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4.3
484 Reviews (484)
5 Stars
198
4 Stars
204
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
85.9%
Recommend this course
420 out of 484 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.7%
Recommend this course
13 out of 15 reviews
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4.4
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
El Tigre's course layout consistently earns high praise for its creative bunkering, water features, and wind-driven challenge across interesting holes. Friendly staff from bag drop to on-course assistance deliver a welcoming experience that keeps golfers coming back.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7239 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.4

Located in Nuevo Vallarta, El Tigre Club de Golf enjoys views that stretch to the western Sierra Madre. The design team of Robert Von Hagge, Mike Smelek, and Rick Baril transformed what used to be a flat piece of land into a lush, tropical paradise. Nine water features were added, which come into play on 12 holes, and the terrain was molded and contoured to provide interesting elevation changes. The golf course's proximity to the ocean means that it is also subject to strong prevailing winds, especially in the early evening. The course finishes with two of its most difficult holes. El Tigre Club de Golf's par-3 17th has plenty of sand and water in play to prepare you for the beastly par-5 finishing hole. This 621-yard monster is practically a par 6 with water down the entire left side and a green surrounded by sand.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $40
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Mastercard, Visa, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.3
484 Reviews (484)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 11
Amazing Food 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 29
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Group Getaways 11
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 22
Convenient to the City 15
Near the Airport 10

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Challenging

All good, course in excellent condition, great 😊 d carts, friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Golf Course

Beautiful Golf Course. Open Fairways Friendly Environment. Greens were fast and under great conditions. Loved my whole experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Price does not match value

Knowing that this is one of the most expensive courses in the area, I expected it to be one of the best courses in the area. I was disappointed. The staff was friendly and treated me well. But the course was in terrible condition. The grass on every surface needs attention and it looks like the course has received no water for months. The greens were spotty and inconsistent with many patches where the grass was brown, nearly Brown.

Despite my complaints, the course is definitely well laid out and could be a great challenge. I enjoyed the look of the course and I found that the layout suits my game. Even though this was the first time I played and my handicap is still 13, I was able to make my round with a decent score. If the course were in better condition and if the price better matched the other courses fence in the area, I would play again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

An awesome day on a great course

Had a blast out at El Tigre. Caught it on a really windy day which made it challenging and fun. The greens were smooth and fast and the course was in really good shape. Great track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

El Tigre

Course is in poor shape. Very thin fairways,tee boxes are pathetic. The layout is great. Greens have no grass…..sand…..and are lightening fast, I mean unfairly fast. Hard to read greens that are splotchy with sand and very little grass. Glad I got a hot deal and didn’t spend $250, twice (wife plays).

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Posh

This is a nice course, and if it were in Palm Springs it would easily be in my top ten percent of public courses. The land is completely flat, but between the bunkering, speedy greens, mounding, and water water water, not to mention the ample wind, there is plenty of challenge here. Many interesting holes goving you plenty to think about. The course is surrounded by houses, but they are all new and immaculate, and if you like real estate, it adds rather than subtracts. Make no mistake, this is high end stuff.

On a practical note, I paid $112 USD which gives plenty of room for enthusiasm. I see the reg day rate is 400 bucks which is pretty otherwordly. The French Canadian couple I played with were lovely and said they are 15 year members, and gave a price which seemed great for that length of time.

I will come back, assuming we can do it at a number that works - which includes the 15 year membership. :-)

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a challenge

El Tigre is a good test, even from the white tees. Plenty of sand and water to contend with. Many of the greens are protected by the numerous lakes and intimidating stone walls that will play havoc with any shot that is even a bit less than optimal. Greens were fast and some had some extreme undulations. Bring lots of golf balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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