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

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.5

351 Reviews (351)

5 Stars

182

4 Stars

100

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.1

Value

3.3

Layout

4.1

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.2

67.4%

Recommend this course

294 out of 351 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

2.8

17 Reviews (17)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

2.3

Value

2.6

Layout

3.9

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.2

StaffFriendliness

4.3

58.8%

Recommend this course

10 out of 17 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

2.7

22 Reviews (22)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

2.4

Value

2.6

Layout

3.7

Pace

4.1

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.3

54.5%

Recommend this course

12 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 6771 yards

Slope 137

Rating 72.9

Jack Nicklaus designed the 27-hole course at the One&Only Palmilla Golf Club. The golf course is divided into three nines that are played in different 18-hole combinations. The courses wind through endless cacti and through deep arroyos, a landscape that Nicklaus fully utilized. He gave each a unique character, naming them after their defining characteristics. The Ocean/Arroyo Course starts you off with incredible views of the shimmering blue waters of the Sea of Cortez. Each hole on the front nine offers a different, but equally scenic view of the ocean. The gently sloping Ocean nine has large greens that can be tricky but they are balanced by wide, player-friendly fairways. The back nine features more dramatic elevation changes, especially on the intimidating 16th hole, which plays alongside a deep and foreboding arroyo.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Black	72	6771 yards	72.9	137
Gold	72	6361 yards	70.9	135
Blue	72	5878 yards	68.6	129
White	72	5442 yards	67.0	122
White (W)	72	5442 yards	72.9	132
Red (W)	72	4716 yards	69.3	123

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Ocean/Arroyo

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: 72.9/137	394	455	458	185	528	162	404	314	534	3434	360	304	518	360	173	460	566	243	353	3337	6771
Gold M: 70.9/135	384	437	436	160	504	155	353	287	511	3227	345	291	505	334	154	415	549	196	345	3134	6361
Blue M: 68.6/129	298	402	414	146	475	126	328	263	508	2960	320	270	497	301	136	399	490	177	328	2918	5878
White M: 67.0/122 W: 72.9/132	278	372	388	127	462	102	313	223	474	2739	295	255	483	286	125	366	455	137	301	2703	5442
Red W: 69.3/123	246	343	276	110	436	79	302	168	422	2382	275	215	447	271	97	315	364	91	259	2334	4716
Handicap	13	3	1	11	9	15	5	17	7		14	18	8	6	16	2	4	10	12
Par	4	4	4	3	5	3	4	4	5	36	4	4	5	4	3	4	5	3	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	9	3	7	13	11	15	1	17	5		4	16	2	8	14	6	12	18	10

Course Details

Year Built 1997

Fairways Bermuda Grass

Greens Bermuda Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Jack Nicklaus (1992) Jack Nicklaus (1997) 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

3.5

351 Reviews (351)

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.

Reviewer Photos

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

Chipperlad

Played On 11/15/2021

Reviews 19

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Is Cabo Golf becoming to expensive?

Playing golf in the Cabo area has always been good and the Palmilla course is one of my favourites. I’ve been playing here for more than 20 years. The cost of golf however has increased dramatically over the last several years and it really is reaching a point where the average tourist will not be able to afford to play without going to a timeshare presentation. A hot deal at $175US per person is only heating my wallet and many of us avid golfers will be looking at other destinations to stay and play.

Conditions Excellent

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Ryan6593299

Played On 11/09/2021

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Pamilla was awesome!

Excellent in every way!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Photo submitted by Ryan6593299 on 11/11/2021

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Kamal102053

Played On 11/04/2021

Reviews 24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Kamal

I believe that when I had booked the course on line I had picked Ocean and mountain courses. But when we checked in we were booked on Arroyo and Mountain courses. And we could not switch as the staff said that they were very busy. It did not appear to me that way. Disappointed.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Vargs403

Played On 10/22/2021

Reviews 4

Handicap 5-9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Nice Design

Played Arroyo/Mountain on a deal time in October. A nice course with a good layout and some great views. Fairways were generous albeit a little scruffy. Greens seemed spongy and soft and need to be sped up as they were rolling way too slow, not sure if it was due to the time of year or just recovering from fall maintenance. Overall glad I got the deal time and would like to play this course again in better condition.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u114865885

Played On 10/26/2021

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

GeraldAnthony

Played On 10/25/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Fair

Pace Poor

Amenities Good

Comment

tekcdk

Played On 10/16/2021

Reviews 38

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Played the mountain and arroyo courses. Well marked and maintained. Some beautiful views!

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

u946318349

Played On 09/30/2021

Reviews 5

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

jgs4802

Played On 09/27/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Palmilla Golf

Needs an air conditioned comfort area for food and drinks.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

u000006778989

Played On 09/15/2021

Reviews 3

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

RObert9315542

Played On 08/24/2021

Reviews 4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Larry6883964

Played On 07/13/2021

Reviews 7

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Great course!

Solid track. Great views. Appropriately challenging.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

taya0816

Played On 07/08/2021

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u865134907

Played On 06/28/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Ezykowski

Played On 06/30/2021

Reviews 1

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

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FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

Palmilla Golf Club - The Ocean/Arroyo Course was built in 1997.

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

Jack Nicklaus (1992, 1997) and Greg Letsche (1992) are the architects of Palmilla Golf Club - The Ocean/Arroyo Course.

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

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

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

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

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

The length of Palmilla Golf Club - The Ocean/Arroyo Course is 6771 yards.

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

The rating of Palmilla Golf Club - The Ocean/Arroyo Course is 72.9.

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

The slope of Palmilla Golf Club - The Ocean/Arroyo Course is 137.

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

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

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