The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco
About
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.
| 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 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.7/140 | 474 | 551 | 412 | 180 | 425 | 180 | 540 | 344 | 433 | 3539 | 481 | 400 | 560 | 458 | 183 | 400 | 443 | 184 | 562 | 3671 | 7210 |
| Blue M: 72.4/134 | 421 | 530 | 388 | 170 | 393 | 154 | 495 | 308 | 408 | 3267 | 444 | 360 | 520 | 425 | 171 | 369 | 410 | 172 | 501 | 3372 | 6639 |
| White M: 71.0/130 | 392 | 518 | 375 | 150 | 380 | 150 | 487 | 295 | 391 | 3138 | 412 | 345 | 508 | 417 | 158 | 357 | 396 | 160 | 492 | 3245 | 6383 |
| Yellow M: 66.9/116 | 338 | 404 | 303 | 142 | 375 | 145 | 412 | 290 | 332 | 2741 | 312 | 244 | 485 | 375 | 120 | 350 | 312 | 128 | 408 | 2734 | 5475 |
| Red W: 70.3/121 | 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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Photo submitted by u4495017 on 02/07/2026
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Good times with the boys. Photo submitted by Christian2102579 on 03/14/2025
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The 4th green Vidanta Golf Club, August 12, 2024 Photo submitted by u165300364 on 08/13/2024
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Spectacular Photo submitted by u194231244 on 05/26/2022
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Hole #3. Photo submitted by tedpate on 04/29/2021
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Photo submitted by ErikQuiroz on 12/03/2020
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Wonderful Jack Nicklaus Links Course !
Great value for the money. Great layout. Course was in great shape.Small gravel parking lot.Great ocean views.Highly recommended !
quality course
Great course with wonderful views
Have played 5 times and looking forward to my next round
Best Mexican course I've ever played!!
If the beauty of this Oceanside course isn't enough to blow you away, the pristine fairways, immaculate greens and undulating slopes are just some of the adjectives you can use to describe this course. The staff was above and beyond friendly, and the clubhouse was worthy of a private club. Even the in course washrooms were beautiful, and nicer than most the restaurant bathrooms in town. We played as a twosome and rarely saw anyone else on the course. It was as if we were the only one out there. The sparkling ocean made it hard to keep your eyes on the golf. Some of the holes along the ocean felt surreal. Like this is something you only see in a magazine. We got a Golfnow hot deal price of $35 and would easily have paid $200 to play this gem of a course. Not to be missed if you're visiting Rocky Point, MX
A hidden gem very much overlooked
This course is one of the most undiscovered & incredibly challenging courses that you will play. Even if your golf is not up to scratch that day, then the.views of the mountains, Sonoran Desert & the Sea of Cortez with dolphins & other sea life, will definitely give you a sense of calm. This is one of the most beautiful courses I have played. The staff in & around the pro shop are exemplary. I have been coming here for five years & it never gets old.
One of the Best Course
Golf course and driving range are always keep up nice and employees treat me like their family with smile.
I am one of the lucky ones who live close by so play this course almost every day in 7 month but the golf course makes me humble.
What a great course!
Rocky point golf!!!
This is a world class course value staff all fantastic if in the area don't miss!!! Worth making a special trip to Puerto Penasco yes!! But please tee off after 10 so u don't slow me down !!! First timers will be taking some photos!!! It would easily be in top ten in the state of Az!!
World class!
If you are into golf this is a must play course! If you're looking for a Great design, fantastic views, superb conditions and very little play, this is it. As good as any course in Cabo and I've played most of them. At about 1/3 the price.
Just wow!
This Nicklaus course is with no doubt one of the best golf courses I have ever played in my life and one the best if not the best that I have played in Mexico. I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed playing there. Thanks!
Great Course and Great Views
This is one of the top 5 courses in Mexico. As good as any of the Cabo at 1/2 the price and easier travel (only 5 hours from Palm Springs and 4 from Phoenix. The course condition is only matched by the views. Very interesting doglegs and elevated greens. Great practice facility, also. The young golf pro Ivan Cueva (formerly of Cozumel Country Club) is a gracious host! Ask him to join you for a round or even a few holes. We stayed at the Mayan Palace on the property which was very convenient and well appointed.
Immaculate golf course
This course is a gem hidden from the public. Discovered it staying at Mayan Place in Puerto Penasco. One of the top rated courses available on-line.
Fantastic experience
I had the pleasure to Playa the Vidanta course at Puerto Penasco December 4th to the 9th 2016. 3 buddies and I played 5 rounds. The course was in excellent condition and the greens were perfect. This being said the course is a challenge. Most of the holes have ample driving room but once you get to the green you have to hit a good shot. The greens are raised with false fronts on many. You need to pick a spot in the middle of the green and aim for that for best results. We played the white tees and at 6300+ yards that was more than enough of a challenge. The course is on an incredible piece of land located on a peninsula between the Sea of Cortez and an estuary. The practice facilities are excellent as well as the Pro Shop and Restaurant.
Ivan the general manager was very helpful along with his pro shop staff. On the course we were very well attended to by Yasmin who does a great job on the beverage cart. I plan on taking a group of friends back again someday soon!
Hacker34
Beautiful Course nice to play, Lost a lot of balls,
Bad custmer service
The course is beautiful but the staff especially the mgr Eduardo Cueva totally lack ofcustmer service our tee time was at 12.00 but we had asityation that we had to depart earlier from Puerto Penasco so we asked him if we could start 30 mins early the course wa empty noone was pkaying and he said no because golfnow didn't pay them ehen we got to the parking lot nobody to receive our clubs golf carts old no ice
Top100
This will be a top 100 destination in the upcoming years. Turf is outstanding, tour championship design, layout, and challenge! Pros will be challenged here! Several ocean view holes, magnificent and majestic views!
Best in Penasco
We play here every winter. The course is fantastic.Very punishing if you are not in the fairways. The views are incredible as you play along the ocean. Its not to be missed if you visit Penasco. Although the rate is $195., we play for the resident fee of $65. That is an incredible value.
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This is the best course I have ever played. I absolutely loved it, I can't wait to go back.
I enjoyed this more than Bandon Dunes. I highly recommend this course. Only issue was our cart broke down, but they were out there immediately with a new cart.
This course is fabulous.
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