Public

South Course

La Manga Club Resort

Cartagena, Region de Murcia, ES
Golfer
18 holesPar 735,943 m74.3/138

About this course

The South Course at La Manga Club Resort was designed by Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, and Robert Putman, opening as part of this expansive golf destination in southeastern Spain. The course occupies rolling terrain in the Murcian countryside between Cartagena and the Mediterranean coast, where the landscape combines arid hillsides with cultivated valleys characteristic of this semi-desert region. The design takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates water features that add strategic interest to the layout. The routing moves through varied topography, with several holes playing across ravines and others following ridge lines that offer views toward the surrounding mountains and, on clear days, the distant sea. The architectural style reflects Palmer's preference for bold, strategic design that rewards aggressive play while providing options for more conservative approaches. Fairways are generally generous, but the green complexes demand precision, with contours and bunkering that test short game skills. La Manga Club has established itself as one of Spain's major golf resorts, hosting numerous professional and amateur tournaments over the decades, including events on the Ladies European Tour. The facility serves an international clientele, particularly popular with northern European golfers seeking year-round playability in the region's mild Mediterranean climate. The resort's three courses, extensive practice facilities, and accommodation options have made it a fixture in Spanish golf tourism since the 1970s.

Quick facts

Location
Cartagena, Region de Murcia, ES
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
73
Length
5,943 metres
Difficulty
74.3/138

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Common questions about South at La Manga Club Resort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

South was designed by Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, and Robert Putman.

Yes. South at La Manga Club Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at South is 73.

South plays 5,943 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at South is 138.

South is a 18-hole course.

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