Cabell B. Robinson is making quite a name for himself on the southern coast of Spain - the list of golf courses he has designed seems to be increasing on a yearly basis. Given the right landscape to work with, there is no question that he is more than capable of creating some of the best course layouts in the world, and his latest offering in Sotogrande is certainly proof of that.
La Reserva is a traditional par 72 private members club which opened in August 2003. Situated next door to Valderrama, Real Club de Sotogrande, San Roque and Almenara may give an idea as to the prestigiousness of its location and the surrounding area.
The valleys of Sotogrande seem as though they were put there to build golf courses through. The rolling hills and abundance of trees close to the sea ensure the backdrop of any hole is as picturesque as can be.
Whilst San Roque has two courses and with Valderrama constructing a second, La Reserva will follow suit as soon as its 750 membership spaces for the first are filled. For now it is hard to imagine how the next can come up to the standard set here.
Built to USGA guidelines, the course also houses a magnificent 6,000 m2 club house with adjacent driving range, putting and chipping facilities. The quality of the course layout and exceptionally high level of maintenance have already been recognised by the Peugeot Tour. At less than three years old, La Reserva has recently played host to one of their tournaments.
