The Best Golf Courses in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and the Banderas Bay

Listed among the top ten best golf courses in the country by Golf Guide Magazine and Golf in Mexico Magazine El Tigre Course is located in Nuevo Vallarta and offers stunning views of the nearby Sierra Madre mountain range. This Course was designed by Robert Von Hagge, Mike Smelek, and Rick Baril, designers of more than 200 of the best golf courses in the world. The property was once a barren plot with nothing but dirt and rocks. Now it has become a beautiful oasis with palm trees, beautiful greens, and clever sand traps. Nine water features were added. The course has been redesigned to include some challenging hills and valleys. Because the golf club is located near the ocean, it is also affected by strong prevailing winds, especially at night. The course ends with two of its most challenging holes. El Tigre’s par-3 17th has plenty of sand and…

This Jack Nicklaus Golf Course masterpiece is one of the world’s most spectacular golf courses. It is located at the Mayan Palace Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport. The Nayar Course, surrounded by lush jungle and the Sierra Madre Mountains on one side and the Pacific on the other, is a delight for all players, from low to high handicap. This 18-hole, par-70 course provides ideal conditions for any golfer. Its strong and consistent air currents can fool even the most seasoned player. The 13th hole has a lake on the left and a deserted area with strong winds on the right. However, this course is never easy, with seven lakes, 49 strategically placed bunkers, and constant, strong crosswinds coming off the ocean. Fully equipped, featuring Champions Bermuda grass greens and the ideal conditions that every golfer seeks. Because of the back nine redesigns,…

The Greg Norman Golf Course at Vidanta Nueva Vallarta features the best golf with unparalleled facility amenities on expansive Paspalum playing fields. The exciting design stretches along the banks of the Ameca River, offering spectacular views of the Sierra Madre from each hole. Spacious landing zones off the fairways provide ample room for large carts. At the same time, the rolling terrain gives rise to enormous green complexes protected by imposing bunker systems in typical Norman fashion. A native forest surrounds the golf club’s central area, wholly isolated from residential neighborhoods and civilization in its surroundings, allowing for complete privacy and tranquility. Four distinct sets of tee pads offer a variety of challenges, while the generous front tee pads allow for easy access to the championship tee positions. The Greg Norman Golf Club also boasts one of the longest golf cart bridges in the world, spanning the Ameca River between…

Flamingos is the first 18-hole championship course built in the Bay of Banderas. It opened in 1978 and has been a local favorite ever since. The course features Bermuda grass fairways and greens, nine water hazards, and 43 bunkers, the majority of which protect approaches to its slightly fast greens. It’s 6,853 yards long and has relatively narrow fairways naturally laid out on gently sloping terrain. The configuration of this course will put your target golf skills to the test, and a good strategy will be rewarded. It has four tees, accommodating long and short distances, and provides the right level of challenge to golfers of varying skill levels. Additionally, there is a 230-foot-long practice range and putting greens. Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total Blue M: 72.5/130 399 452 611 426 547 202…

Welcome to Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, a picturesque golfing haven nestled in the vibrant heart of Marina Vallarta. This golf club is not just any ordinary golf course; it’s a vibrant ecosystem where lush greenery, the tranquil shores of Banderas Bay, and lively lagoons brimming with wildlife converge to offer a truly unique golfing experience. Imagine teeing off amid herons, sea geese, iguanas, and even the occasional alligator basking in the sun – it’s an adventure that transcends the ordinary game of golf. Just a stone’s throw away from downtown Puerto Vallarta and the airport, Marina Vallarta Club de Golf is a testament to the seamless blend of challenge and beauty. With water hazards guarding nine greens and fairways that demand precision, each hole is an invitation to test your skills against the backdrop of the stunning Bay of Banderas and the majestic Sierra Madre mountains. Golf enthusiasts often…