Villa Padierna Golf Club Alferini Course

Found in the hills of Marbella, this 18-hole layout is a real test. From the sand bunkers to the large bodies of water, the natural hazards of this terrain will test all levels of golfers.

Many of the tree-lined fairways mean big hitters won't necessarily thrive, so favour accuracy as the group battles it out.

Course

The opening hole, a par-4, is an exciting start. From the tee box, favour the left side of the fairway and take caution when approaching the green. This pin has many possible positions.

On the 7th, the long par-5 is open for a scorcher off the tee. If you can, cut the dogleg left angle and lay up before the bunker-guarded green.

At the start of the back nine, favour the right side and land just short of the initial bunkers for the easiest second shot. Lay up before the dancefloor and show the gang what a chip shot on the approach should look like.

Now for the signature hole. Although it's a short par-3, don't let this deceive you. Anything right will hit the two large water hazards, and anything left will hit the trees, so accuracy is vital.

On the finishing hole, a par-4, your tee shot must favour the right. Long hitters must beware of the bunkers; hit an accurately weighted shot between or before the bunkers for success.

Clubhouse

Overlook the Mediterranean countryside with an ice-cold pint of swing oil in hand.

The sun-soaked terrace is the perfect place to discuss the action from the round and top up your tan after walking the fairways.

Whether you grab breakfast and a Spanish espresso to fuel the round or get stuck into a hamburger and chips, there's something for every occasion.

There's nothing like a refreshing cerveza in the sun-it's got to be Cruzcampo!