Pope). One bottle every week for the team winning [closest to] the pin… On another occasion, the Pope was in town and for some reason heard about Wine & Dine and decided to join us. The photo attached shows him doing his version of Danny Boy (by the way he is a great singer!).” This type of enthusiasm and energy perfectly demonstrates the magic of Punta Mita. Then, there are the non-golf events like the Punta Mita Carnaval, held in late February, when dozens of costume-clad members and business partners transform golf carts into themed Carnaval “floats” to drive the “parade route;” which finishes at the driving range for drinks, prizes, and general merriment. There is also the Punta Mita Concert Series, when local and not-so-local artists perform live for our members from a gorgeous outdoor venue with Pacific Ocean views; which also happens to be our driving range. Live music, fresh hand-crafted cocktails, and gourmet graband-go treats –what a cool concept! While our most widely known event does include golf, Gourmet & Golf, it is primarily a culinary extravaganza. Hosted across the entire property at venues large and small, G&G is the quintessential blend of gourmet cuisine, great parties, and, oh yeah, a huge golf tournament too.
Bringing It All Together
It probably goes without saying that it takes a huge amount of dedication for destinations like Punta Mita to thrive. Above, I touched on the people who breathe life into all the amazing amenities and events, but those places and parties would never exist without Dine’s visionary ownership and their wonderful partnership with the management team at Four Seasons. This brings up an important and unifying point: when the magic starts to happen, everyone can feel it. The directors, the staff, the members, everyone feels the energy of a club that’s getting “it” right. The staff and the whole team are focused and having fun, at the golf club, the beach clubs, the events, and people want to be part of it. It is the positive feedback loop I mentioned earlier. Ownership trusts their leaders, leaders create great opportunities, an amazing team takes pride in their efforts and shows joy in their work, members respond and elevate the entire affair with their own energy, pride, and support. The best part is, it is fun for everyone involved. Now, you have some insight into what I think “makes a golf club special.” If you have not done so already, you should Make Punta Mita Your Home! What makes your club special to you? Email me at john.mcintyre@fourseasons.com
John McIntyre Director of Golf at Punta Mita Golf Club since 2017. Prior to joining the Four Season’s Punta Mita team, John spent many years in Vail, Colorado, where his wife Jackie was born and raised and where they were married in 2011. While Ohio and Michigan count as home, John has spent significant time in San Francisco, Florida, Colorado, and now Mexico.John’s email is john.mcintyre@fourseasons.com. 31