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The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco

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Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
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Course Highlights
This championship layout delivers spectacular oceanfront views framed by desert landscapes, consistently earning top marks for its challenging and rewarding design. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make every round feel like a premium experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7210 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.7

Jack Nicklaus and his son teamed up to design the course at The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco (formerly known as Peninsula De Cortes Golf Club and Peninsula Golf Club at Vidanta Puerto Penasco). Half of the layout plays along the Sea of Cortes while the other half wanders inland through native wetlands and desert vegetation. Long hitters will enjoy this golf course, which stretches to more than 7,000 yards. The Nicklaus team designed a challenging layout but the rugged terrain also deserves credit. They utilized not only the natural hazards but also the stunning views, which are as varied as the challenges. Every hole is framed by a backdrop of the desert, mountains, or sea. The signature hole is the par-3 sixth. On this tough hole you'll be met with a series of waterways that sits between the tees and the green complex, where four bunkers are also lurking.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7210 yards 74.7 140
Blue 72 6639 yards 72.4 134
White 72 6383 yards 71.0 130
Gold 72 5475 yards 66.9 116
Red 72 5180 yards 70.3 121
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Puerto Peñasco
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: 75.3/141 474 551 412 180 425 180 540 344 433 3539 481 400 560 458 183 400 443 184 562 3671 7210
Blue M: 73.0/136 421 530 388 170 393 154 495 308 408 3267 444 360 520 425 171 369 410 172 501 3372 6639
White M: 71.6/133 392 518 375 150 380 150 487 295 391 3138 412 345 508 417 158 357 396 160 492 3245 6383
Yellow M: 67.4/123 W: 72.8/130 338 404 303 142 375 145 412 290 332 2741 312 244 485 375 120 350 312 128 408 2734 5475
Red M: 66.0/120 W: 71.1/126 336 400 298 115 328 120 408 233 329 2567 308 241 482 320 117 312 308 125 400 2613 5180
Handicap 5 15 1 9 7 11 13 17 3 6 18 14 2 12 8 4 10 16
Par 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 36 4 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 5 36 72
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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Salam Seashore Paspalum
Greens Salam Seashore Paspalum
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2006) Jack Nicklaus, Jr. (2006) Chet Williams (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.8
357 Reviews (357)

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bigeagl29
bigeagl29
Played On
Reviews 113
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great layout

Great layout, very scenic and fantastic greens. The rough was easily 6-7 inches due to not having a rough unit and most of the fairs were in spotty shape. I can see this course being one of the best in Mexico, just not in this condition though.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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u000005689731
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing course

Love playing this course when vacationing in Rocky Point. The views are great and so many holes with the ocean views and sounds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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thadray
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Ocean Course

NIce Ocean course, made challenging by 30 MPH winds the day I played.

Greens were in great shape.

Friendly staff.

There were a couple silly blind shots which is my only complaint about playing course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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thadray
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Gem

Very nice and well maintained course.

In the States would pay at least 3X the rate.

A really Ocean course with at least 7 holes.

Played in 30 mph, which made this course a beast.

Once the finish the clubhouse renovation that will help as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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u000004381214
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Experience

We teed off at 8am and only saw 4 other golfers the entire round that took 3 hours and 15 minutes. Greens were in phenomenal shape as were the fairways, great job by greenskeepers. Ocean views, blind tee shots, water carries, this course has it all!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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dskiefer
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u314162905922
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007952795
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vidanta golf course

Everything was great. A lot of bunkers but beautiful course by the ocean. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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nmgolf71
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Only thing layer the back 9

Drove 40 minutes to this course to find out the front 9 was closed for maintenance. Would have been nice to know this ahead of time so I could have picked a different day. No discount was offered either.

Nice course very scenic with several holes right along the Gulf. Lots of blind shots from the back tees. Lots of forced carries from all tees, will be a tough course for the higher handicap.

Full 40 minute drive on rough roads from Rocky point,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162905922
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000002141161
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vids ya GC.

Course was in excellent condition. Greens were very receptive. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Only the front nine was open due to maintenance on the back. Played the front twice which was OK. Very enjoyable day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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NCARR100
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful & Challenging Course

This course is beautiful, challening & well maintained with a friendly staff. There is currently no Club House so you will need to check-in at the Pro Shop which is located inside the hotel lobby area & then drive or catch a hotel shuttle to the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162838593
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back nine was closed

There is no discount when half of the course is closed for overseeing. They charge the normal amount, and then say play the front nine twice.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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u194231244
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mayan Palace Vedante

Pne of the greatest golf deals to br found anywhere. As spectacular a setting as whistling straits or any other course along a large body of water. Jack Nicklaus doesn’t make it easy either. Don’t miss the opportunity to play a fantastic course. Bypass Phoenix and come four hours south.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u194231244
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Vidante Mayan Palace

Equal to any great course along the oceans and lakes. Jack Nichlaus came through here. You'll appreciate his design when you're not cursing him for making you hit your shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u314162743800
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course condition

Just a amazingly well maintained course! Hats off to the workers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Seabeebrooks
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162713247
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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nathanroegner
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must play!

This course is an absolute gem. I'm shocked by the poor reviews, maybe the course wasn't in good shape a couple of months ago. I play 2-3 times per week and this is one of the best overall courses I've played. It's located in a gorgeous spot on a peninsula next to the gulf. The course was in great shape and well taken care of. It's definitely challenging with numerous blind shots, but also very fair. Would love to play again. A steal on golfnow. Take advantage!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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mh427
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

More work to do

Course is getting in better condition. Road out of town to course is super dangerous with massive potholes. The golf carts are still the worst. The vegetation on sides of fairways are finally getting cut down but they need to keep after it. Clubhouse still closed. Recommend playing in town Isles de Mar

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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