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PRO-AMOctober 24-28, 2012

Andy Thuney, PGALos Cabos Tournament Chairman

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Club Campestre Cabo Real

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CVISTA VALLARTA CLUB DE GOLF (Puerto Vallarta, State of

Jalisco) Three great golf courses and two locations, one on rolling hills the other, ocean front. ClubCorp’s development of Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf 7,073-yard, par 72 golf course, and the Vista Vallarta Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course combined with the Marina Val-larta Golf Course create a premier 54-hole golf experience. Enjoy the natural features of rugged terrain, ravines, and mature trees of the 18-hole Weiskopf course or play the Nicklaus Signature Course, 18-hole, 6,993 yard, par 72, with the challenges and dramatic changes in elevations that confronted the players in the prestigious 2002 World Golf Championships-EMC World Cup. General Manager, K.C. Crandall, PGA Golf Professional member runs the two Vista Vallarta courses and the Marina Vallarta Golf Club with second generation golf skills and hospitality offering for individuals and tournaments. Both courses are rated in Best’s Top 10 Resort Golf courses in Mexico, Vista Vallarta Nicklaus is number 6 and the Weiskopf course number 9.

MARINA VALLARTA CLUB DE GOLF (Puerto Vallarta, State of Jalisco) This par-71, 6,700-yard Joe Fingers course sits in a dramatic location with the beach on one side and Banderas Bay and the marina on the other with two holes on the Pacific Ocean. Players feel the seabreeze amidst the natural beauty of the Mexican tropics. Playing the course will test your resolve, with ponds, and lakes dotting the area. Its magnificent view of Banderas Bay and the natural obstacles such as tropical plants, natural lagoons, wildlife and waterfountains. A number of participating resorts are offering stay and play packages.

100 golf courses, country

consists of a superb approach to client satisfaction and provides golf courses and club facilities with upscale amenities. ClubCorp, one ofthe world’s leading golf club management groups, has two outstandingproperty locations in Mexico; Puerto Vallarta and Cozumel.


Vista Vallarta 18 hole complex designed by Jack Nicklau

Vista Vallarta 18 hole complex designed by Tom Weiskopf

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CVISTA VALLARTA CLUB DE GOLF (Puerto Vallarta, State of

Jalisco) Three great golf courses and two locations, one on rolling hills the other, ocean front. ClubCorp’s development of Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf 7,073-yard, par 72 golf course, and the Vista Vallarta Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course combined with the Marina Val-larta Golf Course create a premier 54-hole golf experience. Enjoy the natural features of rugged terrain, ravines, and mature trees of the 18-hole Weiskopf course or play the Nicklaus Signature Course, 18-hole, 6,993 yard, par 72, with the challenges and dramatic changes in elevations that confronted the players in the prestigious 2002 World Golf Championships-EMC World Cup. General Manager, K.C. Crandall, PGA Golf Professional member runs the two Vista Vallarta courses and the Marina Vallarta Golf Club with second generation golf skills and hospitality offering for individuals and tournaments. Both courses are rated in Best’s Top 10 Resort Golf courses in Mexico, Vista Vallarta Nicklaus is number 6 and the Weiskopf course number 9.

MARINA VALLARTA CLUB DE GOLF (Puerto Vallarta, State of Jalisco) This par-71, 6,700-yard Joe Fingers course sits in a dramatic location with the beach on one side and Banderas Bay and the marina on the other with two holes on the Pacific Ocean. Players feel the seabreeze amidst the natural beauty of the Mexican tropics. Playing the course will test your resolve, with ponds, and lakes dotting the area. Its magnificent view of Banderas Bay and the natural obstacles such as tropical plants, natural lagoons, wildlife and waterfountains. A number of participating resorts are offering stay and play packages.

100 golf courses, country

consists of a superb approach to client satisfaction and provides golf courses and club facilities with upscale amenities. ClubCorp, one ofthe world’s leading golf club management groups, has two outstandingproperty locations in Mexico; Puerto Vallarta and Cozumel.


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Inspirationally conceived to reveal the scenic beauty and abundant enjoyment that surrounds it, the world-class Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort enriches your senses and quickens your spirit. Dispensing Mexico’s most hospitable ambi-

tranquil stretch of golden beach. Carretera Transpeninsular, Km 19.5, Los Cabos; 011-52-624-145-6500; www.hiltonloscabos.com

Amidst 28 acres of quiet gardens and along a private beach lies the Sheraton Hacienda

of the deluxe guest rooms, fountains, cafes, award winning Pitahayas Restaurant, and shops evoke the rich history of the Baja region. Retreat to over 270 guest rooms and

10, Cabo Del Sol; 011-52-624-145-8000; www.sheratonloscabos.com

L in the development of world-class

the Baja California Peninsula ranked 14th in a listing of the 50 most popular golf destinations in the world. Los Cabos won the 2012 Golf Destination of the Year for Latin America by the International Association of Golf Tour Opperators. Four and a half Jack Nicklaus signature courses are open along this corridor, including the top-rated Cabo del Sol Ocean Course (1), ranked 100 in 2011 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses in the World.”

holes, including the

on property is the Cabo del Sol Desert Course (11) by Tom Weiskopf. Nearby, at the legendary Palmilla Golf Club (2), you’ll

holes featuring the ocean, arroyo and mountain nines. Close by is Mayan Palace Resorts in Mexico, along with it’s unique, nine hole Punta Sur Golf Course golf course in San Jose del Cabo.

Los Cabos corridor is Cabo Real (8) by Robert Trent Jones II; the newer, spectacular, oceanfront El Dorado (1), a Jack Nicklaus signature design, now a private real estate retreat and the Club Campestre San Jose (17), another Jack Nicklaus design.

Puerto Los Cabos (19) Questro managed real estate project, with two 9 hole golf courses, one by Greg Norman and the other Jack Nicklaus, along with Cabo’s newest and grandest marina. Rated 3rd of all private golf courses in Mexico is Querencia (5).

course in Mexico. It was host to Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf tournament between Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson.

is the Cabo San Lucas Country Club (29)

Diamante Dunes (16) will compete for the best course in Mexico with its Davis Love III dunes resort ocean front golf course considered on of the BEST golf courses in Los Cabos.

LA PAZup the coast in La Paz is Arthur Hills’

Paraiso del Mar (New). Across the bay, is the 500-acre seaside development of Costa Baja Resort & Marina (21)golf course in Mexico.

treasures of golf is the Tom Doak minimalist design at Bahia de los Sueños (New)golf course in Mexico, just 45 minutes south of La Paz .

LORETOis Homex’s Loreto Bay Golf

Course (New)a redo of the existing course that has incredible scenic views, and now has made investment in shaping, design and infrastructure.

With all of these spectacular courses and developments moving forward …All the more reason to visit and invest in the state of Baja Sur, Mexico, your second home.

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa has been recognized by Preferred Hotels & Resorts for its excellence among full service luxury hotels and spas and as an AAA Four Diamond Award resort. Five international restaurants and four lounges serving

Mexico was voted as the #3 Best Destination in the Caribbean and Mexico for the Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Awards. 1-866-2DREAMS; www.dreamsresorts.com/drelc/

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SHERATON HACIENDA DEL MAR

HILTON LOS CABOS

Blending Mexican traditions with modern amenities, the rooms and suites at this luxuri-

class to improve your game. CarreteraTranspeninsular, Km 7.5, San Jose del Cabo;011-52-624-146-7000; 866-829-2977; www.oneandonlyresorts.com

be tempted to over sleep your tee time or to rush back for a SPA treatment extraordinaire. REST well....PLAY well.

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Inspirationally conceived to reveal the scenic beauty and abundant enjoyment that surrounds it, the world-class Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort enriches your senses and quickens your spirit. Dispensing Mexico’s most hospitable ambi-

tranquil stretch of golden beach. Carretera Transpeninsular, Km 19.5, Los Cabos; 011-52-624-145-6500; www.hiltonloscabos.com

Amidst 28 acres of quiet gardens and along a private beach lies the Sheraton Hacienda

of the deluxe guest rooms, fountains, cafes, award winning Pitahayas Restaurant, and shops evoke the rich history of the Baja region. Retreat to over 270 guest rooms and

10, Cabo Del Sol; 011-52-624-145-8000; www.sheratonloscabos.com

L in the development of world-class

the Baja California Peninsula ranked 14th in a listing of the 50 most popular golf destinations in the world. Los Cabos won the 2012 Golf Destination of the Year for Latin America by the International Association of Golf Tour Opperators. Four and a half Jack Nicklaus signature courses are open along this corridor, including the top-rated Cabo del Sol Ocean Course (1), ranked 100 in 2011 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses in the World.”

holes, including the

on property is the Cabo del Sol Desert Course (11) by Tom Weiskopf. Nearby, at the legendary Palmilla Golf Club (2), you’ll

holes featuring the ocean, arroyo and mountain nines. Close by is Mayan Palace Resorts in Mexico, along with it’s unique, nine hole Punta Sur Golf Course golf course in San Jose del Cabo.

Los Cabos corridor is Cabo Real (8) by Robert Trent Jones II; the newer, spectacular, oceanfront El Dorado (1), a Jack Nicklaus signature design, now a private real estate retreat and the Club Campestre San Jose (17), another Jack Nicklaus design.

Puerto Los Cabos (19) Questro managed real estate project, with two 9 hole golf courses, one by Greg Norman and the other Jack Nicklaus, along with Cabo’s newest and grandest marina. Rated 3rd of all private golf courses in Mexico is Querencia (5).

course in Mexico. It was host to Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf tournament between Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson.

is the Cabo San Lucas Country Club (29)

Diamante Dunes (16) will compete for the best course in Mexico with its Davis Love III dunes resort ocean front golf course considered on of the BEST golf courses in Los Cabos.

LA PAZup the coast in La Paz is Arthur Hills’

Paraiso del Mar (New). Across the bay, is the 500-acre seaside development of Costa Baja Resort & Marina (21)golf course in Mexico.

treasures of golf is the Tom Doak minimalist design at Bahia de los Sueños (New)golf course in Mexico, just 45 minutes south of La Paz .

LORETOis Homex’s Loreto Bay Golf

Course (New)a redo of the existing course that has incredible scenic views, and now has made investment in shaping, design and infrastructure.

With all of these spectacular courses and developments moving forward …All the more reason to visit and invest in the state of Baja Sur, Mexico, your second home.

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa has been recognized by Preferred Hotels & Resorts for its excellence among full service luxury hotels and spas and as an AAA Four Diamond Award resort. Five international restaurants and four lounges serving

Mexico was voted as the #3 Best Destination in the Caribbean and Mexico for the Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Awards. 1-866-2DREAMS; www.dreamsresorts.com/drelc/

ONE&ONLY PALMILLA

SHERATON HACIENDA DEL MAR

HILTON LOS CABOS

Blending Mexican traditions with modern amenities, the rooms and suites at this luxuri-

class to improve your game. CarreteraTranspeninsular, Km 7.5, San Jose del Cabo;011-52-624-146-7000; 866-829-2977; www.oneandonlyresorts.com

be tempted to over sleep your tee time or to rush back for a SPA treatment extraordinaire. REST well....PLAY well.

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MEXICAN RIVIERA

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From Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Ixtapa and south to Acapulco, this area has a legitimate claim to some of the BEST GOLF in the world.

MAZATLANtip of the Mexican Riviera.

El Cid, the mainstay, is home to a Lee Treviño designed nine-hole expansion for a total of 27 holes of playable golf. Down the beach, Estrella del Mar Golf (25) boasts a top-rated Robert Trent Jones, Jr. with eleven holes on the water. Recently opened a stylish David Fleming designed, Marina Mazatlan Golf Club (New).

