Saurines de la Torre
Part of the Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail in the Mar Menor region of Murcia, Saurines de la Torre is a desert style design from Jack Nicklaus II that opened in 2011. A par 72 of about 6,473 yards of rolling fairways, sandy waste and a large central lake, it brings an Arizona look to the warm southeast corner of Spain.
Photo: Saurines de la Torre Golf via Google.
The verdict
Murcia has quietly become one of Spain's most appealing winter golf regions, and Saurines de la Torre is among the courses that put it on the map. One of the layouts on the Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail in the area, it was designed by Jack Nicklaus II and opened in 2011, drawing its inspiration from the desert courses of Las Vegas and Arizona rather than the lush parkland of the Costa del Sol.
The result is a course of rolling fairways set between sandy dunes and waste areas, with dramatically shaped greens, restrained bunkering and a large lake at the centre of the property. It is a striking, modern test that stands out from the Mediterranean norm, and with the reliable winter sun of the southeast it makes a strong case for a Murcia golf break well away from the crowds further west.
Saurines de la Torre at a glance
- Opened
- 2011
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus II
- Type
- Desert style
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,473 yds
- Green fee
- By season
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases and the Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus II and opened in 2011, a par 72 of about 6,473 yards, now operated by UGOLF. Visitor green fees vary by season and are not published as a fixed figure, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Saurines plays differently to most Spanish resort courses. The desert style framing means generous landing areas defined by sandy waste rather than thick rough, so the strategy is about angles and avoiding the dunes rather than survival. The greens are the defining feature, large and boldly contoured, asking for the right portion to be found with the approach.
Water comes into play around the large central lake, and the routing uses the gentle movement of the land to create variety across the eighteen. The par 3s are visually striking, and the par 5s tempt the bigger hitter while leaving plenty for the careful player who lays back. It is a course that looks harder than it plays from the correct tees, and a fun, photogenic round in good weather.
As one of several Nicklaus Trail courses in the region, Saurines is best enjoyed as part of a multi course Murcia itinerary, where the family of designs and the consistent winter sun reward a longer stay.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors; tee times booked online or through UGOLF, which operates the course |
| Green fee | Visitor green fees vary by season and are best confirmed at the time of booking (indicative, confirm before booking) |
| Booking | Book ahead online, especially in the winter high season; multi course Nicklaus Trail packages available; buggies on site |
| On the day | Buggies are common on the rolling desert style layout; resort smart casual within club standards |
| Getting there | Roldán near the Mar Menor in Murcia, within easy reach of Murcia and Corvera airports |
| Best months | October to April for the warm, dry southeast winter that makes Murcia a strong cool season golf base |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail and UGOLF; rates and tee sheet policies change, so always confirm directly before booking your round.
Where to stay nearby
The Mar Menor region offers a growing choice of golf focused lodging, from resort hotels to apartments and villas close to the Nicklaus Trail courses. Many visitors base themselves near the coast or within one of the golf resorts to keep the family of courses within an easy drive.
Saurines pairs naturally with the other Jack Nicklaus Trail layouts in Murcia and with nearby resort courses such as Hacienda del Alamo and the La Manga complex, making the region ideal for a multi course winter break. Murcia and Corvera airports keep access simple from across Europe.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Saurines de la Torre.
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Saurines de la Torre questions
Who designed Saurines de la Torre and when did it open?
Saurines de la Torre was designed by Jack Nicklaus II and opened in 2011 as one of the layouts on the Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail in the Mar Menor region of Murcia, Spain.
What is the par and length of Saurines de la Torre?
Saurines de la Torre is a par 72 of about 6,473 yards, a desert style layout of rolling fairways set between sandy dunes and waste areas with a large central lake.
How much does it cost to play Saurines de la Torre?
Visitor green fees vary by season and are not published as a fixed figure, with the best value found in multi course Nicklaus Trail packages. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
What is the Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail in Murcia?
It is a collection of Nicklaus designed courses in the Mar Menor region of southeast Spain, of which Saurines de la Torre is one, designed to be played together on a multi course golf break.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.