La Serena Golf lies in the municipality of Los Alcázares, occupying an expanse of land right next to the Mar Menor. Mainly flat, the golf course´s main difficulties will be the prevailing Levante wind and the many water hazards that come into play in 16 of the 18 holes. The course, which is not overly long, has a traditional structure. Accuracy off the tee is a must for the player, who must thread his way to the green amongst clusters of bunkers, desert areas and the aforementioned water hazards. La Serena Golf has a large Club House providing all facilities and services. The golf services are located on the ground floor: Dressing rooms, pro-shop, caddy master and storage facilities for members and clients in general. As well as the “La Serena” a-la-carte restaurant, the first floor has a large bar-cafeteria with a terrace overlooking the Mar Menor sea and the course. The designer Manuel Piñero was born in Badajoz in 1952. He learned the trade in the reputed Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and joined the European Tour in 1972, where he competed regularly until 2002, obtaining 9 wins altogether and making it to the ryder Cup team in two occasions. He won the Wolrd Cup in 1974 and again in 1982 with Seve Ballesteros and José Maria Cañizares respectively. In 2003 he joined the European Seniors Tour, where he still competes to this day. His record in Spain is second to none too, winning the Individual Spanish Pro Championship 5 times and the Doubles in another five occasions. Known and feared by his fellow professionals for his deadly accurate short game, Manuel Piñero now lives in the Costa del Sol.