
It
is the "last forgotten corner" of the Mediterranean
coast of South East Spain, on a plateau overlooking the Almanzora
valley, with easy access from the brand new international airport
of Almeria (40 mins) and Alicante (1hr 50 mins), that Desert Springs
has constructed Europe's firts and only Arizona style desert golf
course.
The Indiana course, designed by Peter McEvoy has been built to
full U.S.G.A. specifications and when stretched to its full length
of 6179 metres, offers the golfer new, unseen and unique challenges.
Each platformed tee is surrounded by cactus, rock and flowering
plantations and each hole has features that can be brought into
play; the springs, watercourses, dry river beds, rock and cactus
areas and bunkers are strategically located to examine the skills
of golfers of all standars. Whilst playing, golfers can absorb
the awesome landscape and spectacular views that encompass the
Indiana, benefiting from light sea breezes that temper the summer
heat.
The front 9 holes begin in a northerly direction and then return
to finish with a 362 metre dogled right par 4, demanding accuracy
from the tee, with a watercourse fed from a desert spring running
alongside the fairway with the approach of the green protected
by a desert area. A mid iron, striking your approach shot to the
green surrounded by 3 bunkers and water affords the perfect spectator
gallery from the magnificent elevated veranda style clubhouse.