Palmilla Golf Club - The Ocean/Arroyo Course

The course was very disappointing and almost unplayable. The fairways were brown and hard, every hole. Four out of nine holes, I had no idea where the holes were because the flags were lying on the ground next to the green. I had to place the flags in the holes before finishing the holes. I paid to play 18 holes, but I stopped after 9 holes because of the conditions and I was told on the turn that I had to play the same 9 holes again if I wanted to play 18 holes. I've stayed at the One and Only Palmilla a couple of times in the past and have played their courses. The One and Only Palmilla should be embarrassed to have their name associated with the Ocean course. They should give a full refund to me and any other golfer who is unaware of the conditions and not told before making a tee time.

The course is not playable anymore, fairways are dry and hard. The staff told us that they are closing the course anytime soon, so I wouldn’t recommend spending your money there… 9 holes are public (ocean course) so also you will have to repeat the caos if you want to play 18 holes.

I’ve played on cow pastures in Texas better than this place, they wouldn’t refund me my money. The fairways were dirt and dead grass, a lot of sand all over the course that wasn’t sand traps! Do not waste your money!

Private 18 holes neglected Ocean 9.

Almost unplayable and sad to see course in this condition.

Course is super dry. You can only play the ocean 9 twice. Grass is dry but playable but i wouldn’t recommend it at this time. Amenities included were good, great selection and staff is excellent. Paid like 150$ for myslef playing and a rider . Value was ok but course is in dire need of water. Not sure how the private side is, but id wait till the tains come to play again, but then the price goes up !

Do not play this course. Used to be a beautiful set of three 9’s. Similar to everywhere in Cabo they have taken two and made them private. 18 here is the same 9 twice but no one tells you until you get there. There is no grass and course is in non-playable shape as effort is now on the two private 9’s. Can’t believe I had to pay for this- hugely disappointing and at this point close to a scam!

Wish I would have been told on how bad this is. Played it before and it was great. Not a blade of grass in any fairway. I asked for refund and was denied

All fairways are under construction. That’s why we got a good price discount. Beautiful area. Green are in good shape. gorgeous homes al long the course. Love the Layout, All around it was a good value for the price today. Service was excellent. Was not informed of the mandatory Food and beverage and the price of it.

Overall, I’ll be back to play this course again

Fairways were dirt and burnt grass. Bunkers had more rocks than sand. Forced to play same 9 twice when 2 other 9 hole courses were available due to our discounted price. Worst course I’ve played since I was in middle school - 65 years ago.

Fairways were brown and dry because the Oceans course was not being watered. I was told at check in that's why the rate was discounted. We only played 9 holes. Other than that the course was ok, greens appeared to have just been sanded but they were green at least. Would have been nice to know that when I booked, it may have changed my decision.

Fairways were all dirt and dead grass. Made to play the same 9 hole twice. The sand traps were full of rocks. Terrible experience 😩.

Everything but the Ocean Course condition is 5 stars! The fairways have been poisoned and they are not saving them. The word is out it will be closed down soon for renovations and used for other purposes, some golf, some not. The 9 hole layout is wonderful and it will be missed if this is true.

Other than course, which is why we play, the amenities and staff are great and friendly!

The public are only allowed to play the 9 hole ocean course so for 18 holes, you must play it twice. They are not watering the fairways so they are all dirt patches. The tee boxes are terrible, most not flat and covered in weeds. Save your money and play somewhere else.

Fantastic course, challenging and complicated but one of the most fun courses. Lots of dry gorges. Be prepared to abandon balls if you're off the fairways LOL, the foliage had thorns that will bite you hard.

Play early, cause it gets really hot really fast overall I loved this course!

Course design by Jack N very good but only play ocean nine twice

Condition is below parr more weeds than grass on fairways

Pace was good and staff very friendly

Just the right amount of challenge for a resort course. Staff are excellent. Comfort stations are an added perk. Booking again soon.

I surprised my friend with a tee time and it was the highlight of her bachelorette weekend. Jonny was amazing and the sweetest at keeping us on pace. We’re both 20+ handicappers and some holes really tested our will to play ever again but we would come back 100%. The greens are insanely fast — will say that. All in all - great staff, great vibes and nice driving range to warm up.

Waste of $ and time. They made 2 of the 3 9’s private so you can only play the same 9 twice. They let it go to poop and only care about the members courses. Different types of grass on putting green and in fairways. Horrible situation. Don’t Play here