GOLF
When it comes to golf
tourism, Gran Canaria has a distinct competitive
advantage over other destinations in the world
on account of the climate and the fact that
it is possible to practise 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,
followed by another in Bandamas in 1957. The
first members of the Club Decano de España
(known today as Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas)
were members of the English colony on Gran Canaria,
providing another example of the strong influence
that Britain had on the birth of the island´s
tourism industry.
 Despite
the fact that Gran Canaria was a pioneer in
including this sport, the development of the
island's golfing infrastructure initially lagged
behind that of other destinations, with most
of the golf courses being of relatively recent
construction, which means a clear advantage
for the island as it has modern golf courses
adapted to the most demanding golf players.
 The
golf courses on Gran Canaria have another important
competitive advantage, namely their price, which
is well below the average in other areas. The
18-hole courses on the island charge a green
fee of around Euros 50 during off-season (from
May to September) and around Euros 70 during
the rest of the year, which make them even more
appealing when you take into account the quality
of the facilities and installations they offer.
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