Nestled amongst the rolling hills just outside Palma de Mallorca lies Golf Son Muntaner, one of the most prestigious and picturesque golf courses on the Balearic Islands.

Opened in 2000, this Arabella Golf Resort designed by Kurt Rossknecht offers golfers stunning views and challenging play across 18 holes of championship golf.

With its strategic layout that rewards accuracy, Son Muntaner has cemented itself as a must-play course for any golfer visiting Mallorca.

Course Overview

Golf Son Muntaner is a par 72 course that stretches 6,305 meters from the back tees. With a mix of par 3s, 4s and 5s, the layout features a variety of holes that require golfers to shape shots both left and right.

The course was designed with the natural topology of the land in mind, seamlessly integrating elevation changes and undulations into the experience.

Strategically placed bunkers, lakes and native vegetation further enhance the challenge. The Bermuda grass fairways promote year-round lush playing conditions.

Amenities and Facilities

Son Muntaner offers top-notch amenities to complement the exceptional course conditions. The expansive clubhouse features locker rooms, a pro shop stocked with the latest equipment and apparel, and a full-service restaurant and bar overlooking the course.

Golf instruction, club fittings and rentals are all available on-site. The practice area includes a driving range, chipping green and two large putting greens to help dial in your game before teeing off.

Electric carts can be rented to navigate the layout with ease.

Course Layout and Design

The routing at Son Muntaner maximises the terrain to deliver a diverse mix of holes. The front nine starts with a risk-reward par 4 that tempts longer hitters to cut the corner over towards the green perched in front of a lake.

The back nine opens with an intimidating par 4 measuring over 380m from the tips with a heavily bunkered green. One of the more memorable holes is the par-5 15th which doglegs right around the some lovely olive trees.

With water hazards coming into play on only 5 holes, the course is straightforward enough whilst at the same time challenging enough for all player levels.

Playing Experience

From tour pros to high handicappers, Golf Son Muntaner presents a stiff but fair test for golfers of all abilities. The greens are kept at a swift stimpmeter reading to promote true putts.

Wayward shots are penalised by the course’s numerous bunkers and some water features. Consistent ball-striking and sound course management are required to tame Son Muntaner. The scenic vistas coupled with the strategic design make for an unforgettable playing experience.

Conditions and Maintenance

Meticulous groundskeeping ensures Son Muntaner remains one of the best-conditioned courses in Europe year-round. Plush fairways with tight lies promote clean contact while smooth bentgrass greens roll true.

Bunkers are consistently maintained with quality sand. Areas like tee boxes and high-traffic regions around greens reflect the care invested into the course.

Son Muntaner closes annually for maintenance, aerating greens in June and fairways in November. Golfers can expect pristine conditions across the entire property.

Scenery and Atmosphere

The natural beauty of Mallorca shines through at Son Muntaner thanks to its peaceful surroundings.

Each hole offers spectacular views of the countryside with the Tramuntana Mountains visible in the distance. The tranquility of the area coupled with impeccable landscaping create a relaxing environment ideal for an afternoon round.

Since carts are permitted, players can easily cruise the course while soaking up the island’s allure between shots.

Watching the setting sun cast shadows over the hills as you putt out on 18 completes an unforgettable round.

Local Knowledge and Tips

Trying to cut too many corners will spell disaster at Son Muntaner thanks to plentiful penal hazards. Conservative lines off the tee making use of the shape of the fairways will often leave favourable angles into swift greens.

The prevailing winds tend to funnel from left to right so slight draws prove effective. Cleated soft spikes help generate traction on shots from tight lies in the fairway.

Hole 1 – 377m, par 4

Stepping up to the first tee we’ve got a challenging 377-meter par 4 here. It’s a dogleg to the right, with the bend about 190 meters from the tee box.

You’ll want to aim right of those 3 fairway bunkers on the inside of the dogleg, ideally setting up a draw that starts left and curves back into the short grass. Anything around 250 meters off the tee will leave a mid-iron into this green.

The approach shot is tougher with that large front left greenside bunker guarding the putting surface, so aim towards the right half of the green to avoid that trouble.

Give yourself plenty of extra club as well to clear that hazard if you’re going straight at the flagstick.

