La Manga Club North Course
The North Course at La Manga Club is a Robert Dean Putman design opened in 1972, one of the resort's two original layouts in the hills above the Mar Menor in Murcia. A par 71 of about 5,753 meters, it is the tighter, more strategic of the pair, set among palms, lakes and natural storm gullies.
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The verdict
La Manga Club is one of Europe's great golf resorts, a 1,400 acre estate near Cartagena that opened in 1972 with two Robert Dean Putman courses and has hosted professional tour golf for decades. The North Course is the shorter and tighter of the original pair, a par 71 that places a premium on accuracy and course management rather than raw length.
Set among mature palms, lakes and the natural storm gullies that thread the property, it asks the player to position the ball and then face larger, receptive greens. It is the thinking golfer's round at La Manga, an ideal complement to the longer, sterner South. With a five star hotel, three courses and a vast practice setup on site, the resort is built for a serious golf week. See our best of Spain ranking and the wider golf in Spain picture for where it fits.
La Manga Club North at a glance
- Course opened
- 1972
- Designer
- Robert Dean Putman
- Type
- Undulating parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 5,753 m
- Green fee
- From about 100 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the resort and recognized course databases. The North Course, by Robert Dean Putman, opened in 1972, a par 71 of about 5,753 meters, the tighter of La Manga's two original courses. Green fees ranged from around 100 euros in summer to about 160 euros at peak as an indicative 2026 guide; figures change by season and year. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Putman threaded the North through more undulating ground than the South, using the contours and the storm gullies that cross the estate to frame the holes. The fairways are tighter and the doglegs more frequent, so the tee shot is about finding the right side rather than simply hitting it long, and a wayward drive is quickly punished by the trees and the gullies.
The reward for accuracy is a set of larger greens that accept a well struck approach, which keeps the course fair even as it asks for precision. The shorter par 71 length means the driver stays in the bag more often, and the round becomes a test of position, shape and patience.
That contrast with the muscular South is the whole point of a La Manga stay: play the North when you want to think your way around, then take on the resort's championship layout for the fuller examination. For a buddies trip or a society group, the variety across the three courses is the draw.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visiting golfers; book a tee time ahead in peak season |
| Green fee | From about 100 euros in summer to around 160 euros at peak as an indicative 2026 guide; rates vary by day and season |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the resort; stay and play packages with the on site hotel are widely available |
| On the day | Undulating, so buggies are popular and available; resort dress code with collared golf shirts |
| Getting there | Los Belones, near Cartagena, about 30 minutes from Murcia airport and 75 minutes from Alicante |
| Best months | Year round golf; spring and autumn are ideal, winter is mild and high summer is hot |
Fees and access verified June 2026; the indicative green fees reflect 2026 pricing and vary by season, so always confirm the current rate and tee availability directly with the resort or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
La Manga Club is a self contained resort, with its own five star hotel, serviced apartments and villas on the estate, plus tennis, a spa and several restaurants, so most golfers stay on site and never need to leave. The beaches of the Mar Menor and the historic port of Cartagena are both a short drive away for non golf days.
The natural golf week pairs the North with the resort's longer South Course and its third layout, the West, for three contrasting rounds without changing base. For more variety along the coast, the Murcia and Alicante regions add a strong supporting cast of modern resort courses.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts at La Manga Club.
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La Manga Club North questions
Who designed La Manga Club North Course and when did it open?
The North Course was designed by Robert Dean Putman and opened in 1972, one of the original layouts at La Manga Club near Los Belones in Murcia.
What is the par and length?
It is a par 71 measuring about 5,753 meters from the back tees, the tighter of the resort's two original courses, set among palms, lakes and natural storm gullies with larger greens.
What is the green fee at La Manga Club?
As an indicative guide, green fees ranged from about 100 euros in summer to around 160 euros at peak in 2026. Rates change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play La Manga Club North Course?
Yes. It is a resort course open to visiting golfers, with buggies and stay and play packages available through the on site hotel. Book a tee time in advance in peak season.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year and par verified June 2026; fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.