La Manga Club Resort

The North Course at La Manga Club Resort was designed by American architect Robert Putman and opened in 1971 as one of the original layouts at this expansive resort property in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain. The course occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of the inland Mediterranean landscape, with the layout winding through natural vegetation and offering views toward the surrounding hills. Putman's design reflects the era's emphasis on strategic shot-making, with fairways that reward positioning and greens that require thoughtful approach play. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, incorporating elevation changes that add variety to what is fundamentally a parkland-style course adapted to the Spanish climate. Water features come into play on several holes, and the bunkering follows traditional principles of framing landing areas and protecting green complexes. The course has matured considerably since its opening, with established trees now defining corridors and adding strategic interest. La Manga Club developed into one of Spain's most comprehensive golf resorts, and the North Course has served as a venue for various European Tour events and Spanish national championships over the decades. The resort's location near Cartagena, roughly an hour from Murcia and Alicante airports, made it an accessible destination for northern European golfers seeking year-round playing conditions. The North Course remains part of the resort's multi-course offering, providing a more traditional complement to the property's other layouts.