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4.4
799 Reviews (799)
5 Stars
492
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
712 out of 799 reviews
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4.1
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
17
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
90.2%
Recommend this course
37 out of 41 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
799 Reviews (799)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb!

Unlike last week, Green was just perfect. Almost ready for the Mexican open in two months. I will definitely come back and recommend the course to my friends. Staffa were so nice. There was a floor in the gem, Some caddies Are not ready to serve your players. Otherwise, I had a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Very fun course to play. It was in excellent condition. Played in 4 hours. Perfect day.

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

Caddies are awesome

Played both the Norman and Nicklaus courses, at Vidanta recently. Both are in great shape. Norman is a little sandy but that is to be expected as they prepare for their PGA event in February, but it played fantastic. I played afternoon rounds, by myself, taking advantage of the Golf Now, Hot Deal pricing. Rounds with their caddies were a blast. Played fast relaxing golf with lots of good banter and some great tips as well. The absolute high point of my trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pollo Loco

The course is PGA tour quality conditions. My caddie, Pollo, is amazing. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Greg Norman course

It’s my first time in Puerto Vallarta and it’s my first time at this course. All the steps were just great. It was not easy to get around But no worries carries took care of us perfectly.

Complaints? Most of the greens were covered by sand. Putting is my forte, but it was not easy to put out in 2 putts. I understand that Green has to be kept perfect condition for the coming Mexico open visiting a golf course just before the big main game we always have to suffer something. Otherwise, everything was just perfect.

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

Not stressful course to play

If you’re average golfer then you should shoot low eighties,I like this course if you staying at vidanta and if you’re not then play vista Vallarta it’s very challenging if you like to play tough courses

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Terrific experience playing this nice Greg Norman championship course. My caddie, Hugo, was especially excellent. The entire experience was too-notch. Great discounted rate through GolfNow.

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

Great course, slow play

Played holes 6 thru 18 with 3 groups on each hole. Course has a great layout and was in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, first rate service our caddy Polo always with excellent advice. Truly a great part of our vacation.

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

Your description of the course was misleading. It says it is par 70 whereas the Norman course is par 73. Wasn’t 100% sure we were booked for the Norman course. The other course, Nayarit, is par 70, thus the course confusion. Ultimately we were booked for the Norman course so all good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Used cart

A good challenge

I played the Nicklaus Course twice during my stay in Puerto Vallarta. Stunning views! More than a few times I had to hit over gullies and canyons. I couldn't imagine how hard that would be from the back tees. The greens were large for the most part and the bunkers quite deep.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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

Great Experience, NO delays

Booking thru Golfnow was a much better deal, almost too good to be true. Golfnow was $75US when we booked and the course quoted $275US plus they said we could only book thru them, not true.

We had to rent golf clubs ( $75US ) and my brother was left handed, which was not an issue, I did email a week ahead of time to reserve the clubs.

Because of what I had read from other reviews, we did show up 2 hours early BUT had no time issues. We were able to get to the range for 30 mins and then end up teeing off earlier than expected.

Our caddie Paulo was excellent, definitely added to the over all experience. The greens were faster than I was used to ( although they were recently sanded) and ALTO!! ALTO!!! ( stop, stop ) was the phrase I hear most often as my ball speed by the hole. Navigating around the facilities without a caddie would have been a nightmare.

Overall experience was excellent and booking thru Golfnow saved us MUCHO DINERO.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course. No wow factor.

Played many times here. The course is in good condition except the greens seem to have been punched few weeks ago and hasn't fully recovered. A must play in Puerto Vallarta.

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