Cabo San Lucas Golf - Luxury Villa Collections

The impact on Cabo San Lucas and the Los Cabos area has been phenomenal. Koll envisioned this area as a world-class resort vacation center, and today there are three Nicklaus designed golf courses in Los Cabos-twenty-seven holes at Palmilla, eighteen holes at the Eldorado Golf Club at Cabo Real, and eighteen holes at Cabo del Sol. To round things out, there are the Robert Trent Jones II designed Cabo Real Golf Club, Dye Corporation designed Cabo San Lucas Country Club and the Tom Weiskopf designed eighteen-hole Desert Course at Cabo del Sol along the Tourist Corridor between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Los Cabos has been the site of the PGA Senior Slam Tournament since 1995, attracting golf greats such as Raymond Floyd, Dave Stockman and Hale Irwin.

Though considered by some as intimidating, the six signature championship golf courses are pricey to play, but ultimately playable. Low handicappers will find them challenging and will appreciate the genius and skill that went into their designs, while less experienced players will be rewarded with a good day's combat. The magnificent terrain is comparable to that found in Arizona and California desert golf courses. What sets Los Cabos apart is the presence of the Sea of Cortez , a sparkling water-wonderland of incredible hues reaching as far south as the eye can see. Golfers here in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico have an added bonus eleven months of rain-free vacation play.

Palmilla: Ranked among the top 100 courses in the world by Great Golf Resorts of the World. This championship course is divided into the Arroyo 9, the Mountain 9 & the Ocean 9, all with breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez, deep canyons & majestic desert landscape. Palmilla Golf Club will ensure golfers of every skill level a memorable & exciting game. Rating: 74.4 Par: 72. Designer - Jack Nicklaus.

Cabo Real: This extraordinary course opened in Dec. 1994 & immediately gained worldwide recognition. The course boasts three spectacular ocean front holes, highlighted best during the 1996 PGA Senior Grand Slam, when breaching whales put on an amazing performance for the crowd & television audience just yards away from them. Rating: 74.4 -Par: 72 - Designer - Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Puerto Los Cabos: Begin with The Shark & finish with The Bear. Featuring 18 holes of a composite design consisting of the front 9 holes from Greg Norman & the back 9 holes from Jack Nicklaus offering a unique opportunity for players to experience the difference in design philosophies & enjoy a "sneakpeek" of work yet to come. Never before has work from these great designers been used to create 18 holes. Rating: 73.5 - Par: 73 - Designers - Jack Nicklaus & Greg Norman.

Club Campestre: Opened in June 2007. With its spectacular views to the Sea of Cortez, canyons and mountains, Club Campestre San José invites you to enjoy the incredible panoramic views, dramatic elevation changes, and our undulating championship greens. Rating: 73.5 - Par: 71 - Designer - Jack Nicklaus.

Diamante Cabo San Lucas: The newest addition and only course located on the Pacific side Los Cabos is masterfully planned by 20 time PGA Tour winner, Davis Love III. Situated along coastal dunes and hilly terrain covered with rich Baja bio diversity, the Dunes Course combines the tropical weather of Mexico with the values of the best links courses in Ireland and Scotland, all equaling a dramatic setting which will have heads turning and people talking about this world class golf course. Click to view the Dunes Course Scorecard. Rating: 75.4 - Par: 72 - Designer - Davis Love III

Cabo del Sol: A world renowned Nicklaus design stretching for more than a mile along a coastline of craggy rock out cropping & sun washed shores. The Ocean Course layout is praised by Nicklaus himself for having the " three finest finishing holes in all of golf ". The signature 5th & 17th holes are currently ranked among " The 500 Best Holes in the World " according to Golf Magazine. This masterful Tom Weiskopf design features mesmerizing ocean views from all 18 holes, each artfully sculpted through incredible natural surroundings. The course varies in length from 4,810 to 7,100 with undulating greens, challenging elevation changes & dramatic bunkering. The Desert Course is rated #6 in all of México by Golf Digest placing it behind only The Ocean Course among Los Cabos golf offerings. Rating Ocean: 74.8 - Par: 72 - Rating Desert: 74.8 - Par: 72 - Designers - Jack Nicklaus - Ocean Course - Tom Weiskopf - Desert Course.

Cabo San Lucas Golf & Country Club: Designed by the renowned Dye Corporation, fairways are positioned on gently sloping terrain overlooking the Sea of Cortez; the only course in Los Cabos with a view of the Land's End rock formations. This 745 acre course has been built in an area of classic desert beauty while maintaining the fragile ecosystem. The Cabo San Lucas Country Club remains a natural habitat for all manner of flora and fauna. Rating: 75.4 - Par: 72 -Designer - Dye Corp.

