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Golf Son Gual: water, wind and big bunkers east of Palma
Last checked: October 2026
Son Gual covers 156 ha on the Ma-15 east of Palma; lakes, a stream and large bunker complexes shape the par-72 course. It is run by an independent, family-owned club that welcomes visiting players.
Quick answer
Who is Golf Son Gual suited to?
Golfers who see water hazards and wind as part of the game. From yellow, Son Gual measures 5,983 m, and the greens are undulating and partly raised. The club does not state a maximum handicap on its website – ask when you book. The green fee for 18 holes is €70–165 (as of: 2026 rates).
- Location
- Palma, Pla de Sant Jordi, on the Ma-15 (Finca Son Gual, Km 11,5, 07199 Palma)
- From the airport
- approx. 15 km
- Holes / par
- 18 holes, par 72
- Length
- 5,983 m from yellow, 6,621 m from black, 4,961 m from red
- Course rating / slope
- Yellow 72.2 / 130 · Red 72.0 / 127 (scorecard)
- Opened
- October 2007, designed by Thomas Himmel
- Operator
- Son Gual Golf S.L. (independent, family-owned)
- Green fee
- 18 holes €70–165, 9 holes €55–95 (as of: 2026 rates)
Who is it for?
Is Golf Son Gual right for you?
Well suited to
- Golfers who like water hazards and wind as part of the game
- Players who want to practise: academy with Trackman, Flightscope and SAM PuttLab
- Anyone who wants to play with a GPS golf cart
- Guests on the Playa de Palma – the Can Pastilla section is approx. 7.4 km away as the crow flies
Less suited to
- Beginners looking for a course with little water
- Golfers on a tight budget in high season – 18 holes cost up to €165 (as of: 2026 rates)
- Anyone planning a full 18-hole round in January 2027 – the course will be partly closed then
The course
Landscape and character
Son Gual is a par-72 course with many water hazards and large bunker complexes.
Lakes and a stream run through the 156 ha facility. The greens are undulating, partly raised and have false fronts. According to the hole descriptions, the wind plays a role on holes 1 and 5, among others.
Thomas Himmel designed the course, which opened in October 2007. It is played from six tees: 6,621 m from black, 5,983 m from yellow, 4,961 m from red. According to the scorecard, the slope from yellow is 130.
From the clubhouse terrace the view stretches across the course to the “Valley of a Thousand Windmills”.
Holes
Holes you should know
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Hole 4 · Par 5
The green sits on a peninsula.
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Hole 6 · Par 5
Dogleg left; there is a lake between the tee and the fairway. From the champions tee, the ball needs approx. 194 m of carry.
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Hole 15 · Par 3
From the tee you can see the old Palacio behind the green and across the course.
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Hole 17 · Par 3
Tee shot over water, with a bunker protecting the front right of the green.
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Hole 18 · Par 5
A stream crosses the fairway, and the green lies behind a lake below the clubhouse terrace.
Playing here
Tee times, handicap and facilities
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Access & licence
Son Gual is a private, family-run members' club that welcomes visiting players. 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 system. 18 holes cost €70–165, 9 holes €55–95 (as of: 2026 rates); for 2027 the club quotes €75–185 for 18 holes. In summer a twilight rate applies from 14:30.
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Buggy & club hire
Golf cart with GPS: €45 for 18 holes, €30 for 9 holes. Hire clubs: Cobra/Vice €35, Vice Premium €45 (2026 prices). There is a pro shop.
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Practice & lessons
Driving range for €20 incl. 72 balls, token €4 for 24 balls (2026); plus a practice area and a short-game area. The Performance Academy (Royd Golf, head professional Tim Holroyd) has a video and fitting room with Trackman, Flightscope and SAM PuttLab, as well as a golf gym.
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Clubhouse & food
Restaurant Son Gual with terrace and bar/bistro, kitchen 13:00–19:00 (+34 971 785 969). Reception is staffed from 8:30 to 18:00.
Season & maintenance
On 6 December 2026 the greens will be hollow-tined; a special rate of €70 applies on that day. In January 2027 the course will be partly closed: from 11 to 18 January only holes 1–9 are open, from 19 to 25 January only holes 10–18, and from 26 to 31 January only 9 holes.
Comparison
Nearby alternatives
| Course | Holes / par | Length (yellow) | Max. handicap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Son Gual | 18 / 72 | 5,983 m | not stated | this course |
| T Golf Palma (Puntiró) | 18 / 71 | 5,546 m | M 28 / W 34 | Neighbour in the Pla de Sant Jordi: shorter, par 71, Nicklaus Design. |
| Golf Son Muntaner | 18 / 72 | 5,985 m | 36 | Almost the same length and par 72, in the Son Vida district on the other side of Palma; handicap up to 36. |
Combine
Around the course
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Golf Son Gual
How long is Golf Son Gual?
5,983 m from yellow at par 72, 4,961 m from red. The frequently quoted 6,621 m applies to the black champions tees.
What handicap do I need at Son Gual?
The club does not state a maximum handicap on its website – ask when you book.
How much does a round at Son Gual cost?
18 holes cost €70–165, 9 holes €55–95 (as of: 2026 rates). A golf cart with GPS costs €45 for 18 holes.
Can Son Gual be combined with T Golf Palma?
Yes. Both lie east of Palma in the Pla de Sant Jordi. With par 71 and 5,546 m from yellow, T Golf Palma is shorter.
Sources(checked 29 October 2026): son-gual.com · son-gual.com · son-gual.com · son-gual.com · son-gual.com · fbgolf.com. Green fees, tee times and licence rules may change – the club's website is authoritative.
Image credits: Golfer playing out of a large sand bunker, olive trees on a rolling fairway behind: Photo Frederik Rosar, Unsplash License, via Unsplash