Los Cabos over the last few years has become a world class golf destination, and it is now known as a resort destination for its superior golf. Every year more and more golfers come to Los Cabos to play these professionally designed courses.
     The magnificent terrain is comparable to that found in Arizona and California desert courses. What sets Los Cabos apart is the presence of the Sea of Cortéz, a sparkling water-wonderland of incredible hues reaching as far south as the eye can see. And golfers here have an added bonus - 11 months of rain free play.

Palmilla Resort
     Any discussion of golf in Los Cabos must begin with the Palmilla. It was Don Koll's vision, determination and resources that brought Jack Nicklaus here to set the scene for the creation of this unique blending of desert and sea, one of the world's truly picturesque golf destinations. Of the new Ocean course, Nicklaus said it was like "designing mountains by the sea." Nearly every hole has its own view of the shimmering, electric blue Sea of Cortéz in the distance.
Palmilla Golf - Telephone: 01 (1) 144-5250. Fax: 01 (1) 144-5245

Cabo del Sol
     Cabo del Sol is another Jack Nicklaus signature course, this one  with 1.5 miles of oceanfront. Considered by some to be the most challenging in Los Cabos, even those who don't agree with this say it is of spectacular design and a thrill to play. Plenty of arroyos, sand traps and other obstacles makes play interesting. Of the nearly two miles of ocean frontage, 1.5 miles of it is devoted to holes 6, 7, 8, 16, 17 and 18. Because the area is a wonderful combination of natural beauty and brilliant architecture, Jack Nicklaus says that Cabo del Sol "has three of the best ocean finishing holes in the world." Of 3,500 courses rated by Golf Digest, Cabo del Sol is one of the top ten public courses in the world.
Cabo Del Sol Golf - Telephone: 01 (1) 145-8200. / Fax: 01 (1) 145-8202

Cabo Real Resort
     Within the boundaries of this huge ocean-front resort development lies the magnificent Robert Trent Jones II Championship golf course. The site of the 1999 PGA Senior Slam Tournament, the course is a classic design laid over more than 7,000 yards of verdant landscape with three ocean-front holes.
     A picturesque and diverse course, Cabo Real features rolling fairways with strategically placed bunkers on narrow terrain that work their way up to the 6th tee 460 feet above sea level. The most spectacular view of the course is from the 15th tee, directly on the beach, and plays near the surf in front of the hotel Meliá Cabo Real and the Las Ventanas al Paraiso.
Cabo Real Golf Club - Telephone: 01 (1) 144-0040 / Fax: 01 (1) 144-0231

Cabo San Lucas Country Club
     Only a few minutes east of Cabo San Lucas, the Cabo San Lucas Country Club offers a challenging 18-hole course designed to test the mettle of players at all levels of ability. Designed by the renowned Dye Corporation, fairways are positioned on gently sloping terrain overlooking the Sea of Cortéz; the only course in Los Cabos with a view of Land's End. This 745 acre course has been built in an area of classic desert beauty while maintaining the fragile eco-system. The Country Club remains a natural habitat for all manner of flora and fauna.
     While not particularly ominous, number 18 offers the most spectacular panoramic view of the Mar de Cortéz and Land's End available at the Country Club. You'll want to take a little more time before approaching your second shot, but only to savor an incredible vista unique to Los Cabos.
Cabo San Lucas Country Club - Telephone: 01 (1) 143-4653. Fax: 01 (1) 143-4653. 1-888-328-8501 from the U.S. and Canada.

Campo de Golf - San José del Cabo
     The San José Municipal Campo de Golf offers players at all levels some of the most interesting golf in Los Cabos. Although not of the world class caliber of the other courses, the course maintains competitive and affordable prices. The nine hole 2,900 yard course was built by the Mexican government's FONATUR development agency, which maintains it beautifully. Designed for intermediate and beginning golfers, this is a great course for the entire family to play in a pleasant atmosphere surrounded by well landscaped residential properties featuring an abundance of multi-hued bougainvilleas.
     From the first tee you are greeted by a panoramic view of the Sea of Cortéz and the cape that comprises San José del Cabo. This is a heavily used course so chose your tee times carefully which are on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. Check for the golf pro's hours. This is a wonderful community center for locals, and an added attraction for sports minded visitors.
Campo del Golf Information Telephone: 01 (1) 142-0905. Fax: 01 (1) 142-0882.

Eldorado Golf Club
     Los Cabos' latest course is the Jack Nicklaus designed El Dorado, newly completed in June of 1999. This oceanfront Championship course is set primarily in the arroyo near the Westin Regina Hotel. Carved out of some of the most difficult terrain in Los Cabos, this new course will kindle a golfers passion for both the game and Baja California Sur as a world class golf destination. The Clubhouse and Restaurant have spectacular views of the Sea of Cortéz where players may appreciate the views of the 9th and 18th holes meeting the ocean in comfortable surroundings.
Eldorado Golf Club - Information Telephone: 01 (1) 144-5450 and 144-5451 / Fax: 01 (1) 144-54-41.

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