TOP 30 Golf Courses in Mexico
Baja Sur - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortes - Inland/Colonial Routes
The Sea of Cortesis a vast water way separating the Baja peninsula from main-
land Mexico. It contains some of the most unique plants and sea life in the
world and is the closest experience to the life on display in the Galapagos Islands
without having to travel to the equator. Along its coastline, stretching over 2,000
miles, are flawless sandy beaches, coves and bays. Near the apex of the Sea of
BAJA - SEA OF CORTES
Cortes is the fast growing resort destination called Puerto Peñasco, just south
of Arizona’s borderwith the state of Sonora, Mexico. A mere 3.5-hour drive
from two major metropolises in Arizona, I named this weekend getaway
“Phoenix Beach” or “Playa de Tucson.”
During the past ten years’ real estate boom, this destination was on fire
with a constant stream of SUVs and suburbans racing to escape the heated
inland desert area for a cool seaside experience. Puerto Peñasco has become a
getaway for moms, dads, and their families, all intent on buying their dream
home in Mexico.
Golf has played a key role in the development process along the way, with
plans for future projects. While some are on hold, others are investing today
for the long term future.
First on the scene in 1999 with real time golf was Laguna del Mar, a vision-
ary residential project with a Jack Nicklaus Signature designed course. Now after
an ownership change in the form of a prestigious consortium of Spanish
investors, the back nine of a spectacular 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature design
course are now being completed.
Three years ago the Links of Las Palomas golf course designed by Forest
Richardson close to the main development area of Sandy Beachopened to rave
reviews and made the BEST's Golf Guide to Mexico list of TOP new resort courses
in Mexico. This 18-hole layout has the newest of the salt resistant hybrid grass
called Seaside Paspalum. Las Palomas has several holes meandering along a
series of lagoons.
This community has created a lifestyle that combines the cultures of the
states of Arizona and Sonora.
Going towards the east 20 minutes from Puerto Peñasco, you will find a fan-
tastic new oceanside Jack Nicklaus Signature 18 hole design, par 72 called The
Peninsula de Cortes Golf Clubat the five-star Mayan Palace Resort. It features a
link style dunes course with majestic views situated between the sea and estu-
ary; destined to be in the TOP 15 courses in Mexico.
Stay and play golf packages are available for groups and individuals and fam-
ilies looking for great weekend value.
www.golfinmexico.net for details.
Future golf plans include the Questro group, which have firm roots in Los
Cabos, are looking to provide this area with another Nicklaus design in the Sandy
Beacharea. Questro Golf is one of the largest companies that owns and man-
ages golf courses in Mexico.
Down the roadRobert von Haggehas a contractual agreement to build an
18 hole master plan community scheduled for this high growth area.
The roads to Peñasco through Lukeville, Arizona are very safe and easy to
get to from Phoenix and Tucson. With the new coastal highway soon to open, Grand Opening ceremony
visitors from California can get to this resort destination saving 2 hours’ driving
for the Mayan Palace
Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course
time. The new Peñasco International Airportshould be open sometime in 2009.
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