Quivira: With a spectacular backdrop along one of Mexico's most dramatic stretches of oceanfront property, the two Nicklaus courses, one private and one resort course are anticipated to be some of the best in all of Mexico. Unique natural terrain including massive sand dunes, rugged cliffs, golden sand beaches & desert canyons allows holes that hug the shore. Course to open summer 2012. Designer - Jack Nicklaus.

Querencia: Designed to take its place among the world's most prestigious private golf communities, Querencia offers a Tom Fazio - designed championship golf course nestled within an exclusive 880-acre community along the Sea of Cortez in the Los Cabos Corridor. No stone was left unturned in building Querencia. Fazio works with nature and its given elements to deliver a spectacular and very private golf experience. The landscape is reminiscent of a desert setting but with bold topography and fantastic long range ocean views. Private Membership Course - Rating: 74.8 Par: 72 - Designer - Tom Fazio.

Punta Sur: Originally built by FONATUR as the 1st golf course in all of Los Cabos. Punta Sur offers players some of the most interesting golf in Los Cabos. Definitely not ranking world class like its sister course it however still remains competitive & affordable. Rating: 68.2 - Par: 35 - Designers - Mario Shjetnan & Joseph Fingers.

El Dorado: Envision a course that blends with rather than dominates the natural landscape. The result is a golf course that links the drama of the coast to the desert in a new translation of golf's great architectural traditions. El Dorado is a stunning and memorable golf course. There are 4 sets of tees and rolling saddled fairways leading to scenic green sites and head-turning bunker complexes. Private Membership Course - Rating: 74 - Par: 72 - Designer - Jack Nicklaus.

Chileno Bay: A double header from Tom Fazio, each course is crafted to meld into its natural surroundings & capture the unique Baja terrain. Second course to open Feb. 2013. Private Membership Course - Designer - Tom Fazio.

Cabo Riviera: Taking special care to preserve the surrounding ecological landscape, the scenic 18 hole Pete Dye championship golf course is pristinely located within the Cabo Riviera grounds, just minutes from any resident's front door. With the option for 9 additional holes, this golf course is suitable from any golfing aficionado, from the amateur to the seasoned professional. Located 1h 30min North East of Cabo San Lucas in La Ribiera, East Cape course to open Fall 2011. Designer - Pete Dye.

Bay of Dreams: Tom Doak's masterful design takes advantage of the beautiful desert terrain, combined with the impressive vistas of the Sea of Cortez & forming it into an intriguing 18-hole lay-out that never plays the same twice. Course is located 2h 30min North of Cabo San Lucas in La Paz. LINKS Magazine hailed it as "one of the most eagerly anticipated new courses of 2010."Golf Magazine says: "The variety mesmerizes: the 410-yard 5th is carved through cacti; the green at the 300-yard, par-4 14th is perched on the beach; and the 430-yard 18th concludes in giant white dunes." Rating: 75.4 - Par: 72 - Designer - Tom Doak.

Costa Baja: The golf course will be the first Gary Player Signature Course ever to be built in Mexico. This unique course features panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez & an innovative design that complements the unique desert-by-the-sea landscape. The course will ensure the preservation of the surrounding delicate ecosystem & blend seamlessly into the unique desert-by-the-sea landscape. Its innovative design will challenge the most accomplished golfer while providing a magnificent & breath-taking backdrop. Course is located 2h 30min North of Cabo San Lucas in La Paz. Rating:74 - Par: 72- Designer - Gary Player.

Paraiso del Mar: Is the 1st course designed in La Paz & Arthur Hills 1st course in Mexico, inspiring him to achieve the highest level of international standard possible. "Paraiso del Mar is one of the most natural & beautiful sites for a golf course that I have seen in my 40-year career as a golf course architect." Course is located 2h 30min North of Cabo San Lucas in La Paz. Rating: 75.4 - Par: 72 - Designer - Arthur Hills.

Loreto Bay: The course was originally designed by renowned architects Mario Shjetnan and Pedro Guereca. Loreto Bay's 18-hole golf course just received a major make-over, thanks to a redesign by PGA Tour professional David Duval and Troon Golf, the world's leading luxury-brand golf management company. The Loreto Bay Golf Club is one of the premier courses in Baja California Sur. As part of the redesign, the entire course was renovated using eco-focused systems, including salt water irrigated grass, organic fertilizers and wildlife management. The course features numerous sand traps and two beautiful lakes that create obstacles to