If you’re visiting Puerto Vallarta or own a vacation home in the area, there are lots of outdoor activities to enjoy. Thanks to a pleasant year round climate, Puerto Vallarta is known for having endless outdoor and water activities. Plus, there are beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants, art galleries, and a vibrant nightlife as well. Located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta also has excellent world class golf courses, too. If you’re wondering where are the most popular places to play, keep reading below about the best Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit golf courses.
Vista Vallarta Golf Course
To start with, Vista Vallarta Golf course is one of our top picks. There are two 18-hole courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf that offer challenging and exciting golf experiences for visitors and residents alike. The first course was opened in April 2001 and is a signature design by Jack Nicklaus. The first course is located on the property’s highest elevation so golfers will love the breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta, the Marina and Banderas Bay. The second course is a signature design by Tom Weiskopf which opened November 1, 2001 that has lush jungle greenery, deep ravines, and swift creeks. Plus, there are multiple views of Banderas Bay that makes your day of golf even better. It’s a great place to enjoy the stunning natural beauty in the heart of beautiful Puerto Vallarta. They also have onsite gourmet dining and a members only club for social activities.
Marina Vallarta Golf Course
Next, the Marina Vallarta Golf Course is located just minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The premier country club community is surrounded by the Sierra Madre and Banderas Bay, with 18 holes of extraordinary golf and spectacular beach views. The impressive hacienda-style clubhouse is situated just minutes from some of the area’s most important hotels. Also, the Marina Vallarta Club de Golf hosts the International Pro AM every year in December which is one of the largest Pro Am tournaments in the world. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles as the golf course is known to be a habitat for crocs, too. Make sure to stroll through the charming marina after you play. During the high season, there is a farmer’s market held on Thursday evenings which is great to explore. Also, don’t miss a visit to the Faro lighthouse for a quick bite or sunset drinks with views.
Club de Golf Los Flamingos
This 18-hole course lined with orange, mango and lemon trees is located just north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport in Riviera Nayarit. The 6,853 yard long par 72 championship course has slightly narrow fairways on gently sloping terrain. The course has Bermuda grass in both fairways and greens as well as 9 water hazards and 43 bunkers. These help to protect the approaches into its slightly fast greens. Also, Flamingos Golf has a 230 yard long practice range and putting green facilities. Visitors and golf aficionados will love Flamingos course design that has 4 tee-off marks to accommodate both long and short distance hitters. In fact, the course is ideal for players of different skill levels. Professional golf course marshals are available if anyone wants personalized assistance to improve their game.
Vidanta Golf Course
The newest addition, Vidanta Golf Course is a leading course developer in Latin America. Vidanta Golf has a focus on providing visitors with truly unique golf experiences. In Puerto Vallarta, they have a beautiful and challenging course designed by the game’s biggest names, including Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. In addition, they have excellent training facilities as well as fine dining and lounge options, too. Also, the inaugural session of the Mexico Open will be held at Vidanta Golf from April 28th through May 1st, 2022. More than 132 professional players will compete for an accumulated purse of 7.3 million USD and 500 FedEx Cup points. Similarly, the PGA Tour tournament will call Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta home for the next three years as well. Vidanta Golf is excited to offer golfers an extraordinary way to play golf in Puerto Vallarta, while also bringing more tourism to Banderas Bay.
Make sure to visit our top 4 picks for the best Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Golf courses. Let us know which course was your favorite and why. Make sure to book your tee times in advance as space is limited.
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