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The Los Cabos region is famous for its first-class golf courses, great weather, and fabulous views, where you can spend the best time with your friends and family. Most of the courses are in the corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo. Los Cabos now features 8 world-class golf resorts, some with multiple courses. Click below for more in-depth information on all the golf courses in Los Cabos, to which we can provide VIP transportation.
Punta Sur is the oldest course in Los Cabos (open since 1987) and remains the #1 locals' favourite, since the 9-hole course is both for beginners and budget-friendly. Designed by Mario Schjetnan and Cary Bickler, the 3,153-yard layout is generally flat with narrow fairways, moderate bunkering, and one major water hazard. The views are nice but not spectacular, with glimpses of the Sea of Cortes and the Sierra de la Laguna Mountain range. The Mayan Palace Resorts (Vidanta) group acquired the Punta Sur Golf Course in 2004, and it's currently open to the general public and hotel guests at the Grand Mayan Los Cabos on San Jose del Cabo's Playa Hotelera. Rentals and golf gear are available at the pro shop, and a small practice area is on the course.
LOCATION: Paseo Finisterra No. 1, San Jose del Cabo, 23400
Opened in 2007, this is one great Los Cabos course by Jack Nicklaus, with a 6,966-yard layout tucked into the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna. The expansive fairways are seeded with seashore paspalum, a coastal grass that provides consistently good lies, even if you feel like you're standing at a 45-degree angle. Like most Nicklaus designs, the course is on long, dramatic elevation changes, uneven stances, and diabolical greens. Three putts are the enemy at Club Campestre, as the fairways are pretty forgiving. Aside from the challenging conditions, the best part about the course is its rugged beauty. As with almost all the top local links, there are beautiful views of the Sea of Cortes!
LOCATION: KM 119 Libramiento Aeropuerto, San Jose del Cabo, 23400
Jack Nicklaus' Ocean Course gets all the plaudits, but Tom Weiskopf's superb Desert Course also deserves its share of praise. The inland layout has five sets of tees, ranging from 5,300 to 7,100 yards in length, and provides a challenging test for players of all skill levels. Weiskopf's course design benefited from the existing terrain and loop snakes of the canyons and arroyos, and from the water of natural lakes and waterfalls, resulting in uneven stances due to frequent elevation changes. The best of all is that there are lovely landscapes of the Sea of Cortes throughout the course!
LOCATION: Transpeninsular Carretera KM 10.5, Cabo San Lucas, 23410
One of the oldest and finest local links, this lengthy 7,220-yard loop offers wide fairways that wind elegantly through both desert and mountain terrain, often bordered by bougainvillea, Palo Blanco trees, and towering Cardon cacti, which is the largest species of cactus in the world. Spectacular views of Land's End and El Arco are visible from several vantage points, making this an unforgettable setup designed by Roy Dye. The course is not only long but demanding, with several bunkers and water hazards. The par 5 - 7th hole is particularly memorable, a 610-yard double dog-legged demon with a bunker-guarded green, and lots of opportunities for splash downs. The driving range is also popular, particularly at night, with snacks and drinks available.
LOCATION: KM 3.7 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas, 23477
Of all the great courses in Los Cabos, Cabo Real is one of the least heralded, although it is the only area layout to host two PGA Senior Grand Slam Events. Cabo Real Golf course is decorated by lush fairways, swaying palm trees, towering cacti, and majestic Sea of Cortés views. Despite the beauty of the natural surroundings, it's a tough loop for both high and low handicappers, and Robert Trent Jones II's design plays 7,037 yards from the black tees. The front nine is the sternest test, with some early par fives and a whole lot of desert. The back nine is a little easier, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery. In addition, there are some interesting sights here, from a bikini-rich pool deck to the occasional glimpse of whales breaching near the shore.
