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Desert Springs is serenely located on a “meseta” above the
dry Almanzora river valley, which sweeps down to meet the
sea along a stretch of 20 kilometres of sandy beaches, the
grand “Playazo” of the Almanzora region. The resort itself is
based around Europe’s first and only true desert golf course
and beckons all those who desire an outstanding holiday or
golfing experience.

Inspired by the famous desert courses of Arizona & California,
The Indiana course opened in 2001 and is built to full USGA
specifications. A spectacular example of man’s creativity in
harmony with nature; its emerald green fairways are set
amongst massive rocky outcrops, arroyos and dry rivers. The
contrast of the immaculate fairways and “desert springs” with
the arid landscape of cactus, rock and flowering desert, all
framed within a panorama of landmark mountain ranges, is
stunning at all times of year. Over 600,000 cacti and other
desert plants grow progressively more dense and troubling,
the further your shot is off the fairway, culminating in the
dreaded “spiked lies”, so the course is both demanding and
exhilarating and offers a variety of shot making challenges to
test the skill level of every player, from the beginner to
professional.

Overlooking the whole resort is an outstanding thatched
African style long house, which is the evocative home of The
Crocodile Club, with its swimming pools, Jacuzzi, up and down
bars, sun lawns and play areas. Open evenings in winter and
all day in summer, the Croc offers a menu of Spanish and Thai
dishes, fish, pizzas, pastas and take-away; something for all
the family.

The El Torrente Restaurant, in the colonial style Indiana Golf
Clubhouse, offers lunch every day and fine dining most
evenings. The magnificent deck over Powder Creek Rapids
gives guests a totally enchanting view, whilst dining al fresco
and relaxing to the sound of water flowing over the cascade
and into the lake. Breakfast, tapas and a “deck menu” are also
available in the Patio Andaluz courtyard by the Santa Rosa
mirror pool and the 18th green.

Distances and Pars of Holes (yellow tees)
Hole   1 - Par 5 - Metres 477        Hole   2 - Par 3 - Metres 145
Hole   3 - Par 5 - Metres 454        Hole   4 - Par 4 - Metres 375
Hole   5 - Par 4 - Metres 305        Hole   6 - Par 4 - Metres 260
Hole   7 - Par 4 - Metres 362        Hole   8 - Par 3 - Metres 170
Hole   9 - Par 5 - Metres 429        Hole 10 - Par 4 - Metres 352
Hole 11 - Par 4 - Metres 373        Hole 12 - Par 3 - Metres 160
Hole 13 - Par 5 - Metres 430        Hole 14 - Par 3 - Metres 140
Hole 15 - Par 4 - Metres 351        Hole 16 - Par 4 - Metres 311
Hole 17 - Par 3 - Metres 126        Hole 18 - Par 4 - Metres 340
Totals - Holes - 18, Par - 71, Metres - 5,560

Green Fees per person
High Season         Low Season
Course Green Fees           100 Euros               80 Euros
Our price                              70 Euros               55 Euros

Equipment Hire
Buggies                               30 Euros
(to be paid at golf course, cannot pre-book)

The following Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings at
Desert Springs Golf Resort, please inform all members in your
party of these.

Handicap certificates are required at time of booking and on
arrival at the course.
Maximum Handicap for Men 28 and Ladies 36.
The management reserve the right to make up 4 balls at their
discretion for golfers booking in smaller parties.
Soft spikes are compulsory.
Players must wear tailored trousers or shorts and shirts must
have collars.
Players should check in the reception 30 minutes before their
tee time.
Players arriving late or no shows will not be entitled to any
refund.
International rules of Etiquette must be observed.