Golf in Puerto Vallarta
Source: Vallarta Golf - The Official Guide
Like in many other Mexican tourist destinations, golf in Puerto Vallarta represents yet one more attraction to visitors.
The opening of two new golf courses in Puerto Vallarta has been a blessing for golfers of all types and it has contributed to the consolidation of Puerto Vallarta as the golf destination in Mexico.
Nowadays, there are seven golf courses in the Banderas Bay community, another four are under construction and two more are located a few hours south of Puerto Vallarta.
So in the very near future our region will have no less than 13 top-notch courses for golf lovers to choose from.
The first golf course was built over 20 years ago at the Flamingos Hotel located in the Banderas Bay municipality in the state of Nayarit.
This golf course was renovated and reopened on November 2002 to the delight of Vallartans and visitors alike. For several years, the Flamingos golf course was the only one in the area.
It was not until the Marina Vallarta mega construction project that Puerto Vallarta could claim its own golf course.
With time, additional golf courses were designed and built: Golf great Jack Nicklaus designed the one at Punta de Mita (at the Four Seasons Hotel),
as well as one of the two more at Vista Vallarta, where the World Golf Championship was played on December 2002 - the other was designed by Tom Weiskopf.
Eight of the holes at Punta de Mita have a view of the ocean. The 13th hole runs parallel to a lagoon surrounded by natural flowers and animals.
It also includes an optional par-3 hole that will challenge the most ardent golfers. The lee is on the mainland while the green is located on a natural island, 194 yards from the coast.
Later on came the Mayan Palace and Paradise Village golf courses. The latter, designed by Robert Von Hagge, is appropriately called as El Tigre.
Professionals say that El Tigre can be intimidating from the very tight first hole all the way up to the end. It has traps in 13 of the 18 holes, including the island green.
For its part, the Mayan Palace course designed by Jim Lipe is an encounter with nature. The beautiful, whimsical facilities created by the hand of man turn this golf course into a unique challenge.
As a reward for the effort they have made, players get an incredible, panoramic view of the Bay of Banderas from the 18th hole.
This natural scenario represents a challenge to all those willing to face it and conquer it!
Golf Courses
- El Tigre
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Av. Paraíso km 800, Casa Club,
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit C.P. 63732
Tel. 01 (800) PARAISO / 297-0773
Toll Free USA 01 800 995 5714
Web: www.eltigregolf.com - Marina Vallarta
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Paseo de la Marina S/N,
Puerto Vallara, Jalisco,
Tel. 011 52 (322) 221-0073 / 221-0545
Web: www.marinavallartagolf.com - Vista Vallarta
(Jack Nicklaus Course) -
Circuito Universidad 653
Puerto Vallara, Jalisco,
Tel. 011 52 (322) 290-0030 / 290-0040
Web: www.vistavallartagolf.com - Vista Vallarta
(Tom Weiskopf Course) -
Paseo de la Marina S/N,
Puerto Vallara, Jalisco,
Tel. 011 52 (322) 290-0030 / 290-0040
Web: www.vistavallartagolf.com - Four season
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Punta de Mita,
Banderas Bay, Nayarit
Web: www.fourseasons.com - Flamingos
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Carretera a Tepic-P.V. #145
Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico C.P. 63730
Web: www.flamingosgolf.com.mx - Mayan Palace Country Club
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Av. Paseo de las Moras S/N
Fracc. Náutico Turístico,
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit,
Tel. 011 52 (322) 297-1827 / 297-1830
Web: www.mayanpalace.com.mx
