The Polaris World Resorts are located in the Spanish region of Murcia close to Alicante International Airport, San Javier (Murcia) Airport and the new Corvera International Airport (opening 2009).
Golf Courses:
Polaris World enlisted Jack Nicklaus to create a collection of golf courses called the Nicklaus Golf Trail - the highest concentration of Jack Nicklaus courses in the world. It’s an experience not to be missed by golf lovers.
Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort: This 18 hole par 72 Nicklaus Designed golf course features "PASPALUM" grass to make golf more sustainable on a national level. This variety of grass has many similarities with the Bermuda grass in the USA, but it tolerates a high salinity in its irrigation water, as well as being resistant to drought and high temperatures allowing great conditions all year round. The course has been designed with large bunkers and
many raised playing areas ,lakes, set in a picturesque valley with stunning views of the mountains and delightful old hacienda. It has been voted the most awaited golf course in the Murcia area by club Murcia. Just 10km from the beach and 20 minutes from the airport. A regular shuttle bus is available to take you to the other Polaris world resorts
You can play at the following other golf courses:
La Torre Golf: La Torre is a Jack Nicklaus design, 18 hole par 68 signature course providing a lush green setting to this world class resort. The style of this course is similar to a Florida golf course, making extensive use of lakes and lush green fairways. The 5 star clubhouse has a fully stocked golf shop a driving range and practice green adjacent as well as a 5 star restaurant. The course is built to international championship standards. The technology used providing a constant water supply to maintain the pristine condition of the fairways and greens year round.
El Valle Golf Resort: El Valle Golf is a par 71 golf course situated in a beautiful desert valley. The golf course has been created with grouped holes to offer a more open and natural golfing experience. The course relies on numerous subtle strategic elements to challenge golfers - accuracy is important important than length on this golf course however golfers are rewarded for daring shots. El Valle features clusters of small and subtly shaped bunkers and takes full advantage of its desert setting with numerous holes playing adjacent to naturally existing rocks and ridges. Complemented with a number of water features, including two lakes and two elaborate stream and waterfall systems, this is the perfect golf course for developing any player's strategy.
Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa: Mar Menor Golf Course is a 9 hole golf course and was designed by Dave Thomas. In 2008, it will become an 18 hole golf course and will also be re-designed by Jack Nicklaus. Each hole on the course requires great concentration and problem solving skills to overcome the difficulties presented by this tough golf course. The course demands a wide range of shots to deal with the obstacles successfully. This lush Mediterranean landscape full of palm tress, native grasses and flowering shrubs adds to the beauty of the resort.
For further information go to www.nicklausgolftrail.es |
