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Mexico
City
Established on the pacific coast among big palm trees and a luxuriant
tropical vegetation, the hotel is really on an idyllic site. Possessing
all the beauty of the Mexican architecture, the hotel proposes
1017 rooms and luxurious suites distributed in three spectacular
buildings inspired by the Aztec style. Every room, splendidly
ordered and decorated possesses a private terrace with sight on
the Pacific Ocean, on the golf course or on the tropical gardens.
The hotel offers at disposal his excellent restaurant, five beautiful
swimming pools, beautiful tropical gardens decorated with waterfalls,
beautiful beaches and two golf courses.
Ted
Robinson, the architect who drew the golf course, combined the
natural beauty of the site with the notion of challenge which
is very present. Indeed, numerous holes contain out limits on
one side, whereas the water is present on 12 holes. If it have
the standard length of golf courses, on the other hand it has
the advantage to be precise. In some places wide flowerbeds come
into play as a trap and big trees are also situated in strategic
places. If we as well take into account that it is very well maintained,
this golf course possesses all the elements to spend a good time
of golf.
Drawn
initially by Percy Clifford, this golf course 18 holes was remodelled
by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Completely integrated into its natural
environment, it represents at the moment a real test for any level
players. 65 sand traps were redrawn, and length was added (300
yards). The architect placed first and foremost the precision
of the shootings on the greens which are besides very well guarded.
All the elements of challenges are present: trees, water and wind.
The
Mayan Palace is situated on a field of more than 80 hectares surrounded
by lakes, waterfalls and with the most beautiful tropical gardens,
at only 20 minutes from the center of Acapulco. It is the only
hotel to possess a beach of more than 1 km in length. In a spectacular
architecture, it offers at disposal luxurious suites for 2, 4,
6 and 8 persons. Several restaurants, 12 tennis courts, a very
big swimming pool, more than 10 hectares of lakes and navigable
canals, a train il the lands, one ' Beach Club ', a magnificent
golf course…
The
golf course of Mayan is considered as one of the most spectacular
golf. It was moreover classified among the 100 most beautiful
golf courses in the world by the " Golf and Life " magazine.
The Clubhouse, which is situated in the middle of the course,
is recognizable by its water fountain which forms a curtain on
the front of the facade built out of a very solid stone. The pro
shop, well furnished, offers at disposal all sorts of articles:
from souvenir objects toe clothes of the greatest brands, as well
as tennis items.
Golf
course 9 holes classical built in 1957. Due to its geographic
situation, situated near the Convention Center, it is the most
the accessible golf in Acapulco. At disposal: pro shop, driving
range, golf lessons, swimming pool, snack-bar. Rent of equipment
possible.
Created
in 1995, the international golf course of Las Tres Vidas was drawn
by Robert von Hagge. It possesses a magnificent arrangement for
a game rich in sensations. The magnificent lakes and sand traps
who brings fascinating challenges, in front of a magnificent point
of view on the ocean. The flexibility of the trail is such that
it will challenge the best players as well as motivating the novice
or little experimented players. The tropical vegetation, the lakes,
the green hillsides and the ocean constitute all the good ingredients
of an unforgettable experience of golf.
Colored
coral reefs, bleu turquoise sea, immense beach of white sand at
the edge of a charmingly warm sea under a generous tropical sun,
such are the characteristics which composes Cancùn, appreciated
destination by numerous tourists who come for exoticism. And due
to the presence of the best golf courses and the numerous high-quality
activities, Cancùn matches up with its reputation of first
class paradisiac sports destination.
Nested
between the Nichupte lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, we coulf find
the most ancient and prestigious golf club of Cancùn. 
Placed
on a field of a hundred hectares at the edge of the Carribbean
islands, the Resort was rewarded with ' AAA Four Diamond ' (four
diamonds) and classified among the three better hotels of Latin
America by the Conde Nast Traveler. A particular attention was
brought in the fact that the 426 rooms should ve the most comfortable
possible. Each is fitted out in the tropical style and possesses
a complete equipment, among which a mini-bar, a coffee machine,
two telephones, an internet access, room service 24/24 hours.
