Vista Vallarta Golf Club - The Weiskopf Course
About
Vista Vallarta Golf Club offers two championship courses, one designed by Jack Nicklaus and the other by Tom Weiskopf. The Weiskopf Course provides a dramatically different round from the Nicklaus design. The other golf course sits atop the property's highest elevation while this one is situated at the lower west end. As you step onto the course and see the dense jungles that sprawl across deep ravines, you will hardly believe that it is still the same property. It offers the same level of challenge as the Nicklaus Course but some high handicappers prefer this one since there are fewer blind shots and the greens are more receptive, making them not quite as tricky. The 15th is an uphill par 3 that is probably the golf course's most memorable hole. This challenging hole requires a carry past a ravine to multi-tiered green that is surrounded by bunkers on all sides.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6993 yards | 74.7 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6466 yards | 72.7 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 5867 yards | 69.7 | 126 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5159 yards | 66.8 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4943 yards | 70.0 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.8/144 | 424 | 355 | 140 | 518 | 450 | 409 | 211 | 480 | 388 | 3375 | 624 | 395 | 412 | 194 | 423 | 190 | 466 | 568 | 346 | 3618 | 6993 |
| Blue M: 71.7/137 | 405 | 334 | 121 | 451 | 414 | 377 | 187 | 450 | 377 | 3116 | 569 | 363 | 388 | 176 | 391 | 173 | 457 | 523 | 310 | 3350 | 6466 |
| White M: 69.5/124 W: 75.1/138 | 349 | 306 | 105 | 414 | 362 | 341 | 164 | 439 | 361 | 2841 | 497 | 332 | 370 | 151 | 342 | 147 | 432 | 493 | 271 | 3035 | 5876 |
| Yellow M: 66.4/117 | 347 | 304 | 103 | 359 | 314 | 288 | 162 | 361 | 292 | 2530 | 441 | 274 | 328 | 93 | 294 | 145 | 351 | 462 | 241 | 2629 | 5159 |
| Red W: 71.1/119 | 309 | 211 | 92 | 357 | 312 | 286 | 136 | 359 | 290 | 2352 | 438 | 272 | 326 | 91 | 292 | 124 | 349 | 460 | 239 | 2591 | 4943 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
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15th tee Photo submitted by Meangolf27 on 02/14/2025
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D’Lobo Photo submitted by u000006673626 on 08/22/2024
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Photo submitted by npepin on 01/17/2024
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Photo submitted by odettedee on 12/07/2023
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#1 Weiskopf Photo submitted by harddrivej on 04/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161136357 on 01/02/2021
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Beautiful view!! Photo submitted by u000003922969 on 12/10/2020
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Photo submitted by Trinidad1 on 01/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159765213 on 01/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159765213 on 01/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159765213 on 01/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159765213 on 01/20/2020
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Photo submitted by TroyJames on 01/08/2020
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clubhouse Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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No. 15 Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Photo submitted by TroyJames on 01/10/2018
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
One of my favourites
I love Vista Vallarta's two courses and play here whenever we are in PV. The Weiskopf course might be my favourite but that's probably just because I score better here than on the Nicklaus course. The greens are always fast and pure, the tees and fairways are good. I love that the fairway bunkers are firm while the greenside ones are less so. Allows you to play a proper shot out of them. The service here is awesome, especially in the clubhouse after the round. The guys there are very friendly and always a pleasure to talk to. I highly recommend Vista to everyone, just look for a deal, neither course is worth the rack rate.
Golf in the jungles of Puerto Vallarta
The debate rages on: Which is the best course at Vista Vallarta?
My take remains the same from when I played the two courses more than a decade ago: I like the Nicklaus course a tiny bit better, but a good argument could easily sway me to the other team. It's that close. I do think the Weiskopf course sports the best stretch of holes on property - from holes 12-15 - and some of the best holes on property (no. 12 and no. 15 specifically). I also love No. 8, a short par 5 (450 yards from the blues) that proves Weiskopf has a better understanding than Nicklaus for how most amateurs play. Or is he simply more sympathetic to our plight? I was near the green in two (with no excuse for not reaching in two) and still only made par. I like that he ends the round with his signature drivable par 4 (310 yards from the blues), but I think it could have been better executed.
Vista Vallarta's Hacienda-style clubhouse is a great spot for food and drinks. This might be ClubCorp's best public facility. I haven't found one better yet.
Plenty good
As context, I have played 40+ years, lots of world class courses, and play 80+ rounds per year. Greens were outstanding, fast, smooth, receptive... among the very best. Fairways were good enough, not bad at all, suspect the whole area is needing rain. Bunkers excellent. Negative was that a shot a bit offline can get into bad trouble quick, some areas with dead leaves made it hard to find ball. All in all, a very tough very nice course. Golf Now rate made it excellent value.
