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4.7
251 Reviews (251)
5 Stars
189
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.3
92.6%
Recommend this course
232 out of 251 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 35 reviews
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4.9
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7210 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.7

Jack Nicklaus and his son teamed up to design the course at The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco (formerly known as Peninsula De Cortes Golf Club and Peninsula Golf Club at Vidanta Puerto Penasco). Half of the layout plays along the Sea of Cortes while the other half wanders inland through native wetlands and desert vegetation. Long hitters will enjoy this golf course, which stretches to more than 7,000 yards. The Nicklaus team designed a challenging layout but the rugged terrain also deserves credit. They utilized not only the natural hazards but also the stunning views, which are as varied as the challenges. Every hole is framed by a backdrop of the desert, mountains, or sea. The signature hole is the par-3 sixth. On this tough hole you'll be met with a series of waterways that sits between the tees and the green complex, where four bunkers are also lurking.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Salam Seashore Paspalum
Greens Salam Seashore Paspalum
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2006) Jack Nicklaus, Jr. (2006) Chet Williams (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
251 Reviews (251)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
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Plays Once a week
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5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome layout

Course was in overall good shape. Some damage to signs and structural stuff from the past storm but nothing big. Fairways/greens/tee boxes in good playable condition. For the money and even more I would play this course any chance I get. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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
Played On
Reviews 142
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful courses and great conditions!

This is a must play course if you are in Peñasco. The conditions are great and the pace is great too. 2 of us were finished in 3 hours. The course is tough. I am an 8 handicap and scored an 89. If you are a 15+ handicap you will enjoy the views but are likely to be frustrated. I will be back next year to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing course

Love playing this course when vacationing in Rocky Point. The views are great and so many holes with the ocean views and sounds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Gem

Very nice and well maintained course.
In the States would pay at least 3X the rate.
A really Ocean course with at least 7 holes.
Played in 30 mph, which made this course a beast.
Once the finish the clubhouse renovation that will help as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Only thing layer the back 9

Drove 40 minutes to this course to find out the front 9 was closed for maintenance. Would have been nice to know this ahead of time so I could have picked a different day. No discount was offered either.
Nice course very scenic with several holes right along the Gulf. Lots of blind shots from the back tees. Lots of forced carries from all tees, will be a tough course for the higher handicap.
Full 40 minute drive on rough roads from Rocky point,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful & Challenging Course

This course is beautiful, challening & well maintained with a friendly staff. There is currently no Club House so you will need to check-in at the Pro Shop which is located inside the hotel lobby area & then drive or catch a hotel shuttle to the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

More work to do

Course is getting in better condition. Road out of town to course is super dangerous with massive potholes. The golf carts are still the worst. The vegetation on sides of fairways are finally getting cut down but they need to keep after it. Clubhouse still closed. Recommend playing in town Isles de Mar

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Unimpressed

Really disappointing. The golf carts were the very worst I’ve ever seen in nearly 50 years of playing golf. The club house was closed because it was badly damaged by a windstorm. We were not informed at the gate that we would have to check in at the resort before driving to the course. Had the feeling the whole time that this was a course on the edge of being abandoned and showed no attention to detail at all. As a plus the two on course restrooms were amazing - really out of character for the rest of the experience. We had the course to ourselves for the day that we played and it was easy to see why. Would not recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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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