LOCATION: KM 19.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose Del Cabo
Jack Nicklaus has designed so many great golf courses in Los Cabos that he should be eligible for dual citizenship! And Palmilla is one of his crown jewels. This is one of three local courses that have been ranked among the best in the world, and the landscaping and views here are magnificent. There are 27 holes total, stretching over three nine-hole courses: The Ocean Course, The Mountain Course, and The Arroyo Course. The Ocean Course, with its stunning views of the Sea of Cortés, is the most visually breathtaking of the three. There are five sets of tee boxes at the courses, catering to low and high handicappers alike.
LOCATION: KM 7.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas
Two-time major champion Greg "The Great White Shark" Norman meets 18-time major champion and local golf icon Jack "The Golden Bear" Nicklaus in one of the area's most unique layouts. Norman designed the front nine “Mission Course”, and Nicklaus the back nine “Ocean Course”. Both courses are eventually expected to be expanded into separate 18-hole loops, but for now, golfing fans can get a first-hand look at the contrasting design styles of these links legends. The highlight of Norman's ninth is the spectacular seaside landscapes from the elevated 6th hole tee box. Nicklaus' back nine boasts one of the longest par-fours in all of Los Cabos, the challenging 498-yard 16th!
LOCATION: Paseo de los Pescadores, San Jose del Cabo, 23400
Quivira is the legendary sixth golf layout designed by Jack Nicklaus. Set on the Pacific Coast north of Cabo San Lucas, this 7,139-yard resort course is gorgeous in every aspect, with 18 holes winding spectacularly along sheer cliffs, and through desert foothills and windswept dunes. Seven holes hug the coast, and ocean views are available from all 18 fairways (keep your eyes peeled for seasonal glimpses of migrating whales). In addition to stunning scenery, four mid-course comfort stations are serving up cocktails and tasty treats (burritos, anyone?), while more filling fare is available pre- or post-round at the onsite steakhouse. The course is accessible to guests at all four local Pueblo Bonito resorts: Blanco, Rosé, Pacifica, and Sunset Beach, as well as the luxury residential developments Quivira, Copala, Montecristo Estates, and Novaispania.
LOCATION: Conocido S/N Paraiso, Cabo San Lucas, 234550
Los Cabos has drawn legendary names to design the ever-increasing number of championship-level loops in the region, but Jack Nicklaus remains unrivalled in being the one who put the area on the map. The Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol is considered by many to be his masterwork and is currently ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the world. Nicklaus himself has called it "the best golf property I've ever seen". Cabo del Sol is first-class in every respect, with dramatic vistas of desert, mountain, and sea, and seven holes bordering the Sea of Cortes. The Ocean Course plays long at 7075 yards, with plenty of elevation changes and undulating greens to challenge both high and low handicappers.
LOCATION: KM 10.3 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas
On one of the most pristine beaches anywhere along the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find one of the most spectacular golf courses and facilities anywhere: The Dunes Course at Diamante, ranked #38 in the world by GOLF Magazine, complete with an awe-inspiring, 14-acre practice and performance center. Add to that their professional caddie service, resort-style clubhouse, and complimentary course-side gourmet comfort stations, and you’ve got an unforgettable experience. When Dunes Course designer Davis Love III first arrived on the Diamante site, he said: “It was like pulling up to St. Andrews”. Golf at Diamante shares some similarities with the classic links courses in Scotland and Ireland, but here, the weather is warmer, the sand is whiter, and the sea is bluer. So, whether you’re a beginner or a professional golfer, welcome to golf heaven! The construction was finished on the new championship golf course by Tiger Woods Design, and it opened on December 16, 2014. Tiger was pleased to bring his inspiration to Cabo San Lucas, adding to its reputation as a world-class golf destination! Influenced by the old-style courses of Southern California that he grew up playing, Tiger’s vision is to create a course that brings back the need for strategy, with several options to navigate each hole. As you can imagine, the course will challenge expert players, but it will also provide options for those with higher handicaps. It will truly be accessible and fun for golfers of all skill levels.
LOCATION: KM 10.3 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas