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4.4
800 Reviews (800)
5 Stars
493
4 Stars
208
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
91.2%
Recommend this course
713 out of 800 reviews
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4.1
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.5%
Recommend this course
38 out of 42 reviews
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4.3
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 88 reviews
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Course Highlights
Knowledgeable caddies consistently elevate the round by delivering sharp club selections, green reads, and entertaining wildlife sightings along the unique layout. Warm, attentive staff and a smooth pace of play make this resort course a rewarding and well-valued experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 73
Length 7287 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.1

Formerly known as The Greg Norman Signature Course at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta.

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Course Details

Year Built 2015
Fairways Paspalum Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Architect Greg Norman (2015)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes - mandatory
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Vidanta Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

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Reviews

4.4
800 Reviews (800)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 8
Bunkers 7
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 7
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
Group Getaways 6
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 9

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the hassle

For any first timers looking to play this course realize it’s in it’s own city called Vidanta World. You don’t take a cab to the pro shop, you take a cab to taxi hub, then wait for a shuttle to the pro shop so plan at least an extra 20 min once you’re at the hub.

The shuttle arrives, loads up our bags, and we ride about 10 minutes into this massive resort and get checked in. Only after paying $180 do we find out that they punched the day before and the course might be cart-path-only. Our collective “WHAT?!” prompted her to radio someone to verify that we’re playing 18 holes, and only some fairways are closed.

The nice man in charge of the caddies asks us if we know where the range is and we don’t. He sends an escort to get us to the range since we’re barely on time at this point. The stupid escort tells us to follow a hotel worker after 5 turns around a maze and it turns out she’s going somewhere else completely. We end up circling back and blow through some cones since it looked like we needed to get across the river and after a couple more Uturns we find the range.

The round itself was great we played with another twosome from the east coast and had Javier as an awesome caddie. I had a couple birdies but putting through freshly punched (not side cut) greens is no fun.

Tee shots are all safe, approach shots are all safe, it’s just a resort course and I bet the pro’s shoot -20 under when here.

The breakfast burritos are made to order and show up 3 holes later and was amazing, as it should be for $18.

Post-round: No showers are available.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The back 9 was closed due to repairs. However, we did not find out about it until the day before playing. In addition, we only found out because a fellow golfer was at the course. It was worth trying out just to say you played where the Mexico Open is held.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course, great caddies

I played the course in the afternoon. Carlos our caddie was fantastic. He helped my wife who is a beginner golfer a lot. The course itself is tough. The rough was very thick and deep. The had also just recently punched the greens so putting wasn’t the greatest. I am a 15 handicap and shot a 99 on a par 73. I would definitely play here again.

I recommend getting there at least 90 minutes early as you have to take shuttles from the drop off area to get to the golf pro shop. Then it is another long golf cart ride to the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Course is fine, Vidanta is a joke

Booking tee times is quite literally nor possible through. Try booking a time on the lakes course (night course) after 5pm if you don't believe me.

There are plenty of better courses in PV run by adults. Just go to Vista

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course, just the wrong time of year

The course recently punched their greens. We played the front nine twice but green were still bumpy. Overall, this would be a great track if greens were in good shape and could play the full course. We got a break on price through Golf Now but they were charging full rate for less than desirable course conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Overall great experience

Course was in fantastic condition. The practice green was aerated but the course greens were perfect and smooth. There wasnt a single bad blade of grass on the course. The only thing that was average were the club rentals. I usually swing stiff- xtra stiff, but they only offered regular flex clubs. 70$ for rentals, i was hoping for at least an option, but regardless of that, it was an amazing experience and will definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful Mexican Riviera Golf

Gorgeous and semi challenging golf course in amazing condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

so much fun

My wife and I played the Greg Norman course last week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fabulous Course A Must Play

A Bucket List Course, A Must Play In Mexico The Course Was In Fantastic Condition and Francisco My Caddie Was Awesome. He Made The Game So Much Easier.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

The Mexico Open: Norman Great Course

Of Course This Where The Mexico Open Is Played On The PGA Tour At ViDanta The Greg Norman Course. They Also have An 18 Hole Nicklaus Course ( The Back-9 Under Repairs ) And A Excellent Par-3 Course You Can Play at Night. The Championship Norman Course Is The Jewel In there Crown. Caddies Are Required And Let Me Tell You Golf Is So Much Easier With Professional Caddies. ($25-$40 Bucks You Pay Directly To The Caddie.) The Course Is Great, The Layout Is Tough But Fair And The greens were I Excellent Condition running About A 10 On The Steemp. Mark & Raul The Caddies Were Very Personable & Knowledgeable . The Staffs Super friendliness Is Top Notch. I Highly Recommend This Course. ( Tom The Bomb ) .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Course I’ve Played

The course was in fantastic condition. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens were the best I’ve played. Staff is very friendly and the driving range is in great condition as well. We had José as our caddie and he is the best around. Great guy and very helpful on the tricky layout/greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play Vidanta!!

This is a great course; they play the PGA's Mexico Open here. The course was in excellent shape, our caddy (Luis) was fantastic and very helpful. The greens are tough, lots of ups and downs with some tough pin placements. But we thoroughly enjoyed our round; in fact, we are going tomorrow to play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vert good course

The logistic of transport to the proshop and

Golf course is terrible !!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Playing at Vidanta Norman course again

Played Vidanta Norman designed course yesterday again, I thoroughly enjoyed the round. The best part of the course is the close-in Sierra Madre Mountain views from almost every single hole, and the impeccable playing conditions. The course layout is above average and their fire caddies well trained, helpful and courteous. For me the best part of the round was a birdie in the par 5 18th hole - three frat shots and a great putt!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect 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 A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Played it twice this week. Terrific course in immaculate condition. Tough greens with a lot of subtle contours and breaks. Played as a single and caddies let singles play through. Finished in less than four hours. Hector was a great caddie. Saw crocodiles and lots of iguanas. Overall a great time and worth the money booking through golf now. I plan to return again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vidanta

Impeccably maintained golf course. Super conditions. By chance had their number one caddie (Germán), and he is just a wealth of knowledge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long and Wide

Each hole felt large. Tremendous open spaces and made it difficult because not really any specific boundary’s. Therefore felt the need to swing Hard.

The whole course was in Beautiful shape. Unfortunately no real eye popping holes

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