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World Class Golfing in PV
While Puerto Vallarta is best known for white sand beaches, tropical weather and beach vacation getaways, one of its most striking assets is the wide range of golf courses found here. With 6 world-class golfing facilities in the Banderas Bay area, and 3 exclusive golf resorts just a few hours' drive south, Puerto Vallarta is quickly becoming one of Mexico's leading golf destinations.
 With the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Mexican Pacific providing a stunning tropical backdrop, it's no wonder that some of the world's greatest golf course architects have chosen to design golf courses in this region, including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Robert von Hagge.
The first golf course in Puerto Vallarta was built almost 20 years ago at the Flamingos Hotel located in the Bahia de Banderas municipality in the state of Nayarit. This golf course was renovated and reopened last November to the delight of Vallartans and visitors alike. For several years, the Flamingos Golf Course was the only one in the area. It was not until the Marina Vallarta mega construction project that Puerto Vallarta could claim its own Marina Vallarta Golf Course.
With time, additional golf courses were designed and built: Golf great Jack Nicklaus designed the one at Punta de Mita, as well as one of the two Vista Vallarta Golf Courses, where the World Golf Championship was played last December - the other was designed by Tom Weiskopf.
Eight of the holes at Four Seasons Golf Course have a view of the ocean. The 13th hole runs parallel to a lagoon surrounded by natural flowers and animals. It also includes and optional par-3 hole that will challenge the most ardent golfers. The tee is on the mainland while the green is located on a natural island, 194 yards from de coast.
Later on came the Mayan Palace and Paradise Village golf courses. The latter, designed by Robert Von Hagge, is appropriately called El Tigre Golf Course. Professionals say that the El Tigre can be intimidating from the very tight first hole all the way up to the end. It has traps in 13 of the 18 holes, including the island green.
For its part, the Mayan Palace Golf Course, designed by Jim Lipe is a encounter with nature. The beautiful, whimsical facilities created by the hand of man turn this golf course into a unique challenge. As a reward for the effort they have made, players get an incredible, panoramic view of the Bay of Banderas from the 18th hole. This natural scenario represents a challenge to all those willing to face it and conquer it!
About a 2 hour drive from Puerto Vallarta, El Tamarindo Golf Course has been rated "The Best Hidden Link in the World" by many golf publications. Rivaling some of the greatest golf courses in the world, El Tamarindo features fairways that wander through the jungle, 3 breathtaking oceanfront holes, and 9 holes with spectacular views of beautiful beaches.
A little further south, the Isla Navidad Golf Course is one of the most lush golf resorts in the world, with twenty seven holes that offer spectacular ocean, lagoon and mountain views. In Manzanillo, you'll find La Mantarraya Golf Course at Las Hadas, which is considered one the best golf resorts in Latin America, featuring wide fairways and 11 water holes including #18, an Island green built on the ocean.
Jack Nicklaus to Open New Punta Mita Bahia Golf Course
 Scott Kauffman
Punta Mita, one of Mexico's most luxurious resort and residential communities, is preparing for the opening of its newest Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Punta Mita Bahia.
Six Golf Course Locales for Boozing Golfers
 Carly Milne
Face it – golfing can be a pretty frustrating sport. Sure, it's fabulous to be out in the great wide open, golfing in scenic vistas that are best described in that cliché term of "breathtaking," but it boils down to this: you are whacking a little white ball into a teeny tiny hole. It's enough to drive you insane sometimes.
Riviera Nayarit Hosts The “Riviera Nayarit Classic”
 RivieraNayarit.com
Riviera Nayarit further establishes itself as a top destination for golf by hosting the Riviera Nayarit Classic from September 28th - October 4th, 2009.
 Negra Modelo ProAm Tournament at El Tigre
 Bob Cohen
Paradise Village El Tigre Golf & Country Club recently announced that the Negra Modelo Riviera Nayarit Tour will hold a Pro-Am golf tournament, featuring the best professional golfers in Mexico teamed up with local and visiting amateur golfers, from August 27-30, 2009.
The World’s Only Natural Island Green in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
If you golfers want to have the time of your life, bring your sticks to Puerto Vallarta, where you’ll find nine incredible courses to play. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to include the unforgettable #3b hole at Pacifico; the hole with the world’s only natural island green.
Bank Shot! The Most Amazing Hole-In-One You'll Ever See
 Jay Busbee
We've all seen amazing golf shots before, whether it's Vijay Singh hitting an astonishing skip-shot ace in Augusta or Phil Mickelson popping the ball backwards over his head and nearly holing it. But it's safe to say you've never seen anything like this beauty pulled off by Leif Olson at this weekend's RBC Canadian Open.
Save Over 60% on Golf at Grand Velas
 PRWeb
Saving over 60%, families can now share a passion for golf at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Nayarit, the only family-friendly all-inclusive resort in North America to receive the prestigious AAA Five-Diamond Award.
