Golf de Pals - Costa Brava - Photo: DR

The golf course of Pals is celebrating its 50th anniversary and celebrates a “Year of Golf and Gastronomy”.

The first course to have organized a European Tour tournament, the Spanish Open in 1972, the golf course of Pals is located in the middle of a vast pine forest overlooking the white sand beaches of the north-eastern coast of Spain. Spain. The Golf de Pals? Jewel of the Costa Brava, has been one of the popular courses since its opening in 1966.

The dream of establishing a golf course on the Costa Brava, dear to its founder Baltasar Parera, came true in August 1966:  »Golf de Pals initially opened with 9 holes. IT quickly became apparent that there was a need to expand it to 18 holes as soon as possible, as it has proven to be very popular with golfers ”. Baltasar Parera said.

“Naturally, nine more holes were created in 1970, also designed by Fred W. Hawtree who created the first nine holes. It allowed Golf de Pals to host its first major tournament, the Spanish International Amateur Golf Championship in 1971, before being selected for the Spanish Open in 1972, the first official tournament of the European tour.

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The Costa Brava now enjoys a very rich golf offer with many courses as well as a wide choice of quality hotel accommodation. The wild coast is recognized as one of the leading golfing destinations in Europe. Golfers visiting the region can compete against the best courses in Spain, including the prestigious PGA Catalunya Resort, voted one of the most beautiful courses in Spain and Europe, also in the Top 100 of the ranking of the most beautiful courses in the world.

The rich heritage of the Costa Brava was further enriched during 2016, awarded as a "Golf and Gastronomy" destination
With a leading commitment to gastronomy, underlined by 13 Michelin-starred restaurants, with for example El Celler de Can Roca, considered one of the best restaurants in the world.

Ramon Ramos, director of the Costa Brava Girona Tourist Office, added: “ As we commemorate our “Year of Golf and Gastronomy” we are encouraged that golf on the Costa Brava is doing very well, with a total for the region of 105.000 golfers in 2015 "

 » The combination of golf, wine and food makes the Costa Brava a unique and culturally rich golf destination, and we look forward to welcoming many foodies and golfers and the same throughout 2016 and beyond.."

For more information on Golf de Pals: www.golfplatjadepals.com ,

More information on the Costa Brava:  www.costabrava.org