Golfer’s NEW “Green Paradise”

 

Copyright Karen Schaler All Rights Reserved 

You can’t let the “threat” of a little storm get in the way of fabulous golf…I’m going to Mexico tomorrow despite reports that Kiko “could” be headed staight for our resort. Kiko needs to chill! ( see last post) 

 

Here’s why it’s worth it. Right now Mexico is in the spotlight as the new “Green Paradise”! The PGA is even taking notice.  Last February the PGA Tour chose a new course in the Riviera Maya to hold its first official golf event in Mexico. It was a huge success so now the Tour is coming back again February 2008. The ideal TRAVEL THERAPY destination!

 

 I actually beat the Tour to the greens when I had a chance to play this new golf course in January, right before the PGA came, and I can completely see why this course was on its radar. Designed by Greg Norman, El Camaleon is about 35 miles south of Cancun and is part of the new Fairmont Mayakoba resort. “Mayakoba is truly a special place,” says Norman.The resort is…equally impressive. No cars are allowed on the property and you can actually take small boats through the resort’s man-made canal system to get around between the different restaurants, beautiful swimming pools and secluded beach.

 

A little closer to Cancun you’ll find another fantastic Greg Norman course, the new Troon managed Playa Mujeres is a beauty to play as well featuring tight fairways, picturesque ocean front holes and tricky trade winds. I love the funky clubhouse at this course that dishes up great meals and a cool drink and the practice range is the perfect start to any day! 

Check out the just opened Playa Mujeres Resort for a place to “stay and play” or head into Cancun and try the JW Marriott, Le Meridien or The Ritz.

I loved playing golf at both these courses and that’s why I can’t wait to head to Los Cabos tomorrow to try out the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus course and stay at the legendary first-class One & Only Palmilla! Of course I’m keeping an eye on Kiko but it’s all about positive thinking…I’m sure I’ll make it to Mexico tomorrow morning…getting home could be another story! But again, if you have to get “stranded” somewhere I can’t think of a better place than the One & Only. I hear they have a new Yacht for guests…I’ll keep you posted!

MEXICO GOLF COURSES INFO:

EL CAMALEON COURSE    

Par 72

Yardage 7,218

Slope 139

Rating 74.5 Men & 69.5 Women

Green Fees $205-$250

 

PLAYA MUJERES COURSE

 Par 72
Yardage 7,218
Slope 139
Rating 74.5 Men & 69.5 Women

Green Fees $135-$230

 

PALMILLA GOLF CLUB

Par 72

 Yardage

Arroyo/Mountain 6939

Mountain/Ocean 7036

Ocean/Arroyo     6771

 Slope

Arroyo/Mountain 138

Ocean/Arroyo     137

Mountain/Ocean 140

 Rating

Arroyo/Mountain Men 73.7 & Women 69.2

Mountain/Ocean Men 74.2 & Women 71.3

Ocean/Arroyo Men 72.9 & Women  69.3

 

 Green Fees: $225