Ochoa Wins in Mexico for Second Straight Year
 Associated Press
Mexican star Lorena Ochoa shot a 5-under 68 on Sunday to hold off Norway's Suzann Pettersen by a stroke in a dramatic final round and win the Corona Championship for the second straight year.
PV Realtor's Event at Paradise Village
 Marilyn Newman
Fun was had by one and all at the Realtor Event of the Year hosted by Prudential Vallarta and Paradise Village on March 28th. More than 250 Banderas Bay area realtors and guests experienced the best of Vallarta, Paradise Village-style.
Playing Golf in Mexico: It's Still Worth It
 Mike Bailey
With all the great golf in Mexico, it's a shame that violence and crime there have been getting all the ink of late, potentially persuading golfers to stay away from legitimate world class destinations like the new St. Regis Punta Mita and Punta Mita Golf Club.
6th Annual American School Golf Scramble
 PVNN
The 6th American School Golf Scramble will begin with a 9 am shotgun start at El Tigre Golf Club on March 21st. All amateur golfers are invited to help us raise funds for the Busca Un Amigo rehabilitation center for children with Cerebral Palsy.
Going for the Green
 Jose Luis Jiménez
Tiger Woods backs residential golf resort planned for Baja, but potential effect on the environment brings out critics.
6th Annual Make a Wish Golf Tournament
 PVNN
You can help Make a Wish come true while enjoying a fun-filled day of golf, as the beautiful Flamingos Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico hosts the 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Make a Wish Golf Tournament on Saturday, January 31st.
Women Only Spa and Golf Getaway: Enjoy 5 Memorable Days in Mexico
 PRLeap
Silk Purse Women magazine and The Women’s Travel Club announce their winter retreat to famed Ixtapan Hotel Spa and Golf Resort in Ixtapan, Mexico. Designed as an all-inclusive 4-night getaway - exclusively for women.
Best of 2008 Golf Awards
 Jason Scott Deega
As I look back on my 2008 golf season, I can’t help but feel every passing year gets better on the golf course. Even after playing more than 400 courses around the world, I still appreciate finding new gems and experiencing the subtle touches of each new resort or destination.
Nicklaus Design Places Eight Among Golfweek's "Best Courses"
 Nicklaus Design
Jack Nicklaus’ top-100 design at Cap Cana’s Punta Espada Golf Club in the Dominican Republic took top honors in Golfweek’s 2009 list of the “Best Courses of the Caribbean and Mexico.”
Toys For Tots Vallarta Golf Scramble
 Joe Johnston
Please join us for this year's Toys For Tots fundraiser. The annual golf scramble will be held on Saturday, December 13 at the Vista Vallarta Weiskopf course, and the gala dinner dance will be held on December 14 at the Casa Grande Marriott Hotel.
Tiger Woods Discusses His New Course in Baja
 Christina S.N. Lewis
Tiger Woods will design an oceanfront golf course on the rocky, Pacific coastline of Baja California in Mexico, his third golf-course project. The luxury development, called Punta Brava, will sit on the tip of a peninsula south of Ensenada.
Ujena Jam Golf Tournament at El Tigre
 Bob Cohen
BanderasNews Videographer Devon Allistone hit the links at the El Tigre Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta on Sunday to catch the UjENA Jam 2008 models, photographers and sponsors in action at the 3rd Annual El Tigre UjENA golf tournament.
Canadian Golfer Shoots Record Breaking 58 at El Tigre Golf Course
 Bob Cohen
I hadn't heard anything about it, but just a week ago I saw good friends Jesus Carmona, Director of El Tigre Golf Course and Country Club and head golf professional Francisco Salazar. We chatted about what was new at El Tigre and in general, when Jesus mentioned about a golfer shooting a record shattering 58 earlier in the year.
Cuba Embraces Golf to Boost Tourism
 Reuters
Now that Fidel has handed over power to his brother, Raul, Communist Cuba is setting aside any ideological objections and is embracing golf, the most capitalist of sports.
 Golf Without Borders
 Sallie Brady
Punta Mita, a $2 billion resort just north of Puerto Vallarta, is one of dozens of luxury golf communities leading Americans to buy abroad. From the Bahamas to Bermuda to the Caribbean and Mexico, courses are springing up along combed beaches as developers seek to draw more buyers from the usual golf getaways within the United States.
Winter Golfers Hit the Greens at Luxury Residence Clubs
 Meg Donohue
The arrival of winter means one thing to golf enthusiasts: Time to pack up the clubs and head south. Luxury golf residence clubs with fractional ownership homes allow golfers to own a piece of golfing paradise and enjoy full-service, resort-style pampering.
Update: Make a Wish Golf Scramble 2008
 Joe Johnston
As we begin our Christmas holiday, there are still six terminally ill children who are without a sponsoring team for the Make-A-Wish Golf Scramble at Flamingos Golf and Country Club on January 26th, 2008.
Want to Golf All Winter?
 Jim Scherrer
Are you tired of shoveling snow, scraping windshields, and wading through slush throughout the winter? Would you prefer having the ability to play golf everyday this winter? If so, you should consider Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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