Golf Courses Near Golf del Sur by Car
Two championship courses sit on the doorstep — Golf del Sur and Amarilla Golf — with four more reachable inside 40 minutes. A hire car is the key to early tee times and carrying clubs.
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The Two Home Courses
Golf del Sur is the only Tenerife resort named after its golf, and it makes an ideal base for a self-drive golf trip — see the Golf del Sur car hire overview for why a car earns its keep here. Two courses sit within a five-minute drive of each other either side of Marina San Miguel. Golf del Sur opened in 1987 as the Canaries' 27-hole course, with black volcanic-ash bunkers; recent reconstruction means it has been playing as an 18-hole composite, so check the layout when you book. Neighbouring Amarilla Golf is an 18-hole, par-71 Donald Steel design whose signature 5th hole plays straight over an Atlantic inlet.
Easy, Free Clubhouse Parking
Both clubhouses have their own free car parks, so even though parking on the wider resort can be tight, a self-driving golfer simply pulls up at the door. That makes the two home courses an effortless first and last round of any trip, with the marina and other things to do around Golf del Sur a short hop away on a rest day.
- Golf del Sur — on the doorstep, a 2 to 3 minute drive, free clubhouse parking, academy and driving range
- Amarilla Golf — about 3 to 5 minutes away, free parking, buggy around 40 euros for 18 holes plus a 9-hole pitch and putt next door
- Both enforce a standard dress code (collared shirt, no swimwear or jeans) and reward booking tee times ahead in winter
The Wider South Tenerife Circuit by Car
The real value of a car is the circuit beyond the resort. Five more courses sit within an easy drive on the TF-1, from the sheltered fairways of Golf Las Américas to the bucket-list Seve Ballesteros layout at Buenavista in the far north-west. Drive times below are from the Golf del Sur resort centre.
| Course | Drive from Golf del Sur | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Las Américas | About 15 min west (TF-1) | Par 72, sheltered from the wind, free underground parking |
| Golf Costa Adeje | About 18 to 20 min west | Premium 27-hole layout, sea views, buggies compulsory before 09:30 |
| Abama Golf (Guía de Isora) | About 35 to 45 min west | Island's most exclusive course, buggy mandatory and included, valet parking |
| Buenavista Golf (far north-west) | About 80 to 90 min | Seve Ballesteros design on the cliffs — a full-day excursion |
| Golf Los Palos (Arona) | About 10 min | 9-hole par-3 by Olazábal, no handicap needed, free parking |
For the long run to Buenavista, take the Icod and coast approach rather than the inland hairpins of Tierra del Trigo, and treat it as a day out rather than a quick round.
Choosing a Car for Your Clubs
Booking by passenger count alone is the classic golfer's mistake — boot length, not seats, is what matters with bags on board. A cheap supermini swallows one bag and little else, so size up if two or more of you are carrying clubs.
| Car category | Realistic load | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Economy / compact | 1 golf bag plus a case (seats down) | A solo golfer or a couple travelling light |
| Midsize / intermediate | 2 soft bags plus 2 medium cases | Two golfers with soft travel covers |
| Estate | 2 hard cases plus 3 cases | Two to four players wanting boot length |
| Standard or large SUV | 3 to 4 bags plus mixed luggage | A fourball, with a tall tailgate for easy loading |
If the bigger car is only a few pounds a day more, take it — and remember both home courses rent quality clubs for around 30 to 40 euros a round, which can beat airline golf-bag fees. When you compare cars, filter for an estate or SUV if you are bringing your own clubs.
A Golf Week by Car
Basing yourself in Golf del Sur keeps daily driving short. A sensible week anchors the easy home rounds and treats one premium course as the showpiece day:
- Day 1 — an easy twilight round at Golf del Sur to loosen up after the flight
- Day 2 — Amarilla Golf, five minutes from base, for the ocean-carry 5th
- Day 3 — rest day: beach, the marina or a drive into south Tenerife
- Day 4 — Golf Las Américas, sheltered and good value, fifteen minutes west
- Day 5 — Golf Costa Adeje for the championship test
- Day 6 — the showpiece: Abama (buggy included) or the full-day Buenavista trip
November to March is the golf high season, when green fees peak and hire cars tighten at the same time, so book the car and your winter tee times together and early.
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