Golf has some characteristics that almost no other sport has: its social aspect and the fact that you can play at any age. This means that, on the one hand, it is a good excuse to make friends, and on the other hand, it is the perfect sport for having a good time and enjoying yourself with other people regardless of age or physical fitness.
On the Costa del Sol there are several golf academies for those who wish to start playing or improve their skills. In winter or summer, with family or friends.
Experts recommend starting to play at around five years old, not just if you want to reach a higher than amateur level, but because playing golf improves the body's motor coordination, it requires a certain level of concentration that the child will be able to use in other areas of life, as well as the competitive skills that they will acquire. Furthermore, golf is a sport that has everything; it isn't just a leisure activity, it is educational as well.
That is why many clubs on the Costa del Golf – an emblematic and ideal place to play this sport due to the quality of its courses and unbeatable climate – work hard to promote golf for the little ones, organising camps, tournaments and activities.
Summer camps
The summer camps are without a doubt the ideal event every summer for children to learn and perfect their golf skills. Many of the clubs on the Costa del Golf hold activities for very young children. Without having to go any further, Marbella Golf holds a golf summer camp especially for children, with different prices, professional instructors, playing times, groups and levels – from beginner to competition level. As well as all that, there are different meals created by specialist chefs and adapted for young children.
Finca Cortesín holds the Junior Summer School every July and August, a summer sports camp where children can play golf and other golf-related activities morning, afternoon and evening.
Tournaments for all the family
Family golf tournaments are also frequently held on the Costa del Sol. For example, Finca Cortesín also holds competitions where parents and children can play together. An example of this is the annual summer greensome tournament, in which the participants are families.
The options for playing golf are very varied. For all ages and interests. On the Costa del Golf, anything is possible.
