La Manga Golf South Course is considered to be one of the best courses in Spain, the South Course has been the venue for many top-level international golf tournaments. These include the Spanish Opens; the European Ladies Championship; Spanish PGA, Seniors, Ladies and Junior Championships; Ladies European Tour Q-School; the World Corporate Golf Challenge as well as countless golf events.
Located at the center of the valley, it is a long par 73 championship course at almost 7,107 yards (6,499 meters) in length as measured from the white tees. Robert Dean Putman designed the course in 1971 and was refashioned by Arnold Palmer in 2005.
The fairways is a classic. Wide and spacious with palm trees lining the fairways and plenty of bunkering. It has a good combination of short and long holes but is notorious for its water hazards which can be found on 15 of its 18 holes. Accuracy and distance are keys to navigating the fairways.
The South Course also has a glorious past. In 1975 American Legend Arnold Palmer famously finished with an eagle on the par 5 18th hole to win the Spanish Open by one shot. The victory was broadcasted around the world and introduced La Manga to the international audience.
The South is also where Otto Bucher had a hole in one at the par 3 12th hole, setting a record. How? He was the oldest at 99 years old at the time.
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One of the world's top leading resorts which also happens to be an icon on the Costa Calida. Known to be a premier destination, it hosts 3 world-renowned 18-hole championship courses, a 28 court Tennis Center, 8 FIFA standard-size football pitches, a Cricket Center and a thriving golf community that has transformed into a small town with amenities.
The world-class golf courses have hosted the Spanish Open, PGA Championships, and other professional circuits. Two of the courses, the North and the South Courses were designed by Robert Dean Putman in 1971. With the South Course being remodeled by Arnold Palmer in 2005. The West Course, designed by Dave Thomas came later. All courses are unique and have a character of their own.
Other facilities include an 18-hole pitch and putt course designed by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros and a Golf Training Center by Thomas Johansson, recognized as one of the best golf practice centers in Europe.
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