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Golf Son Quint: open par-71 course with views of Palma
Last checked: October 2026
Son Quint is wide and open and rewards long drives. From holes 8 and 17 you look out over Palma, and the dress code is more relaxed than on the other Arabella courses.
Quick answer
Who is Golf Son Quint suited to?
Golfers with a handicap of up to 54 who are looking for an open course with room for the driver. At 5,750 m from the yellow tees, Son Quint sits between the shorter Son Vida and the longer Son Muntaner. T-shirts and jeans are allowed here. You need a Spanish federation licence or a day licence for €3 per day.
- Location
- Palma, Son Vida (Camí de Son Vida 38, 07013 Palma)
- From the airport
- approx. 17 km
- Holes / par
- 18 holes, par 71
- Length
- 5,750 m from yellow, 6,021 m from white, 4,987 m from red
- Course / Slope
- Yellow 70.8 / 133 · Red 72.3 / 129 (2023 scorecard)
- Opened
- May 2007, designed by Ramón Espinosa and Kurt Rossknecht
- Handicap
- max. 54
- Licence
- Spanish federation licence or day licence €3 (mandatory since 1 July 2024)
- Operator
- Arabella Golf Mallorca
- Green fee
- Prices in the club's booking system
Who is it for?
Is Golf Son Quint right for you?
Well suited to
- Golfers with a handicap of up to 54 who want room for the driver
- Players who want a medium length: 5,750 m from yellow
- Those who like it relaxed: T-shirts and jeans are allowed
- Combining with Palma Pitch & Putt at the same address
Less suited to
- Those looking for narrow fairways between villas – Son Vida is more the place for that
- Those who want to combine golf and the beach on foot – Cala Major is approx. 4.8 km away as the crow flies
- Players without a licence who don't want to register in advance
The course
Landscape and character
Son Quint is wide and open – a course that rewards long drives.
Ramón Espinosa and Kurt Rossknecht designed the course, which opened in May 2007 – after Son Vida (1964) and Son Muntaner (2000), Arabella's third 18-hole course in Son Vida.
Holes 8 and 17 open up views of Palma. On the par-3 12th, a lake lies in front of the green.
From the yellow tees Son Quint measures 5,750 m, from white 6,021 m and from red 4,987 m; the slope from yellow is 133. The course is part of the “European Tour Destinations” network.
Holes
Holes you should know
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Hole 8 · Par 4
One of the two holes with views of Palma.
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Hole 12 · Par 3
A lake lies in front of the green – the club calls this hole “the real challenge”.
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Hole 17 · Par 5
The second hole with views of Palma, shortly before the end of the round.
Playing tips
Tee times, handicap and facilities
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Access & licence
Open to the public with a green fee, maximum handicap 54. Since 1 July 2024 Arabella has required a Spanish federation licence or a day licence or insurance for €3 per person per day; you fill in the registration form before teeing off.
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Tee times & green fee
Booking is online via the Arabella booking system, 9 or 18 holes; the club does not publish a price list. The caddy master assigns the starting hole. After the greens have been aerated, Arabella offers discounts: 30% on days 1–4, 20% on days 5–8 and 10% on days 9–16.
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Buggy & rental clubs
You can hire a buggy as an option. Rental clubs and a pro shop are available.
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Practice & lessons
Practice ground, putting green and chipping area. Lessons are given by the golf school “Golf Natural Guidance”.
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Clubhouse & food
The Son Quint Restaurant serves Italian food (“Pasta & Golf”) and has a terrace with a pool (+34 971 606 180).
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Dress code
Relaxed since 2017: T-shirts, tank tops for women and jeans are allowed. Not allowed are flip-flops, sandals, swimwear and tracksuits; soft-spike golf shoes only.
Season & maintenance
According to the course rules, the Arabella courses are open all year round; the club allows 4 hours 30 minutes for 18 holes and 2 hours 15 minutes for 9 holes. Due to green maintenance, Son Quint is closed from 23 to 25 November 2026 (previously from 25 to 29 May).
Comparison
Nearby alternatives
| Course | Holes / par | Length (yellow) | Max. handicap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Son Quint | 18 / 71 | 5,750 m | 54 | this course |
| Golf Son Muntaner | 18 / 72 | 5,985 m | 36 | Arabella neighbour: longer, par 72, handicap only up to 36. |
| Golf Son Vida | 18 / 71 | 5,538 m | 54 | Arabella neighbour: shorter and narrower between villas, also up to handicap 54. |
| Palma Pitch & Putt | 9 / 27 | 638 m (one tee) | none required | Same address: nine par-3 holes, no handicap required. |
Combine
Around the course
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Golf Son Quint
How long is Golf Son Quint?
From yellow 5,750 m at par 71, from white 6,021 m, from red 4,987 m.
What handicap do I need at Son Quint?
The club states a maximum handicap of 54. You also need a Spanish federation licence or a day licence for €3.
Can I play in jeans at Son Quint?
Yes. Since 2017, T-shirts, jeans and tank tops for women have been allowed; flip-flops, sandals, swimwear and tracksuits are not.
Can you combine Son Quint with Palma Pitch & Putt?
Yes. Both are at Camí de Son Vida 38 and belong to Arabella Golf Mallorca – for example, a round of pitch & putt before or after the 18 holes.
Sources(checked 29/10/2026): 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 credit: Illustrative image, not Golf Son Quint: well-kept fairway with green between trees. Photo 继禹 郝, Unsplash License, via Unsplash