The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco
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 |
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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 |
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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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Photo submitted by wesmart on 02/16/2024
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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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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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Disappointed
I have played this course 10-15 times. We had a tee time at 12:30 but didn’t get out til 1:20. There were not enough golf carts. We waited for morning groups to come in for their carts. There was a small grill that only served burritos. The workers were awesome, but a delay cause of carts and slow played made us cancel our dinner.
Because we are in Mexico, that saw it as no issued just wait 1 hour and play slow.
This course isn't worth the price
The golf carts are nearly broken down and the fairways/bunkers are semi maintained. However the greens were in perfect shape. For the price, the value isn't there, much better value at 2 other local courses.
Sence of humor
Good ol Jack got a sence of humor with this one. Sand traps everywhere but soft and well kept.
Tight fairways with thick brush on edges. Off fairway equals lost ball. Very challenging. On short breeze usually always 10-20 mph. Tricky tricky but alot of fun amd a super challenge for a 9 handicap golfer with a ever returning slice every other round. My son shot a 85 and hes a much better golfer. I shot a 98.
This is a great golf course. Definitely one of our favorites. The course is in fantastic shape right now. The staff is the friendliest around. Genuinely happy to see you and help you. This is definitely a typical challenging Nicklaus course, but well thought out holes that keep your attention for every shot. Highly recommend.
Course is in immaculate shape. If you come to Rocky point, this is the course to play. Period.
Great Layout Great Views Great Fun
This course is so much fun to play. It’s just enough challenge for average golfers but not frustrating. The course conditions were amazing and the staff were all friendly. My playing partner and I sunk a couple of long-ish putts and the grounds keeper near by gave us each an applause. Definitely worth the drive if you’re staying around Sandy Beach. My only complained would be the only option for water is from the beverage cart. The club house took some damage during the Dec 2021 storms so it’s currently closed until the new one is built near the 15th tee. Probably a year from now..
Beautiful Course
The course was in really excellent condition. The location is beautiful. Staff was super friendly and helpful. We had packed clubs but didn't have room for a bag so they rounded up one for us.
Some holes are difficult. I think one was over 200 yards from tee to fairway cut of the grass. But we had a great time. Early October is hot and humid. Course was not busy.
Great Service
Great layout
Great layout, very scenic and fantastic greens. The rough was easily 6-7 inches due to not having a rough unit and most of the fairs were in spotty shape. I can see this course being one of the best in Mexico, just not in this condition though.
Vendanta Mayan palace
Spectacular views of the sea of Cortez. Jack did a great job though at times during your round you might curse him out. We all do at once a side
Ocean Course
NIce Ocean course, made challenging by 30 MPH winds the day I played.
Greens were in great shape.
Friendly staff.
There were a couple silly blind shots which is my only complaint about playing course
Awesome Experience
We teed off at 8am and only saw 4 other golfers the entire round that took 3 hours and 15 minutes. Greens were in phenomenal shape as were the fairways, great job by greenskeepers. Ocean views, blind tee shots, water carries, this course has it all!
Vidanta golf course
Everything was great. A lot of bunkers but beautiful course by the ocean. Will play again.
Vids ya GC.
Course was in excellent condition. Greens were very receptive. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Only the front nine was open due to maintenance on the back. Played the front twice which was OK. Very enjoyable day
Back nine was closed
There is no discount when half of the course is closed for overseeing. They charge the normal amount, and then say play the front nine twice.