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Golf Son Muntaner: par 72 with tour history on the edge of Palma
Last checked: October 2026
The DP World Tour played Son Muntaner in 2022, and the Ladies European Tour in 2023. Kurt Rossknecht's par-72 course has wide fairways and technically demanding greens – around 20 minutes from the airport, according to the club.
Quick answer
Who is Golf Son Muntaner suited to?
Golfers up to handicap 36 looking for a full-length par-72 course on the outskirts of Palma. At 5,985 m from yellow, Son Muntaner is longer than neighbouring Son Vida; the fairways are wide and the greens technically demanding. As on all Arabella courses, you need a Spanish federation licence or a day licence for €3 per day.
- Location
- Palma, Son Vida (C/ Miquel Lladó s/n, 07013 Palma)
- From the airport
- approx. 16 km; around 20 minutes according to the club
- Holes / par
- 18 holes, par 72
- Length
- 5,985 m from yellow, 6,305 m from white, 5,098 m from red
- Course rating / slope
- Yellow 72.4 / 133 · Red 73.2 / 130 (scorecard 2026)
- Opened
- May 2000, designed by Kurt Rossknecht
- Handicap
- max. 36
- Licence
- Spanish federation licence or day licence €3 (compulsory since 1 July 2024)
- Operator
- Arabella Golf Mallorca
- Green fee
- Prices in the club's booking system
Who is it for?
Is Golf Son Muntaner right for you?
Well suited to
- Golfers up to handicap 36 looking for a full par-72 course
- Players who like wide fairways and want to be challenged on the greens
- Anyone who wants to practise with Toptracer technology on the driving range
- Fans of tour history: Mallorca Golf Open 2022 and Mallorca Ladies Golf Open 2023
Less suited to
- Golfers with a handicap over 36 – Son Vida and Son Quint allow up to 54
- Players without a licence who do not want to register in advance
- Anyone who wants to compare a fixed price list in advance – prices are only available in the booking system
The course
Landscape and character
Son Muntaner is a par-72 course with wide fairways and technically demanding greens.
Kurt Rossknecht designed the course, which opened in May 2000. Several water features are marked on the course map on the scorecard. To the left of hole 3 is a vineyard which, under the local rules, is a no-play zone.
The scorecard assigns tees by handicap: white (6,305 m) for HCP 0–6, yellow (5,985 m) for HCP 7–19, blue (5,430 m) for HCP 20–28, red (5,098 m) for HCP 29–34 and orange (4,320 m) from HCP 35. Play starts from two tees (two-tee start system).
In 2022 Yannik Paul won the DP World Tour's Mallorca Golf Open here, and in 2023 Alexandra Försterling won the first Mallorca Ladies Golf Open on the Ladies European Tour. Son Muntaner is part of the “European Tour Destinations” network.
Playing here
Tee times, handicap and facilities
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Access & licence
Open to the public with a green fee, maximum handicap 36. Since 1 July 2024, Arabella has required a Spanish federation licence or a day licence/insurance for €3 per person per day; you fill in the registration form before you start.
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Tee times & green fee
Bookings are made online via the Arabella booking system, 9 or 18 holes; the club does not publish a price list. The caddie master assigns the starting hole. After the greens have been aerated, Arabella gives a discount: 30% on days 1–4, 20% on days 5–8 and 10% on days 9–16.
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Buggy & club hire
Buggies are optional. According to the course page, a shared buggy is included from 1 March to 30 November. Hire clubs and a pro shop are available.
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Practice & lessons
Driving range with Toptracer technology, putting green, chipping area and a practice course. Lessons are given by the “Golf Natural Guidance” golf school.
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Clubhouse & food
Na Capitana Restaurant is open daily from 8:00 to 18:00 (+34 971 783 040).
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Dress code
No T-shirts, tank tops for men, jeans, tracksuits or swimwear, no flip-flops or sandals; only golf shoes with soft spikes.
Season & maintenance
According to the course rules, the Arabella courses are open all year round; the club reckons on 4 hours 30 minutes for 18 holes and 2 hours 15 minutes for 9 holes. Due to green maintenance, Son Muntaner is closed in 2026 from 30 November to 2 December (and previously from 8 to 12 June).
Comparison
Nearby alternatives
| Course | Holes / par | Length (yellow) | Max. handicap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Son Muntaner | 18 / 72 | 5,985 m | 36 | this course |
| Golf Son Vida | 18 / 71 | 5,538 m | 54 | Same operator in Son Vida: shorter, narrower and playable up to handicap 54. |
| Golf Son Quint | 18 / 71 | 5,750 m | 54 | Also Arabella: open layout, slightly shorter, handicap up to 54. |
| Golf Son Gual | 18 / 72 | 5,983 m | not stated | Almost the same length and par 72, but east of Palma and with many water hazards. |
Combine
Around the course
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Golf Son Muntaner
How long is Golf Son Muntaner?
5,985 m from yellow at par 72, 5,098 m from red. The frequently quoted 6,305 m applies only to the white tees (HCP 0–6).
What handicap do I need at Son Muntaner?
The club states a maximum handicap of 36. You also need a Spanish federation licence or a day licence for €3.
Which tee do I play from?
The scorecard assigns tees by handicap: white up to HCP 6, yellow HCP 7–19, blue HCP 20–28, red HCP 29–34, orange from HCP 35.
Is a buggy included at Son Muntaner?
According to the course page, a shared buggy is included from 1 March to 30 November. Otherwise the buggy is optional.
Sources(checked 29 October 2026): arabellagolfmallorca.com · arabellagolfmallorca.com · arabellagolfmallorca.com · arabellagolfmallorca.com · arabellagolfmallorca.com. Green fees, tee times and licence rules may change – the club's website is authoritative.
Image credits: Sunny green with a flag and bunker, a golfer, olive trees on the fairway behind: Photo Diego Marín, Unsplash License, via Unsplash

