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Real Golf La Manga Club
Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
18 Holes · Par 73 · Green fees are quoted through the resort's booking portal and vary by date; no single figure · Parkland
— About
About Real Golf La Manga Club
Real Golf La Manga Club is a golf and sports resort at Cartagena, in Spain's Murcia Region, and its South course is a par 73 layout, a Robert Dean Putman design from 1972 that Arnold Palmer later remodeled. Wide, palm-fringed fairways run across fairly flat ground, with water hazards in play. The club also has North and West courses and a pitch-and-putt course designed by Seve Ballesteros.
- The Spanish Open was played here from 1973 to 1977, and its winners included Palmer, Coles and Gallacher.
- Spain's Royal Household granted the club the Real title in 2017.
- The resort also holds a 28-court tennis center and eight football pitches, and it has staged Davis Cup and Fed Cup ties.
- A golf academy and driving range cater to visitors who want lessons or warm-up time before a round.
History of Real Golf La Manga Club
La Manga Club opened in 1972, and its South course quickly became a tournament venue, hosting the Spanish Open from 1973 to 1977. Arnold Palmer, who won the event in 1975, later remodeled the layout in the early 1990s. The course also hosted the European Tour Qualifying School, and in 2017 the club received the Real title from Spain's Royal Household.
Signature holes at Real Golf La Manga Club
The 18th is a par 5 with bunkers and a multi-tiered green, played toward the Príncipe Felipe hotel.
When to play Real Golf La Manga Club
La Manga averages about 300 days of sunshine a year, so golf is possible in every month, and the resort draws golfers escaping winter at home.
Playing Real Golf La Manga Club: tips
Book tee times through the resort's online portal. Day visitors are welcome, and many golfers stay on site at the Grand Hyatt hotel. Allow time for the practice facilities and golf academy before your round.
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Real Golf La Manga Club
Can non-guests play the South course?
Yes. The resort welcomes day visitors, and green fees are booked online. Visitors do not need to stay at the hotel.
How long is the South course?
It measures 6,499 metres from the white tees, par 73. The North course is a par 71, and the West course is a par 72.
Who designed the other courses?
Putman also designed the North course. Dave Thomas designed the West course, which runs through pine woodland.