Minthis Golf Club

About the club

Set in a picturesque valley overlooking an unspoilt panorama of rolling hills, lays Minthis, an 18-hole championship course. At an altitude of 550 metres above sea level it is a course for all seasons, enjoying cool breezes even during the summer with mesmerising mountain views. The course enjoys a historical location, encircling a twelfth century monastery, with holes surrounded by grapevines, walnut, almond and olive trees. Designed by Donald Steel in 1994, the course has recently undergone extensive enhancement by Mackenzie & Ebert, famed for their work on the British Open Championship courses, they are fervent believers that golf courses should fit into the landscape and be in-keeping with their setting. Elevated tees invite everyone to ‘have a go’ yet narrow tree-lined fairways provide a challenge, with each shot requiring careful assessment. Few places are so tranquil for a friendly game, being fun to play for all standards of player, with great variety between holes. The sporty short par four 12th hole is an example, where the green can be reached with a well struck drive, although danger lurks all along the left with the steep valley cascading away. The 14th & 17th holes are challenging uphill par fours requiring accuracy and distance to reach the green in two, and the 13th hole provides an excellent crescendo to a set of good par threes with water surrounding the green. To top it off it is a looped course, with each nine returning you to the luxurious and comfortable clubhouse where the lounge, golf terrace or sports bar offer the perfect space for pre and post game drinks, while the restaurant transforms the finest local and international ingredients into culinary delights.