(a) Son Gual is one of four new golf courses being built in Mallorca. It is situated close to Palma just off the road to Manacor.
(b) Himmel has employed some inventive design at Son Gual, including some of the largest tees in the world of golf.
(c) Created as a par 72, water is a predominant feature on the course. Seven lakes come into play .
(d) Another unusual feature is Himmel’s use of massive bunkering.There is one sand trap that measures 240m by 84m, at the par 4, 2nd Hole.
(e) Cool season grasses like blue, rye, and fescue are mixed in the semi-rough, and that this will give the course a lush natural appearance, while the greens and tees will be bentgrass.
(f) Swing is also lucky enough to be using a highly advanced golf course irrigation system, the only one of its kind in Europe.
(g) Golf Son Gual will be a tremendous addition to Mallorcan golf. Its potential is thrilling, and you can expect a slightly higher green fee to match. |