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Palmilla Golf Club - The Ocean/Arroyo Course
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About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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2nd tee and view! Photo submitted by sjmartin13 on 05/30/2026
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Photo submitted by tinalillet on 01/20/2026
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Photo submitted by tinalillet on 01/20/2026
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Photo submitted by Hemsley on 05/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u000003854733 on 12/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003854733 on 12/18/2022
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Photo submitted by Gary9405422 on 04/14/2022
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Mountain course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/26/2022
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Mountain course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/26/2022
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Mountain course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/26/2022
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Ocean course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/26/2022
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Ocean course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/26/2022
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Ocean course Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/26/2022
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Photo submitted by arkyrab on 11/17/2021
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Photo submitted by arkyrab on 11/17/2021
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Photo submitted by Ryan6593299 on 11/11/2021
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Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 01/30/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/26/2020
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The ocean nine might be the most scenic of the three loops at Palmilla. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 02/12/2014
Ocean/Arroya very scenic and challenging.
Course was very enjoyable to play. Had to wait a long time to get a golf cart which redueced our time on the driving range. Golf carts in poor condition and I would have expected better for the amount of green fees that are charged.
Beautiful course!
Played the Ocean-Arroyo course twice. Great vistas. Immaculate conditions everywhere. Incredible value ($80). Look for best rates beginning 30 days prior to playing.
Beautiful varied layout
Played all 3 nines over 2 days great layout and a variety of different looks. Great elevation changes, some waterfront views, and plenty of desert landscape comes into play. The stark contrast of the pristine turf and arroyo is beautiful.
Chicago Guy goes to Cabo
Very impressive track. Many different looks, beautiful views and vegitation. Greens were soft. Practice facilities were decent. Couple short par 4s that had good risk reward. Definately playing this course again when I return to Cabo.
Awesome course, awesome experience ...
I have been playing for only two years (novice/intermediate). It is my first time and didn't score well, but enjoyed the views and course. I played OCEAN AND ARROYO, Ocean is great to play, I like it better than Pebble beach with less wind and wider fairways. It's a lot of fun...
This course was worth playing.
The Clubhouse was a bit hard to find, but once there the staff was welcoming and attentive. We played Ocean/Arroya and conditions were perfect on both nines with some awe-inspiring views. Played from the appropriate tee box, it was not overly difficult and my wife found it to be very lady golfer friendly. I booked this as a prepaid hot deal so we played for half the price. What a deal!
Great views and nicely kept course.
Great value if you can play for under $90! It is a nice course, but there are better in the area...
Must be consistent driver or you will get killed. To be honest I play gold tees and it is very difficult from this length.
One of my favorites, play mountain/arroyo. Beautiful views
Excellent!
Excellent course. Do not miss if staying in the area!
Worth every penny of the $80 green fees via GolfNow
Beautiful course and well maintained. I played the Arroyo course first and it was awesome. The Ocean course had a tougher layout for the first time visitor as there are some targets to be hit to keep the ball in play. I played it in 10 strokes over the front 9 score due to lost balls or ob.
simply outstanding
My son and I played weekday twilight rate at 12:00 Noon excellant value pace of play excellant. A super experiance. played twice One of my favorite courses.
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