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3.9
397 Reviews (397)
5 Stars
155
4 Stars
173
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
78.5%
Recommend this course
347 out of 397 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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3.9
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
14 out of 21 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7239 yards
Slope 133
Rating 74.5

Located in Nuevo Vallarta, El Tigre Club de Golf enjoys views that stretch to the western Sierra Madre. The design team of Robert Von Hagge, Mike Smelek, and Rick Baril transformed what used to be a flat piece of land into a lush, tropical paradise. Nine water features were added, which come into play on 12 holes, and the terrain was molded and contoured to provide interesting elevation changes. The golf course's proximity to the ocean means that it is also subject to strong prevailing winds, especially in the early evening. The course finishes with two of its most difficult holes. El Tigre Club de Golf's par-3 17th has plenty of sand and water in play to prepare you for the beastly par-5 finishing hole. This 621-yard monster is practically a par 6 with water down the entire left side and a green surrounded by sand.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens 419 Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $40
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

Reviews

3.9
397 Reviews (397)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 11
Amazing Food 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 29
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Group Getaways 11
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 22
Convenient to the City 15
Near the Airport 10

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El Tigre

Nice course for sure After I checked in the starters were super dis-organized and were letting anyone just tee off whenever - not their fault just under staffed for sure … place of play was kinda slow but typical of course full of retired old guys Some of greens were pretty beaten up which I was surprised to see (not the case at Vidanta next door) Overall challenging course but over priced compared to Vidanta or Vista Vallarta courses Too much sand for my liking but they were super soft - fine sand so very impressed compared to other local courses Clubhouse / Bar shut down before my round even finished - this is typical of PV courses Owners to cheap to pay their staff a few extra hours

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Way to expensive

I don't know what is going on in PV, but golf prices have sky rocketed! Last year, I played this course 4 or 5 times for around $65-$75, this year, they want $297! This course is simply not worth over $125, at all... It's an okay course but totally flat and is basic. Fairways are as hard as rocks, so balls roll but the course is brown...

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course but overpriced for its condition

The course has a good layout. It's generally flat (very walkable) but the holes have a lot of contours and there's some modest elevation change. There are a lot of bunkers. When the wind is up (as it was for my round), it's definitely a challenging course. The course conditions do not justify the price. (I didn't stay at Paradise Village so I paid the guest rate of US$300. My playing partner - whose family owns a timeshare in PV - told me that PV residents/owners pay $100.) The fairways had a lot of bare/dry patches and the fringe around the greens was very poor and uneven. The greens were firm (I'm good with that) but the condition was again uneven and made judging speed/line difficult over the course of the round. I will not go back at that price and recommend Vista Vallarta and Vidanta (the Norman Course in particular) if you're going to play at that price point. Lastly, if you aren't staying at PV, then I recommend getting an Uber when it's time to leave. Getting a cab took 40 minutes (with Pro Shop assistance, which was greatly appreciated - the staff were great).

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the time

The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Greens were very challenging but fair. No rough really to talk about and the bunkers were a little inconsistent. The 6th par island green was fun and a real challenge. Don't know if I would pay the $260.for the round but at $99 well worth it. I would play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun & Challenging

I'm 67 and a handicap around 18. 6th hole par 3 island green was challenging as well as pretty.. Will play it again but at twilight rates.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summary assessment

Pace of play was slow. Course was needing a breather from too much play with beginners who don’t fix ball marks or rake traps. Very challenging layout and will play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over booked

The booking system has significant issues. When you have 12-16 players booked for the same tee time in the afternoon and it shows on the tee sheet you know that they have no controls on start times. They have 5 minute spacing and the cart says you are behind yet you’re waiting every shot. Come on El Tigre. Get your business in order and provide a golf experience your customers expect.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course fun and challenging

Would recommend to play if you are in Nuevo Vallarta.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

El Tigre Tee Time CHEATING

We confirmed our 3:30pm tee time reservations thru Golfnow. It appears that El Tigre does not protect Golfnow Tee Times and booked us in between their already booked 3:30pm and 3:40pm tee times slotting us in at 3:35pm. That is only a 5 MINUTE gap which is much to tight and as a result combined with the late start 3:50pm due to so many compressed tee times we did NOT have enough time (daylight) to finish our round which we paid FULL price for. They should have told us or discounted our green fees.....Bad Customer Service...

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course but pricey.

Not that I had a great score but I thought the course would be a bit more challenging. Lots of bunkers and water, however, it you can hit the ball straight, not that difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth it

The amount of money you pay for this course, is not worth it. The course was brown, the food was terrible, we got someone’s left over waters in a cooler not cold with no ice. They didn’t clean our clubs. It may be a one off, but it was absolutely brutal for the price we paid. In 18 holes we saw the beverage cart twice. Spend your money at another course, this course was the worst we’ve played in this area.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Fooled again...

Ironically, I signed up to play here because I was told the conditions at the marina were pretty poor, and the pace of would be very slow. The conditions are pretty poor and the pace of play is very slow. But this was $100 more expensive, so it's got that going for it which is nice. The GPS system on the carts is one of the worst I've ever seen. It adds an extra degree of frustration to an already frustrating round. If you want to play golf in Puerto vallarta, and you cannot either get out to Vista or get on to the four seasons, go play at the marina. At least you'll save the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long and Challenging

This was our first time trying this course. It was in excellent shape with nice wide fairways. Very challenging. Bring a few extra balls as you may need them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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