Golf History of Gran Canaria
Golf in Gran Canaria has a big advantage because of the climate which enables to practice this sport 365 days of the year. The island played a pioneering role with regard to golf in Spain, as the first golf course in the country was built at Escaleritas in 1891.
The first members of the Club Decano de España (nowadays Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas) were members of the English colony on Gran Canaria which had a strong influence of the island’s tourism industry.
At present, Gran Canaria has seven golf courses. National and international tournaments are held throughout the year.
