La Manga Club South Course
The South Course is the championship round at La Manga Club, laid out by Robert Dean Putman in 1971, remodeled by Arnold Palmer and fully renovated in 2004. A long par 73 and a former host of professional tour golf, it is the resort's marquee test and one of the best known courses in the Murcia region.
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The verdict
If the North is the thinking golfer's round at La Manga, the South is the one the tournaments were played on. Originally routed by Robert Dean Putman in 1971, remodeled by Arnold Palmer and given a full renovation in 2004, it is a long par 73 that has staged professional events for decades and remains the most demanding of the resort's three courses.
Wide enough to let the better player open the shoulders but defended by water, mature palms and well placed bunkering, it asks for length and nerve in equal measure. The closing stretch in particular has decided plenty of tournaments. For a visiting golfer it is the headline experience at one of Europe's great golf resorts, and the obvious centerpiece of a La Manga golf week. See our best of Spain ranking and the wider golf in Spain picture for where it fits.
La Manga Club South at a glance
- Course opened
- 1971
- Designer
- Putman, remodeled by Palmer
- Type
- Championship parkland
- Par
- 73
- Yardage
- About 6,499 yd
- Green fee
- From about 100 euros
Designer, year and par verified June 2026 from the resort and recognized course databases. The South Course, by Robert Dean Putman in 1971, was remodeled by Arnold Palmer and renovated in 2004, a par 73 of about 6,499 yards and the resort's championship layout. 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
The South plays longer and more openly than its sister to the north, giving the strong player room to drive but punishing the loose shot with water and sand at the business end of holes. The Palmer remodel and the 2004 renovation modernized the bunkering and the green complexes, sharpening a layout that was already a proven tournament test.
Water is a recurring theme, and the par 73 routing includes a generous set of par 5s that tempt the long hitter while leaving trouble for the greedy. The greens are firm and contoured, so a controlled approach and a confident putter matter as much as distance off the tee.
The finish is where reputations are made: a closing run that has settled professional events and will examine any visiting group playing a match. Pair it with the tighter North Course and the resort's West layout for three genuinely different rounds on a single stay, the reason La Manga remains a buddies trip and society favorite.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visiting golfers; the South is in demand, so book a tee time well 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 | Walkable but long, 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 estate with its own five star hotel, serviced apartments and villas, plus a tennis center, spa and a wide choice of restaurants, so most golfers stay on site and walk to the first tee. The beaches of the Mar Menor and the Roman port city of Cartagena are both close for non golf days.
The natural golf week pairs the championship South with the tighter North Course and the resort's West layout for three contrasting rounds from a single base. For more variety, the Murcia and Alicante coast adds a strong supporting cast of modern resort courses within easy reach.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts at La Manga Club.
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La Manga Club South questions
Who designed La Manga Club South Course and when did it open?
The South Course was designed by Robert Dean Putman in 1971, later remodeled by Arnold Palmer and fully renovated in 2004. It is the championship course at La Manga Club near Los Belones in Murcia.
What is the par and length?
It is a par 73 measuring about 6,499 yards from the standard tees, the longest and most demanding of the resort's three courses, and a former host of professional tour golf.
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 South 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.