Marina Vallarta Golf Club
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About
Marina Vallarta Golf Club is known for its stunning tropical landscape that is home to an abundance of wildlife. Golfers have the opportunity to play amongst iguanas and alligators while enjoying scenic views of the Bay of Banderas. The course is blessed with a bevy of natural hazards including towering palm trees, lagoons, and waterfalls. Colorful tropical flowers and native vegetation further accent the landscape. In addition to the natural hazards, there are also a few strategically placed bunkers along the greensides. The golf course offers a challenging but fair test that is not overly demanding, which is probably for the best since it is easy to get distracted by the beautiful surroundings. Given its versatility and scenery, Marina Vallarta G.C. has become a popular venue for various golfing events, including the Governor's Cup Pro/Am Tournament.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6573 yards | 73.1 | 137 |
| White | 71 | 6093 yards | 70.6 | 127 |
| Yellow | 71 | 5259 yards | 124 | |
| Red | 71 | 3979 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.1/123 | 482 | 416 | 540 | 152 | 439 | 181 | 428 | 176 | 354 | 3168 | 600 | 376 | 431 | 206 | 562 | 151 | 372 | 417 | 418 | 3533 | 6701 |
| White M: 70.7/121 | 470 | 400 | 484 | 135 | 400 | 160 | 391 | 166 | 335 | 2941 | 554 | 324 | 382 | 172 | 481 | 131 | 341 | 381 | 386 | 3152 | 6093 |
| Red W: 67.1/113 | 427 | 360 | 458 | 72 | 324 | 130 | 331 | 131 | 299 | 2532 | 475 | 277 | 300 | 138 | 428 | 117 | 294 | 362 | 356 | 2747 | 5279 |
| Yellow M: 66.6/118 | 430 | 363 | 457 | 74 | 326 | 132 | 333 | 134 | 301 | 2550 | 477 | 262 | 302 | 140 | 430 | 109 | 296 | 354 | 325 | 2695 | 5245 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 8 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by u314160982475 on 03/16/2021
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Crock on course. Photo submitted by u314160478952 on 02/05/2021
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Lots of crocodiles Photo submitted by Paulecharbonneau on 01/02/2021
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Photo submitted by brendaenos on 11/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007652678 on 01/29/2020
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Small Crock and Heron sharing the Sun and breeze. Photo submitted by patvaras on 01/18/2020
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Five crocs Photo submitted by u000006673626 on 01/07/2020
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Sign Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Views on no. 13. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Patio overlooking ninth green. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Photo submitted by erkkik on 12/27/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Approach shot on 11 with Crocs! Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
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The view from #4. Beautiful course Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
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Beware of the Crocs! Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
Great Time
This Course Is A Perfect Accessory To Your Puerto Villarta Vacation. It’s A. ChallengIng Course With Great Views Of The Bay And An Insightful Look At The Topography. The Flora/ Fauna Is Amazing.....
Old Course
Marina Vallarta is mostly narrow fairways and water hazards on many holes. We stayed at the Marriot Resort, so the course location is ideal.
If you play in the afternoon, the winds are typically very strong, so making the right club selection is very important.
Most of the bunkers are in bad shape and in need of new sand,
Carts are mandatory and the cart path is cobblestone, ancient and badly in need of repair. Its a smoother drive the cart on the fairways.
The course is too expensive for what you get.
Good course layout conditions could be better
All 18 greens were punched. Good pace of play. There are a couple of holes it is difficult to see the water hazards. Hiring a caddie would help if a first timer. Watch for alligators and iguanas.
Potential
At normal rate I would have rated this course a 2 and only because the the great staff did I go with 3 stars.
For a course in the heart of PV / NV I was disappointed to fine the course to be the tropical version of a Del Webb community course like Timber Creek in Roseville CA..., but in significantly poorer condition.
Multiple lakes were empty and the course had significant burnt and brown fairway grass through out. Especially disturbing was the fowl sewer smell near the green on hole 15 (could be 14)...unmistakable methane odor was pungent!!!
The course doesnt use on cart GPS tracking and unless you know the course you're in for some challenges trying determine what lies around the dog leg on multiple holes. Lesson here...ask for a course guide book.
Lastly, there are some positives. Nature is everywhere on the holes and fairway lakes and ponds which have water....Nothing like seeing a 9 to 10' gator eyeballing while you setup your tee shot or having a 4' Iguana sun bathing on the green where you just landed your chip shot!
And, as noted earlier, the staff is exceptional both pre and post round...
In closing, if you really want to get out and golf while in Puerto Vallarta/Nuevo Vallarta...there are better options. Yes, those other options are more pricey, but from my experience...its a price worth paying for an overall better day of goal!!
Cheers!
Only 9 holes open
Without any advance warning when booking through GN, I was disappointed to find that only the first 9 holes were open. Also, when I tried to book using SPRING20 promo, I couldn’t complete purchase with discount. Overall a disappointing experience.
Fun except for dog
Beautiful day with friends until an unleashed dog chased us on 8th hole. He ripped 2 towels off our bags but didn’t bite us. No problems with 35 other holes (we played 2 days). Even iguanas and crocodiles were docile. Ocean took a few balls but the view was worth it.
Marina Puerto Vallarta golf
Course was nice and in good shape.
Very friendly staff. Challenging holes.
If you get a chance you should for sure play.
Challenging but fun course
Greens were in great shape, quite a bit of sand and water on the course along with crocodiles and iguanas to see. Pace of play was very quick with 18 holes played in just over 2 hrs. Club rentals were also nice.
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