THE TWO VALLARTASlub

and its two championship courses, one by Tom Weiskopf (7) and the other by Nicklaus (6), having hosted the PGA-sponsored

Club Corp management is the Marina Vallarta Golf Course (27).

properties. with its recently redo of a Nicklaus design course. Next door is Paradise Village, and its top-ranked Robert von Hagge golf course with 11 water holes at El Tigre Golf Course (12). Forty minutes north of Puerto Vallarta is Punta Mita, with two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, the

top rated and the new Bahia (14). New to this area is a championship Greg Norman design at Litibu (20).

MANZANILLODye designed La Mantarraya (30)

which began the move to hire top-rated architects to design courses in Mexico. Close by is Isla Navidad (10), a von Hagge masterpiece with 27 holes of Oceanfront and Lagoon nines. Just north is the fantastic jungle on the ocean El Tamarindo (5) designed by David Fleming. Enrique Valenzuela created a private golf experience called El Corazon de Manzanillo (New).

IXTAPAcourses, one Palma Real by Robert

Trent Jones and von Hagge’s Marina Ixtapa Golf Course. Near by, is the lovely Zihuatanejo for an old world experience.

ACAPULCORiviera, is restoring its

luster due in part to a Mexico Tourism inititive along with Carlos Slim, and to the top-rated TresVidas Golf Club (4),private country club, is an incredible von Hagge layout hugging

Work is under way for the Fairmont's Acapulco Princess (26) and a new layout called Turtle Dovehas an enjoyable and playable 18-hole golf course designed by

nightlife in Mexico. Golf by day, dance by night. holds the key to your ultimate vacation, and experience in Mexico. Abandon yourself to

s/n Col. Granjas del Marques Acapulco, Guerrero 39907: 011-52-744-469-1000; 866-540-4401; www.fairmont.com/acapulco

Experience the luxury of modern conveniences complemented by the charms of OldMexico at Grand Bay Hotel - Isla Navidad Resort in Manzanillo, Mexico. Situated on

AAA four diamond hotel is the ideal destination for Mexico vacations. Circuito de losMarinos s/n Fracc. Isla NavidadManzanillo, Colima 28830: 011-52-314-331-0500; www.islanavidad.com.mx

Paradise Village is quietly tucked away on the north shores of Puerto Vallarta with it'salluring, unspoiled beaches of Nuevo Vallarta. It is here where Paradise Village BeachResort and Spa occupies a fabulous, private 12-acre peninsula, embraced by the sapphireseas of Banderas Bay on one side and a World-class Marina on the other. Paseo de los Cocoteros # 1 local 16 int 7 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, 63731: 011-52-322-226-6770; 866-334-6080; www.paradisevillage.com

the best of both worlds. Only minutes from the colorful festivals, attractions, and res-taurants of the Golden Zone.Av. Camaron Sabalo S/N PO Box 813 Mazatlan, Sinaloa, 82110: 800-525-1925; www.elcid.com/marina_beach/

ACAPULCO PRINCESS

GRAND BAY/ISLA NAVIDAD

PARADISE VILLAGE/EL TIGRE

EL CID EL MORO BEACH

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El Tamarindo, David Fleming

MEXICAN RIVIERA

G not be complete without

From Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Ixtapa and south to Acapulco, this area has a legitimate claim to some of the BEST GOLF in the world.

MAZATLANtip of the Mexican Riviera.

El Cid, the mainstay, is home to a Lee Treviño designed nine-hole expansion for a total of 27 holes of playable golf. Down the beach, Estrella del Mar Golf (25) boasts a top-rated Robert Trent Jones, Jr. with eleven holes on the water. Recently opened a stylish David Fleming designed, Marina Mazatlan Golf Club (New).

THE TWO VALLARTASlub

and its two championship courses, one by Tom Weiskopf (7) and the other by Nicklaus (6), having hosted the PGA-sponsored

Club Corp management is the Marina Vallarta Golf Course (27).

properties. with its recently redo of a Nicklaus design course. Next door is Paradise Village, and its top-ranked Robert von Hagge golf course with 11 water holes at El Tigre Golf Course (12). Forty minutes north of Puerto Vallarta is Punta Mita, with two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, the

top rated and the new Bahia (14). New to this area is a championship Greg Norman design at Litibu (20).

MANZANILLODye designed La Mantarraya (30)

which began the move to hire top-rated architects to design courses in Mexico. Close by is Isla Navidad (10), a von Hagge masterpiece with 27 holes of Oceanfront and Lagoon nines. Just north is the fantastic jungle on the ocean El Tamarindo (5) designed by David Fleming. Enrique Valenzuela created a private golf experience called El Corazon de Manzanillo (New).

IXTAPAcourses, one Palma Real by Robert

Trent Jones and von Hagge’s Marina Ixtapa Golf Course. Near by, is the lovely Zihuatanejo for an old world experience.

ACAPULCORiviera, is restoring its

luster due in part to a Mexico Tourism inititive along with Carlos Slim, and to the top-rated TresVidas Golf Club (4),private country club, is an incredible von Hagge layout hugging

Work is under way for the Fairmont's Acapulco Princess (26) and a new layout called Turtle Dovehas an enjoyable and playable 18-hole golf course designed by

nightlife in Mexico. Golf by day, dance by night. holds the key to your ultimate vacation, and experience in Mexico. Abandon yourself to

s/n Col. Granjas del Marques Acapulco, Guerrero 39907: 011-52-744-469-1000; 866-540-4401; www.fairmont.com/acapulco

Experience the luxury of modern conveniences complemented by the charms of OldMexico at Grand Bay Hotel - Isla Navidad Resort in Manzanillo, Mexico. Situated on

AAA four diamond hotel is the ideal destination for Mexico vacations. Circuito de losMarinos s/n Fracc. Isla NavidadManzanillo, Colima 28830: 011-52-314-331-0500; www.islanavidad.com.mx

Paradise Village is quietly tucked away on the north shores of Puerto Vallarta with it'salluring, unspoiled beaches of Nuevo Vallarta. It is here where Paradise Village BeachResort and Spa occupies a fabulous, private 12-acre peninsula, embraced by the sapphireseas of Banderas Bay on one side and a World-class Marina on the other. Paseo de los Cocoteros # 1 local 16 int 7 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, 63731: 011-52-322-226-6770; 866-334-6080; www.paradisevillage.com

the best of both worlds. Only minutes from the colorful festivals, attractions, and res-taurants of the Golden Zone.Av. Camaron Sabalo S/N PO Box 813 Mazatlan, Sinaloa, 82110: 800-525-1925; www.elcid.com/marina_beach/

ACAPULCO PRINCESS

GRAND BAY/ISLA NAVIDAD

PARADISE VILLAGE/EL TIGRE

EL CID EL MORO BEACH

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Moon Palace , Jack Nicklaus

T upwards of three

courses in and around the main tourism area and a host of new ones along the expanded corridor to the south. With over thirteen world class golf courses it is now the most played area in Mexico - the number one golf destination in Mexico.

Pok-Ta-Pok course, by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., now called Cancun Golf Club that was part of the original FONATUR development in the 1970’s. Nearby, the Iberostar Cancun Beach & Golf Resort formerly known as the Hilton , with an interesting layout with several views of the Mayan ruins. On the bay side, close to down town, you will

Puerto Cancun (New) with its commanding high rise views of a wonderful Tom Weiskopf Golf Course. Just north of Cancun is Playa Mujeres Golf (16), with a Greg Norman designed course. From Cancun, go south to the Riviera Maya

Riv-iera Cancun Golf Club (22) and a Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole complex Ten minutes later you are at top rated Moon Golf Club (9) with 27 holes, designed by Mr. Nicklaus. Soon to open with raving reviews will be the Cancun Country Club a TPC project with a Nice Price 18 hole layout and a spectacular Tom Fazio masterpiece. To the south is the Mayan’s El Manglar Golf Club, an executive par 3, Nicklaus design. Adjacent is Iberostar’s Playa Paraiso Golf Club (15) 40 miles south of Cancun, OHL, a Madrid-based company has fashioned a 1,600-acre complex,

Mayakobá featuring the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón Mayakobá (4) ever PGA event in Mexico. Newly Opened is the Grand Coral (New) another course designed by Nick Price is located near by. Playa del Carmen is the major crossroad in this corridor here you will play the highly rated Robert von Hagge course at Playacar Golf Club (18)course, the Cozumel Country Club (23) designed by Nicklaus. Puerto Aventuras

Rivera Maya Golf Club (13) at Bahia Principe, located 30 minutes south of Playa del Carmen has allocated 27 holes of Trent Jones, Jr championship design.

MERIDA/CAMPECHEin the Yucatán Peninsula is

the area of Merida and Campeche on the Gulf of Mexico. Jack Nicklaus, has already made his mark in this wonderful part of Mexico with two new projects. Yucatán Country Club (6) is a beautifully designed master plan in the heart of Merida and the

America. Campeche Playa (New)golf and their “Golden Bear Residences”.

CANCUN’S FUTURE

Resort course is Schmidt-Curley’s seventh collaboration with

and your golf outings. Time to play golf in Mexico!

CANCUN

Maya. Incredible beaches with pure white sand, Azul blue waters and colorful nightlife. REST well....PLAY well.

MEXICO’S TOP GOLF RESORTS IN CANCUN / RIVIERA MAYA - YUCATAN

Bahia Principe is in a unique and privileged location with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, it’s the ideal choice for your Mayan Riviera holiday. Take advantage of a relaxing spa treatments as well as multiple golf courses just minutes away. Enjoy four delicious on-site restaurants, 7 bars and 2 swimming pools. Playa Aventuras Akumal. Ctra. Chetumal - Cancún, km. 250. C.P. 77760: 011-52-984-875-5000; 866-282-2442; www.bahiaprincipeusa.com

BAHIA PRINCIPE

2,457 luxurious rooms with either ocean or garden views. It is divided into three

is truly a destination for travelers of all ages. Carretera Cancun-Chetumal KM. 340Cancún, Q. Roo 77500: 011-52-998-881-6000; 800-635-1836; www.palaceresorts.com

MOON PALACE

Surrounded by the jungle's emerald embrace, Rosewood Mayakoba is imbued with the spirit of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. A journey to this serene world captivates the

arc of white Caribbean sand, Rosewood Mayakoba is the heart of a 1,600-acre luxury resort located south of Cancun and north of Playa del Carmen. Voted Top 100 in the World and Top 7 Mexico Resort in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2011. 011-52.984.875.8000; Reservations: 888.ROSEWOOD; www.rosewoodhotels.com

IBEROSTAR

‘a day at the beach’ ambiance. From the giant seashells decorating the front desk to the salmon-colored couches adorning the lobby begging you just to plop on and put your

-able P.B. Dye Golf Course. Carrt. Chetumal-Pto Juarez km 309, Cancun, Quintana Roo 77710: 305-774-9225; 011-52-984-877-2800; www.iberostar.com

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Moon Palace , Jack Nicklaus

T upwards of three

courses in and around the main tourism area and a host of new ones along the expanded corridor to the south. With over thirteen world class golf courses it is now the most played area in Mexico - the number one golf destination in Mexico.

