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Murcia / Costa Blanca, Spain
La Manga Club — South Course
Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay's redesigned South Course at La Manga Club — par 73, the flagship of the resort's three-course complex and a five-time host of the Spanish Open.
Course overview
La Manga Club's South Course is the resort's premier layout, set on a hillside above the Mar Menor lagoon near Cartagena, Murcia. The par-73 design was reworked by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay and relaunched in 2004, updating a course that had already hosted the Spanish Open five times. Three courses make up the La Manga Club complex — South, North, and West — but the South Course is the centrepiece for serious golfers, combining elevation changes with views over the lagoon and the Murcia hills. The resort's full facilities include a practice academy, hotel and villa accommodation, and year-round access.
The essentials
- Architect
- Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay
- Established
- 1971
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 73
- Handicap
- HCP 0–28
- Location
- Murcia, Spain
Character & atmosphere
A long, varied par-73 that combines elevation changes with views over the Mar Menor lagoon — the Palmer-redesigned layout rewards strategic play through a mix of risk-reward holes and demanding approach shots.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, opened in 1971.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
- Part of a full golf resort, with facilities on site.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Murcia International Airport is the closest gateway; the drive to La Manga via the motorway takes around 40 minutes. Alicante Airport has more international connections; the drive south takes around 70 minutes. Car hire is recommended.
Where to stay
La Manga Club is one of Europe's most comprehensive golf resorts, with three courses, multiple hotels, and a full range of facilities contained within a single development on the Murcian coast. It suits golfers who want maximum on-site convenience and are comfortable in a resort environment.
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