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4.7
336 Reviews (336)
5 Stars
261
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
313 out of 336 reviews
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4.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.9
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.7
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
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1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
34 out of 36 reviews
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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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Reviews

4.7
336 Reviews (336)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfing in Mexico

The course is awesome and very well kept. Holes are very long and a few of them are difficult. Greens are very fast and challenging. If you over putt you are off the green and down the hill since a lot of greens are elevated. Overall the course is very fun and the scenic views don’t get much better. Many holes right along the beach!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Always a pleasure paying a Jack Nicklaus signature course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic Course in PP

Second time playing this course and it was in fantastic shape, lush fairways and excellent greens. The golf now deals save you 50% over regular rates. They did have a 6 some on the course the day I played that slowed the pace but otherwise course never seems to be crowded.

The clubhouse is not yet completed so you do need to check in at the resort hotel. A MUST play in PP. The course in Puerto Penasco (Sandy Beach) looked to be in bad shape with dead fairways so this is the best option for 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Every time I play here I enjoy it. Great shape and greens were perfect. Will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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

excellent

Challenging, great condition, firm fast greens, generous landing areas off tee boxes.

Food at the turn VERY expensive! 2 margaritas, 1 hot dog, and 1 hamburger was $63 US

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Golf Course

First time playing the course and was very impressed. I will 100% be returning to play this course every time we visit Rocky Point.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Simply Outstanding!

This was my first time playing this course...what a true gem! Fairways greens and the many bunkers were excellent on every hole; coupled with breathtaking views of the ocean and white sandy beaches on many holes made for a Superb playing experience!

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

Stunning Course with a Great Staff

You won’t be disappointed in this gem of a course. Challenging and beautiful. Outstanding staff made the visit even more memorable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course, amazing views

A beautiful course, with a challenging layout. Certainly this course rewards being in the fairway. So many great tee shots and the ocean views from the greens, don’t make a bad putt feel so bad.

I would recommend this course to any visitors in Puerto Penasco. Stop at one of the Mayan hotel restaurants and the pool after your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Was only were able to play the front nine. The back nine was closed due to maintenance. I didn't know this until I checked in. The staff insisted that it said it when I booked but I went back and looked and it didn't say anything about it. Not that big of a deal I played the front nine twice, if I had known I would of went on a different day or chose a different course. They also don't offer any food options while you are out there. It was a slow pace, over 5 hours due to them allowing a group of ten to play together in front of us. Some type of lunch options would have been nice to have.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Off course details

No heads up that there were only 9 holes open. Security entrance did not advice that check in was in the hotel lobby. Drove all the way to golf course to find out that I needed to check in at hotel lobby..

Played there about 5 years ago and the road to get to the course was still in horrible conditions. You need an SUV to navigate the road

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A must play, bucket list.

The ocean views are tremendous. The course was in immaculate condition. Every green was in top notch shape. The paspalum greens were so plush I had to touch it to see if it was real grass. To play this type of course in the U.S. you are going to pay well over $500.00 a round. Staff was excellent and added to the wonderful experience. We will play this course again without hesitation. The course obviously was designed with the ocean winds taken into consideration, which played into my course management while playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

ABSOLUTE GEM

First a shout out to Charlie the bag drop guy.. Always smiling, friendly, and helpful.. Beautiful course and condition. Anyone reading this move up one tee box from your normal. Between the constant wind from the ocean and lush fairways some of the holes can be very long..I’ve been golfing 42 years and this course has some of the best view holes u will find anywhere.. Enjoy!

PS reminder proshop is inside of resort instead of at course because of major storm damage. Need to check in there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Will be back!

Course was amazing, only hick-up is the pro shop at the course is not open, so we had to drive all the way back to the resort to check in. Still not a big deal but they could have put up a sign or something.

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