How Can I Play PGA Catalunya?

A view of the 15th hole at PGA Catalunya

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published 27 April 2022

PGA Catalunya’s Stadium Course near Gerona in Spain opened in 1999 and has regularly ranked as one of the best golf courses in Spain.

The course is undoubtedly spectacular with its undulating terrain, and heather, oak and pine trees lining its pristine fairways, set against the backdrop of the Pyrenees. However, it’s also difficult enough to challenge any player, with trees typically standing close to the fairways and seven of the toughest holes featuring devilishly placed bunkers and lakes.

Since opening, the course has hosted many high-profile tournaments. As well as the venue for the 2022 Catalunya Championship, it also held the 2000, 2009 and 2014 Spanish Opens. It was also the first course to hold two European Tour events within 10 months of opening and regularly hosts the finals of the European Tour Qualifying Schools.

A view of the 12th hole at PGA Catalunya

Considering its stellar reputation, it may be slightly surprising to learn that arranging a round at the course isn’t either that difficult or expensive compared to some other courses, if you choose the right time to play. You can book a tee time in advance online, with green fees per person ranging between €92 and €249 depending on the time of year and time of day you play. At certain times of the year, there are also special rates for two green fees plus a buggy ranging between €236 and €308.

There are several golf and hotel packages. The Spain Golf Getaway – Stadium Course package offers one round of golf at the Stadium Course per person per night staying at the PGA Catalunya’s Golf And Wellness Resort’s five-star Hotel Camiral, with prices starting at €170.

Another option is the Spain Golf Break package, which, from €155 per person per night, offers three green fees – one for the Stadium Course and two for the less challenging Tour Course at the same hotel over a three-night stay. If you only want to play the Tour Course, you can opt for the Tour course package, with one round per person per night from €147, again staying at the Hotel Camaril.

You can also become a member of the club and gain access to privileges including unrestricted use of the courses, special green fee rates for guests and Pro Shop and restaurant discounts. Initiation fees are reportedly above €25,000. Finally, you can play as a guest of a member.

When Did PGA Catalunya Open?

The Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya opened in 1999. The resort has another course, The Tour Course, which opened in 2005. Angel Gallardo and Neil Cole designed both courses, but the Tour Course is the shorter and more forgiving of the two.

Is PGA Catalunya Open To The Public?

Both courses at PGA Catalunya are open to the public. Options include booking a tee in advance, booking a stay at the resort with one of its golf packages, and becoming a member. Members can also invite guests to play the course.

Mike has over 25 years of experience in journalism, including writing on a range of sports throughout that time, such as golf, football and cricket. Now a freelance staff writer for Golf Monthly, he is dedicated to covering the game's most newsworthy stories.

He has written hundreds of articles on the game, from features offering insights into how members of the public can play some of the world's most revered courses, to breaking news stories affecting everything from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to developmental Tours and the amateur game.

Mike grew up in East Yorkshire and began his career in journalism in 1997. He then moved to London in 2003 as his career flourished, and nowadays resides in New Brunswick, Canada, where he and his wife raise their young family less than a mile from his local course.

Kevin Cook’s acclaimed 2007 biography, Tommy’s Honour, about golf’s founding father and son, remains one of his all-time favourite sports books.

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