Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya
About
The Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya (formerly known as The Golf Club at Playacar) offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and the work of man. This magnificient golf course, carved out of the dense Mayan Jungle is only a few hundred yards away from the crystal-clear, turquoise ocean and the fine white sands of the Mexican Caribbean Sea.
The intelligent architectural design of the golf course has converted Playa del Carmen into one of the most popular tourism destinations in all of Mexico.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7136 yards | 76.1 | 148 |
| Blue | 72 | 6655 yards | 74.7 | 142 |
| White | 72 | 6269 yards | 73.4 | 136 |
| Gold | 72 | 5750 yards | 72.0 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5176 yards | 72.8 | 134 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.7/142 | 381 | 600 | 188 | 342 | 386 | 376 | 349 | 205 | 390 | 3217 | 428 | 621 | 422 | 216 | 442 | 363 | 342 | 194 | 530 | 3558 | 6775 |
| Blue M: 72.2/137 | 359 | 590 | 172 | 323 | 365 | 346 | 308 | 190 | 348 | 3001 | 403 | 592 | 384 | 186 | 401 | 339 | 337 | 177 | 489 | 3308 | 6309 |
| White M: 70.7/133 W: 77.2/137 | 339 | 582 | 161 | 305 | 343 | 315 | 288 | 170 | 325 | 2828 | 388 | 556 | 375 | 179 | 365 | 306 | 310 | 154 | 443 | 3076 | 5904 |
| Gold M: 69.0/122 | 312 | 542 | 133 | 285 | 298 | 276 | 262 | 159 | 312 | 2579 | 348 | 522 | 354 | 146 | 337 | 287 | 300 | 136 | 417 | 2847 | 5426 |
| Red W: 71.8/126 | 270 | 432 | 125 | 275 | 280 | 256 | 228 | 144 | 288 | 2298 | 318 | 492 | 345 | 138 | 325 | 212 | 284 | 105 | 411 | 2630 | 4928 |
| Handicap | 8 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 5 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
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Photo submitted by u314160834961 on 01/14/2024
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Photo submitted by GSlam74 on 06/02/2023
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Bring your own food! Photo submitted by u000001416498 on 03/22/2023
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Photo submitted by grantdow on 01/08/2023
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One of the better ones. Photo submitted by grantdow on 01/01/2023
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Wildlife Photo submitted by grantdow on 01/01/2023
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Nice layout Photo submitted by grantdow on 01/01/2023
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Photo submitted by gn19504939 on 12/17/2022
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Finishing hole Photo submitted by Macdill23 on 11/09/2022
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Photo submitted by VeeMac on 01/22/2022
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Fun day Photo submitted by u708235502 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u1479137368 on 11/30/2021
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Hole 14 Photo submitted by u000001668758 on 09/19/2021
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Photo submitted by DanMac1337 on 05/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u000001999619 on 02/25/2020
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The Cabby....is as frustrated as I was Photo submitted by Fuzzer on 03/01/2015
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The smile of "we never got your email" Photo submitted by Fuzzer on 03/01/2015
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starting gate Photo submitted by Fuzzer on 03/01/2015
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watering hole Photo submitted by Fuzzer on 03/01/2015
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Food pillagers Photo submitted by Fuzzer on 03/01/2015
Very average course
Even on a hot deal from golf now this course is average at best.Too many holiday golfers who are clueless to course etiquette.
Good Overall Course, Challenging
I was very happy to be placed in a foursome with some great people. They made the golfing experience a lot of fun. The staff is very friendly, with the exception of the Marshall who was a little pushy about moving us along, even though the pace was slow in front of us.
There are some very tough holes with some challenging hazards. Greens were in great shape. Many of the tea boxes needed some work however. It was a good value, given lunch is included as well as all drinks on and off course.
I would definitely recommend this course to lower handicap players, which I am not. Even so, I would definitely return.
The starter was not friendly at all. He was rushing us to go out. He told us that the course closes at 4:30 so we need to hurry even though our tee time was 11:15. The yardage book wasn't available.