Great Challange for All Levels
Course website does not do it justice. Beautiful course which provides challenges for all levels of golfers. Greens can be a little fast and somewhat grainy but they are watered during the day and I teed off a 1:30 on a 30 degree day. A bit of wind. Drink cart came by 3 to 4 times during round. Spend the $3 and get a hole guide. Well worth the hotdeal rate of $75 - $100 USD. Would definitely play again. Mountain course with some ravines, tiered greens, but not too difficult if you tee off on the right tees.
Weiskopf
Very nice facility. Courses are in excellent shape. Just not worth the rack rate. If you can get a golf now hot deal for under $100, you will enjoy it.
Fun Course
We decided to try this course, as it was recommended by a fellow golfer at another course we were playing at. The deal through Golf Now was ok, but definitely not worth the rack rate. The staff was super friendly. We were a little surprised when we had to pay for ice and water, at the other course we have been playing at, this is provided, at least one bottle of water per person. However, we totally enjoyed the course. I had forgotten my GPS at home, and sure could have used it, as there were a few holes that had us guessing at distances. We could have purchased a booklet of the course layout in the pro shop, but I think this could be provided, at least in a simple form. There is no indication of how the hole plays whatsoever. The greens were lightning fast, and a little grainy, but after a few 3 putts, we got the hang of them. Overall, a great day I the sunshine, no birdies, but a few pars. We would like to try it again, now that we know a couple of the funky holes, but unfortunately have run out of time.
Vista Vallerta Weiskopf Course
Great course, good condition and friendly staff. The only recommendation I would make is to fins a course layout, whether from Google Earth, maps, etc. We did not take a caddy a few holes left us guessing where to hit our tee shot. Pro shop should have avaialble a simple layout. Otherwise great experience and I would play this course again.
Pricey!!
We enjoyed playing the course, but felt it was greatly overpriced!!!
Beautiful Course
The Course Looks Like They Cut it Out of The Middle of a Jungle. Great Mountain Veiws and Cliffs. The Greens were a Little Grainy but Roll-True; and were Lighting Fast. Weather was Perfect . It was 19 degrees back Home 87 here, what’s Not To Like. Very Nice Track but You’d Be Disappointed if You Payed The Rack-Rate of $250.00. It’s Peak Season here and they are Taking Adavntage of it. Definitely worth the Play through Golfnow.
Excellent mountain golf
Would play this course again. Very playable. Fast greens! Ask for Grandpa as your caddy. He will save you strokes on the greens.
Vista Vallarta Weiskopf
Thank you Golfnow.com. All aspects were excellent. Even though it is a challenging course, my wife had her best round ever!
Robert & Sofia
We love Weiskopf!
In general, golf is way to expensive in the PV area. Booking through GolfNow makes it a bit more affordable but sure wish ALL the courses would come up with a plan, like a golf package for different courses& price it waaaaaay more reasonably. The courses would be packed & everyone would make more money . . . course, staff, clubhouse etc. Weiskopf is in excellent condition and we love the slopes, layout and absolute beauty of the course. By far our fave!
Jungle golf in Mexico
Really enjoyed my round on this course. It was scenic, fun and challenging. Conditions were excellent. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I look forward to another round on my next visit to Puerto Vallarta. It was a little challenging to find, but worth the effort.
Weiskopf a delight
Day started on the practice range, chipping green and putting green. Found greens were a bit tricky to read so I decided to take a caddie, Alberto. He was great and read greens extremely well.
Overall the course was in great condition and in great condition. Great day day to d rive through the buetiful layout through the golf course that was cut out off the jungle, with reasonably wide fairways. Still not easy.
The greens were fairly quick and grain to take into account. The thing I really liked was the greens held and could spin the ball. For me shot 75 with a darned double on the 5th hole. All in all, great day and experience.
I'd play this course again if I'm ever in PV.
My go to course in PV
Love this golf course. There are 2 - 18 hole courses and you can play any combination of 9 holes you like if it is crowded which it wasn't. They have trimmed a lot of the jungle making it easier to find a wayward ball. The pro shop let my fiancee' ride for half price. I will keep coming back to this course when in PV.
NIce
Great course, greens a little rough. For the price they do not give much like other courses of this level. No water, no hand towel, no gps, no cold towels around the course.
All in all a good course but missing some little touches to make it a great experience
If i paid full price I would be disappointed
Excellent layout and views are awesome.
The staff was exceptional. Fernandina in the pro shop was very accommodating to our needs and Sergio and Julian were fun and friendly as well. Great course and beautiful scenery.