Pitch & putt Franciac

Pitch & putt Franciac brings together two 18-hole pitch-and-putt courses, a driving range and a golf academy in Caldes de Malavella. The club is in the province of Girona, in Catalonia. For a golfer visiting the area, its offering combines a choice of courses with facilities for practice and tuition.

The two layouts are called Pitch & Putt and EPPA. Both opened in 1997, and both have 18 holes. The distinction to keep in mind when considering a visit is that EPPA is presented as the European-measurements course. It is a separate layout within the club’s offering, rather than another name for the Pitch & Putt course.

Understanding the two courses

The Pitch & Putt course has been part of Franciac since 1997. Its name directly identifies the format of golf on offer, and its 18 holes make up one of the club’s two options for a round.

The EPPA course also opened in 1997 and has the same number of holes. Its European measurements are the feature highlighted in its name and in the club’s description. When looking at the two courses, the choice is therefore not between different hole counts: each provides an 18-hole pitch-and-putt layout.

• Pitch & Putt: 18 holes, opened in 1997.
• EPPA: 18 holes with European measurements, opened in 1997.

These names are useful reference points when planning which part of Franciac’s golf offering interests you. Together, the two courses form the playing side of a club that also provides practice facilities and teaching.

Lessons for beginners and developing golfers

The golf academy offers both introductory and improvement courses. That makes tuition part of the club’s offering for people taking their first steps in golf as well as those who have already started and want to develop their game.

For visitors whose main interest is learning, the distinction is straightforward: introductory courses focus on getting started, while improvement courses are the option for continuing that learning. The academy complements the two courses rather than being the club’s only golf activity.

Practice facilities in Caldes de Malavella

Franciac also has a driving range. Alongside the academy and the two layouts, it completes the club’s combination of playing, practising and learning. Those are the main elements to consider for a golf visit here: two 18-hole pitch-and-putt courses, a dedicated practice facility and tuition at introductory and improvement levels.