The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7210 yards | 74.7 | 140 |
| Blue | 72 | 6639 yards | 72.4 | 134 |
| White | 72 | 6383 yards | 71.0 | 130 |
| Gold | 72 | 5475 yards | 66.9 | 116 |
| Red | 72 | 5180 yards | 70.3 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.7/140 | 474 | 551 | 412 | 180 | 425 | 180 | 540 | 344 | 433 | 3539 | 481 | 400 | 560 | 458 | 183 | 400 | 443 | 184 | 562 | 3671 | 7210 |
| Blue M: 72.4/134 | 421 | 530 | 388 | 170 | 393 | 154 | 495 | 308 | 408 | 3267 | 444 | 360 | 520 | 425 | 171 | 369 | 410 | 172 | 501 | 3372 | 6639 |
| White M: 71.0/130 | 392 | 518 | 375 | 150 | 380 | 150 | 487 | 295 | 391 | 3138 | 412 | 345 | 508 | 417 | 158 | 357 | 396 | 160 | 492 | 3245 | 6383 |
| Yellow M: 66.9/116 | 338 | 404 | 303 | 142 | 375 | 145 | 412 | 290 | 332 | 2741 | 312 | 244 | 485 | 375 | 120 | 350 | 312 | 128 | 408 | 2734 | 5475 |
| Red W: 70.3/121 | 336 | 400 | 298 | 115 | 328 | 120 | 408 | 233 | 329 | 2567 | 308 | 241 | 482 | 320 | 117 | 312 | 308 | 125 | 400 | 2613 | 5180 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Spectacular Photo submitted by u194231244 on 05/26/2022
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Photo submitted by jcs1228 on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by jcs1228 on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by jcs1228 on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by jcs1228 on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by jcs1228 on 05/09/2021
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Hole #3. Photo submitted by tedpate on 04/29/2021
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Photo submitted by ErikQuiroz on 12/03/2020
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Photo submitted by jamese592 on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by uncletio on 02/17/2019
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Photo submitted by uncletio on 02/07/2018
Best kept secret
This course is the best kept secret. I saw one couple on the course during the whole round, Great ocean course. Fantastic views of the Sea of Cortez.
Challenging but very playable
Played on Thursday and Saturday in the afternoon (after 2) and easily got 18 in. Very few other golfers out there likely due to Easter Holiday and high winds on of the two dates. Wind guts along the ocean were over 40mph but course was still very playable. Will be back when I visit Rocky Point again.
Ocean Paradise
Such an awesome course setting to play in. The ocean is along side or in front of you on a number of holes. The amount of bird life was surprising and great to see as you played.
The completion of the clubhouse would be a a great addition to the experience.
The only recommendation would be to have hole numbers at each tee location, otherwise a fantastic experience you don’t want to pass up!!!
The staff was superb!! No clubhouse on site(under construction…I think) Course is challenging and the views are incredible. If you’re in the area it’s well worth it.
Great course and staff
Played this course many times and it never disappoints.
Challenging course and friendly staff.
The only downside is the price of drinks and food.
Terrific course
Very long and difficult course. Precision around the
greens is required as well.
Must Play
Course is in great shape. This is always a must play…. Greens are in tremendous shape right now. Staff is always great!
It was Amazing
My girlfriend and I had a great time playing here. Weren’t many people so we got to play at our own pace. Overall it was awesome!
The best experience!
Me and my gf are really new to golf but have gone to about 15+ courses and this is by far the best one we’ve ever been to. Conditions of the course are pristine with the most amazing views. We already tried another course out in puerto Pensacola and planned to try another one but after today I think we will go back one last time before we leave…just outside the busy area but sooooo worth it
Definitely great value for type of course and priced fairly for location and resident rates.
The only complaint I have is I can’t believe they sell much refreshments as their pricing exceeds that of what I have paid at high end private courses. After talking to starter they sell very little beer. Prices set by management. I don’t get it. Bad business model I think.. .
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