To be avoided
I re-iterate all the previous comments made by golfers in taking $176 green fee at 1205 and telling us we must come in at 1630 after being made into a 4 ball with others who struggled to play - Outrageous
All inclusive package offered but no facilities after 1530 in the clubhouse
Pre booked transport arranged by The Hard Rock GC got us to the course 5 mins before our tee time so no chance to use catering or practice facilities
Played 4 other courses in the area on our vacation
This course by far the worst for all aspects of golf and hospitality
I had a tee time for 1:22 for a 18 holes and I had to be done for 4:30 because the golf course closes at that time. Never have I seen this before.
They close early because of COVID?!!
Tough course, which I’ve played a lot over the years. And I teed off at 1:05 pm, and was told to skip a couple of holes because the course was closing at 5 p. m., as part of their COVID protocol!!
Not the Same
Course and clubhouse closed at 4:30. Could not finish round. Golf Now books this as 18 holes all inclusive. It was not. Why would Covid close an outdoor activity early in daylight while it is open all the other hours? The course has changed also. 15 and 16 used to be really good holes. Now they have built an ugly Residence in right on top of what was the 15th fairway making it a short uneventful par four rather than a picturesque 5. Then screwed up the 16 tee box. Really a bad move!!!!!! Unfortunately, it looks like money talked.
Don’t book an afternoon tee time.
I had a 1pm tee time. When I arrived at the course I was told I had to be off the course by4:30 as everything closed at 5. Course was packed and was only able to play 12 holes. If I would have known this I would have never booked in the afternoon.
It was raining and with the time crunch there was no stopping due to weather. We just had to keep going and it was fun just not totally enjoyable.
For what I paid it was definitely not worth the money. Food and drinks are included in your fees I was only able to get a couple drinks and restaurant was closed when we came off the course at 4:30.
Great course
This course is amazing! The conditions are perfect, the staff and friendliness is outstanding.
This is a Long course with more bunkers than you’ve ever seen. Lol so bone up on your sand play before you go.
If you’re ever in Playa Del Carmen don’t pass up playing this course.
Mike
Beautiful, but ran out of time
Beautiful course in a beautiful neighborhood in Playa. It is challenging due to narrow fairways and lots of bunkers and hazards. Easy to lose a ball, but is fun to play. As others note, they want you done at 4:30. We started at 12:15 and only made it through 16 holes as it was backed up on a busy day. It is all-inclusive with food and drinks and driving range. I came early and was able to join a group that was scheduled earlier than my tee time. Nice rental clubs. Would play here again if could get an earlier tee time at a good rate.
Fun course, tight track, super friendly staff
Fun course, tight track, super friendly staff. All inclusive eat is a good value if you book online.
Short of Quality
I have played a number of the coarses along the Mayan coast and this one ranks very low on value for me. At $240 Canadian it is very over priced.
Greens were all in low average quality and all extremely small.
I would not pay anymore than $125USD to play this track. THERE ARE OTHERS WITH GREATER VALUE. All Mexican coarses are over priced!
HARD Hard Hard rock
Very difficult lay out. TINY greens. Most holes have hills on both sides that roll out in dense forest (easy to lose balls). Pace of play was horrible
Best bang for your buck!
Beautiful course, staff is amazing and the little extras make it worth your while!
Good but tough
This is a beautiful course, but I found it especially hard. A shot-makers course. Fairways are all fairly narrow. Once you leave the fairway, you can forget about finding your ball.
Basically, great course for good golfers, but tough course for average golfer who works hard to break 100. You won' be doing that on this course!
Friendly staff. Good value for the money because it included green fee, cart, practice range and food and drink.
Enjoyable
I felt like a golf rock star with the 5star treatment. I've never experienced an all inclusive golf game. Transportation from my resort, club rental, cart and yes food & beverages too!!!!!
Shot a 93 and was proud of it on this beautiful day and challenging course