The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco: #15
View of the 15th tee box at The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco
Sonoyta - Puerto Peñasco Km. 24, Ejido Miramar, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, 83550, Mexico
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About The Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace - Vidanta Puerto Penasco

The Vidanta Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace are neighboring beachfront resorts in Puerto Peñasco that offer spacious accommodations designed for comfort and style. Each room and suite features a private terrace, kitchen, living area and Jacuzzi tub, creating a perfect home-away-from-home atmosphere. Guests can enjoy room service or choose from a wide variety of dining options, including tropical cocktails, themed buffets, traditional Mexican cuisine and even American favorites. Shared resort amenities include two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a lazy river and a full menu of activities such as aquatic sports, beach stargazing, the Brio Spa and nightly cultural entertainment that celebrates Mexican traditions. For guests looking to explore the area, the nearby town offers shopping, tequila tastings and guided ecosystem tours. Golfers will be drawn to the Nicklaus Design Course just minutes away, recognized by a golf publication as one of the best in the Caribbean and Mexico. Framed by natural sand dunes and the Sea of Cortés, the course promises a memorable challenge with stunning oceanfront views. With luxury, adventure and relaxation all in one place, the Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace deliver a well-rounded coastal escape for every type of traveler.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres30000
Year Opened2006
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolOutdoor, Indoor
Beach AccessYes
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
SpaYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Kids ProgramYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace - Vidanta Puerto Penasco

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Once upon a time

Have been going to this course for 12 years and it use to be my very favorite course specifically for its pristine condition. It is no longer a good golf course. The grass is weed infested and patchy. The golf carts are the original ones and are dangerous and uncomfortable..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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3.0
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POOR COURSE CONDITIONS

Unfortunately, the course was in very tough shape they said due to a recent storm and morning dew. I have played it before in June and much better condition. Awesome staff

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Windy weather
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Golf carts in very bad shape

Second time we've played there. First time, one of the two carts didn't make it. This time, we made it but it was touch and go. Beautiful course that is set up for the experienced golfer. Better put the ball in the middle of the green or you are in trouble. Too difficult for the average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 10
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Nicklaus Vidanta puerto panesco

Spectacular views. Challenging holes. The course is in great shape A friendly helpful staff

This may not be whistling straits but it’s in the same league. A great experience. I’m glad I treated myself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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3.0
First Time Playing

Tough layout

Five or six holes on the ocean are beautiful. Fairway turf was marginal. Lots of weeds. Greens were nice. Bunkering is very difficult. Many traps; some so small that there was barely enough room to swing your club. All well maintained. Friendly staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
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Plays Once a week
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

A must play when in Rocky Point!

Absolutely one of the best courses I've ever played. Tees, fairways and greens were in impeccable and immaculate shape. Staff was great from me pulling into the parking lot. Friendly and helpful. Was great to hit a few balls on the range before hitting the first tee.

Very challenging course. A few of the fairways are a blind hit! Have to trust the guide stake in the fairway. Greens rolled very true. What a great day on the course. A truly scenic experience as well as a challenge. Will definitely return again. ⛳

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

Vidanta - A Hidden Gem

Any golfer heading to Rocky Pointe should add this course to their events list. The layout is terrific. Challenging from the blue tees (6600 yards), with elevated greens that will test even the better players. The ocean views from the Sea of Cortez are simply amazing. Photo ops galore. Do yourself a favor, and take the 40 minute drive from the center of town and go play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

10/10

An amazing course from start to finish. One of the most challenging courses I've ever played from 7200 yards. Amazing views, weather, playing conditions every single hole. The staff is hard-working and great as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Rocky Point Golf

Hard to believe this course is 4 hours from Phoenix. Just absolutely stunning views, challenging holes, perfect condition. Crazy we may have been 1 of 4 groups on the course. We paid $80 which is a steal. Would certainly go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Probably my favorite course.

Front nine was great. The back nine the wind picked up and makes for a very difficult track. I love playing here. They did charge me $10 to hit range balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must go for golfers

Spectacular but tough. Went on a windy day (gusting @25-30 mph) and being my 1st time it took me 6

Holes to put the driver away and play conservatively.

Next time I play it will hopefully be able to tame this beast. Ppl couldn’t be nicer. Food was great. At the price I pd on GolfNow was a bargain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabulous Nicklaus style links course

If you are staying in the area of Puerto Penasco (aka Rocky Point) Mexico then this course is a must! We are staying at the Mayan Palace Vindata resort about 5 hrs drive from the Phoenix area and the coruse is part of the resort complex. The corise is immediately adjacent to beach, dunes, surf. Gorgeous. Remiscent of the Ocean Course at Kiawa Island. It is also nightmare tough for this 15 hdcp player. Jack has worked in elevated greens, heavily trapped, over-water shots, sunday-style pin placement on almost every hole taxing your driving and shot making to the utmost. Condition of the course was good not excellent. Greens a bit bumpy with pohana. Tee boxes a bit mounded from sanding. But I never once had a bad lie through the green. Carts do not have GPS so I advise bringing your own to help negotiate all strategic tee shots and the hidden shots to green. As a resort guest you pay 49.50 for what I judge to be a $250.00 experience. We will be trying it again tomorrow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

RP

Nice course, long, hole mapping or GPS would have been very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another Nicolas Course too hard to play

i’ve played Nicolas courses all over the USA and unfortunately they are just to hard to enjoy. I’m a 7 handicap and even though the course views are amazing this is way to hard for a resort course. As I said it’s just not a fun course to play. Save your money and you can see the spectacular views without dropping a couple of hundred bucks.

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