Alhama Signature

Alhama Signature Golf Course occupies a hillside site in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, approximately 20 kilometers inland from the Mediterranean coast in southeastern Spain. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2008, the course forms the centerpiece of a residential resort development in a region that experienced significant golf construction during the early 2000s. The layout takes advantage of the natural elevation changes characteristic of the Murcian interior, with fairways routed through undulating terrain that offers views across the surrounding countryside toward distant mountain ranges.

The design reflects Nicklaus's approach to Mediterranean sites, incorporating strategic bunkering and water features on several holes while working with the property's existing topography. The routing moves through varying elevations, requiring golfers to manage uphill and downhill shots as well as account for the wind conditions common to this inland plateau. Native vegetation and olive trees frame many holes, providing definition and a sense of place within the broader landscape.

Alhama de Murcia sits in a transitional zone between the coastal resort areas and the agricultural interior of the region. The course operates within a resort community that includes residential properties and amenities typical of Spanish golf developments from this era. The climate allows for year-round play, with hot, dry summers and mild winters that attract both local members and visiting golfers exploring the less densely developed courses of inland Murcia.