Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.7

346 Reviews (346)

5 Stars

182

4 Stars

100

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.4

Value

3.5

Layout

4.2

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.3

72.4%

Recommend this course

293 out of 346 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.2

13 Reviews (13)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

2.7

Value

3.0

Layout

4.0

Pace

4.1

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.4

69.2%

Recommend this course

9 out of 13 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.3

22 Reviews (22)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

2.9

Value

3.0

Layout

4.0

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.5

63.6%

Recommend this course

14 out of 22 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

Exceptionally friendly staff and well-stocked comfort stations create a welcoming atmosphere throughout this scenic ocean-view layout. The challenging course design and smooth pace of play consistently deliver strong value for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18

Type Public

Par 72

Length 6939 yards

Slope 138

Rating 73.7

Overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the One&Only Palmilla Golf Club offers a stunning 27-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course is divided into three nines that are named after the defining features of their landscape. They are played in three different 18-hole combination, providing golfers with a different experience on the front and back nines. The Arroyo/Mountain Course has the most dramatic elevation changes of the three golf courses and also some of the best views. The seventh hole on the front nine proves "Arroyo" to be an apt name for the course. This 560-yard hole plays alongside one that is deep and intimidating. The back nine, the Mountain Course, is a diverse layout with holes of varying lengths as well as plenty of sand and water.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Black	72	6939 yards	73.7	138
Gold	72	6572 yards	71.8	136
Blue	72	6130 yards	69.7	130
White	72	5673 yards	67.8	123
White (W)	72	5673 yards	72.9	132
Red (W)	72	4858 yards	69.2	116

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Arroyo / Mountain

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Black M: 73.7/138	360	304	518	360	173	460	566	243	353	3337	396	390	468	534	401	207	550	219	437	3602	6939
Gold M: 71.8/136	345	291	505	334	154	415	549	196	345	3134	378	370	443	500	399	189	531	205	423	3438	6572
Blue M: 69.7/130	320	270	497	301	136	399	490	177	328	2918	352	344	420	486	388	149	504	169	400	3212	6130
White M: 67.8/123 W: 72.9/132	295	255	483	286	125	366	455	137	301	2703	337	325	391	414	380	130	478	151	364	2970	5673
Red W: 69.2/116	275	215	447	271	97	315	364	91	259	2334	294	290	348	364	298	115	386	135	294	2524	4858
Handicap	14	18	8	6	16	2	4	10	12		9	17	3	5	1	13	7	15	11
Par	4	4	5	4	3	4	5	3	4	36	4	4	4	5	4	3	5	3	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	4	16	2	8	14	6	12	18	10		13	11	3	7	1	17	5	15	9

Course Details

Year Built 1992

Fairways Bermuda Grass

Greens Bermuda Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Jack Nicklaus (1992) Greg Letsche (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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Reviews

3.7

346 Reviews (346)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 7

Course Challenges Include:

Bunkers 16

Elevation Changes 15

Forced Carries 10

This course/club is great for:

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15

A Weekend Splurge 10

Advanced Golfers 10

This Course's Location is:

At a Resort 9

Convenient to the City 7

Worth the Drive 6

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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RG198DDE1E2C1ED8E99A

Played On 01/08/2022

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

overadmedia

Played On 01/08/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

A little tired

Could use an upgrade of golf carts, as there is no electronic gps system to provide yardages. Given the cost per round, this should be part of the package

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

jackspotspike

Played On 01/04/2022

Reviews 11

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

u394780955

Played On 12/31/2021

Reviews 18

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Wet weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u1181482

Played On 12/20/2021

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

clubmanager74

Played On 12/20/2021

Reviews 42

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

u314162330350

Played On 12/14/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

coffey3303

Played On 12/11/2021

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u000002050719

Played On 12/08/2021

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

u1008761153

Played On 12/09/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Arroyo and Mountain played picturesque from the Tips

Great tracks. Where were the cold wet fragrant towels at the end.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

jkighawk

Played On 12/06/2021

Reviews 221

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 1000 Contributor

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u314162330350

Played On 12/06/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

jtk22

Played On 12/06/2021

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

bluedj1

Played On 11/30/2021

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

bto2922

Played On 11/22/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Pricey but worth it

Pricey, busy holiday weekend, but amazingly beautiful desert course. Amazing views

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

sonnysaran

Played On 11/27/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

jhow1661

Played On 11/18/2021

Reviews 7

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

jhow1661

Played On 11/18/2021

Reviews 7

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

iastephen

Played On 11/18/2021

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Arroyo/Mountain

First time playing this course. As a single I got a great rate on Golf Now. Would definitely recommend and definitely play this course again. Would have liked to play the Ocean nine.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

arkyrab

Played On 11/16/2021

Reviews 8

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Enjoyed my day at Palmilla

Enjoyed pace of play. Course well maintained.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course?

Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course is located at KM 7.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur 23400.

Is Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course open to the public?

Yes, Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course is open to the public.

What year did Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course open?

Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course was built in 1992.

Who designed Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course?

Jack Nicklaus (1992) and Greg Letsche (1992) are the architects of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course.

What type of grass does Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course have?

Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course has Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course

The par of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course is 72.

What is the length of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course

The length of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course is 6939 yards.

What is the rating of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course

The rating of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course is 73.7.

What is the slope of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course

The slope of Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course is 138.

What are the course conditions at Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Palmilla Golf Club - The Arroyo/Mountain Course are good.

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