Pok-Ta-Pok course, by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., now called Cancun Golf Club that was part of the original FONATUR development in the 1970’s. Nearby, the Iberostar Cancun Beach & Golf Resort formerly known as the Hilton , with an interesting layout with several views of the Mayan ruins. On the bay side, close to down town, you will

Puerto Cancun (New) with its commanding high rise views of a wonderful Tom Weiskopf Golf Course. Just north of Cancun is Playa Mujeres Golf (16), with a Greg Norman designed course. From Cancun, go south to the Riviera Maya

Riv-iera Cancun Golf Club (22) and a Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole complex Ten minutes later you are at top rated Moon Golf Club (9) with 27 holes, designed by Mr. Nicklaus. Soon to open with raving reviews will be the Cancun Country Club a TPC project with a Nice Price 18 hole layout and a spectacular Tom Fazio masterpiece. To the south is the Mayan’s El Manglar Golf Club, an executive par 3, Nicklaus design. Adjacent is Iberostar’s Playa Paraiso Golf Club (15) 40 miles south of Cancun, OHL, a Madrid-based company has fashioned a 1,600-acre complex,

Mayakobá featuring the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón Mayakobá (4) ever PGA event in Mexico. Newly Opened is the Grand Coral (New) another course designed by Nick Price is located near by. Playa del Carmen is the major crossroad in this corridor here you will play the highly rated Robert von Hagge course at Playacar Golf Club (18)course, the Cozumel Country Club (23) designed by Nicklaus. Puerto Aventuras

Rivera Maya Golf Club (13) at Bahia Principe, located 30 minutes south of Playa del Carmen has allocated 27 holes of Trent Jones, Jr championship design.

MERIDA/CAMPECHEin the Yucatán Peninsula is

the area of Merida and Campeche on the Gulf of Mexico. Jack Nicklaus, has already made his mark in this wonderful part of Mexico with two new projects. Yucatán Country Club (6) is a beautifully designed master plan in the heart of Merida and the

America. Campeche Playa (New)golf and their “Golden Bear Residences”.

CANCUN’S FUTURE

Resort course is Schmidt-Curley’s seventh collaboration with

and your golf outings. Time to play golf in Mexico!

CANCUN

Maya. Incredible beaches with pure white sand, Azul blue waters and colorful nightlife. REST well....PLAY well.

MEXICO’S TOP GOLF RESORTS IN CANCUN / RIVIERA MAYA - YUCATAN

Bahia Principe is in a unique and privileged location with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, it’s the ideal choice for your Mayan Riviera holiday. Take advantage of a relaxing spa treatments as well as multiple golf courses just minutes away. Enjoy four delicious on-site restaurants, 7 bars and 2 swimming pools. Playa Aventuras Akumal. Ctra. Chetumal - Cancún, km. 250. C.P. 77760: 011-52-984-875-5000; 866-282-2442; www.bahiaprincipeusa.com

BAHIA PRINCIPE

2,457 luxurious rooms with either ocean or garden views. It is divided into three

is truly a destination for travelers of all ages. Carretera Cancun-Chetumal KM. 340Cancún, Q. Roo 77500: 011-52-998-881-6000; 800-635-1836; www.palaceresorts.com

MOON PALACE

Surrounded by the jungle's emerald embrace, Rosewood Mayakoba is imbued with the spirit of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. A journey to this serene world captivates the

arc of white Caribbean sand, Rosewood Mayakoba is the heart of a 1,600-acre luxury resort located south of Cancun and north of Playa del Carmen. Voted Top 100 in the World and Top 7 Mexico Resort in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2011. 011-52.984.875.8000; Reservations: 888.ROSEWOOD; www.rosewoodhotels.com

IBEROSTAR

‘a day at the beach’ ambiance. From the giant seashells decorating the front desk to the salmon-colored couches adorning the lobby begging you just to plop on and put your

-able P.B. Dye Golf Course. Carrt. Chetumal-Pto Juarez km 309, Cancun, Quintana Roo 77710: 305-774-9225; 011-52-984-877-2800; www.iberostar.com

ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA



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M and is a closer travel desti-nation than Europe. Mexico’s cities are full of stunning architectural masterpieces, churches, cathedrals, theatres,

government buildings, and incredible mansions, all fantastically interesting. Many of the inland courses are private, some are resort orientated and many welcome outside play for visitors. Mexico City, Leon, Monterrey, Avandaro, Laguna Sur, Puebla are but a few of the many cities that have great golf clubs, here are some more great inland sites to add to your travel agenda.

GUADALAJARAand Ajijic all are con-

claim to have the largest collection of American expatriates liv-

in favor of beach locations, is home to six outstanding private country clubs with an open door policy for foreign golfers. Atlas Country Club (12) has one of the longest courses in the coun-try. El Cielo (28) is a spectacular, upscale course overlooking Mexico’s second largest city, high above Guadalajara, will be a source of great satisfaction to visitors. El Rio (17), outside of Guadalajara, is a new Jack Nicklaus Signature designed course and a favorite of Lorena Ochoa. Jack Nicklaus said, “It is the best piece of inland property in Mexico.” Las Lomas Club de Golf (21), there is more to life here than Tequila and Mariachis, although they are great as well.

MORELIATres Marias (11), set out to be the best residential golf course

in the interior of Mexico, has a great start with 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, varying from tame to intimidating, host to several LPGA tour events and the Mexican Open. Bosque Monarca (New) has teamed up with Rafael Alarcon and Jay Moorish to build a great new course. Well known, local designer, Enrique Valenzuela, has an 18-hole course is now open called El Club de Golf Hacienda Erandeni (New).

SAN MIGUEL ALLENDEAllende” brings warm

thoughts of this beautiful colonial village, narrow cobblestone streets, grand plazas, boutiques, quaint hotels, and now of course, golf. Las Ventanas de San Miguel (New) is a Schmidt-Curley-Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole championship golf course, within an exclusive resort community.

SAN LUIS POTOSILa Loma Club de Golf (10), this is a Jack Nicklaus Signature

Golf Course, with 18 holes, par 72 and 7577 yards long, site ofa Canadian Open tournament in 2009.

COCOYOCHacienda Cocoyoc, long on the list of TOP NINE hole golf

Hacienda 500 years ago…back when golf started.

INLAND-COLONIAL/INDEPENDENCE ROUTES


One of the top hotels in Guadalajara, set against the Glorieta de La Minerva and minutesfrom the World Trade Center, Fiesta Americana Guadalajara is at the epicenter of the

an unmatched experience. Fiesta Americana Guadalajara is the ideal hotel for trips ofpleasure or of business. Aurelio Aceves 225, Glorieta Minerva, Col. Vallarta Poniente,

Villa Montaña overlooks majestic Morelia, “the aristocrat of Mexico´s colonial cities” and capital of Michoacan. A gem for years, this classic hotel distinguishes itself by combining the elegance of times past with modern luxuries and services, such as its newly opened spa. Business and leisure travelers alike will truly appreciate this luxurious property.1-800-508-7923; +52-(322)-221-2277; http://www.villamontana.com.mx/

VILLA MONTANA

FIESTA AMERICANA GUADALAJARA

Surrounded by lush semi-tropical vegetation, Hotel Hacienda Cocoyoc comibinesmultiple modern amenities and conveniences with the beauty and preciseness ofsixteenth-century architectura and tradition in a unique blend designed for yourmaximum comfort. Hacienda Cocoyoc is also home to Mexico's top rated Nine Hotel

800-504-6239; www.cocoyoc.com.mx

HACIENDA COCOYOC

Welcome to the only residential resort community set in the heart of historic downtown-

Recreo 51 Colonia Centro San Miguel de Allende, GTO 37700: 011-52-415-154-5650; 800-519-7683; www.artesanasanmiguel.com

ROSEWOOD SAN MIGUEL

Museums, cathedrals, monuments will beckon but world class golf will win you over. REST well...PLAY well.

MEXICO’S TOP GOLF RESORTS INLAND - COLONIAL / INDEPENDANCE ROUTES



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Las Ventanas de San Miguel, Nick Faldo

M and is a closer travel desti-nation than Europe. Mexico’s cities are full of stunning architectural masterpieces, churches, cathedrals, theatres,

government buildings, and incredible mansions, all fantastically interesting. Many of the inland courses are private, some are resort orientated and many welcome outside play for visitors. Mexico City, Leon, Monterrey, Avandaro, Laguna Sur, Puebla are but a few of the many cities that have great golf clubs, here are some more great inland sites to add to your travel agenda.

GUADALAJARAand Ajijic all are con-

claim to have the largest collection of American expatriates liv-

in favor of beach locations, is home to six outstanding private country clubs with an open door policy for foreign golfers. Atlas Country Club (12) has one of the longest courses in the coun-try. El Cielo (28) is a spectacular, upscale course overlooking Mexico’s second largest city, high above Guadalajara, will be a source of great satisfaction to visitors. El Rio (17), outside of Guadalajara, is a new Jack Nicklaus Signature designed course and a favorite of Lorena Ochoa. Jack Nicklaus said, “It is the best piece of inland property in Mexico.” Las Lomas Club de Golf (21), there is more to life here than Tequila and Mariachis, although they are great as well.

MORELIATres Marias (11), set out to be the best residential golf course

in the interior of Mexico, has a great start with 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, varying from tame to intimidating, host to several LPGA tour events and the Mexican Open. Bosque Monarca (New) has teamed up with Rafael Alarcon and Jay Moorish to build a great new course. Well known, local designer, Enrique Valenzuela, has an 18-hole course is now open called El Club de Golf Hacienda Erandeni (New).

SAN MIGUEL ALLENDEAllende” brings warm

thoughts of this beautiful colonial village, narrow cobblestone streets, grand plazas, boutiques, quaint hotels, and now of course, golf. Las Ventanas de San Miguel (New) is a Schmidt-Curley-Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole championship golf course, within an exclusive resort community.

SAN LUIS POTOSILa Loma Club de Golf (10), this is a Jack Nicklaus Signature

Golf Course, with 18 holes, par 72 and 7577 yards long, site ofa Canadian Open tournament in 2009.

COCOYOCHacienda Cocoyoc, long on the list of TOP NINE hole golf

Hacienda 500 years ago…back when golf started.

INLAND-COLONIAL/INDEPENDENCE ROUTES


One of the top hotels in Guadalajara, set against the Glorieta de La Minerva and minutesfrom the World Trade Center, Fiesta Americana Guadalajara is at the epicenter of the

an unmatched experience. Fiesta Americana Guadalajara is the ideal hotel for trips ofpleasure or of business. Aurelio Aceves 225, Glorieta Minerva, Col. Vallarta Poniente,

Villa Montaña overlooks majestic Morelia, “the aristocrat of Mexico´s colonial cities” and capital of Michoacan. A gem for years, this classic hotel distinguishes itself by combining the elegance of times past with modern luxuries and services, such as its newly opened spa. Business and leisure travelers alike will truly appreciate this luxurious property.1-800-508-7923; +52-(322)-221-2277; http://www.villamontana.com.mx/

VILLA MONTANA

FIESTA AMERICANA GUADALAJARA

Surrounded by lush semi-tropical vegetation, Hotel Hacienda Cocoyoc comibinesmultiple modern amenities and conveniences with the beauty and preciseness ofsixteenth-century architectura and tradition in a unique blend designed for yourmaximum comfort. Hacienda Cocoyoc is also home to Mexico's top rated Nine Hotel

800-504-6239; www.cocoyoc.com.mx

HACIENDA COCOYOC

Welcome to the only residential resort community set in the heart of historic downtown-

Recreo 51 Colonia Centro San Miguel de Allende, GTO 37700: 011-52-415-154-5650; 800-519-7683; www.artesanasanmiguel.com

ROSEWOOD SAN MIGUEL

Museums, cathedrals, monuments will beckon but world class golf will win you over. REST well...PLAY well.

