Construction Underway on Greg Norman Design’s New Project in Colombia

18 May 2017

From the prolific ‘celebrity’ design company Greg Norman Golf Course Design, comes news that a new Greg Norman project is under construction in northern Colombia. Known as the Mar de Indias Golf Club, the project is situated close to the port city of Cartegna and is the company’s first golf course in Colombia. The layout is set to feature views of the Caribbean Sea from many holes, and expected to have 9-holes completed for a preview opening in 2018.

Beyond the obvious interest of an Australian doing business in Colombia, the project intrigues on a number of levels. For a start, the Masterplan shows an attractive looking coastline that apartment owners will enjoy views across. The golf side of the Masterplan is set inland of the Sea, with the holes separated from each other by a luxury residential estate. That estate is also branded Greg Norman, and homes feature interior design from his wife Kirsten Norman.

The following extracts from the Greg Norman Golf Course Design media release:

Located just outside Cartagena, the 18-hole, par-72, 6800-yard championship golf course will feature panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea on over half the course and a diverse eco-system, home to thousands of species of plants and trees. The course trade winds will play an important role in the dune-like design and overall playability of the course, adding an extra challenge to the layout’s undulating and hilly terrain.

An eco-sensitive design, Mar de Indias Golf Club will be grassed with Sea Dwarf Paspalum and will maintain the integrity of the land in keeping native vegetation and natural surrounds as a hallmark of the course. Not just a haven for golfers, the course is also a sanctuary for Colombia’s wildlife, including monkeys, birds and native fauna keeping habitat throughout.

“With its stunning landscape and rich culture, Cartagena is one of the most incredible destinations on the continent,” said Greg Norman. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to build a diverse and ecologically sound golf course here that will be the centerpiece of one of the premier destinations in all of Cartagena.”

Six holes (1, 2, 15, 16, 17, 18) and the driving range will be grassed by the end of growing season 2017 with plans for a full nine-hole opening next year. Bulk earth works, excavation and the irrigation lake are well underway.

“Greg Norman Golf Course Design will be integral to our recognition as a world-leading golf destination and we are excited to have them as partners as we develop the next great residential community in South America,” said Santiago Ordonez, Mar de Indias Project Manager.

Mar de Indias Golf & Beach Resort is a master planned real estate development located only a short distance from the historic center of Cartagena. Home to nearly 750 acres of unspoiled natural beauty, the diverse landscape features a natural forest preserve, white sand beaches, mangroves and lakes.

Greg Norman also brings his global portfolio of luxury branded real estate to Mar de Indias with Del Mar Residences & Golf by Greg Norman. The 57 spacious, custom villas are situated on the Norman-designed golf course and feature architecture and interior design by the Norman Design Group.

Owners will have access to an array of amenities including the Beach Club, Norman-designed Clubhouse, spa, dining, tennis, pools, state-of-the-art fitness center, watersports and more.

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