Long and left is not where you want to miss, with water lurking behind the green. Be smart and play conservatively to the fat part of the green if the pin is tucked.

This is also a back-to-front sloping green, so try to leave your approach shot below the hole. Lag putting will be critical on the large undulating surface, as you don’t want any long putts that could end up wet.

Hole 2 – 491m, par 5

Get ready for a risk-reward par 5 measuring 491 meters. Off the tee you’ve got to carry about 50 meters of water, so take plenty of club to clear that initial hazard. Hitting the fairway between 220-230 meters would be ideal for your second shot.

The entire right side is lined with water, so avoid that at all costs on your layup. Keep it left of centre to steer clear of those fairway bunkers as well. You’ll want to lay up short of the 50-meter mark to leave a short iron approach.

When attacking this green, factor in those front, left and right bunkers guarding the surface. Aim towards the centre of the putting surface to avoid those traps.

Stay aggressive once you’ve successfully negotiated the tee shot and layup here.

Hole 3 – 355m, par 4

Coming up is a tough 355-meter par 4 with a water hazard running the entire length of the right side. Anything hit slightly right off the tee will get wet, so be sure to aim left and avoid that danger at all costs. The fairway narrows at about 180 meters off the tee due to those 4 bunkers on the left, so ideally keep it between 220-240 meters on your drive to set up the approach.

When hitting into this green, you must factor in that large front left greenside bunker. It will catch any shots that come up short or leak left. Favour the right side of the green and give yourself a few extra clubs to fly that front bunker.

This is a tough driving hole and requires precision on the approach to avoid big numbers.

Hole 4 – 409m, par 4

Get ready for a strong par 4 measuring 409 meters. The fairway is open off the tee, with two bunkers on the right and one on the left about 270 meters from the back tees. Avoid those fairway hazards, but otherwise, you can be aggressive off the tee since there’s no water in play.

Your approach shot will be challenged by an elevated green protected by a kidney-shaped bunker front left. Anything short or left of that bunker will be in trouble, so aim towards the right half of the green. Give yourself extra club as well to fly the front bunker and reach the elevated putting surface. Out-of-bounds looms left, so avoid missing in that direction at all costs.

Hole 5 – 196m, par 3

Coming up is a short but challenging 196 meter par 3. The tee shot is all carry over a front bunker to a green that wraps around to the right. Give yourself at least one extra club here to cover the distance and avoid that front sand.

The green is protected by a large bunker at the back as well. Any shot too long or right that misses the green will find that back bunker, so keep your distance control in check. The safe play is toward the left and middle of the green, avoiding any trouble.

Hole 6 – 346m, par 4

Coming up is a tricky 346-meter par 4 that doglegs slightly to the right. The tee shot needs to avoid those 3 fairway bunkers in the dogleg, with the water hazard on the right ready to swallow any overly aggressive drives. Use an iron or hybrid off the tee and keep it left of centre to safely navigate the bend. Anything in the 230-250 meter range will leave a short iron in.

The approach is to a long, narrow green guarded by a front right bunker. Shots missing right will find sand, so aim towards the left half of the green.

This is a tough driving hole that requires an accurate iron shot to find the dance floor.

Hole 7 – 137, par 3

A straightforward 137 meter par 3 here. The only real trouble is a greenside bunker guarding the right side. The play is to aim left-centre of the green and allow for any wind to push the ball towards the flag. Distance control is key since long or short misses will lead to bogey or worse.

The key points are keeping the ball below the hole, avoiding the right bunker, and emphasizing distance control to set up a reasonable birdie chance on a gettable par 3. Straightforward strategy for a pretty straightforward hole.

Hole 8 – 507m, par 5

Buckle up for a long 507-meter par 5 that doglegs to the right. Off the tee, you’ll want to aim right of the fairway bunker on the outside of the bend. Ideally, you hit a draw that starts right and works its way back into the short grass around 230-240 meters out. Anything longer than 3-wood could run through the fairway into the left rough.

On your second shot, avoid going for the green in two. It’s concealed by trees and well-protected by bunkers. Instead, lay up to 100-120 meters out with an iron or wedge. That will leave a short third shot with a wedge or sand wedge into a green that’s guarded by bunkers front, right and back.

