Puerto Vallarta Golf Options
Puerto Vallarta or "PV" as savvy travelers have started calling it,
now has seven golf courses. Jack Nicklaus and other of the greatest Golf Course
designers have created courses in this tropical destination in Mexico, among
them Tom Weiskopf and Robert von Hagge. With the advent of a larger assortment
of world class courses and resorts, some in Puerto Vallarta, some in Nuevo Vallarta
and further north, Vallarta can now claim to be a true worldclass golf destination.
Puerto Vallarta might soon take the place of Los
Cabos - Cabo San Lucas as the leading golf destination in Mexico.
 El Tigre Golf Course, Paradise Village
Von Hagge's El Tigre at Paradise Village is the newest offering here in Puerto Vallarta. Surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains, El Tigre golf course is 7,239 yards, par 72. Built on a flat piece of land which
was strongly remodelled including nine separate water bodies, a stone throw from the Pacific Ocean and the Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa.
Puerto Vallarta is quickly becoming synonymous with world-class golf, and Paradise Village’s EL TIGRE golf course has just raised the standard with its new upscale golf facilities and exclusive country club.
"Create the most exciting championship golf course in Mexico”, was the challenge given to the team of Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, designers of over 200 of the world’s finest golf courses. The result … a 7,239 yard masterpiece.
The memorable experience begins upon arrival at the Club, as golfers pass through an
impressive stone archway resembling a Mayan temple, beside which a real Bengal tiger lives securely in his habitat. Further in, the 45,000 sq. ft. clubhouse sits perched in the heart of EL TIGRE offering spectacular views in all directions.
El Tigre Golf Course Website
Vista Vallarta, Nicklaus & Weiskopf Golf Courses
On the foothills of the lush Vallartan rainforests lay Vista Vallarta's two championship courses, just 10 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta's Marina. Both courses (Nicklaus and Weiskopf) opened in 2001
and have been universally acclaimed.
Opened April 2001 the first course at Vista Vallarta is a Signature Design by Jack Nicklaus. Since this course is located on the properties highest elevation, golfers are treated not only to world class golf but will enjoy breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta, the Marina and Banderas Bay as well. Grassy hillsides, dense forest of Palm and giant Ficas trees, natural creeks and arroyos provide the perfect setting for this world class course by the world's greatest player.
Opened in November 1st, 2001. This signature Designed by Tom Weiskopf provides Vista
Vallarta with a dramatic contrast from its first course. Built on the properties lower west end, golfers won't believe they have simply taken a different turn the club house. Here the terrain is extreme with dense jungles, deep ravines and swift creeks. Mr. Weiskopf has done a masterful job of blending the elevations and natural features into an incredibly playable experience... from the first tee to the green of the "driveable" 18th.
Vista Vallarta Golf Course Website
Four Seasons Punta Mita Golf Course
Opened September 1, 1999, the Nicklaus-designed course is set within vistas of white-sand beaches and the surrounding Sierra Madre Mountains. Spread over 81 hectares (200 acres), it takes full advantage of
its location. Eight holes border either the Pacific Ocean or Banderas Bay. The green of one truly unique hole is located on a natural island in the ocean. The Punta Mita peninsula’s tropical landscape of palm trees and flowering trees add to the pleasure of playing this course, which is challenging for experienced golfers yet friendly for the beginner.
Four Seasons Punta Mita Golf Website
Marina Vallarta Golf Club
Marina Vallarta Golf Club is Puerto Vallarta golf at its finest, with lush jungle vegetation, natural lagoons, iguanas, tropical birds and a golf course designed in 1989 by famed architech Joe Finger. Enjoy this year-round, challenging 18 hole, par 71 layout.
Marina Vallarta Club de Golf Website
Mayan Palace Golf Club
Nicklaus' senior designer, Jim Lipe, authored the 6,700-yard Mayan Palace Golf and Tennis Club, just next door to El Tigre. Mayan Palace is a fun, less-challenging course with a robust 580-yard, dogleg-left par-5 No. 13. Another scenic hole is a 180-yard par 3 that plays over a lake to an oceanfront green with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Bay. Both professional and weekend players will enjoy putting their strategies and skills to the test on this 18 hole, par 71 course
Los Flamingos Country Club
Just three minutes from Paradise Village is Los Flamingos Country Club. This 18-hole
course is located in the countryside with lakes, jungle and countless birds. It was designed by architect Percy J. Clifford and offers tennis, too.
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