10 SIMPLE WAYS TO GET THE BEST COSTA DEL SOL GREEN FEES
As any keen golfer knows, golf isn’t a cheap sport to play and green fees often soar in high season or at weekends. However, there are lots of ways of getting a great deal on a round of golf, all of which are easy to implement and effective. Read on to discover 10 simple ways to get the best Costa del Sol green fees.
Go dynamic
You can find some of the best Costa del Sol green fees at golf courses that use a dynamic booking system. This operates on a supply and demand basis and as a result, always offers the best prices. In addition, you can see a wide range of different prices for each tee time on a given day. All you have to do is choose yours and book!
Rio Real has a dynamic pricing system that offers some of the best green fees on the Costa del Sol. See for yourself.
Be an early bird
Like holidays, flights and hotels, booking early for golf ensures you get the best deals. If you plan your golfing break in Marbella as far ahead as possible, you’re more likely to get the best Costa del Sol green fees.
Leave it as late as possible
On the other hand, booking a round of golf last minute also means you can bag a great deal. This is especially true if you have the luxury of being able play mid-week and can book just a few hours before your game.
Play early or late
Most golf courses on the Costa del Sol offer special rates for golfers who choose to play first or last thing in the day. For example, at Rio Real Golf, the Early Bird and Twilight tee times come with some of the best Costa del Sol green fees.
Get an annual deal
If you have a favourite golf course, why not take out an annual membership? This allows you to play more golf for less all year round. For example, Rio Real Golf has membership packs that include 40 or 60 green fees.
Be a friend
Some golf courses in Marbella have special deals for their clients. Rio Real Golf runs the Amigo Card scheme, available in four categories, designed for every type of golfer. Find out which one suits you.
Stay and play
Another way of getting the best Costa del Sol green fees comes at courses with a hotel. You’ll often find deals for accommodation and golf, giving your discounted fees for both. Rio Real Golf & Hotel have a Pure Golf Hotel deal – find out more.
Play 9 instead of 18
Opting for a 9-hole game instead of the usual 18 will save you money on green fees on the Costa del Sol. It also makes the game quicker so you can fit a round into a busy schedule. Or play golf more often.
Get a special promo
All Costa del Sol golf courses run special deals throughout the year and these usually include extras such as a buggy, refreshing beer at the end of the game… Keep an eye on your favourite course’s website to stay up-to-date with the latest deals. To be the first to know about special promos at Rio Real, why not sign up to our newsletter?
Play in a group
Our final tip for getting the best green fees on the Costa del Sol involves finding a group of you to play. Most golf courses offer special rates for group bookings. For example, at Rio Real Golf, in a group of 8 golfers, 1 plays free. Find out more.
WHICH SPORT AND PLACE ARE THE BEST AND SAFEST DURING COVID-19?
As several countries including Spain start to relax their stay at home rules, some semblance of life as we knew it returns. This includes golf and in some parts of Spain, courses are now permitted to open again. Golfers everywhere has welcomed the reopening and rightly so because golf has so many advantages in these challenging covid-19 times.
CORONAVIRUS. A GUIDE FOR GOLFERS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
As we are well aware, the coronavirus has now spread worldwide with all but a handful of countries affected. Obviously, many people are worried, particularly those with travel plans. At Rio Real we fully understand your concerns and in this article, Coronavirus - a guide for golfers on the Costa del Sol, we'd like to offer some facts and suggest that golf is one of the best activities in the current situation.
RACE TO COSTA DEL SOL BEGINS
The road to one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments for women golfers began in mid-February with the first leg of the Race to Costa del Sol in Australia. The year of events on the Ladies European Tour (LET) travels through Oceania, Asia, Africa and Europe before it reaches its final on the Costa del Sol at the end of November.