Marina Vallarta Golf Club
About
Marina Vallarta Golf Club is known for its stunning tropical landscape that is home to an abundance of wildlife. Golfers have the opportunity to play amongst iguanas and alligators while enjoying scenic views of the Bay of Banderas. The course is blessed with a bevy of natural hazards including towering palm trees, lagoons, and waterfalls. Colorful tropical flowers and native vegetation further accent the landscape. In addition to the natural hazards, there are also a few strategically placed bunkers along the greensides. The golf course offers a challenging but fair test that is not overly demanding, which is probably for the best since it is easy to get distracted by the beautiful surroundings. Given its versatility and scenery, Marina Vallarta G.C. has become a popular venue for various golfing events, including the Governor's Cup Pro/Am Tournament.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 71 | 6573 yards | 73.1 | 137 |
White | 71 | 6093 yards | 70.6 | 127 |
Yellow | 71 | 5259 yards | 124 | |
Red | 71 | 3979 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 73.1/137 | 570 | 349 | 416 | 206 | 534 | 142 | 372 | 424 | 405 | 3418 | 502 | 416 | 507 | 152 | 439 | 181 | 428 | 176 | 354 | 3155 | 6573 |
White M: 70.6/127 W: 76.2/135 | 554 | 302 | 349 | 172 | 503 | 129 | 341 | 383 | 386 | 3119 | 470 | 400 | 468 | 135 | 400 | 160 | 391 | 166 | 335 | 2925 | 6044 |
Yellow M: 66.6/124 | 477 | 262 | 302 | 140 | 430 | 109 | 296 | 354 | 325 | 2695 | 430 | 363 | 457 | 74 | 326 | 132 | 333 | 134 | 301 | 2550 | 5245 |
Red M: 67.1/113 W: 71.6/128 | 475 | 260 | 300 | 138 | 428 | 107 | 294 | 352 | 323 | 2677 | 427 | 360 | 455 | 72 | 324 | 130 | 331 | 131 | 299 | 2529 | 5206 |
Handicap | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | |||
Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by odettedee on 12/07/2023
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Photo submitted by Huns on 03/15/2022
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Be on your guard for crocodiles Photo submitted by u314159820214 on 03/13/2022
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Video below over 18th green Photo submitted by u314162511783 on 03/08/2022
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Water hazard Photo submitted by KeithTerlson on 12/04/2021
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On the beach Photo submitted by u221420919 on 05/06/2021
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Crock on course. Photo submitted by u314160478952 on 02/05/2021
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Lots of crocodiles Photo submitted by Paulecharbonneau on 01/02/2021
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Photo submitted by brendaenos on 11/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007652678 on 01/29/2020
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Small Crock and Heron sharing the Sun and breeze. Photo submitted by patvaras on 01/18/2020
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Five crocs Photo submitted by u000006673626 on 01/07/2020
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Sign Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Views on no. 13. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Patio overlooking ninth green. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Photo submitted by erkkik on 12/27/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Approach shot on 11 with Crocs! Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
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The view from #4. Beautiful course Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
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Beware of the Crocs! Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
watch out for crocidels
Challenging course with a number of holes with water in play. The bunkers could use some more sand and rock removal.
Very Very slow 3 1\2 hours for 10 holes. We left the course after 10 holes.
Exchange rate
I played twilight time. The rate is 69USD. According to my app that translates to 1152 pesos, not 1310. I don't appreciate being charged an extra 158 pesos. I would like compensation for the overpayments of the 4 twilight times I played.
Norm Miller
Marina Vallarta
This is a nice course, very challenging sometimes too challenging. Most important things bring lots of balls with you and play the right tee box for your game. See too many people (men) think they should play white or blue tees, this course seems to play big, longer than you think, lots of water, with crocodiles, lots of sand traps, however it isn’t really sand. Time for them to invest some money in the traps. Staff are great, backshop guys are the best, please tip them.
Pro shop
Did not appreciate your o return policy. I was refused to return over priced golf balls
One previous reviewer put it succinctly: this course is “meh.” The layout is challenging, probably the best part about it. The course conditions are reminiscent of a low-end municipal course. The staff is indifferent, and the amenities - again, think low-end muni. We played Vista Vallerta (Nicklaus) a few days prior. Honestly, save your money and play that course. It is in amazing condition and the amenities match the price.