MEXICO’S TOP GOLF RESORTS INLAND - COLONIAL / INDEPENDANCE ROUTES



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WHAT CELEBRITIES ARE SAYING

(1) Lorena Ochoa, Gary Player (2) Sammy Hagar (3) Michael Jordan (4) Brad Pitt (5) Dave Justice

became a legendary hero on the Diamante Dunes during the

John Travolta made famous his super celebration of his 50th birthday at the One & Only Palmilla, he and his fellow actors

-

and celebrity encounters of the aquatic kind than Hollywood on

where Cabo Pulmo rolls out the blue carpet for ocean fanatics everywhere. Costa Careyes has long been the hideaway for the

of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, really enjoyed a well deserved break at El Tamarindo and now the French are enchanted with long a new luxury retreat in Mexico.

Mexico has a history of stars and celebrities from the early

on Puerto Vallarta. Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnez were all fans of Acapulco and the Baja. Come live the grand life as well…the red carpet is out, your special table for two is reserved by candle light. Join the many celebrity and pro am tournament events, or special concerts with top headliners, culture and music

Mexico’s celebrity appeal continues as bright as the stars that visit and play around world class Golf in Mexico. Dave Justice, baseball hall of fame and former Atlanta Braves All Star says his

Cabos World Cup and Celebrity Golf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and see for yourself.” Greg Harrison, star of Maneater and One Tree

surrounded by a cheering and boisterous crowd. His putting skills were honed but accompanied by a wee bit of nerves that

Tiger Wood’s love for Mexico is legendary, as he has at least won two Majors in the US and then headed directly to Cancun or Los Cabos to savior his victories.

of golf for the last decade, Jack Nicklaus, has claimed Mexico as an expanding canvas for his world-wide acclaimed golf course designs with a scattering of 24 top rated golf courses through out the entire county. Lorena Ochoa is the goodwill ambassador of Mexico with her charm and grace. Sammy Hager has made a home in Los Cabos with his CaboWabo. Oscar de la Hoya

1

2 3

4

5

TOURNAMENTS - THE BEST PROFESSIONAL MEN & LADIES

Televised golf throughout Mexico has brought the sights and sounds of the Professional and Amateur tournaments to millions

PGA TOUR FEBRUARY

MAYAKOBA GOLF CLASSIC

El Camaleon golf course by Greg Norman

Maya area. www.mayakobagolfclassic.com

FOOD CLASSIC APRIL

RIVIERA NAYARIT CLASSIC

Renowned Chefs, Sommeliers and Tequila Masters. 3 nights and 2 rounds of golfFour Season, St Regis, Punta Mita Golfwww.puntamitagourmetgolf.com

TOUR LAS AMERICAS MAY

ACAPULCO PRINCESS

Televisa TLA Players ChampionshipAcapulco Princess a classic Ted Robinson palm tree lined resort layout. Acapulco, Mexico www.tourdelasamericas.com

SCPGA PRO-AM OCTOBER LOS CABOS

One Club Golf Professional with Four Am-atures playing three great courses, Palmilla, Cabo Real and Club Campestre San Jose.

INVITATIONAL LPGA NOVEMBER LORENA OCHOA

Guadalajara GC is the home course toMexico’s female golfer Lorena Ochoa. In 2011 Catriona Matthew defeated I.K. Kim www.lpga.com

DURAMED FUTURES APRIL

PARADISE VILLAGE

An established women’s developmental

known as “the Road to the LPGA.”www.lpgafuturestour.com

MAZATLAN MASTERS NOVEMBER MAZATLAN

unique amateur golf event designed to

3 courses, Estrella del Mar, El Cid and Marina Mazatlan. www.MazatlanMasters.com

NATIONWIDE TOUR JUNE MEXICO OPEN

de Golf is a national open tournament. Itbecame a Nationwide Tour event in 2008.www.pgatour.com/tournaments/h095



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WHAT CELEBRITIES ARE SAYING

(1) Lorena Ochoa, Gary Player (2) Sammy Hagar (3) Michael Jordan (4) Brad Pitt (5) Dave Justice

became a legendary hero on the Diamante Dunes during the

John Travolta made famous his super celebration of his 50th birthday at the One & Only Palmilla, he and his fellow actors

-

and celebrity encounters of the aquatic kind than Hollywood on

where Cabo Pulmo rolls out the blue carpet for ocean fanatics everywhere. Costa Careyes has long been the hideaway for the

of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, really enjoyed a well deserved break at El Tamarindo and now the French are enchanted with long a new luxury retreat in Mexico.

Mexico has a history of stars and celebrities from the early

on Puerto Vallarta. Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnez were all fans of Acapulco and the Baja. Come live the grand life as well…the red carpet is out, your special table for two is reserved by candle light. Join the many celebrity and pro am tournament events, or special concerts with top headliners, culture and music

Mexico’s celebrity appeal continues as bright as the stars that visit and play around world class Golf in Mexico. Dave Justice, baseball hall of fame and former Atlanta Braves All Star says his

Cabos World Cup and Celebrity Golf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and see for yourself.” Greg Harrison, star of Maneater and One Tree

surrounded by a cheering and boisterous crowd. His putting skills were honed but accompanied by a wee bit of nerves that

Tiger Wood’s love for Mexico is legendary, as he has at least won two Majors in the US and then headed directly to Cancun or Los Cabos to savior his victories.

of golf for the last decade, Jack Nicklaus, has claimed Mexico as an expanding canvas for his world-wide acclaimed golf course designs with a scattering of 24 top rated golf courses through out the entire county. Lorena Ochoa is the goodwill ambassador of Mexico with her charm and grace. Sammy Hager has made a home in Los Cabos with his CaboWabo. Oscar de la Hoya

1

2 3

4

5

TOURNAMENTS - THE BEST PROFESSIONAL MEN & LADIES

Televised golf throughout Mexico has brought the sights and sounds of the Professional and Amateur tournaments to millions

PGA TOUR FEBRUARY

MAYAKOBA GOLF CLASSIC

El Camaleon golf course by Greg Norman

Maya area. www.mayakobagolfclassic.com

FOOD CLASSIC APRIL

RIVIERA NAYARIT CLASSIC

Renowned Chefs, Sommeliers and Tequila Masters. 3 nights and 2 rounds of golfFour Season, St Regis, Punta Mita Golfwww.puntamitagourmetgolf.com

TOUR LAS AMERICAS MAY

ACAPULCO PRINCESS

Televisa TLA Players ChampionshipAcapulco Princess a classic Ted Robinson palm tree lined resort layout. Acapulco, Mexico www.tourdelasamericas.com

SCPGA PRO-AM OCTOBER LOS CABOS

One Club Golf Professional with Four Am-atures playing three great courses, Palmilla, Cabo Real and Club Campestre San Jose.

INVITATIONAL LPGA NOVEMBER LORENA OCHOA

Guadalajara GC is the home course toMexico’s female golfer Lorena Ochoa. In 2011 Catriona Matthew defeated I.K. Kim www.lpga.com

DURAMED FUTURES APRIL

PARADISE VILLAGE

An established women’s developmental

known as “the Road to the LPGA.”www.lpgafuturestour.com

MAZATLAN MASTERS NOVEMBER MAZATLAN

unique amateur golf event designed to

3 courses, Estrella del Mar, El Cid and Marina Mazatlan. www.MazatlanMasters.com

NATIONWIDE TOUR JUNE MEXICO OPEN

de Golf is a national open tournament. Itbecame a Nationwide Tour event in 2008.www.pgatour.com/tournaments/h095



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GREAT GOLF...GREAT SPAS MEXICO HAS IT ALL

World renown spas beckon your tired and aching bodies, rejuvinate, meditate, relate. Enjoy and relax with the best spas in Mexico

Le Blanc Spa Resorthttp://www.leblancsparesort.com/

Veranahttp://www.verana.com/

Grand Velas Riviera Mayahttp://www.grandvelas.com/

Mision del Sol Resort and Spahttp://www.misiondelsol.com.mx/

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resorthttp://www.sheratonloscabos.com/

Cieba del Mar Beach and Spa Resorthttp://www.ceibadelmar.com/

Presidente Cozumel Resort and Spahttp://www.intercontinentalcozumel.com/

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spahttp://www.casadorada.com/

Dreams Cancun Resort and Spahttp://www.dreamsresorts.com/

GOLF IN MEXICO REAL ESTATE AND GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENTS - UPDATE

PUERTO CANCUNCANCUN

VENTANAS SAN MIGUELSAN MIGUEL

CANCUN COUNTRY CLUB CANCUN

DIAMANTE DUNESLOS CABOS

BAHIA DE LOS SUEÑOSLA PAZ

PUERTO LOS CABOSLOS CABOS

ESTRELLA DEL MARMAZATLAN

TRES MARIASMORELIA

Successful residential/resort 800 acres withTom Weiskopf designed golf course, 5 starresorts, single family home sites and more.1-866-580-0749 www.puertocancun.com

Development with a golf course by NickFaldo and the Schmitz-Curley team. Singlefamily home sites and villas. 011-52-415-154-9394 www.ventanasdesanmiguel.net

Gated community with a Nick Price andTom Fazio golf course complex located juston the outskirts of Cancun. 011-52-998-886-2818 www.cancuncountryclub.com

of Los Cabos,designed by Davis Love III. Now Private, it has a high Golf Magazine ranking. www.diamantecabosanlucas.com

4,000 acres of paradise, now with the

Perfect bayfront with private runway.866-409-9940 www.bahiasuenosgolf.com

Dynamic East Cape development with Greg Norman nine holes and Jack Nick-

.tuoyal esruoc seloh enin erutangiS sual1-877-507-4752 www.puertoloscabos.com

Residential resort with a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course. Condos, single family homes and villas. By international airport. 888-587-0609 www.estrelladelmar.com

27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf in a gated community in historic Morelia. Full technology amenities for secure living. 800-407-4918 www.ciudad3marias.com



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GREAT GOLF...GREAT SPAS MEXICO HAS IT ALL

World renown spas beckon your tired and aching bodies, rejuvinate, meditate, relate. Enjoy and relax with the best spas in Mexico

Le Blanc Spa Resorthttp://www.leblancsparesort.com/

Veranahttp://www.verana.com/

Grand Velas Riviera Mayahttp://www.grandvelas.com/

Mision del Sol Resort and Spahttp://www.misiondelsol.com.mx/

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resorthttp://www.sheratonloscabos.com/

Cieba del Mar Beach and Spa Resorthttp://www.ceibadelmar.com/

Presidente Cozumel Resort and Spahttp://www.intercontinentalcozumel.com/

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spahttp://www.casadorada.com/

Dreams Cancun Resort and Spahttp://www.dreamsresorts.com/

GOLF IN MEXICO REAL ESTATE AND GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENTS - UPDATE

PUERTO CANCUNCANCUN


CANCUN COUNTRY CLUB CANCUN

DIAMANTE DUNESLOS CABOS

BAHIA DE LOS SUEÑOSLA PAZ

PUERTO LOS CABOSLOS CABOS

ESTRELLA DEL MARMAZATLAN

TRES MARIASMORELIA

Successful residential/resort 800 acres withTom Weiskopf designed golf course, 5 starresorts, single family home sites and more.1-866-580-0749 www.puertocancun.com

Development with a golf course by NickFaldo and the Schmitz-Curley team. Singlefamily home sites and villas. 011-52-415-154-9394 www.ventanasdesanmiguel.net

Gated community with a Nick Price andTom Fazio golf course complex located juston the outskirts of Cancun. 011-52-998-886-2818 www.cancuncountryclub.com

of Los Cabos,designed by Davis Love III. Now Private, it has a high Golf Magazine ranking. www.diamantecabosanlucas.com

4,000 acres of paradise, now with the

Perfect bayfront with private runway.866-409-9940 www.bahiasuenosgolf.com

Dynamic East Cape development with Greg Norman nine holes and Jack Nick-

.tuoyal esruoc seloh enin erutangiS sual1-877-507-4752 www.puertoloscabos.com

Residential resort with a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course. Condos, single family homes and villas. By international airport. 888-587-0609 www.estrelladelmar.com

27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf in a gated community in historic Morelia. Full technology amenities for secure living. 800-407-4918 www.ciudad3marias.com



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COSTA BAJALA PAZ


A David Love III design, Diamante hasinviting greens and endless views of the

866-901-1456; 011-52-624-172-5812.

