TOP 30 Golf Courses in Mexico
Baja Sur - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortes - Inland/Colonial Routes
The Sea of Cortes is a vast water way separating the Baja peninsula from mainland Mexico. It contains some of the most unique plants and sea life in the world and is the closest experience to the life on display in the Galapagos Islands without having to travel to the equator. Along its coastline, stretching over 2,000 miles, are flawless sandy beaches, coves and bays. Near the apex of the Sea of Cortes is the fast growing resort destination called Puerto Peñasco, just south of Arizon a’s borde r with the state of Sonora, Mexico. A mere 3.5-hour drive from two major metropolises in Arizona, I named this weekend getaway Phoenix Beach” or “P Playa de Tucson.” “P During the past ten years’ real estate boom, this destination was on fire with a constant stream of SUVs and suburbans racing to escape the heated inland desert area for a cool seaside experience. Puerto Peñasco has become a getaway for moms, dads, and their families, all intent on buying their dream home in Mexico. Golf has played a key role in the development process along the way, with plans for future projects. While some are on hold, others are investing today for the long term future. First on the scene in 1999 with real time golf was Laguna del Mar, a visionary residential project with a Jack Nicklaus Signature designed course. Now after an ownership change in the form of a prestigious consortium of Spanish investors, the back nine of a spectacular 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature design course are now being completed. Three years ago the L inks o f Las P al o mas golf course designed by Forest Richardson close to the main development area of Sandy Beach opened to rave reviews and made the BEST's Golf Guide to Mexico list of TOP new resort courses in Mexico. This 18-hole layout has the newest of the salt resistant hybrid grass called Seaside Paspalum. Las Palomas has several holes meandering along a series of lagoons. This community has created a lifestyle that combines the cultures of the states of Arizona and Sonora. Going towards the east 20 minutes from Puerto Peñasco, you will find a fantastic new oceanside Jack Nicklaus Signature 18 hole design, par 72 called The Peninsula de Cortes Golf Club at the five-star Mayan Palace Resort. It features a link style dunes course with majestic views situated between the sea and estuary; destined to be in the TOP 15 courses in Mexico. Stay and play golf packages are available for groups and individuals and families looking for great weekend value. www.golfinmexico.net for details. Future golf plans include the Que stro gro up, which have firm roots in Los Cabos, are looking to provide this area with another Nicklaus design in the Sandy Beach area. Questro Golf is one of the largest companies that owns and manages golf courses in Mexico. Down the road Robert von Hagge has a contractual agreement to build an 18 hole master plan community scheduled for this high growth area. The roads to Peñasco through Lukeville, Arizona are very safe and easy to get to from Phoenix and Tucson. With the new coastal highway soon to open, visitors from California can get to this resort destination saving 2 hours’ driving time. The new Peñasco International Airport should be open sometime in 2009. 54
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Grand Opening ceremony for the Mayan Palace Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course
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