Pitch & putt · Palma
Palma Pitch & Putt: nine par-3 holes with no handicap hurdle
Last checked: October 2026
Nine holes between 57 and 96 m, 638 m in total: Palma Pitch & Putt is a short course for beginners and for practising your short game. You don't need a handicap, and the day licence costs €2.
Quick answer
Who is Palma Pitch & Putt suited to?
Beginners without a handicap and golfers who want to practise their short game. Unlike a regular course, there are only par-3 holes between 57 and 96 m, 638 m in total from a single tee. The club does not require a handicap; without a Spanish federation licence you pay a day licence of €2. Buggies are not allowed.
- Location
- Palma, Son Vida, Golf Son Quint grounds (Camí de Son Vida 38, 07013 Palma)
- From the airport
- approx. 17 km (same grounds as Son Quint)
- Holes / par
- 9 holes, par 27 – par-3 holes only
- Length
- 638 m from the green tee (only tee), holes 57–96 m
- Course / Slope
- Men 24.8 / 55 · Women 25.5 / 60 (9 holes)
- Opened
- October 2009, designed by James Arnold
- Handicap
- no handicap required
- Licence
- Spanish federation licence or day licence €2
- Operator
- Arabella Golf Mallorca
- Green fee
- Prices in the club's booking system
Who is it for?
Is Palma Pitch & Putt right for you?
Well suited to
- Beginners without a handicap who want to play real golf holes
- Golfers who want to work specifically on approach shots and putting
- Short time slots: nine holes totalling 638 m
- An add-on to a round on Son Quint at the same address
Less suited to
- Golfers who want to tee off with woods and long irons – no hole is longer than 96 m
- Those who want to use a buggy – buggies are not allowed
- Players without a licence who don't want to register before the round
The course
Landscape and character
Palma Pitch & Putt is not a regular golf course but a short course: nine par-3 holes, par 27, a single tee.
A regular 18-hole course in Mallorca usually measures over 5 km from the yellow tees and mixes par 3s, 4s and 5s. Here all the holes are between 57 and 96 m, 638 m in total. A handicap is not required, and the day licence costs €2 instead of €3 as on Arabella's 18-hole courses.
James Arnold designed the facility, which opened in October 2009. It is at the same address as Golf Son Quint (Camí de Son Vida 38).
Regional competitions are held on the course, including the Circuito Pitch & Putt and, on 12 and 13 September 2026, the Balearic Pitch & Putt Championship.
Playing tips
Tee times, handicap and facilities
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Access & licence
Open to the public; the club does not require a handicap. Without a Spanish federation licence you pay a day licence of €2 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; the club does not publish prices on the course page. 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
Buggies are not allowed on the course. There is a pro shop.
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Practice & lessons
According to the course page there is a practice area; lessons are given by the golf school “Golf Natural Guidance”.
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Clubhouse & food
According to the course page there is a restaurant and bar.
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Dress code
No T-shirts, tank tops for men, jeans, tracksuits or swimwear, no flip-flops or sandals; soft-spike golf shoes only.
Season & maintenance
According to the course rules, the Arabella courses are open all year round. Most recently, the pitch & putt was closed from 18 to 20 May 2026 for green maintenance.
Comparison
Nearby alternatives
| Course | Holes / par | Length (yellow) | Max. handicap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Pitch & Putt | 9 / 27 | 638 m (one tee) | none required | this course |
| Golf Son Quint | 18 / 71 | 5,750 m | 54 | Same address: 18 holes, par 71, playable up to handicap 54. |
| Golf Son Vida | 18 / 71 | 5,538 m | 54 | Arabella's short 18-hole course in Son Vida, also up to handicap 54. |
Combine
Around the course
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Palma Pitch & Putt
What is the difference between pitch & putt and a normal golf course?
On a pitch & putt course all the holes are short par 3s. In Palma they measure 57 to 96 m, 638 m in total; a regular 18-hole course also has par-4 and par-5 holes.
Do I need a handicap for Palma Pitch & Putt?
No. You only need a Spanish federation licence or a day licence for €2 per day.
Can I use a buggy?
No, buggies are not allowed on the course.
Where is Palma Pitch & Putt?
At Camí de Son Vida 38 in Palma, on the same grounds as Golf Son Quint, approx. 17 km from the airport.
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 Palma Pitch & Putt: golf ball on the green in front of the flag. Photo mk. s, Unsplash License, via Unsplash