça)
- From the airport
- approx. 33 km (30 km, around 25 minutes, according to the club)
- Holes / par
- 18 holes, par 72
- Length
- 6,219 m from yellow, 6,543 m from white, 5,250 m from red
- Opened
- 1977, designed by Folco Nardi with Pepe Gancedo
- Handicap
- official handicap required; no maximum stated
- Operator
- Golf Santa Ponsa (shareholder club)
- Green fee
- 18 holes €77–126 depending on season (club's current rate list)
Who is it for?
Is Golf Santa Ponsa I right for you?
Well suited to
- Longer hitters: 6,219 m from yellow, 6,543 m from white
- Golfers with an official handicap who like wide fairways
- Anyone who wants to play a European Tour course
- Holidaymakers in Santa Ponça: the beach is approx. 1.2 km away as the crow flies
Less suited to
- Players without an official handicap
- Anyone looking for a short course for a quick round
- Anyone expecting a full club restaurant – there is currently a snack bar, and the hotel is being renovated
The course
Landscape and character
Santa Ponsa I is a long, open course: 6,543 m from white, wide fairways and lakes on several holes.
The facility covers 73 hectares. According to the scorecard, lakes come into play on holes 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 and 16. Olive, pine and almond trees line the holes, with the Puig de Galatzó in the background.
The course opened in 1977 to plans by Folco Nardi, together with Pepe Gancedo. Between 1988 and 1998 Santa Ponsa I hosted the European Tour several times; according to the club, Seve Ballesteros won here in 1988 and 1992. In 2021 the tour returned with the Mallorca Golf Open, won by Jeff Winther.
The club has two further courses, Santa Ponsa II and III. According to the club, they are reserved exclusively for shareholders – guests play Santa Ponsa I. The adjoining Hotel Golf Santa Ponsa is currently being renovated.
Holes
Holes you should know
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Hole 10 · Par 5
590 m from white. According to the scorecard, a lake also comes into play on this hole.
Playing here
Tee times, handicap and facilities
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Access & licence
Open to the public with a green fee. According to the club, all players need an official handicap. The club does not state a maximum handicap on its website – ask when you book.
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Tee times & green fee
Bookings are made online via the club's booking portal (“Book your green fee” button). According to the club’s current rate list, 18 holes cost €77–126 depending on season and 9 holes €55–100; however, the list still bears the note “valid until 31/12/2025” – ask for the price to be confirmed when you book.
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Buggy & club hire
Buggies are optional and available for hire. Hire clubs are available against a credit card as security; there is a pro shop.
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Practice & lessons
Driving range 250 m long with 50 grass bays, covered and open. Plus a chipping area and two putting greens. The Golf Academy with PGA pros Diego López and Marc Schmidt teaches in Spanish, English and German.
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Clubhouse & food
Besides the caddie master and pro shop, there is a snack bar. The adjoining hotel is currently being renovated.
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Dress code
Appropriate golf attire is compulsory; only soft spikes are allowed.
Season & maintenance
The club does not publish overseeding or closure dates. Ask before booking if you want to play during a particular period.
Comparison
Nearby alternatives
| Course | Holes / par | Length (yellow) | Max. handicap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Santa Ponsa I | 18 / 72 | 6,219 m | official HCP | this course |
| Golf de Andratx | 18 / 72 | 6,089 m (back tees) | M 28 / W 36 | Hillier, with sea views over Camp de Mar; fixed handicap limits (men 28, women 36). |
| T Golf Calvià | 18 / 72 | 6,080 m | M 28 / W 34 | Similar length (6,080 m from yellow), after a renovation of almost two years according to the club; handicap max. 28 (men) / 34 (women). |
| Real Golf de Bendinat | 18 / 69 | 5,471 m | 36 | Considerably shorter (par 69, 5,471 m from yellow), handicap up to 36. |
Combine
Around the course
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Golf Santa Ponsa I
How long is Golf Santa Ponsa I?
6,219 m from yellow, 6,543 m from white, 5,617 m from blue and 5,250 m from red, par 72.
What handicap do I need for Santa Ponsa I?
According to the club, all players need an official handicap. The club does not state a maximum handicap on its website – ask when you book.
Can I also play Santa Ponsa II or III?
No. According to the club, both courses are reserved exclusively for shareholders. Guests book Santa Ponsa I.
Which professional tournaments have been held at Santa Ponsa?
The European Tour came here several times between 1988 and 1998; according to the club, Seve Ballesteros won in 1988 and 1992. The Mallorca Golf Open was held in 2021, won by Jeff Winther.
Sources(checked 29 October 2026): golf-santaponsa.com · golf-santaponsa.com · golf-santaponsa.com · golf-santaponsa.com · fbgolf.com · europeantour.com. Green fees, tee times and licence rules may change – the club's website is authoritative.
Image credits: Illustrative image, not Golf Santa Ponsa I: green backlit by the low sun between trees. Photo Bryce Wendler, Unsplash License, via Unsplash