When attacking the green, avoid going long at all costs. Favour the left side to avoid the right greenside bunker.

The keys are positioning off the tee, laying up smartly, and a short wedge third into a well-protected green.

Hole 9 – 392m, par 4

Finishing up the front nine we’ve got a long par 4 playing 392 meters from the tips. The fairway is littered with bunkers so we need to focus on finding the short grass off the tee. There are 3 bunkers left at about 200 meters out to avoid, and another solitary bunker on the right at 210 meters. Anything between 230-250 meters in the centre of the fairway would be ideal.

Approaching the green, we have hazards front left, front right, and right to contend with. Make sure to aim towards the centre or even the left half of the green to steer clear of trouble. Don’t be short either – give yourself at least one extra club to carry the front bunkers.

The main focus is avoiding fairway bunkers off the tee, and then dealing with the protected green complex.

Hole 10 – 387m, par 4

This hole 10 is a more straightforward par 4 but still requires precision. The fairway is straight but narrows past that verge, so you’ll want to hit a drive that carries past it. Avoid those fairway bunkers on the left with a slight draw.

Your approach will be key here. The green is well-guarded up front left, so aim a little right of the flag. You’ll want to fly it deep enough to clear those front bunkers but avoid going long into the right greenside trap. The green has good depth so an aggressive mid-iron should get you in birdie range.

The name of the game is keeping it in the fairway and avoiding the bunkers. Execute two solid shots and you’ll have a good look at par or better. Don’t get greedy and this hole is very scoreable. Keep it in play and trust your swing.

Hole 11 – 192m, par 3

This par 3 may not seem too intimidating distance-wise, but positioning is critical. The fairway only extends about halfway to the green, so you’ll need to carry your tee shot all the way. The ideal line is just right of the left greenside bunkers. This will give you the best angle into the flag.

You’ll want to grab a mid-iron, most likely a 5-iron for most. Make sure you account for any wind, as this hole is exposed. A smooth, high draw would be the shot shape to aim for. Let the wind help bring your ball back towards the flag if it’s into the wind.

Don’t be short here – make sure you grab enough club. The bunkers are very penal so aim to fly it just past the pin to avoid those. Executed correctly, this hole is a great birdie opportunity.

Hole 12 – 365m, par 4

This par 4 has danger lurking on both sides, so positioning off the tee is crucial. You’ll want to favour the right side of the fairway to gain the best angle into the green. But be careful not to flirt with that right-side fairway bunker. A drive in the right centre should leave a short iron in.

Your approach must avoid those front left and right greenside bunkers at all costs. The green is also guarded long, so take an extra club and play for the centre. You’ll have some room to work the ball in from the left rough if you miss just a tad left.

The key will be putting the tee ball in play on the right half of the fairway. From there, a short iron to the middle should leave a reasonable birdie chance.

Hole 13 – 133m, par 3

This short par 3 may look innocent but it can bite if you’re not careful. With no fairway to play with, it’s all carry over the bunkers. The key will be taking enough club to clear that front right bunker. It wraps around and will swallow anything short.

The smart play is middle to front left of this green. That will leave you below the hole with a chance to putt uphill. Don’t flirt with those left greenside bunkers either. Pick a mid iron and make a confident swing, as distance control is less critical with the depth of this green.

Hole 14 – 316m, par 4

Here’s a risk-reward par 4 that will test your nerve. You can play it safe off the tee with an iron to the corner of the dogleg and leave a short iron in. Or take on the heroic carry over the water which cuts off all the distance.

The more conservative play is definitely to layup along the fairway. However, if you love a challenge, take a rip with driver! You’ll need to shape it from right to left and thread it between the water.

If laying up, avoid that right fairway bunker and focus on your wedge approach as into a shallow, well-guarded green. Distance control will be key.

Either option will demand solid execution. My advice would be to layup unless you’re feeling lucky and dialled in with the driver. Make par your goal and walk away with a solid score.

Hole 15 – 525m, par 5

This dogleg right par 5 is going to require both power and finesse. Off the tee, you’ll want to challenge that fairway bunker on the left to give yourself the best angle into the green. But avoid getting too greedy as the trees will punish anything offline.

