Lives
Bucerias, Mexico
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.2
4.2
Total 5 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

5 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
5
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
05/27/2018
Last Review
05/08/2023

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4.2
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Vidanta Norman after the Mexico Open

Had played Norman a few weeks before the Mexico Open, but it was being prepped for the tournament with sanded greens, cart path only, etc., so we didn't get the full pro setup experience. Getting on five days after was a score - other than the greens being a trifle slower than expected, it was great. Fairways impeccable, bunkers perfect, rough sticky and nasty, and coming up 18 with the grandstands still in place was awesome - it could only have been better if they had cardboard cutouts of people filling the seats with crowd noise piped in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Vidanta Norman before the Mexico Open

Wanted to play Vidanta Norman as they ready it for the Mexico Open April 24-27. While it was in pretty good shape, the greens were sanded and far slower than usual, and it was cart path only (something the staff failed to mention when I called in advance to ask about restrictions). Fairways are excellent, sand traps were very heavy (different from previous experience). Our caddy Ramiro successfully negotiated us passing the foursome in front of us on hole 4, who were basically non-golfers playing a scramble (on hole #1 one of their group even walked 80 yards back from the green down the fairway to take my ball while we were hitting our tee shots). Once past them, it was clear sailing, with nobody in front. In hindsight it will probably be better to play right after the Open to experience the best condition. Regardless, a great day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Marina Vallarta Golf Club

Played On 02/21/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Marina Vallarta is a great option

Looking for a break from the bus loads of plodding "golf tourists" at my home course (to remain unnamed), I sought refuge at Marina Vallarta. I am glad I did. We teed off at 2PM, joined by a twosome, and despite it appearing that the course would be full in front of us as well as behind, we didn't see much traffic all afternoon. Finished in less than 4 hours, greens were very nice, fairways fine, only one crocodile was falsely accused of stealing a tee shot. A lovely afternoon had by all, followed by drinks at nearby bar Chappy's. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vista Vallarta Nicklaus - always a great day

It is always a pleasure to play Vista Nicklaus, and this was no exception. Went with a visiting buddy who had not played there before. Conditions were excellent - the greens had been lightly sanded, but were lightning fast and rolling true. Fairways drying and consistent, minimal wet spots. Caught our tee time perfectly - we did not see another group until hole 15, so most of the day it was like having the place to ourselves. Awesome day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Vista - always a good choice

Had friends in town and got a 2pm slot at a very reasonable rate. Greens had been punched 2-3 weeks prior, so they weren’t running super fast, but nice nonetheless. The Nicklaus layout is always fun. The only gripe I have is they switched beer distributors and no longer carry Corona. What is a tourist to do? Drink Tecate and have fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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