INFINITUM’s Lakes course reopens after renovation

INFINITUM’s Lakes course has reopened following an $880,000 renovation project, elevating one of Spain’s most popular layouts ahead of the DP World Tour’s Qualifying School Final Stage in November.

At the heart of the project was a renovation and reimagining of the course’s bunkering, with the help of Greg Norman Design, the masterminds behind the original course design. As well as installing new drainage systems and replacing the sand, many bunkers have been moved into new strategic positions to make the Lakes course a more engaging test.

Throughout the process, INFINITUM also took the opportunity to install a new species of grass, zoysia, around each bunker. Zoysiagrass requires less water and fewer chemicals than comparable species, and is significantly more resistant to foot traffic, representing another forward step in INFINITUM’s sustainability drive.

“The Lakes course renovation has been one of our top priorities for some time now and we are delighted with the outcome,” said Joaquín Mora Bertrán, deputy general manager of golf, beach club and food and beverage at INFINITUM.

“The strategic elements of the course have changed considerably, making the Lakes a lay-out where you have to think about where to place the ball with each shot,” Bertrán added. “This will obviously increase the challenge for our visiting tour professionals, but also offer a fresh and exciting experience for amateur players.”

The Lakes, designed by two-time major winner Norman, opened alongside the rest of the resort in 2008 and has become a staple of European golf. Weaving through the picturesque Sèquia Major wetlands, the course’s heavy emphasis on water hazards makes it a challenging round for even the most experienced golfers.

Meanwhile, the Hills course – which opened alongside the Lakes in 2008 – will undergo its own extensive renovation from December 2024. Led by Marco Simone Golf Club architect Dave Sampson, European Golf Design will completely remodel the course, with the back nine being refurbished from January to August 2025 and the front nine following from January through August 2026. INFINITUM’s 9-hole course, the Ruins, will form part of a dynamic composite course with the Hills while refurbishment is underway.