The
international golf course 18 holes was drawn by Robert Trent Jones
Jr.. Situated around the Nichtpte Lagoon, within the surrounding
tropical jungle, it contains ruins of Cancùn ( Ruinas Del
Ray). It includes sand traps which adds to the challenge. The
club offers at disposal its quality driving range situated in
front of an attractive sight on the lagoon. The hotel's guests
benefit from special rates and have access to various services
of the club among which the rent of the complete equipment, the
use of the practice and the carriages.
Located
near the village of Playa del Carmen, the club is proud to be
the first golfic resort in Mexico. In the tradition of the Palace-Resorts,
any consumption on the golf course is included in the price.
Guadalajara
possesses several good golf courses, regrettably difficult of
access because most are private or half private. We can however
manage to get access if we pass by certain big hotels. Here are
five courses considered among the best in Guadalajara:
The
Atlas Country Club is an private club. Drawn by Joe Finger, the
course 18 holes Par-72 opened in 1969. Its field is half-flat.
The fairways contain a lawn of a Bermuda type and the greens of
a Tifward type. The clubhouse offers at disposal a restaurant
and a bar. Golf lessons are proposed by a professional which is
held at your disposal.
The
course, which was drawn by Larry Hughes, opened in 1969. It possesses
a design which was planned, associated to the residential development
of the domain. Semi-flat, it contains 18 holes among which 5 raised.
It is a Par-72 and possesses a length of 6217 for the professionals
and 5097 for the ladies. The club is private, but the course is
accessible to visitors during the week, on the condition of a
beforehand booking.
The
golf course was drawn by Jack Nicklaus and created in 1994. It
extends over more than a mile along the coast lined with a rocky
and wild bank. Nicklaus is glad to have created the " last
three better holes of all the golf " (" three finest
finishing holes in all the golf "). The hole n°5 and
n°17 which carries the signature, are classified among the
" best 500 in the world " by Golf Magazine (January,
2000). It was classified in the Top 10 of the public golf courses.
The water is present on 7 holes.
This
masterpiece, drawn by Tom Weiskopf, possesses a plan situated
inside the lands with a 180 degree point of view on the sea, from
almost every hole. The plan takes advantage of the natural ability
of the river, as well as the subtle changes of rise and the impressive
bunkers.
Nested
in the heart of a magnificent property in front of the sea, inside
Cabo del Sol, this Resort includes all the elements of elegance
and refinement: rooms and luxury suites, up-market service, gastronomic
cuisine. The architecture is a mixture of the cultural richness
of Mexico and the sophistication of the most modern comfort. Fiesta
Americana is next to the Ocean course.
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Hacienda del Mar
Drawn
by Robert Trent Jones Jr ., it opened in 1994. Having welcomed
two Senior Slams and prestigious golf tournaments, it possesses
what is considered as the first most difficult 9 holes of Los
Cabos. Its three holes situated in sea border placed Cabo Real
on the golf map in 1996 when one of the players of the Senior
Slam, Whales, succeded with a spectacular shooting over the sea.
Considered as one of the favourite golf courses by professionals,
it became an essential of the country, to visit absolutely.
Drawn
by Jack Nicklaus, this second course opened in 1999. Twisting
through a desert landscape consisted by colored canyons, El Dorado
is the most recent and the most scenic golf course in El Cabo
Real. We recognize the style of his creator on every fairway which
are unique, dog leg, bunker and water trap. The golf course possesses
two difficult passages along the ocean, with three spectacular
holes on each one. Besides the fact of being the most popular
golf course of El Cabo Real, Los Cabos possesses the only driving
range and clubhouse to be in front of the ocean.
Drawn
in the style of an authentic mexican Hacienda, Casa del Mar is
a real oasis in the sea border, in accordance with the natural
beauty of the site. It proposes 56 rooms and luxurious suites,
possessing each a private balcony in front of the ocean and a
Jacuzzi. At disposal: Spa and clinic, tennis courts, 6 swimming
pools, shops, Internet, a restaurant proposing Mexican food or
international, two bars and a Beach Club.
Created
in 1956, the Resort is situated at the edge of the peninsula of
Baja, in a place where the sea meets the mountainous desert, in
front of magnificent beaches of white sand. This green oasis underlined
the contrast created by the sea and the desert, reflects the style
of the former Mexico with its red roofs, its whiten walls, its
idyllic fountains and its graceful palm trees. For a long time,
the Resort was the favourite retreat for personalities such as
Hemingway and Harlow. In 2004, a 80 million dollars investment
was carried on in its renovation, to highlight more its beauty
and its elegance. 