27 hole course designed by Robert TrentJones II. www.riveramaya-golfclub.com011-52 984 87 55805; 011-52-984-87-5000.

particularly beautiful 18-hole golf coursein Leon. www.clubcampestredeleon.com;011-52-477-214-2100; 011-52-477-214-2112.

Signature Designed course by the legend-ary Jack Nicklaus. www.palaceresorts.com;011-52-998-193-2010.

byFonatur, Litibu is 45 minutes north ofPuerto Vallarta. www.fonatur.gob.mx;01 55 5090 4200

oceanfront topography and impressivevistas of the Sea of Cortez. www.bahiasuenosgolf.com; 866.202.0789.

A beautiful Gary Player designed coursefeatures breathtaking views of the Sea ofCortez. www.costabaja.com;1-866-409-9940.

A balanced golf experience including nat-ural surroundings, and design by Nick Faldo. www.ventanasdesanmiguel.com;011 52 (415) 154-9394



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RIVIERA CANCUNCANCUN

LITIBURIVIERA NAYARIT

BAHIA DE LOS SUEÑOSLA PAZ - SEA OF CORTEZ

COSTA BAJALA PAZ


A David Love III design, Diamante hasinviting greens and endless views of the

866-901-1456; 011-52-624-172-5812.

27 hole course designed by Robert TrentJones II. www.riveramaya-golfclub.com011-52 984 87 55805; 011-52-984-87-5000.

particularly beautiful 18-hole golf coursein Leon. www.clubcampestredeleon.com;011-52-477-214-2100; 011-52-477-214-2112.

Signature Designed course by the legend-ary Jack Nicklaus. www.palaceresorts.com;011-52-998-193-2010.

byFonatur, Litibu is 45 minutes north ofPuerto Vallarta. www.fonatur.gob.mx;01 55 5090 4200

oceanfront topography and impressivevistas of the Sea of Cortez. www.bahiasuenosgolf.com; 866.202.0789.

A beautiful Gary Player designed coursefeatures breathtaking views of the Sea ofCortez. www.costabaja.com;1-866-409-9940.

A balanced golf experience including nat-ural surroundings, and design by Nick Faldo. www.ventanasdesanmiguel.com;011 52 (415) 154-9394



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Golf Contacts

Golf Management Companies

Golf OnlineTee Times

GOLF MARKETING/ STRATEGY

Travel Contacts

Tourism Contacts

Golf Publications

CONSEJOwww.visitmexico.com

www.golfguidetomexico.com www.golflifetravel.comgolfluxurydestinations.comwww.inrivieramaya.comwww.editorialorange.comwww.editorialtelevisa.com

Federacion Mexicana de Golf Mexican Golf Federationwww.fmg.org.mx

Mexican PGAwww.pgam.com.mx

Internacional Golf Federationinternationalgolffederation.org

Mex Caribbean Golf Associationhttp://www.cancungolf.org

www.mexicogolfrealty.com

BEST4GOLFwww.best4golf.com

Mexico Onlinewww.mexonlone.com

Know Mexicowww.knowmexico.com

Real Estate

Golf Newsletters

Golf WebsitesGolf Architects

El Rumbo es [email protected]

TARGET GOLF Newsletterwww.golfguidetomexico.com/target.htm

Boomer Golf Newswww.boomergolfnews.com

On the Lipwww.onthelip.com

www.golfinmexico.netwww.infogolf.comwww.golf.com.mxwww.elrumboesgolf.com.mxwww.purogolf.comwww.loscabosgolf.com

Jack Nicklauswww.nicklaus.com

Robert von Haggewww.vonhagge.com

Gary Playerwww.garyplayer.com

Robert Trent Joneswww.rtj2.com

Davis Lovewww.lovegolf-design.com

Schmidt Curleywww.schmidt-curley.com

Enrique Valenzuelavalenzuelagolfdesign.com

Forrest Richardsonwww.golfgroupltd.com

Troon Golfwww.troongolf.com

Club Corpwww.ourclub.com

Questro Golfwww.questrogolf.com

Mayan Groupwww.vidantagolf.com

Mega Tourismwww.megatourismo.com

best4mexicoteetimes.comwww.golfswitch.comwww.egolf.comwww.golfcabos.com

Executive Golf Internationalwww.execgolfintl.com

David Fleminggolfpropertiesdesign.com

Greg Normanwww.shark.com

Pedro Guerecawww.pedroguereca.com

Nick Pricewww.nickprice.com

P.B DYEwww.Pbdyegolf.com

Nick Faldowww.nickfaldo.com

Ernie Elswww.ernieels.com

Palace Resortswww.palaceresorts.com

OB Sports Golf Managementwww.obsports.com


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12 AGUASCALIENTESClub Campestre de Aguascalientes (P) (449) 914-2203 Aguascalientes 18 72 71.3 6722 6471 5618 Y Y $160 $160Apartado Postal No. 296 (449) 914-1157 Bob Walton design.Country Club Pulgas Pandas (R) (449) 9140075 Aguascalientes 9 36 68.3 6420 6043 5546 Y Y $79 $139Apartado Postal No. 577 (449) 9140023 Joe Finger design. Deportivo Colon de Aguascalientes (R) Aguascalientes 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AClub de Golf Pichacho (P) Aguascalientes 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1 BAJA CALIFORNIABaja Country Club “ Ensenada” (R) (646) 177-5523 Ensenada 18 72 73.1 6834 6103 5203 Y N $47 $47KM 16 Carr. Transpeninsular (866) 599-0631 Enrique Valenzuela design.Bajamar (R) 21 (646) 155-0151 Ensenada 27 72 73.5 6968 5712 4696 Y N $94KM 77.5 Ensenada Toll Road Robert von Hagge design. Mexico’s Pebble Beach. Club Campestre de Mexicali (P) (686) 563-6170 Mexicali 18 72 72.0 6752 6524 6066 Y N $30 $45Carr. San Felipe, KM 2.5 (686) 563-6171Laguna Country Club (P) Mexicali 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AReal Del Mar Golf Club (R) (664) 631-3401 Rosarito 18 72 70.7 6460 6043 5534 Y Y $69 $89 KM 19.5 Ensenada Toll Road Pedro Guereca design. Ocean views on 11 of 18 holesLas Caras de Mexico (R) (877) 787-2624 San Felipe 18 72 N/A 7202 6337 5772 Y N $70 $85KM 176.5 Federal #5 Bradford Benz design. Tijuana Country Club (P) 28 (664) 104-7500 Tijuana 18 72 72.9 6834 6616 5393 Y Y $45 $69Blvd. Agua Caliente 11311, Fracc. Aviacion Alister Mackenzie deisgn. Challenging golf course near racetrack

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La Paz 18 72 N/A 7157 6679 6161 Y Y N/A N/AEl Mogote Arthur Hills design. Loreto Bay Golf Course (D) (613) 133-0788 Loreto 18 72 71.5 6800 6400 5497 Y Y $60 $60Blvd. Mision San Ignacio s/ n David Duval design, with an outsanding 14th hole. Cabo del Sol Golf, Desert (R) 12 (624) 145-8200 Los Cabos 18 72 69.6 6698 6252 6252 Y N $190 $190Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Cabo San Lucas Tom Weiskopf design. Desert course with ocean views. Cabo del Sol Golf, Ocean (R) 1 (624) 145-8200 Los Cabos 18 72 74.3 7053 6238 4980 Y N $280Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Cabo San Lucas Jack Nicklaus design with 5 oceanfront holes.

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Cabo San Lucas Country Club (R) 26 (624) 143-4653 Los Cabos 18 72 73.0 7220 6603 5302 Y N $99 $99Lazaro Cardenas s/ n Roy Dye design with view of Land’s End.Cabo Real Golf Course (R) 10 (624) 173-9400 Los Cabos 18 72 74.1 6945 6437 5068 Y N $180 $180KM 19.5 Transpenin. San Jose del Cabo Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. Site of ‘96 & ’99 Senior Slam.Club Campestre San Jose (R) 16 (

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Club de Golf Playa Palmas (P) (938) 389-2507 Campeche 9 72 68.9 6234 5938 5144 Y Y $60 $65KM 5 1/ 2 Carr. Carmen Real

28 CHIAPASClub Campestre Tuxtla (P) (961) 615-0637 Chiapas 9 72 71.5 3374 3120 2882 Y Y $30 $30Campiñas Golf Country Club (D) (961) 140-2048 Chiapas 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $25 $25

4 CHIHUAHUAClub Campestre Chihuahua (P) (614) 418-1061 Chihuahua 18 72 71.1 6879 6829 4901 N Y $70 $70Camino al Campestre s/ n Percy Clifford design.Club de Golf San Francisco (P) (614) 425-1004 Chihuahua 18 70 70.6 6344 6112 5152 Y Y $60 $85Delicias Country Club, S.C. (P) (639) 472-5790 Ciudad Delicias 27 72 70.7 6666 6666 5150 N Y $40 $60KM 4.5 Carr. Delicias Rosales David Fleming design.Club Campestre Juarez (P) (656) 617-7707 Ciudad Juarez 18 72 71.3 6846 6383 5269 N Y $80 $80Pedro Pelayo y Av. Campestre George Hoffman design.Mision de los Lagos Romanos (P) Ciudad Juarez 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $35 $55

7 COAHUILAClub de Golf Bosques de Monterreal (P) (844) 438-8170 Arteaga 9 63 61.2 N/A 6646 N/A N Y $80 $80Carr. San Antonio Mesa Jaime Padilla design. Golf at 9,500 feet with views of alpine forests.Club de Golf El Socorro (P) (866) 633-1396 Monclova 9 35 68.4 5600 5600 5300 N Y $30 $30Av. Adolfo Lopez Mateos No. 50 Easy and fun for most players.Rincon del Montero Hotel & Resort (P) (844) 422-0540 Parras de la Fuente 9 59 N/A 3625 N/A 3000 N Y $30 $30Carr. Parras - Paila KM 3Club Campestre Saltillo (P) (844) 432-0143 Saltillo 18 72 71.7 6514 6514 5356 Y Y $105 $115Apartado Postal No. 438 Sat - Pros onlyClub Campestre Lourdes (P) (844) 417-3422 Saltillo 9 70 70.7 6590 6360 5496 N Y $30 $30Apartado Postal No. 501Club Campestre de Torreón (P) (871) 721-2323 Torreón 18 71 72.1 6800 6428 5393 N Y $70 $90Apartado Postal No. 946 Closed on Mondays.Club Campestre Montebello (P) (871) 729-8800 Torreón 18 72 N/A 6840 N/A N/A N/A N/A $90 $90

David Fleming design.Club de Golf Los Azulejos (P) (8715) 750-7490 Torreón 18 72 76.6 7576 7040 5478 Y Y $95 $95

Robert von Hagge design.

15 COLIMAClub de Golf Colima (R) (312) 314-4230 Colima 9 68 N/A 5338 N/A 4235 Y Y $40 $60Autopista Colima Manzanillo KM. 4.2.

Las Hadas Golf and Resort (R) 30 (314) 331-0101 Manzanillo 18 71 69.7 6435 5985 4773 Y Y $150 $150Av. de los Riscos s/ n, Peninsula de Santiago Roy Dye designed course. Million dollar island green 18th hole.Isla Navidad Golf Course Marina & Resort (R)(315) 355-6439 Manzanillo 27 72 73.9 6943 6469 5152 Y Y $207 $207Paseo Loma Larga 3885 7 Robert von Hagge design. Voted Best Beach Resort in Mexico.Santiago Country Club (SP) (314) 335-0410 Manzanillo 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $50 $55Av. Camaron 1-A Santiago Larry Hughes design. Small, semi-private course located at Club Santiago.