Great course in Puerto Vallarta
We stayed across the street at the Marriot resort. This course was a perfect morning activity. The grass was a little dry and bare in spots on the fairways, but the course was fun and challenging. Real water hazards, given the crocs! Lots of other wildlife, too.
Good times but sloooww
We had a good time but had to be behind a five some for which the Marshall said nothing can be done it’s just gonna be a looong round. Course was fun otherwise.
Nice course, but be prepared to wait
Pace of play was terrible. 25 minute wait on some hole. Should be a sign to let smaller groups or faster play players through. Nice course for the money, but if you plan to play 18 holes be ready for 5 to 6 hours .
You have to ask for your clubs to be cleaned after play. They cater more to the members. We live there permanently but don’t feel like we have to ask for everything
We had a wonderful time and round of golf. The service and entire staff was exceptional. The course offers tee options for all golfers. You may even see a croc or two near the water.
Same old, same old
Ok, let's take it from the top and just break down the review ratings.
Pace of play: Poor - It's ten minute tee times, the second hole plays like an extended par 3 and the third hole actually IS a par 3, so the backup starts right out of the gate, and the pace doesn't improve. You're not finishing this in less than five hours.
Course Conditions: Average - This rating is really a shame because this should be an Excellent, based on the views alone. However, the bunkers are a sad joke. It's not sand, it's hard packed dirt. Until they fix their bunkers, this course remains average. It's a testament to how poorly the course is managed when most of the fixes that would make this one of the top two courses in Marina are so simple.
Staff Friendliness: Excellent - Buyer beware, it just depends who you get at the counter. One is excellent and one is poor. This time, I got the excellent one, so Woo Hoo.
Course layout: Good - You know, it's not easy to have a course layout that is good for golfers of all skill levels, but this course manages to do it. Skilled golfers can play aggressively and the course will challenge their accuracy(but not their distance), and beginners and intermediates always have safe places to layup so that they can take a higher percentage shot on their next swing. A real kudos to this layout.
Off course amenities: Fair - I changed this from Poor to Fair simply because of the restaurant. Good food and friendly staff inside the restaurant, but that's where the amenities end. They don't even give you a cooler of water for your round, and at the prices they're charging coupled with the amount of time you're going to be just sitting around waiting, this is inexcusable and just screams muni vibe. There are memberships available here, but don't kid yourself, this is a straight up muni course. A beautiful and fun muni course, to be sure, but a muni nonetheless.
Recommend to a friend: NO - Unfortunately, I could not recommend this course to a friend, simply due to the pace of play. I would recommend that they pay nearly double to play Vidanta, or slightly more than Marina to play El Tigre. I really want to recommnend this course, but I just can't.
It's the pace. It's always the pace
Ok, let's take it from the top and just break down the review ratings.
Pace of play: Poor - It's ten minute tee times, the second hole plays like an extended par 3 and the third hole actually IS a par 3, so the backup starts right out of the gate, and the pace doesn't improve. You're not finishing this in less than five hours.
Course Conditions: Average - This rating is really a shame because this should be an Excellent, based on the views alone. However, the bunkers are a sad joke. It's not sand, it's hard packed dirt. Until they fix their bunkers, this course remains average. It's a testament to how poorly the course is managed when most of the fixes that would make this one of the top two courses in Marina are so simple.
Staff Friendliness: Excellent - Buyer beware, it just depends who you get at the counter. One is excellent and one is poor. This time, I got the excellent one, so Woo Hoo.
Course layout: Good - You know, it's not easy to have a course layout that is good for golfers of all skill levels, but this course manages to do it. Skilled golfers can play aggressively and the course will challenge their accuracy(but not their distance), and beginners and intermediates always have safe places to layup so that they can take a higher percentage shot on their next swing. A real kudos to this layout.
Off course amenities: Fair - I changed this from Poor to Fair simply because of the restaurant. Good food and friendly staff inside the restaurant, but that's where the amenities end. They don't even give you a cooler of water for your round, and at the prices they're charging coupled with the amount of time you're going to be just sitting around waiting, this is inexcusable and just screams muni vibe. There are memberships available here, but don't kid yourself, this is a straight up muni course. A beautiful and fun muni course, to be sure, but a muni nonetheless.
Recommend to a friend: NO - Unfortunately, I could not recommend this course to a friend, simply due to the pace of play. I would recommend that they pay nearly double to play Vidanta, or slightly more than Marina to play El Tigre. I really want to recommnend this course, but I just can't.