We
cannot speak about golf in Los Cabos without evoking Palmilla.
Koll and Nicklaus knew how to prepare the field for the creation
of this unique mixture of desert and sea, one of the the most
picturesque golfic destinations in the world. Pamilla is the most
classic Resort of Los Cabos. Consisted by three courses: 9 holes
among the Arroyos (Arroyo Nine), 9 holes in sea border (Ocean
Nine) and 9 holes directed towards the mountain (Mountain Nine),
Palmilla possesses a traditionally Mexican design. About the new
Ocean course, Nicklaus said that it was as " to draw mountains
from the sea " ("designing mountains by the sea").
Almost every hole possesses its own point of view on the sea.
Variable in length and highlighted by several water traps and
sand, the holes from the mountain side are as beautiful as difficult.
Situated
on the west coast of Mexico in the State of Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta
is nested in the heart of the Bay of Banderas which is the third
biggest Bay in the world, with a length of about 40 km from East
to West and 30 km from North till South. Benefiting from a similar
climate of the Hawaiian Islands, the city possesses attractive
paved streets, beaches of white sand and magnificent sights on
the Sierra Madre mountains. In 2002, Puerto Vallarte was one of
cities chosen to welcome the EMC World Golf Cup.
This
Resort, who recently benefited from a renovation program of 6
million dollars, is considered as one of the best resorts of Puerto
Vallarta, especially since it has the advantage to be situated
between the 1st and 18th hole of the Marina Vallarta's
golf course. It offers at disposal 84 luxurious suites,
a magnificent exclusive club on the beach, a spacious and complete
spa center which proposes more than 50 different body cares in
its 5 treatment rooms, one beautiful swimming pool, a library
with internet access. Because it possesses few rooms for a resort
of its scale, it emanates from it an atmosphere of intimacy, strengthened
by the magnificent architecture of an hacienda style.
Situated
in the heart of Marina Vallarta, the course was drawn by Joe Finger
and opened in 1989. Surrounded by magnificent lagoons and by a
tropical vegetation inhabited with numerous animals varieties,
the course addresses to any type of players, whether they are
novice or experimented. The clubhouse offers at disposal luxurious
accommodations. The pro shop is equipped with the last equipment
and accessories models of golf. A whole service of quality training
is proposed: driving range, putting and chiping greens.
The
course 18 holes Par-72 drawn by Nicklaus opened in April, 2001.
The course possesses spacious driving areas on undulating greens.
All greens are well guarded. The holes are very well conceived,
the architect having chosen to work with the natural outlines
of the field. They have the advantage to have their own specificities,
whether they are at the end of an dangerously undulating field
or at the top of a green hill surrounded by forests of palm trees
and huge ficuses.
The
course drawn by Tom Wieskopf opened in November, 2001. Although
at first it is not well known, conceived in a dense and hermetic
vegetation he finally made himself a reputation. The arrangement,
which offers magnificent points of view on the Sierra Madre, presents
as much challenge as the course of Nicklaus. However, players
possessing a high handicap prefers it for several reasons: it
possesses few blind shootings, we see where we strike. Greens
are true, contrary to those of Nicklaus. Finally, the course is
more receptive around the greens, what gives more ease to the
average level players.
It
is situated at 20 minutes from the North of Puerto Vallarta. Twice
a day, a free shuttle connects it with the city. The impression
of open is one of the numerous sensations which we feel when we
play a round in Los Flamingos. It possesses fairways which surround
most greens, giving so to the chipping an important role. 
If
Puerta Vallarta became quickly synonymic of world-famous golf,
the El Tigre course has aqain raised the standard with its new
golf facilities of his remarkable club. 
Established
on a magnificent site, among the luxuriant tropical vegetation
and in front of spectacular coast of the Banderas Bay, the Paradise
Village wears well its name: a real place of Paradise, an oasis
of peace, beauty and greenery. It offers at disposal a first class
hotel offering rooms and spacious and luxurious suites, beautiful
beaches, an international golf course, a Marina, an European Spa
…