Golfing in the La Manga Area

La Manga boasts some of the best golf courses in Europe, with the main courses based at the La Manga Club. These are open to the public and the South Course especially is a very challenging course.

The North and South courses have been used to stage many major profession tournaments including Spanish Opens and PGA Championships. Our rental apartments are just 30 minutes drive away.

SOUTH COURSE Par 72 - Originally designed by Robert D Putman, this classic championship course was remodeled in 1992 by Arnold Palmer who won the La Manga Spanish open in 1975. Located in the centre of the valley, with wide palm-fringed fairways and few hidden dangers, the South, whilst being a top calibre championship course, is enjoyed by golfers of all standards. Many strategically positioned water hazards and bunkers will punish wayward shots. A handicap certificate is required to play on the South Course.

NORTH COURSE Par 71 - Recently completely renovated, the North Course is now for many players the golfing highlight at La Manga Club. The North Course is more undulating than the South and offers a different, yet no less challenging round of golf. Relying on precision rather than length, an added challenge is provided by the ‘barrancas’ that snake their way through the course. These natural storm gullies feature on all three golf courses and add an extra dimension to the game. As with the South Course, and particularly on the back nine, water is a prominent feature.

WEST COURSE Par 73 - Set amid serene pine woodlands, the West Course has frequent changes in elevation with which to contend. This is a deceiving course that demands the occasional blind shot. A tight front nine contrasts with the more open, but nonetheless challenging back nine. Charming and elusive, those who get the better of the West Course will have played a memorable round.

However, for the less experienced and brave of you, there are several other courses in the area which will still test your abililities, under the glorious weather of Spain's Costa Calida.

Just 5 minutes walk from our rental apartments, a brand new 9 hole pitch and putt course has recently opened. We have spoken to the manager (who incidentally speaks English) and he tells us that there will be a maximum of 36 people playing on the course at any one time.

There is no membership fee and 9 holes will cost 15 euros and 18 holes will cost 24 euros. The driving range is coin-operated and golfing equipment can be hired at a cost of 3 euros. We walked the course this morning and it certainly looks as though it will offer the chance of improving one's golf. There is a practice putt area which is included in the price. Non-participants can sun themselves on the cafe terrace whilst viewing the golfers. It is an ideal place for those who have considered taking up golf but have not yet had the opportunity.

Some photos of the course...