Resort Golf-Mexico

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I’ve just played 27 holes at the famed 27-hole Palmilla Golf Club in Cabo and there’s one BIG problem…I want to play MORE!!!!

 

One of the great things this course is when Jack Nicklaus designed it he went with a kinder, gentler setup that would be conducive to “resort golf” friendly. He knew on this course he would have everything from your vacation casual golfer that only gets to golf several times a year and likes sipping down a margarita while they do it to your club pro who demanded a challenge. Nicklaus designed the first hole on the Mountain, Ocean and Arroyo Course to play fairly easy so you can get started off strong and build your confidence… which you’ll need for some of the more difficult holes coming up. The result for this TRAVEL THERAPY is genius because….

at Palmilla you’ll find gorgeous, generous fairways where you can see the water on EVERY hole and challenging greens and how hard the course plays can depend on which of the five tee-boxes you choose to play off of. The conditions at this golf club are superb. This is one of the best maintained golf courses I’ve ever played on. The soft and spongy velvety emerald green Bermuda grass is so perfect is almost looks fake and there wasn’t one bad hole of the 27.

This course has won so many awards it’s hard to list but they range from the best course in Mexico to one of the top golf clubs in the world.

 

Before we started out we got several great tips from the Troon folks that run this place this place. Apparently most people who visit always insist on playing the Ocean Course and “one of the others”, but many believe the best combination is the original 18 holes, playing the Arroyo ( in the photograph) and Mountain course. Ideally you play all three but if only have time for 18 trust me, don’t miss the Arroyo course where holes 6,7,8 are true standouts!

 

We started our morning playing the Mountain Course where hole five is one of the most amazing on the entire course and then we worked are way thru the Ocean Course, the nine holes that were added in 1997. You’ll want to have your camera handy because the view from some of these tee-boxes is breathtaking!

 

The authentic clubhouse serves up a delicious lunch including my favorite… warm homemade chocolate chip cookies and a killer Margarita. After lunch we headed over to play the famed Arroyo Course and you didn’t even mind playing in the afternoon because now all the golf carts have new air-conditioning units on them…Palmilla has the exclusive on these beauties for the next year so this is absolutely the place you want to play when it’s hot and humid out!

 

The experience of playing Palmilla is truly a unique golf experience, the highlight of my trip. It’s something you won’t forget and even after 27-holes you’ll find yourself wanting to play more. If only you could try #5 on the Mountain Course one more time…or #8 on Arroyo…and the best part is you can…

 

DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT MISSING

*Making Tee-times BEFORE you come

*Playing the Arroyo Course

*Having lunch at the clubhouse

*The chocolate chip cookies!!!

*Taking a few pictures

*Celebrating with a signature Margarita

 Now it’s off to the celebrated spa at the One&Only for some yoga, a massage, and a special pedicure that’s a celebrity favorite! Stay tuned…