6 DURANGOClub Campestre Durango (P) (618) 826-0651 Durango 18 72 69.4 6862 6642 5416 N Y $30 $35Club Campestre Gomez Palacios (P) (871) 714-2075 Gomez Palacio 18 71 69.7 6286 6121 5091 N Y $25 $35

16 GUANAJUATOClub Campestre de Celaya (P) (461) 612-1797 Celaya 18 72 70.3 6785 6265 5171 N Y $40 $40KM 264 Carr. Panamericana Mexico-Celaya Roy Dye design.Alamo Country Club (P) (461) 611-0241 Celaya 18 72 73.6 6934 6367 4925 Y Y $60 $80Club De Golf Santa Margarita (P) (462) 623-0303 Irapuato 18 72 N/A 6846 6486 5298 Y Y $40 $70Club de Golf Los Nardos (P) Lago de Moreno 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AClub Campestre de Leon (P) (477) 717-0521 León 18 72 70.0 6609 6135 4797 Y Y $100 $100Exhacienda Cerro Gordo S/ NClub de Golf Hacienda de León (P) (477) 717-2500 León 18 72 69.1 6635 6161 4795 N Y $70 $80

Marcelino Moreno design.

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STATE TELEPHONE CITY HOLES PAR RATING CHAMP MEN WOMEN CARTS CADDIES WKDAYS WKENDClub de Golf en Las Nubes (P) (477) 717-5989 León 9 36 68.2 6421 6043 6041 N N $30 $30

Larry Hughes design.Club Vergel de la Sierra (P) (477) 717-5658 León 9 36 N/A 3047 N/A 2627 N Y $100 $100

Marcelino Moreno design.Country Club Los Naranjos (P) (477) 776-0003 León 9 72 N/A 6778 6195 5180 N Y $50 $70

Marcelino Moreno design.Club Campestre Riama (P) (464) 648-6083 Salamanca 9 33 N/A 2407 2299 1830 Y Y $30 $30Campo de Golf La Hacienda Santuario (P) Isabela Castro design.San Miguel de Allende 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $30 $30Ventanas de San Miguel (P) Nick Faldo design. San Miguel de Allende 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AClub De Golf Malanquin (P) (415) 152-0516 San Miguel de Allende 9 36 70.5 6724 6489 5735 Y Y $55 $80Carr. San Miguel de Allende a Celaya KM 3 Clay Fuller design.

22 GUERREROClub De Golf Acapulco (SP) (744) 484-0781 Acapulco 9 72 70.0 6898 5801 N/A Y Y $70 $70Av. Costera M. Aleman s/ n Percy Clifford design. Short, fun course. Established in 1957.Fairmont Acapulco Princess (R) 22 (744) 469-1000 Acapulco 18 72 69.4 6112 6085 5400 Y N $80 $80Playa Revolcadero s/ n Te

Troon Golf Site of Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy

d Robinson design. Flat terrain. Water on 12 holes.Turtle Dunes (R) (744) 435-2600 Acapulco 18 72 67.7 6860 6112 5112 Y N $110 $110Playa Revolcadero s/ nMayan Palace Copra Golf (R) (744) 469—6000 Acapulco 18 72 6507 5959 6156 5352 Y Y $130 $130 Av. Costera de las Palmas, Fracc. Playa Diamante Pedro Guereca design.Tres Vidas Golf Course (SP) 5 (744) 444-5135 Acapulco 18 72 74.7 7040 5895 5015 Y Y $200 $200Carr. a Barra Vieja KM 7 Robert von Hagge design. Rates in Top 10 in Mexico. Troon.Club de Golf Palma Real (R) 23 (755) 553-1163 Ixtapa 18 72 70.0 6898 6408 5801 Y Y $85 $85Blvd. Ixtapa s/ n Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, alligators in lake! Marina Ixtapa Golf Course (R) (755) 553-1410 Ixtapa 18 72 74.1 6781 6328 5197 Y Y $75 $75Calle de Darsena s/ n Robert von Hagge design. Nueve Hoyos en el Cielo (P) (762) 622-1300 Taxco 9 35 N/A 2901 2833 2380 N Y $50 $50

18 HIDALGOClub De Golf La Esmeralda (P) Jose Guillermo Rapp design. Pachuca 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AClub De Golf Pachuca (P) (771) 711-3077 Pachuca 18 72 72.3 7200 6900 N/A N Y $40 $80Club De Golf El Agrario (P) (778) 738-0211 Tula de Allende 18 66 69.1 4022 4022 4022 Y Y $40 $80

11 JALISCOChula Vista Golf Club (P) (376) 766-2515 Chapala 9 31 N/A 1850 1760 1659 N Y $40 $50Country Club de Chapala (P) (376) 763-5384 Chapala 18 36 69.8 6879 6879 4901 Y N $50 $60Atlas Country Club (P) 11 (333) 689-2620 Guadalajara 18 72 70.6 7169 6378 5589 Y Y $85 $110Carr. Guadalajara Chapala KM 6.5 Joe Finger design. Visitor’s golf package available.Guadalajara Country Club (P) 4 (333) 817-2858 Guadalajara 18 72 70.8 6821 6490 5464 N Y Members OnlyMar Caribe 260, Col. Country Club John Bredemus design. Site of Seniors Invitational every February.El Cielo (Palomar) Country Club (SP) 26 (333) 684-4436 Guadalajara 18 72 N/A 6600 6400 5900 Y Y $200 $200Paseo de la Cima 437, Fracc. El Palomar Victor Langham design. Architecturally breathtaking located high above Guadalajara.El Rio Country Club (P) 16 (333) 817-0108 Guadalajara 18 72 73.0 6954 6494 5170 Y Y Members OnlyAv. Rubén Dario #1109 1er Piso. Jack Nicklaus Signature design.El Tamarindo Country Club (R) 5 (315) 351-5031 Melaque 18 72 73.5 6515 6300 5800 Y Y $240 $240Carr. Melaque-Pto. Vallarta, KM 7.5 La Manzanilla Dave Fleming design. Jungle setting, a must play.Club Campestre Camcel A.C. (P) (392) 925-9136 Ocotlan 9 68 65.4 5400 5176 4702 N Y $40 $40Marina Vallarta Club de Golf (R) 28 (322) 221-0073 Puerto Vallarta 18 71 72.0 6700 6093 5259 Y Y $129 $129Fracc. Marina Vallarta Joe Finger design. Challenging layout, oceanfront hole on the Bay. Club Corp.Vista Vallarta Nicklaus (R) 6 (322) 290-0030 Puerto Vallarta 18 72 72.0 7073 6031 5251 Y Y $196 $196Circuito Universidad #653 Jack Nicklaus design. Club Corp, site of World Cup.Vista Vallarta Weiskopf (R) 9 (322) 290-0030 Puerto Vallarta 18 72 73.0 6976 5876 4943 Y Y $194 $194Circuito Universidad #653 Tom Weiskopf design. Club Corp.Club de Golf Santa Anita (P) 21 (333) 686-0321 Santa Anita 18 72 70.8 6811 6546 5521 Y Y $100 $150Carr. Guadalajara-Morelia Larry Hughes design. Bermuda fairways, Bent-grass greens, well manicured. Tapalpa Country Club (P) (343) 432-0710 Tapalpa 9 36 71.3 7260 6680 5400 Y Y $40 $40Carr. Tapalpa - San Gabriel KM 5.5 Joe Finger design. Mountain course with views of the Valley.San Ramon Country Club (P) Enrique Valenzuela design. Tepatitlan 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AAyamonte (P) Zapopan 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/ALas Cañadas Country Club (P) (333) 685-0412 Zapopan 18 72 71.0 6663 6731 5228 Y Y $60 $80Av. Bosques de San Isidro Nte No. 777 Larry Hughes design. Original home to Bing Crosby College Invitational. Las Lomas Club de Golf (P) 20 (331) 086-1400 Zapopan 18 71 70.2 6209 5443 4799 N/A Y $102 $128

Charles Mahannah design.







STATE TELEPHONE CITY HOLES PAR RATING CHAMP MEN WOMEN CARTS CADDIES WKDAYS WKENDRancho Contento Golf Course (P) (333) 682-1154 Zapopan 9 35 N/A 2800 N/A N/A N Y $50 $50

Emilio Rodriguez design.

21 MEXICO, DISTRICT FEDERALClub de Golf Bosques S.A. de C.V. (D) 23 (555) 589-1200 Cuajimalpa 9 70 66.7 5673 4940 4518 Y Y $75 $300

Jack Nicklaus design.Club Campestre Ciudad de Mexico (P) 17 (555) 489-3041 Coyoacan 18 72 73.0 7213 6428 5854 Y Y $250 $300

Willy Smith design.Canadas San Fe (P) Jack Nicklaus design. Mexico City 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AClub de Golf Mexico (P) 2 (555) 487-2000 Tlalpan 18 72 72.3 7153 6649 5779 Y Y $280 $500

Larry Hughes design.

20 MEXICO, ESTADO DE (STATE OF) Club Campestre Chiluca S.A. de C.V. (P) (555) 308-1700 Aztipan 18 72 71.9 6776 6404 5453 Y Y $320 $450

Larry Hughes design.Club de Golf Bellavista (P) 19 (555) 366-8050 Aztipan 18 72 70.1 6987 6613 5600 Y Y $150 $180

Larry Hughes design.Club de Golf La Hacienda (P) 13 (555) 379-0033 Aztipan 18 72 71.1 7090 6670 5879 Y N/A $150 $200Apartado Postal No. 2-161 Larry Hughes design. Site of the Mexican Open.Club De Golf Valle Escondido (P) 22 (555) 308-0093 Aztipan 18 72 68.8 6775 6396 5488 Y Y $150 $245Av. Club de Golf s/ n, Fracc. Vallescondido Percy Clifford design.Bosque Real Country Club (P) 7 (555) 258-9422 Huixquilucan 18 72 N/A 7322 6445 5266 Y Y $300 $420

Robert von Hagge design.Lomas Country Club (P) 29 (555) 291-3863 Huixquilucan 18 71 66.0 6502 6100 5534 Y Y $90 $150

Mahana/Green design.Coral Golf Course & Country Club (P) (555) 972-0343 Ixtapaluca 18 72 69.8 6644 6227 5136 Y Y $100 $170La Purisima Golf & Sports Club (P) Marcelino Moreno design. Ixtlahuaca 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $30 $40Club de Golf Nueva Ixtapan (P) (721) 143-2244 Ixtapan de la Sal 18 72 7200 6666 6120 5162 Y Y $220 $220Blvd. Arturo A. San Roman S/ N Joe Finger design.Ixtapan Golf Resort Country Club (P) Ixtapan de la Sal 18 72 7200 6666 6120 5162 Y Y $140 $220Madeiras Country Club (P) (555) 877-0676 Izcalli 18 72 68.0 6793 6361 5425 Y Y $160 $220Club de Golf Los Encinos (P) 14 (728) 285-3920 Lerma 18 72 68.7 7043 6248 5000 Y Y $150 $300

