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Just finished a 3 1/2 hour round. Course is in excellent condition. Ground is firm, but will allow for a divot. Greens are firm and fast. Mostly true except, a couple had crooked holes that resulted in some deflection at the cup. Course is shorter, 5538 yards at the tips. Some holes definitely require precision on approach, not just run up the front. Many greens have some slope which will penalize a poor approach shot. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The clubhouse has a well stocked bar and a great deck for drinks after the round. My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed this course. I will probably be back tomorrow!

This was the second course in the Mayan this week. Played Grand Coral earlier. No comparison! The Grand Coral was OK, but I would spend the money and treat yourself to the Iberostar. GC greens were painfully slow. Probably cost me 6 strokes! Iberostar greens were fast and true.
We arrived about 15 minutes before course opened (6:30am). Staff took time to welcome us while very busy setting up. Green fee (discounted through Golfnow) included everything, snack cart, drinks and range. Course was typical Pete Dye. Undulating fairways with strategic bunkers and landing zones. Green side bunkers and collection areas ran from 2 to 12 feet deep. Definitely need to loft the ball. Greens were generous, but required some precision. A heavy putt could easily result in running off to a collection area or false front. Most holes were secluded in a forest setting. Not much chance of retrieving a errant tee shot. We were basically alone on the course for our entire round. Gave us time to enjoy the very picturesque scenery. I did speak to a member who mentioned that this course was comparable to Mayakoba, but half the price. Look forward to returning. Will try to remember a Tequila shot next time. Could have used some aiming fluid!

Have played here for several years. I'd have a hard time finding a criticism of this course. It can be walked, but I recommend a cart. There are some long walks between holes. Course was purchased and renovated by a landscape company in the 90's. They built a beautiful clubhouse. Locals often visit here for dinner. Most holes are tree lined with access under most of the mature trees. You would only lose a ball in the water or long grass surrounding the back of most greens. Tee blocks are spacious and flat. Fairways are generous with slopes on some of the pinch points to funnel the ball. Greens are large, sloped with some undulations. The signature hole is #5. This is a 350 / 308yd island green. Green is sloped uphill from front to back, so will hold most second shots that land. The second signature hole is #13 which faces a man made pond with landscaped waterfall. The hole doglegs left at the pond. A 250 straight tee shot will bounce off the rocks and into the water. Interesting holes. Staff are always friendly. Rosie's Halfway House is passed 4 times during a round, providing easy access to food, drinks and washroom. A 19th hole drink on the patio gives a view of the 9th/10th & 18th holes. Generally a pleasant experience.