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363 Reviews (363)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
96.4%
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339 out of 363 reviews
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4.8
34 Reviews (34)
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4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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33 out of 34 reviews
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4.6
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Layout
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4.9
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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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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
363 Reviews (363)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging but fair

The course is very well-maintained. And it was a heck of a price. Windy, so you had to adjust your shots. But fair. Undulating greens which I believe Is a Nicklaus trademark. I'm at 13 handicap and was proud to shoot 90 from the white tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Chicken Coop

one of my favorite cousre to play. You need to be on your game and ball palcment is very import here. Bring some extra balls you may need them. Love to play any time I can.

THX

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Vidanta at Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Beautiful course, not so friendly cashier, very friendly player services, cart broke on 13th hole, replaced quickly, wind was a play factor.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Value

Great course. Beautiful scenery. Green in great shape.

Best course Iv'e golfed in 3 years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceptional experience!

I'm an ex golf professional and have played all over the United States, from Bandon Dunes to the Sandhills in Nebraska. This place is a must play. Great staff, great food, and a unbelievable golf course. I would highly recommend this place to everyone! It's very challenging but fair. Don't miss out on this great experience in Puerto Peñasco!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Views, beautiful course

Book on Golfnow.com rather then thru the Mayan Palace. Found the "Hot Deal" at $32.00. However, the course is well worth the regular rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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 !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

quality course

Great course with wonderful views

Have played 5 times and looking forward to my next round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hacker34

Beautiful Course nice to play, Lost a lot of balls,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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