Karen Schaler | Jan 03, 2008 | Comments 0
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Known for it sugar sand beaches and mouth water margaritas Mexico is now adding luxury golf destinations to its repertoire. I was stunned to find such great courses in Mexico! This is the perfect TRAVEL THERAPY for the avid golfer as two new Greg Norman designed courses are now joining the legendary 27 hole Jack Nicklaus course to offer a first-class golf experience south of the border.
EL CAMALEAON-MAYAKOBA (35 miles south of Cancun) For Greg Norman’s first course in Mexico he pulled out all the stops creating a challenging 18 hole course where one minute you’re playing in the jungle and another you’re surrounded by a swamp and hitting toward the ocean. Last year the PGA TOUR came to El Camaleon for its first official event in this country and is coming back this February. “Mayakoba is truly a special place,” said designer Greg Norman. Green Fees $135-$230. Best place to stay: The new Fairmont Mayakoba next door. www.fairmont.com/mayakoba
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Par 72
Yardage 7,024
Slope 137
Rating 73.8
PLAYA MUJERES GOLF CLUB-Near Cancun Another Greg Norman newcomer, Playa Mujeres has 18 eco-friendly holes just five miles outside of Cancun. Featuring tight fairways, picturesque ocean front holes and tricky trade winds, this first-class golf club also has a practice range, a modern clubhouse with showers, indoor and outdoor dining and a fully stocked pro shop. Green Fees $205-$250.www.playamujeres.com.mx. Best places to stay include the just opened Playa Mujeres Resort and “stay and play: packages are available at the JW Marriott, Le Meridien and Marriott in Cancun.
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Par 72
Yardage 7,218
Slope 139
Rating 74.5 Men & 69.5 Women
PALMILLA GOLF CLUB-Los CabosThis award-winning 27-hole Jack Nicklaus designed course, offering views of the Sea of Cortez from EVERY hole, is constantly upgrading and adding new perks including air-conditioning on all the carts. Rated as one of the top 100 courses in the world by Great Golf Resorts of the World holes 6, 7 and 8 on the Arroyo Course are standouts. Green Fees: $225. Also new, guests staying at the One & Only Palmilla golf resort are now even more pampered with a GL450 Mercedes picking them up at the airport and a new 50 foot luxurious yacht offering private charters. www.oneandonlyresorts.com.
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Par 72
Yardage
Arroyo/Mountain 6939
Mountain/Ocean 7036
Ocean/Arroyo 6771
Slope
Arroyo/Mountain 138
Ocean/Arroyo 137
Mountain/Ocean 140
Rating
Arroyo/Mountain Men 73.7 & Women 69.2
Mountain/Ocean Men 74.2 & Women 71.3
Ocean/Arroyo Men 72.9 & Women 69.3
Hit’em straight!
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