Larry Hughes designClub de Golf Malinalco (P) 18 (555) 281-4283 Malinalco 18 72 71.3 7094 6668 5074 Y Y $60 $120Club de Golf Chapultepec (P) 9 (555) 589-1200 Naucalpan 18 72 69.9 7043 6624 5558 Y Y $200 $300Club de Golf la Esmeralda (D) (551) 994-5710 Tecamac 18 72 N/A 6800 N/A N/A N/A N/A $40 $60Club De Golf Rancho Viejo (P) (722) 235-1767 Temascaltepec 9 36 N/A 6820 6300 5300 N Y $50 $60Carr. Toluca - Temascaltepec, San Antonio Albarranes KM 45.3 Larry Hughes design.Club de Golf Copal (D) (555) 715-8009 Tlalnepantla 9 70 N/A 5857 5531 5136 N Y $30 $60Club de Golf San Carlos (P) (722) 216-0528 Toluca 18 71 70.5 6829 6499 5469 Y Y $80 $150

Percy Clifford/Pedro Guereca design.Campestre Izar (P) (726) 251-2027 Valle de Bravo 18 72 36 6265 5734 5195 Y Y $100 $170Club de Golf Avandaro (P) (726) 251-4064 Valle de Bravo 18 72 72.0 6369 5968 5113 Y Y $130 $190Fracc. Avandaro Percy Clifford design, a challenge at every hole!Club de Golf Rancho Avandaro (R) (555) 282-1212 Valle de Bravo 18 72 72.0 6725 6535 5498 Y Y $150 $280Vega del Rio, Fracc. Avandaro High-altitude golf at its best. Panoramic views of valley.Club de Golf Santuario (P) Valle de Bravo 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $35 $45

19 MICHOACANHacienda Cantalagua Country Club (R) Contepec 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $50 $100Club Campestre de Morelia (P) (443) 314-1203 Morelia 9 72 72.9 6754 6508 5228 N Y $30 $40Tres Marias Residential Golf Club (P) 6 (443) 428-0033 Morelia 27 108 73.9 11359 9526 9526 Y Y $150 $200

Club Campestre de Zacapu A.C. (P) (436) 363-4420 Zacapu 9 72 70.5 6834 6584 5900 N Y $30 $30Valle Las Rocas Country Club Zacapu 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $30 $40

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Club Campestre Lomas de Cocoyoc (P) (735) 356-1140 Cocoyoc 18 72 69.7 6724 6287 5013 N Y $65 $75Lomas De Cocoyoc Mario Schejtnan design. Hilly, manicured Championship course with views of the valley.Hacienda Cocoyoc (R) (735) 356-2211 Cocoyoc 9 35 N/A 3031 2775 2555 N Y $50 $70

Larry Hughes design.Country Club de Cuernavaca (P) (777) 314-0207 Cuernavaca 18 72 N/A 7029 6496 5277 N Y $65 $85Apartado Postal No. 17 Club de Golf Los Tabachines (P) 30 (777) 314-3999 Cuernavaca 18 72 68.6 6052 5787 6244 N Y $80 $160KM 93.5 Autopista Mexico Acapulco Club de Golf Hacienda San Gaspar (P) (777) 319-4424 Cuernavaca 18 72 68.7 6916 6359 5424 Y Y $60 $100Club de Golf Tlahuica (D) (55) 791029 Tlahuica 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $60 $110Los Colinas Golf Club (P) (53) 790033 Xochitepec 18 71 N/A 6461 6496 5277 N Y $90 $140Santa Fe Club de Golf (P) (

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Flamingos de Golf Club (SP) 25 (329) 296-5006 Nuevo Vallarta 18 72 73.7 6982 N/A N/A Y Y $139 $139KM 145 Carr. Fed. 200 Tepic-Puerto Vallarta Percy Clifford design. Thirty minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta.Mayan Palace Nayar Golf (R) 33 (322) 226-4000 Nuevo Vallarta 18 71 73.7 6936 5692 4942 Y Y $140 $140

Lipp/Guereca/Nicklaus design.El Tigre, Paradise Village 13 (322) 297-0773 Nuevo Vallarta 18 72 71.7 6649 6271 5744 Y N $173 $173Country Club (SP) Robert von Hagge design.Punta Mita Bahia (R) 21 (329) 291-6037 Punta Mita 18 72 N/A 7035 N/A N/A N/A N/A $264Bahia de Banderas Jack Nicklaus design.Punta Mita Pacifico (R) 3 (329) 291-6037 Punta Mita 18 72 72.9 7014 6641 5037 Y N $264

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$264Bahia de Banderas Jack Nicklaus signature course. Famous for its 19th hole.Nayar Club Campestre (R) (311) 218-0231 Tepic 9 36 72.0 6420 6041 5545 Y N $30 $40

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Las Cruces Golf & Country Club (SP) N/A Apodaca 18 72 73 6970 6829 4901 Y Y $80 $110Jack Nicklaus design.

Club Refineria Cadereyta (P) Cadereyta 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $40 $40Tierra Dorada Club (P) Cadereyta 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/ALas Misiones Country Club (P) 8 (818) 450-0550 Cerrito Santiago 18 72 69.6 6751 5939 5214 N Y $150 $150Apartado Postal No. 1398 Robert von Hagge design.Club Campestre Monterrey (P) 12 (818) 335-9726 Monterrey 18 72 70.4 6826 6489 5453 Y Y $160 $160Apartado Postal No. 1448 Bredemus/Hughes designClub de Golf Valle Alto (P) 27 (818) 155-8400 Monterrey 18 72 70.9 6854 6579 5442 Y Y $160 $160Apartado Postal No. 1924 Club de Golf La Herradura A.C. (P) (818) 104-1040 Monterrey 18 72 72.1 6912 6382 5657 Y Y $80 $110Carretera Nacional km. 266 Av. Portal del Huajuco Robert von Hagge design.Hacienda El Mirador Club De Golf (P) (818) 114-9467 Monterrey 9 70 63.7 4422 N/A 4036 N Y $30 $80Camino Al Mirador, KM 2 Col. Del Paseo Residencial Surrounded by mountains, 10 minutes from downtown.Golf Parque Rio (P) Monterrey 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $43 $43Real del Desierto Golf Country Club (P) Monterrey 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

25 OAXACAClub de Golf Tangolunda (R) (958) 581-0059 Huatulco 18 72 N/A 6851 6366 5605 Y Y $60 $70Bahia de Tangolunda s/ n F.M. Schjetnan design, jungle setting, ocean front views of the Bay.Club De Golf Vista Hermosa A.C. (P) (951) 547-1177 Oaxaca 9 68 67.4 5900 5218 4216 N Y $60 $60

24 PUEBLAClub Campestre El Cristo (P) (244) 445-0295 Atlixco 18 71 68.6 6653 6082 5296 Y Y $75 $150Club de Golf La Huerta (P) (222) 247-9611 Cholula 9 62 58.5 6576 N/A 5320 N Y $40 $50Club de Golf Las Fuentes (P) (222) 224-0777 Puebla 9 68 63.6 5176 5015 4542 N Y $60 $70Club Campestre de Marvillas (P) (555) 683-9701 Puebla 9 70 70.6 6344 6112 5152 Y N $40 $40Club Campestre de Puebla (P) (222) 228-2893 Puebla 18 72 69.6 6795 6529 5426 N Y $80 $160Apartado Postal No. 598 Suc. “H”La Vista Country Club & Golf A.C. (P) 25 (222) 284-1919 San Andres Cholula 18 72 73.9 7127 6595 5470 N Y $160 $260Blvd. Atlixcayotl KM 4 Robert von Hagge design.Club de Golf Penafiel (P) Tehuacan 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $40 $40Tehuacan Golf Course (P) Tehuacan 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $40 $40DIRECTORY KEY(R) = Resort Course (P) = Private Course (SP) = Semi-Private Course (D) = Daily Fee (L) = Low Season (H) = High Season 1 = TOP 30 Resort Course ranking




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17 QUERETAROBalvanera Polo & Country Club (P) (442) 225-1661 Corregidora 18 72 71.8 6872 6183 5270 N Y $70 $100Club de Golf Provincia Juriquilla (P) (442) 234-0141 Juriquilla 18 72 70.2 6541 6079 4713 Y Y $100 $150Apartado Postal No. 42 Larry Hughes design.Club Campestre de Queretaro (P) (442) 216-2030 Queretaro 18 72 69.1 6893 6397 5209 N Y $150 $250

Percy Clifford design.El Campanario Country Club (P) (442) 220-6958 Queretaro 18 76 N/A 7922 7374 6828 Y Y $140 $190

Robert von Hagge design.Club Campestre San Gil (P) (427) 271-0275 San Juan del Rio 18 72 68.8 7083 6315 5441 Y Y $80 $100Apartado Postal No. 117 Roy Dye design.Querenda Country Club (P) San Juan del Rio 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AClub De Golf Tequisquiapan (P) (414) 273-1332 Tequisquiapan 18 72 68.1 6754 6177 5622 Y N $175 $375

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Club de Golf Cancun - Pok-Ta-Pok (R) (998) 883-1230 Cancun 18 72 72.9 7010 6055 5365 Y Y $140 $190Blvd. Kukulcan KM. 7.5 R

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Riviera Cancun Golf & Resort (R) 18 (998) 881-6000 Cancun 18 72 N/A 7060 6627 6292 Y N $230 $230Blvd. Kukulcan KM. 26 Jack Nicklaus Signature course.Moon Spa & Golf Course (R) 11 (998) 881-6000 Cancun 27 72 75.6 7196 7196 5243 Y Y $260 $260Carr. Chetomal, KM. 3.2 Jack Nicklaus Signature course.Cozumel Country Club (P) 19 (987) 872-9570 Cozumel 18 72 72.2 6734 5624 4881 Y N $149 $149Carr Costera Norte KM. 6.5 Jack Nicklaus design. Club Corp.Playacar Spa & Golf Course (R) 17 (984) 873-4990 Playa del Carmen 18 72 73.1 7202 6724 5768 Y N $190 $190Paseo Xaman-Ha s/ n Robert von Hagge design. Outside play welcome.Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club (R) 15 (

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Puerto Aventuras Resort Course (R) (984) 473-5109 Puerto Aventuras 9 36 N/A 3206 2936 2533 Y Y $79 $79Carr, Chetumal-PTO Juarez, KM. 269.5 Thomas Leman design.Playa Mujeres Golf Club (R) 8 (998) 887-7322 Punta Sam 36 72 74.5 7218 5854 5195 Y N $253 $253Bonampak S/ N Greg Norman design.El Camaleón at Mayakoba (R) 4 (888) 252-5020 Riviera Maya 18 72 138 7024 6562 5078 Y N $180 $180Carretera Federal Cancún-Playa KM. 298 Host of PGA TOUR event - The Mayakoba Classic. Greg Norman Signature design.Mayan Palace El Manglar (R) (984) 206-4043 Riviera Maya 18 54 N

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13 SAN LUIS POTOSIClub Campestre de San Luis (P) (444) 813-0608 San Luis Potosi 18 72 68.2 3339 3339 2875 N N $75 $100Albino Garcia 1035, Fracc. Potosino del Golf Robert von Hagge design.La Loma Country Club (P) 10 San Luis Potosi 18 72 68.2 3339 3339 2875 N N $150 $150

Jack Nicklaus design. #1 Best’s new course in 2008.Club de Golf Covadoga (P) San Luis Potosi 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $30 $30

5 SINALOALas Iguanas Country Club (P) (667) 714-2275 Culiacan 18 71 72.1 6534 6096 6242 Y Y $60 $60Country Club de Culiacán (P) (667) 714-2385 Culiacan 18 71 75.4 3031 2829 2464 N Y $60 $60Country Club Los Mochis (P) (668) 815-3646 Los Mochis 9 70 68.3 5699 5686 N/A Y Y $30 $30Club Campestre de Mazatlán A.C. (P) (669) 980-1570 Mazatlán 9 72 69.0 6516 6241 5263 Y Y $40 $40El Cid Golf & Country Club (R) (669) 913-5611 Mazatlán 27 72 N/A 6729 6480 5752 Y Y $80 $80Apartado Postal No. 813 Lee Trevino re-design. Annual El Cid Pro-Am, open to guests.Estrella del Mar Golf Course (R) 27 (669) 982-3300 Mazatlán 18 72 75 7045 5959 5458 Y N $110 $110KM 10 Camino a la isla de la Piedra Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, great ocean front layout.





