What to do · Pals
Beachside golf taster at Golf de Pals
Information
- From
- €65 per group
- Duration
- 50 min
- Who it's for
- Groups of up to 6, teenagers and adults
What it involves
It is an introductory lesson for anyone who has never picked up a golf club, at Golf de Pals, next to Platja de Pals. The club calls it Bateig & Clinic de Golf, a golf christening. In the lesson they explain what golf is, what a course looks like and what equipment is used, and then you work on the basics: the grip, the stance and the swing, with an introduction to putting, the short stroke on the green. After the lesson you can stay and practise as much as you like on the driving range, with no time limit.
The club opened in 1966 among a seaside pine wood and is the oldest course on the Costa Brava; it was designed by the Briton Fred Hawtree and in 1972 hosted the Spanish Open. Today it has 18 holes, par 73. For the lesson you do not need to know any of that: you do not go out on the course, you work in the practice area.
Price and duration
- 50 minutes: €65 per group.
- 110 minutes: €110 per group.
- Maximum group: 6 people.
- Includes: clubs and practice balls and access to the driving range after the lesson.
The price is per group, not per person. With family or friends, the 50-minute lesson works out at about €11 a head if there are six of you.
Who it is for
For adults and teenagers who want to try golf without committing to a course. The club does not publish a minimum age for the lesson: if you are going with children, ask when you book. With the 110-minute version there is time to repeat the swing enough to notice progress.
When to go
In summer, book the lesson first thing in the morning or last thing in the afternoon, when it is more pleasant in the sun; in spring and autumn any time will do. On days of strong tramontana the wind makes the flight of the ball harder, though for learning the movement it matters little.
How to book
The lesson is requested through the contact form on the golf taster page, by phone or by email. Say how many of you there are, each person's age and which duration you prefer. Green fees for playing on the course are booked separately on the website, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Getting there
Golf de Pals is at calle del Golf, 162, in the Platja de Pals area, a few minutes by car from the old quarter. If you are staying at Interpals Eco Resort or Càmping Platja Brava, it is very close.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes that let you turn your torso and flat sports shoes. A cap and sun cream in summer, and water. If you are serious about doing it again, gloves prevent blisters.
If you want more
The club also has golf courses for continued learning and green-fee packs for those who already play. Ask about them at the end of the lesson.
Complete the day
The lesson in the morning; in the afternoon, Platja de Pals, right next door. At sunset, go up to the Josep Pla viewpoint, at the top of the village.
Tips
- Choose the long lesson if you are serious With 110 minutes you repeat the swing enough to notice the change.
- Get a group together The price is per group of up to six: the more of you, the less each pays.
- Stay on the driving range It is included with no limit after the lesson, and it is when what you have learned beds in.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf taster in Pals cost?
€65 per group for the 50-minute lesson and €110 for the 110-minute one, for up to six people, with clubs and balls.
Do I need equipment?
No. The club provides the clubs and practice balls.
Can children take part?
The club does not publish a minimum age for this lesson. Ask when you book.
As a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Golf de PalsGolf taster & clinic: introductory lesson with equipment and balls Visit their website
