Golf is becoming a more and more popular sport.  Mallorca has 14 golf courses, and a good selection of golf resorts, where you buy an apartment next to a golf course. The latest development, is golf time share. The quality hotel group Marriott, has created a concept, near Llucmajor, that has become an instant success.  The golf tourist is gaining importance for the island economy. The debate is ongoing between the involved groups,  to expand with more golf courses, or protect the environment and save on the scarce water supply. Meanwhile you can enjoy the highest green fees in Spain. There are some links to golf web sites below, that will explain the details .