Your layup will need to hug the left side, avoiding the fairway bunker on the right. This will set up the best approach in. You’ll have a mid to long iron to a well-guarded green, so focus on finding the right distance.

The ideal shot is just beyond the front left bunkers, middle of the green. That’ll leave a decent eagle putt. If you’re laying 3 off the tee, you’ll need 3 perfect shots to score well here.

The key will be an aggressive tee shot, smart layup, and dialled distance control into the green. Stay focused on each shot itself and don’t get ahead. Execute three quality swings and you can walk away with a birdie or better.

Hole 16 – 444m, par 5

This short par 5 offers up a great scoring opportunity if played smart. The ideal tee shot is right centre to set up the angle into the green. Avoid those fairway bunkers and get it in play.

On your second shot, challenge the bunkers on the dogleg as much as you dare to get it as close to the green as possible. You’ll want to leave yourself a short wedge in so be aggressive.

Your approach simply needs to avoid the front right bunker. The green is open across the rest of it so just focus on a confident swing and putting it close. Stay patient on this hole and don’t get overly aggressive too soon. Put three quality swings together and you can walk away with a birdie or eagle.

Hole 17 – 332m, par 4

This short par 4 looks simple but demands precision. Your tee shot needs to favour the left side of the fairway to have the optimal angle into the green. Anything too far right will be blocked by that front right greenside bunker.

The key will be keeping your tee shot in the left half of the fairway. From there, commit to a full approach that carries onto the middle of the green. Let the terrain do the rest. Stay aggressive and execute two quality shots and you’ll walk away with a good look at birdie. Don’t doubt your club selection and trust your swing.

Hole 18 – 362m, par 4

It all comes down to this. A straight-forward par 4 to finish your round. The key will be positioning off the tee. You want to favor the right side of the fairway to open up the approach to the green but avoid going too far into that front right fairway bulge.

Your approach must carry over those front right bunkers to a green that is protected on the left as well. Take enough club to fly it just onto the back half of the green. That’ll leave you a simple putt to finish strong.

Stay focused on hitting two quality shots into play. Don’t let the pressure get to you. Commit to your targets and make confident swings. Finish with your best par of the day and head to the clubhouse with some cold beverages waiting.

Hole Distance, Par & Handicap

Hole	Distance (m)	Par	Handicap
1	372	4	13
2	487	5	2
3	350	4	15
4	407	4	7
5	196	3	11
6	416	4	5
7	141	3	17
8	502	5	1
9	388	4	9
10	382	4	4
11	205	3	12
12	359	4	8
13	130	3	18
14	315	4	14
15	524	5	2
16	442	5	16
17	328	4	10
18	361	4	6

Customer Service and Staff

From the pro shop to the bag drop, Son Muntaner’s friendly staff enhances the special atmosphere at this storied club. Staff go out of their way to make sure all guests feel welcome.

The knowledgeable caddies are skilled at reading the nuances of the greens and suggesting ideal lines off tees.

The accommodating bag drop crew can supply cold drinks and snacks at the turn.

Son Muntaner prides itself on providing personalised service that makes a round here feel like an exclusive experience.

Value for Money

Green fees at Son Muntaner represent an outstanding value compared to other leading clubs on the island.

Current rates are around €115 for 18 holes during peak season, including a shared cart. Multi-round packages and twilight discounts also offer savings.

Given the championship conditions and picturesque setting, the reasonable fees make Son Muntaner one of the best values not just on Mallorca but across Europe.

Golfers are treated to an upscale experience at an affordable price.

Conclusion

For travellers seeking world-class golf on Mallorca’s sunny shores, look no further than Son Muntaner.

This Arabella Golf Resort delivers breathtaking scenery and strategic play guaranteed to challenge and delight golfers of all skill levels. Between amenities like the extensive practice facility and clubhouse to exemplary course conditions, Son Muntaner encapsulates everything that makes island golf so special.

Its central location also makes it a convenient option to mix into any Mediterranean golf getaway.

Your next round on Mallorca is calling at Son Muntaner.

Location

Contact

Website: Golf Son Muntaner
Telephone: (+34) 971 783 000