Golf in Cabo (Los Cabos) Mexico

[harpua728]

Cabo Del Sol?

Has anyone played in Cabo? Cabo Del Sol gets all the accolades. It's even known as the Pebble Beach of Mexico. Has anyone played there or at any otehr Cabo courses.

Please let me know what you recommend.

Thanks.

[AP2 712]

I played Cabo del Sol this past summer (they only had the front 9 open) it is a beautiful course. The other course to play while down there is El Dorado or so I hear.

Cabo del Sol is expensive but it is also a treat.

[harpua728]

only had the front 9 open? That sucks. 16, 17, and 18 are supposed to be worth the greens fees alone.

[potuna]

Cabo del sol is nice, El dorado is OK. Palmilla ocean is also very nice. It's a Jack course, two new courses in San Jose del Cabo I have not played.

[AP2 712]

They do work to each side of the course after their prime season which I assuming is now through late spring

6 and 7 are also worth the greens fees. Keep in mind, with half of the course closed I paid a smaller greens fee.

[ghromas]

Cabo del Sol's ocean course is awesome, but you will pay for it! Don't remember exactly but I think it was like $350pp. Supposedly Nicklaus calls the last 3 holes the best finishing holes in the world. You see a lot of celebrities playing there- saw Jordan with a group last time, and heard the day before that the golf staff had to force Sly Stallone to skip 2 holes since he was so slow. The desert course is nice as well and not quite as expensive. I'd recommend Cabo Real second. The Palmilla resort has 27 holes that are nice but not as great as the 3 previously mentioned. I heard Querencia is by far the best, but is very private and near impossible to get on. Nicklaus' new course is called Club Campestre but was still under construction in 2008 when I was last there- I've heard it's awesome. El Dorado was not memorable compared to the others.

[Bomb and Gouge]

I've got a membership at El Dorado so I usually just play there. But Del SOl and Real are sweeeeeet!

[harpua728]

thanks for the input so far!

[TML]

I've said this before, but I really like the twilight option at the Desert course at Cabo Del Sol. I think when I played, it was under $100. Plenty of time to get your round in, and the starter will try and get you out earlier if it's not too busy (as long as he can sneak you on), so get there early if you can. Definitely play the Ocean course once, but I didn't think the extra $s made it worth picking it over the Desert course. Of course, I'm a big fan of Weiskopf designs.

The clubhouse at Cabo Del Sol is fantastic for post round drinks and apps. They have the best frozen mango margarita, and chips 'n salsa and guac are incredible. Excellent pro shop too.

Cabo Real is worth playing once, but I found conditions to be a little off at the time and the clubhouse not much to get excited about.

Also, I think you can try ezlinks for tee time specials or name your price to get really good deals.

[AP2 712]

They didn't have chips and salsa or tacos when I was there... I asked but since it was out of season they were not serving any

[burnsniper]

The Ocean Course is spectacular (or at least it was in 2004 when I played it)! In my opinion it was worth every dollar I paid for it (however I was staying at the Sheraton resort which significantly lowered the price). The free tacos after the round were superb as well!

[cardoustie]

Any one else in Cabo in mid March? I am looking for a game or two

[cardoustie]

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Check out this new DLIII track ...

[TML]

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Not sure when this is opening, but it's 100 miles from Cabo and since it's from Tom Doak, it's bound to be one of the best in Mexico.

[DoctorPal]

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Any one else in Cabo in mid March? I am looking for a game or two
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When you say "Mid March", what dates? My wife and I go every year and we'll be there the first week.

[cardoustie]

I get in March 12, one day stopover in LA

[phillyspecial]

I'll be there Feb 20-27 for the first time, playing as a single twilight while wife sits by the pool. My plan is 3 rounds Desert then a finale at the Ocean. Some practice days in between. Im staying at the adjacent hotel Fiesta Americana so not planning to go offsite unless I need to.

[Pepperturbo]

 A few words of caution to those heading south for golf... there's a big reason the Senior tour no longer visits that area; it has to do with armed thieves targeting bars that golfers hang out in.   

[TML]

awesome. They have a great practice facility at Cabo Del Sol. Remember, get the frozen mango margarita after the round in the clubhouse, along with the chips and salsa and guacamole.

[AP2 712]

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A few words of caution to those heading south for golf... there's a big reason the Senior tour no longer visits that area; it has to do with armed thieves targeting bars that golfers hang out in.
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Cabo Wabo!!
I can see that very possible. Security checks to get into these clubs DOES NOT EXIST! Or at least it didn't when I was there in August.

[phillyspecial]

Are the cabo del sol courses walkable?

[DoctorPal]

Courses are not walkable.

[jahopki]

check out http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/332933-cabo-san-lucas-golf/ for previous discussion about Cabo...

[phillyspecial]

Just got back from a week in Cabo, played 4 rds, Palmilla, Cabo del Sol Desert (twice) and the Ocean as a finale.

I endured a timeshare pitch to play Palmilla, its nice and all but not worth paying full price. Just one true ocean hole and too much exposure to the main highway.

Desert is an awesome course, especially for $90 twilight rate. Only regret I had was did not book in advance, thought I would be fine as a single, but had to go out the last few twilight times and had to rush to get it in.

Played twilight on Ocean as well, and it sucked to rush thru final 3 holes, which are worth price of admission alone. Awesome.

Love Cabo, may make it an annual trip.

[propredicr]

Just returned from a week in Cabo. Played Campestre and Palmilla Mountain/Ocean.
Campestre is immaculate from tee-to-green. I don't think I saw a brown spot! Nice views and challenging course.
Very nice range. Twosome played in a little over 3 hours.

Palmilla was nice, but, not in as good of shape. Also, great views, as it is closer to the ocean. Double forced carries, waste areas, etc. I didn't pay for either rounds, so can't complain! Twosome played in 5 hours.

I had some friends who played Diamante and they said it is just brutal with the wind.