Wondering where to practice your golf swings while visiting beautiful Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay? Let us help you with some valuable information on the golf courses available in the area. At Beach Please we care and understand your passion for golf, so we took the time to find out what the local courses have to offer and some other important details. Below we ranked these golf clubs considering the price, proximity, playability of the course, and customer service. The prices listed here may vary, so we suggest calling them to confirm.
Flamingos Golf Course
The Flamingos Golf Club is definitely one of the best in the area. They’ve been in business for a long time and they really know how to treat their clientele. The club offers gorgeous scenery of the jungle as well as views of the Pacific. Much of the golf course is lined by palm trees, flowering bushes, and mango trees that are filled with fruit.
This club is right along the main road from Puerto Vallarta to Bucerias (Across from Hotel Las Palomas) As you approach the club you’ll see a giant white tee with a golf ball on top, which is their icon.
It is a 6,853-yard par 72 championship course with slightly narrow fairways that are naturally laid out on gently sloping terrain. Most of the water traps are inhabited by lovely crocodiles, so it is probably a good idea to bring some extra golf balls. There is also a restaurant at Flamingos where you can grab a bite to eat.
- Access: Open to the public, there is a dress code in place.
- Price: Morning $2290 pesos, after midday $1250 pesos, after 2:00 PM $999 pesos (Prices at the time of writing, subject to change)
- Website: flamingosgolf.com.mx
- Contact: +52 329 296 5006
- Golf sets for rent: Yes, TaylorMade.
Higuera Golf Club
Previously known as the Litibu Golf Club, the Higuera Golf Club has gone through a full renovation of its facilities to become what is perhaps the most beautiful golf course in the entire Puerto Vallarta area. It is an 18-hole Par 72 routed through a beautiful natural landscape. Just steps away from the beachfront, this golf course challenges you with tricky layouts, strategic bunkering, ridges above the beach, and ocean views spread throughout the course. They have a golf range, putting green, lockers, a snack bar, and a Pro-shop.
- Access: Open to the public, there is a dress code in place.
- Price: 18 holes $4400 pesos, 9 holes $2800 pesos. (Prices at the time of writing, subject to change)
- Website: higueragolfclub.com
- Contact: +52 329 298 4091
- Golf sets for rent: Yes, TaylorMade, $1350 pesos.
Marina Vallarta Golf Club
Marina Vallarta Golf Club is your best option if you are staying in Puerto Vallarta, especially if you are near the Marina area where this course is located. This golf course is well-maintained and easy to access as it is just 5 minutes off from the main boulevard (Medina Ascencio) in Puerto Vallarta.
Playing at the Marina Vallarta Golf Club can get very interesting. The carefully manicured fairways are close to the ocean so you will have fabulous views of the ocean as you play along. At times, the view of the ocean will be blocked by the beachfront resorts next to the course, but you can still enjoy the natural surroundings dotted with palm trees and water hazards.
When you play at the Marina Vallarta Golf Club, you will have the opportunity to see the crocodiles taking a sunbath right next to the water hazards and ponds. It’s up to you if you want to keep an eye on them, but they have been the lifetime pets of the club and there has not been any incident of a crocodile attack on the course.
The club is close to local restaurants and cafes where you can grab a bite or take a break after the game. They do have golf clubs of the best quality for rent if you happen to be traveling without your set.
- Access: Open to the public, there is a dress code in place.
- Price: Morning $120 US, after midday $100, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM $75, and after 2:30 PM $65. Caddies charge $30 US for one single player and $40 US for two caddies assisting 2 or more players. Prices include the use of the golf cart. (Prices at the time of writing, subject to change)
- Website: invitedclubs.com/clubs/marina-vallarta-club-de-golf
- Contact: We found that the best way to reach them is through Facebook messenger.
- Golf sets for rent: Yes.
Vidanta Nayar Golf Club
Vidanta offers two courses: The Nayar Course and the Norman Signature Course. As you head north of Puerto Vallarta into Nayarit, right when you cross the Ameca river bridge, you’ll see the first exit on your right leading to the grounds of the Vidanta resort. Take that exit and it will lead you to the exclusive Nayar Golf Club by Vidanta. This prestigious club was designed by the legendary Greg Norman and it’s second to none. The club is fully equipped with a driving range, a golf academy, and two golf courses (a full 18-hole and a 9-hole).
The fairways at the Nayar club run like a wonder and are kept in top shape year round. From the T to green, this is just the perfect stage for you to get your pars, your birdies, and your bogeys. The sport of golf is all about having fun and you’ll be able to have lots of it here. Everything at this club is world-class but we must let you know here that during the high season (Winter) a lot of the members/guests will be playing behind you for a 10-minute span. You will also have to wait in the queue before you can start.
Among the numerous amenities of the Nayar Golf Club, they have a restaurant called Taco Break where you can have anything from a cold drink to a full meal after golf. They also have a very attractive food truck right between the driving range and the academy where you can get a cup of coffee, creamy guacamole, and even a great cheeseburger.
- Access: Open to the public, there is a dress code in place
- Price: The prices are not available on their site, but you can call the number (below) at the Pro Shop to get the price depending on what you wish to do. It is mandatory to play with caddies.
- Website: vidanta.com/en/web/nuevo-vallarta/golf
- Email: golfnv@vidantagolf.com
- Contact: 1-866-231-4423, or Pro Shop: 322 226 4000 (extension) 51255
- Golf sets for rent: Yes, they have Titleist, Callaway, and TaylorMade
El Tigre
El Tigre golf course in Nuevo Vallarta is known for its difficulty and Mayan-inspired design. It is actually rated as one of the top 10 best golf courses in the country! It is PGA rated Championship golf course, so the Canadien Tour, Futures LPGA, and other tournaments have been played here. It has a 45,000 sq ft clubhouse, 300-yard driving range, and even a spa.
- Price: Fees range from $ 122.00 to $ 210 USD, depending on the time and the season, and it includes 18 holes of golf, a shared cart, practice balls, bottled water, and cold towels.
- Website: https://www.eltigregolf.com/
- Email: golf@paradisevillagegroup.com
- Contact: +52 322 226 8190
- Golf sets for rent: Club Rentals by Titleist ($55 USD) and shoes can also be rented.
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