Golf Courses in Murcia
Because of its fabulous climate which remains warm even during the winter months, Murcia, Mar Menor and the surrounding area is a golfer's paradise. There are 37 golf courses planned in the region of Murcia. There are three 18 hole championship courses at La Manga Club , two at Polaris World ( Condada de Alhamo & Orillas del Mar) with the other main ones being Mar Menor Golf, Mosa Trajectum, Hacienda del Alamo and Altoreal.
With the enormous choice on offer we have have put together a list of the most popular courses with details of the greens and amenities so that you can check which are the best ones to present the right challenge to your golfing skills
La
Manga Club Resort,
30385 Los Belones, Murcia
Tel: +34 968 331 234 Fax: +34 968 331 235
www.golf.lamangaclub.com
La Manga Club has three 18 hole championship courses, outstanding practice facilities and has been voted Europe's top golf resort three times in the past four years. The club house is conveniently located between the North and South Courses and only a short walk from the Hotel La Manga Club Príncipe Felipe Hotel.
The North, South and West Courses each has its own unique style and terrain which has something to challenge golfers of all ages and abilities.
If you want to learn how to play golf in calm surroundings with outstanding views, the La Manga Academy provides group and private tuition for complete beginners to the most experienced players.
Corvera Golf & Country Club
C/ San Nicolás S/N
30153 Murcia, Spain
Tel: +34 968 380 599
www.corveragolf.com
Corvera Golf & Country Club is just 15 minutes away from Murcia Airport 5 and 20 minutes from Mar Menor. From Highway A-30
take Exit 408 - Corvera in the direction of Fuente Álamo, turning for La Murta-Los García
It is an 18 hole, par 72 course standing in 70 hectares. It is an international competition standard course designed by José María Olazábal.
Club
de Golf Altorreal
Urb. Altorreal.
Avda. del Golf CD-O, parcela SS-2
30500 Molina de Segura, Murcia
Tel: +34 968 648 144 Fax: +34 968 648 248
www.golfaltorreal.es
Located in the hills just a 15km drive above the city of Murcia, Altorreal is a semi-private 18 hole championship golf course. A tricky course with uneven greens and bunkers that require accuracy, the Club de Golf Altorreal opened in 1994 and was designed by Dave Thomas. It is notable for its strategic use of water - particularly on the 9th and 18th hole. A challenging course for players of all abilities. It offers a wide range of facilities including a golf academy, driving range, putting green, clubhouse and restaurant.
Hacienda
del Álamo Golf Resort
Avenida Hacienda del Álamo 10-12
30320 Fuente Álamo Murcia
Tel: +34 902 654 001 Toll free from the UK & Ireland: 08000
82 00 00
Fax: +34 902 654 002
www.haciendadelalamospain.com
The Hacienda del Alamo is 15km from the centre of Murcia. It is an 18 hole championship golf course which opened in 2004 set amongst 574 hectares it is recognised as one of the finest golf resorts in Spain and was designed by Dave Thomas. There is a Golf Academy with two tier 36 bay driving ranges and 6 full size par 3 and 4 practice holes.
Club
de Golf Torrepacheco
Gregory Peter 1
1 30700 Torre-Pacheco, Murcia
Tel: +34 968 585 111
www.golftorrepacheco.com
The Club de Golf Torrepacheco opened in 1989. It is a 9 hole par 27 tricky short course on flat ground with plenty of bunkers and water features. Close to the town of Torre Pacheco it is just 20 minutes from Murcia San Javier Airport.
Facilities at the club include floodlighting for night play, golf lessons, a driving range, putting and pitching greens, a practice bunker, restaurant and café/bar.
The writer of this article is Linda Craik who has lived in Spain for a number of years. She works for Plus Four SL who specialise in writing airport guides including Murcia Airport