Puerto Vallarta Golf Courses and Clubs
(Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico)
The golfing scene in Puerto Vallarta is currently thriving and the famous golfers Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf have been responsible for landscaping a number of the region's top courses. Many of the golf courses around Puerto Vallarta take full advantage of the available coastal scenery and views across Banderas Bay (Bahia de Banderas).
Keen golfers staying in Puerto Vallarta won't have far to travel to find somewhere to swing their clubs, with notable golf courses around Puerto Vallarta including the Flamingos Golf Club and the Four Seasons Golf Club Punta Mita. Also worth adding to any golfing itinerary are those around the Vista Vallarta, where both the Nicklaus Vista Vallarta Golf Club and the Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf Golf Club can be found.
Flamingos Golf Club
Address: Carretera Tepic - Puerto Vallarta, Bahia de Banderas, 63730, Mexico, MX
Tel: +52 329 296 5006
The Flamingos Golf Club is amongst the most popular golf courses in the Puerto Vallarta region and lies between the Bucerias and Nuevo Vallarta areas. Many hotels are conveniently located nearby and as a result of their proximity, this course can become busy at times and so you should always try to book ahead. A fairly sensible dress code is in place and equipment hire is always available, along with basic snacks and refreshments.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 19:00
Four Seasons Golf Club Punta Mita
Address: Punta Mita, Bahia de Banderas, 63734, Mexico, MX
Tel: +52 329 291 6000
A famous Jack Nicklaus course with much to offer, the Four Seasons Golf Club Punta Mita is a links course, with a number of its 18 holes actually overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Professional golf instructors are on hand should you be looking for tuition, along with a driving range and practice putting greens.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 19:00
Marina Vallarta Club de Golf
Address: Paseo de la Marina, Puerto Vallarta, 48354, Mexico, MX
Tel: +52 322 1 0545
The Marina Vallarta Club de Golf was established in the late 1980s and features 18 holes, laid out around a series of lagoons. Local flora and fauna is particularly abundant around the course, which is owned and managed by a number of nearby hotels, all of which offer sensibly priced golfing packages and discounts for guests.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Nicklaus Vista Vallarta Golf Club
Address: Colonia San Nicolas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, MX
Tel: +52 332 290 0030
Located around 5 km / 3 miles inland from the nearby Marina Vallarta, this truly stunning golf course was created by Jack Nicklaus and is known for its views across Puerto Vallarta, the beautiful Banderas Bay and also the breathtaking Sierra Madre Mountains. Various championships and PGA tournaments have taken place here over the years. This is one course definitely not to be missed.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf
Address: Colonia San Nicolas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Tel: +52 332 290 0030
In close proximity to the neighbouring Nicklaus Vista Vallarta Golf Club, the Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf is yet another outstanding course with endless, almost distracting views and wonderful scenery. Twilight packages are available, along with a rather expensive pro shop. Although the green fees are also on the pricey side, you definitely get what you pay for. The twilight packages are especially popular with visitors wishing to escape from the midday heat.
Open hours: daily - dawn to 19:00