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Golf Santa Ponsa III: 9-hole short course for shareholders only
Last checked: October 2026
Santa Ponsa III is a 9-hole short course with a par of 30, designed according to the club for beginners and the short game. According to the club, only shareholders may play there – guests switch to Santa Ponsa I or a public short course.
Quick answer
Who can play Golf Santa Ponsa III?
Only the club's shareholders. The official website lists the 9-hole course as “exclusively for shareholders”; there is no online booking for guests. For a full round in Santa Ponça, guests book Santa Ponsa I. If you are looking for a public short course, Palma Pitch & Putt is an option.
- Location
- Santa Ponça, municipality of Calvià (club facility Berenguer de Palou 2, 07180 Santa Ponça)
- From the airport
- approx. 33 km (30 km, around 25 minutes, according to the club)
- Holes / par
- 9 holes, par 30
- Length
- 1,599 m from yellow, 1,332 m from red
- Opened
- 1999
- Access
- according to the club, shareholders only, no guest access
- Operator
- Golf Santa Ponsa (shareholder club)
- Green fee
- no green fee for guests – guests book Santa Ponsa I
Who is it for?
Is Golf Santa Ponsa III right for you?
Well suited to
- Golf Santa Ponsa shareholders who want to practise their short game
- Beginners among the shareholders – the club designs the course for novices
- Guests in Santa Ponça: Santa Ponsa I can be booked by the public for a full round
Less suited to
- Holidaymakers and green-fee players – according to the club, no guest access
- Anyone looking for a full 18-hole round
- Anyone who wants to book a tee time online – there is no guest portal for this course
The course
Landscape and character
Santa Ponsa III is a 9-hole short course and, according to the club, reserved exclusively for shareholders.
The course opened in 1999 and, at par 30, measures 1,599 m from yellow and 1,332 m from red. The club designs it for beginners and short-game practice; according to the club, it can also be used as a pitch & putt. According to the scorecard, three lakes come into play on hole 1.
Santa Ponsa III and II share the clubhouse, driving range, putting green and chipping area. At the same club, guests play the 18-hole Santa Ponsa I course.
Playing here
Tee times, handicap and facilities
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Access & licence
According to the official website, the course is “exclusively for shareholders”. There is no green-fee arrangement for guests.
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Tee times & green fee
No online booking for guests. If you want to play in Santa Ponça, book Santa Ponsa I via the club's booking portal.
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Practice & lessons
Driving range shared with Santa Ponsa II: 350 m long, with tees at both ends. Plus a putting green and chipping area.
Comparison
Nearby alternatives
| Course | Holes / par | Length (yellow) | Max. handicap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Santa Ponsa III | 9 / 30 | 1,599 m | shareholders only | this course |
| Golf Santa Ponsa I | 18 / 72 | 6,219 m | official HCP | Same club, publicly bookable: 18 holes, official handicap required. |
| Palma Pitch & Putt | 9 / 27 | 638 m (one tee) | none required | Public 9-hole short course (par 27) in Palma, no handicap required. |
| T Golf Calvià | 18 / 72 | 6,080 m | M 28 / W 34 | Public, in Calvià, with a large range, pitching platform and practice green for the short game. |
Combine
Around the course
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Golf Santa Ponsa III
Can I play Santa Ponsa III as a guest?
No. According to the club, the course is reserved exclusively for shareholders. Guests book Santa Ponsa I.
How long is Golf Santa Ponsa III?
9 holes, par 30: 1,599 m from yellow and 1,332 m from red.
Is Santa Ponsa III suitable for beginners?
According to the club, the course is designed for beginners and the short game – but only shareholders may play. A public alternative for getting started is Palma Pitch & Putt.
Where can guests play golf in Santa Ponça?
On Santa Ponsa I, the club's public 18-hole course. It can be booked online; according to the club, all players need an official handicap.
Sources(checked 29 October 2026): golf-santaponsa.com · golf-santaponsa.com · golf-santaponsa.com · mallorcamagazin.com · golf-santaponsa.com. Green fees, tee times and licence rules may change – the club's website is authoritative.
Image credits: Illustrative image, not Golf Santa Ponsa III: short fairway with a flag between pines in front of hills. Photo Cristina Anne Costello, Unsplash License, via Unsplash