San Lorenzo de El Escorial · Spain · Community Of Madrid
Real Club de Golf de La Herrería
La Herrería Course
La Herrería Course holds a recognized place in the golf landscape of the Community of Madrid. A course at the foot of the El Escorial Monastery. Located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, in the Community of Madrid region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways weave between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a historic terrain type. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Spain, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects La Herrería Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,100 m · 1966
At a glance
La Herrería Course holds a recognized place in the golf landscape of the Community of Madrid. A course at the foot of the El Escorial Monastery. Located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, in the Community of Madrid region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways weave between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a historic terrain type. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Spain, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects La Herrería Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
Geography & setting
La Herrería Course is located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, in the Community of Madrid region, Spain. The course unfolds within a wooded park where fairways are laid out among trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a historic terrain type. This geographical description should be further detailed by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un parcours au pied du monastère de l’Escurial.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 71, and measures approximately 6100 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its parkland/historic environment to organize angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.golflaherreria.com/