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3 SONORAClub de Golf Canenea (P) Canenea 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Club De Golf De CD. Obregon (P) (644) 418-0044 CD. Obregon 18 72 70.7 6588 6138 5373 N Y $50 $50

Campo de Golf Marina San Carlos (SP) (622) 226-1102 Guaymas 18 72 68.7 5858 5439 5072 Y N $55 $65Domicilio Conocido entre Loma Bonita y Solimar Roy Dye design.

Club Campestre de Hermosillo (P) (621) 224-3095 Hermosillo 9 72 70.7 6234 N/A N/A N Y $50 $50Postal Naruarte No. 76-2 Larry Hughes design.

Club De Golf Los Lagos (P) (662) 260-8860 Hermosillo 18 72 70.3 6830 6348 5367 Y Y $80 $80

Club de Golf Real de Las Palmas (P) Hermosillo 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Club de Nogales (P) Nogales 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Grupo Mayan Peñinsula de Cortes (R) 24 (638) 383-0400 Puerto Peñasco 18 72 N/A 7100 N/A N/A N/A N/A $160 $160Jack Nicklaus design.

The Links at Las Palomas (R) 29 (638) 108-1072 Puerto Peñasco 18 72 72.0 6855 6480 N/A Y N $110 $110Forest Richardson and Arthur Jack Snider design.

27 TABASCOClub Campestre Villahermosa (P) (993) 316-5411 Villahermosa 9 72 76.0 2900 5600 4800 N Y $50 $95

14 TAMAULIPASClub Lagunas de Miralta (P) (883) 224-1070 Altamira 18 72 N/A 6845 6199 5078 Y Y $100 $120Fracc. Lagunas de Miralta Joe Finger/Tom Lehman design.

Club Refineria FCO. I Madero (P) (833) 216-9682 Cuidad Madero 9 72 69.7 6200 5608 4662 N Y $50 $50Av. Alvaro Obregon S/N

Club de Golf Riviera del Bravo (D) (867) 714-2334 Nuevo Laredo 18 71 N/A 6315 N/A 5735 Y Y $60 $60Rio Panuco y 15 de Septiembre

Club Campestre Reynosa (P) (899) 922-0948 Reynosa 18 72 71.1 6458 6050 4826 Y N $20 $20

Club Campestre El Saucito (SP) (868) 822-9675 Matamoros 18 71 N/A 6529 6196 5089 Y N/A $120 $120Carratera a Cd. Victoria Km. 12

Club de Golf Mante (D) (831) 232-7323 Tamaulipas 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $35 $35

Club Campestre Tampico (P) (833) 229-0889 Tampico 18 70 70.0 6089 5955 5221 Y Y $100 $150

Club Campestre Victoria (P) (834) 316-0618 Victoria 9 72 71.0 6250 N/A N/A N Y $30 $50

26 VERACRUZClub de Golf La Villa Rica (P) (229) 986-0890 Boca del Rio 9 70 70.7 6213 5347 N/A N Y $60 $90Apartado Postal No. 1351 Percy Clifford design. Boasts the best greens in Veracruz.

Club Campestre Coatzacoalcos (P) Coatzacoalcos 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $50 $50

Club Campestre Cordobes (P) (271) 716-0144 Cordoba 9 72 71.6 6900 6621 5606 N Y $45 $55

Los Cocuyos Resort & Club Golf (P) Huatusco 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $50 $50

Club de Golf Jalapa (P) (228) 820-0188 Jalapa 9 72 70.8 6874 6540 5710 N Y $40 $40

Asociacion Deportivo Minatitlan (P) (922) 225-0024 Minatitlan 9 72 70.1 6526 6442 5370 N Y $30 $30

Club de Golf Santa Gertudiis (P) Orizaba 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $30 $30

Tajin Club de Golf (P) Poza Rica 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $30 $30

Club Campestre Tuxpan (P) Tuxpan 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $30 $30

30 YUCATANClub de Golf Yucatan (P) (999) 922-0053 Merida 18 72 78.5 6605 5844 5131 Y Y $140 $140

Yucatan Country Club (P) 15 (999) 800-4000 Merida 18 72 71.7 6616 6164 5183 Y Y $200 $300Jack Nicklaus Signature design with first Nicklaus golf Academy in Latin America

9 ZACATECASClub de Golf Fresnillo (P) (492) 923-0341 Fresnillo 9 72 68.4 3092 3092 2737 Y N $35 $35

Club De Golf Zacatecas (P) (492) 923-0291 Guadalupe 9 72 69.5 N/A 6172 5474 N Y $100 $100







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Wake up to the peaceful sound of the rolling Pacific Ocean. Walk along miles of uninterrupted golden-sand beaches. Tee off on your very own championship golf

course. Estrella del Mar Golf and Beach Resort offers owners and visitors these fabulous experiences and much more.

Estrella del Mar is perfectly situated for buyers seeking a second home. Just 10 minutes from the Mazatlán International Airport, this gated American master-planned community, designed by Edward D. Stone, Jr. & Associates (EDSA), boasts 816 total acres with 3.5 miles of pristine, golden-sand beach. While Estrella del Mar feels like a world unto itself, the legendary local color of Mazatlán is just 30 minutes away. Club Acquisition Company has a 50% interest in Estrella del Mar, which is led by Pat Butler, CEO and Chairman.

Owners and visitors to Estrella del Mar are immediately drawn to the infused architecture and colorful flavor of Old México that brings a stylish, tropical ambience to the property and its surroundings.

Oceanfront condominiums and home sites are just yards away from the rolling surf of the Pacific Ocean. Designed by the re-

nowned Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Estrella del Mar’s championship 18-hole course is one of the top-rated courses in all of México. The golf course winds through the entire resort and serves as the community’s centerpiece. Six of the course’s fairways are situated

along the shore with the ever-photogenic Pacific as a backdrop.

Estrella del Mar provides opportunity for ownership of luxurious, one, two, or three bedroom condominiums and penthouses. Phase III condominiums offer a variety of floor plans ranging in size from 1,000 to nearly 3,000 square feet, each with excep-tional living environments. All are full-ownership properties secured by Stewart Title and First American Title.

The lush tropical landscaping, beautiful beach, tennis courts, club house, restau-rants, and top-tier country club ameni-ties and services can also be enjoyed. The newly expanded Las Villas Hotel and Spa

provides guests with the ultimate in resort hospitality and comfort. Estrella del Mar is a community that feels like home from

the minute you pass through the gates. We invite you to visit www.estrelladelmar.com to learn more or contact the Customer Relations Office at 1-877-629-2852.

Majestic Estrella del Mar Ocean Golf Course by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

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YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD

YUCATAN COUNTRY The sound of silence is all around the Yucatan Country Club…. Stop and listen!

The ancient Mayans are enjoying the peaceful atmosphere sharedby the club members and guests.

The Mayan architectural beauty and influence is seen and felt all throughout this master planned community. The power of structure is outlined in the classic stone

and glass clubhouse, where cherished friendships are born or rekindled.

“El Jaguar” a Jack Nicklaus Golf Course.

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This is your new habitat to share and enjoy the civilization renown for love of family, nature and design.

This land has been toiled for centuries preparing for this moment. The latest seeds have grown into a breathtaking emerald grass, inspiring it’s all who live play and enjoy life here.Golfers and forward thinkers who share a passion for quality and tranquility have created a paradise on earth, available and waiting for you.

Yucatan County Club extends its welcome arms to families of all ages, sizes, cultures, and areas of the world to partake in a world class Jack Nicklaus Signature golf experience. “El Jaguar” voted as Best Golf Guide To Mexico’s Top New Private golf course in Mexico.El Jaguar rises among four lakes and five natural cenotes, with its unique layout, in the midst of the Mayan city Dzibitchaltun. Aside from the course lakes there is Gran Kanha, a

5.3 kilometer lake available to all water sports enthusiasts. El Jaguar’s developers were mindful of environmental concerns, complying with the highest standards of quality, efficiency and ecological responsibility. The course is comprised of Paspalum Sea Dwarf Grass which requires minimal watering and only environmentally-friendly fertilizers are used. A series of Sports Academies featuring a Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy, the first in Latin America are located here. Famed Olympian Mark Spitz hosts a world class swim academy. In addition there is a state of the art tennis academy, featuring five hard courts, four clay courts and three paddle tennis courts. A Spa & Wellness Sanctuary, five restaurants, water park, soccer field, and equestrian club, beach club and marina are

but a few more amenities to enjoy.At Yucatan Country Club, life is a perfect balance meant to be lived to the fullest.The exclusive Yucatan Country Club and Golf Community is located in the culturally rich and friendly city of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan in south-eastern Mexico; recently named City of Peace. Merida is bursting with culture, art and cuisine. It is friendly, safe and proud of their outstanding hospitals and universities as well as its international airport. Nearby are the white sand beaches of Progreso and the Gulf Coast.The sound of Yucatan Country Club is clear now… It’s calling you home.Contact us for more information about golf, stay and play, the academies, or real estate/ investment options to: www.yucatancountry.com.

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guests with the Troon Golf Experience, it makes it one of the most memorable golf rounds in the world.

A Mexican decor clubhouse, on-site golf shop and expert staff help provide for your every need. Palmilla Golf Club has hosted

the 1997 PGA Senior TOUR, Senior Slam with Hale Irwin defeating Jack Nicklaus, Ray Floyd and Gil Morgan. With its skill-ful design, expert management and idyllic locale, Palmilla Golf Club is recognized as one of top four courses in Mexico, and, one the finest in the world.

The renewed One&Only Palmilla Re-sort maintains the classic Mexican ambi-ance which has made it a favorite among an international ‘who’s who’ since its origi-nal opening in 1956, while expanding and recreating the legendary property for a new generation of travelers. The resort features 172 spacious rooms and suites, each luxuriously appointed and offering

magnificent views of the Sea of Cortes, along with three restau-rants, the indoor/outdoor One&Only Spa, two pools including a children’s swimming and activity area, a new Executive Confer-ence Center, and the property’s renowned Chapel, which makes One&Only Palmilla a favorite for weddings.

Palmilla Golf Club is Jack Nicklaus’ first Latin America design and is recognized as the Grand Dame of golf in Los Cabos. Challenging, masterfully-conceived and stun-

ningly beautiful, Palmilla has ocean views from every hole. The Ocean Course actually flows to the ocean as you play on the beaches of the Sea of Cortes. This 27-hole championship course is perched on a canyon arroyos and sits among century old cardon cacti. It is a great resort course with daily trade winds that enhance pinpoint accuracy that chal-lenges the most experienced of players.

Jason Ballog, Club Manager says, “The golf experience at Palmilla is unique for several reasons. Palmilla Golf Club gently takes you through 800 vertical feet of the Baja Desert. The design allows our guests to experience native desert vegetation on the Mountain and Arroyo courses. On the Ocean course guests play along the white sandy beaches of the Sea of Cortes. During the odyssey, golfers enjoy looking at the “Gin Blue” water on all 27 holes. Sometimes our guests will see blue whales breech the water, as they migrate around the Baja to their winter breeding grounds. When you combine the natural experiences and how we take care of our

A Serenly Private Tropical Hideaway

One&Only Palmilla

Palmilla Golf Course Jack Nicklaus, first signature golf course in Latin America


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