Golf Destinations in Mexico
2008-08-18
Different beaches and resorts in Mexico have their own style of administering the locals and tourist across the globe. Each has own its exclusive way on how to cater all the needs a vacationer could possibly need. As a traveler who is about to have a getaway, one thing that you would actually want to know first is how much would you really appreciate the area. You begin to purchase magazines and surf the net to know the things you could do, especially those that fascinates you, when you are in a getaway. People like Golf admirers do the same thing. Golf is a game that needs a standard full-scale course - about 125 to 175 acres (51 to 71 hectares), usually with 18 holes varying from 100 to 650 yd. (91 to 594 m) in length from tee to cup. Golfers who travel to Mexico see to it that the area is not only about the beach and hotels that rival any in the world; they are looking more on how to appreciate their favorite game.
One interesting fact is that Mexico is the number two worldwide golf destination for U.S. golfers, right behind Hawaii. The Mexican Government Department of Tourism wants to change that ranking. They are determined to become number one and it shouldn't take too long to achieve that goal. In fact, there are now over 150 golf courses in Mexico with the world's top architects (Nicklaus, Dye, Von Hagge, Weiskopf, Jones) lining up to make brand new, intriguing venues to meet the increasing demand. Before going to Mexico and to make things a bit easier, check some of the few areas where the Mexican golf industry is booming.
Three golf sites are mainly found in Acapulco, Mazatlan and in Cabo San Lucas. In Acapulco you would find Club de Golf, Pierre Marques, Acapulco Princess and Tres Vidas. The area is acclaimed for its vibrant sunshine year round and hardly a day passes in the city that is not perfect for golf. Club de Golf is a nine-hole course perfect for travelers looking to get in a late day round. The first, the Pierre Marques was built on a 480 acre patch of the Revolcadero Beach. At 6,855 yards and a 127 slope, the Robert Trent Jones design tests golfers of all skill levels, with its rolling hills and tropical setting. Closer to the beach is the Tres Vidas , a waterfront course that has been touted by many as one of the most appealing courses in Mexico.
Mazatlan is the second largest coastal city in Mexico behind Acapulco, and also the country's largest commercial port. In this area you will find El Cid, Estrella del Mar and Club Campetre. The El Cid offers 27 holes of breathtaking scenery and challenging golf. Play is only open to the public in the off season and on a limited basis during the high tourist season. The Estrella del Mar stretches over two miles on appealing beach, offering views of the Pacific Ocean. Golfers will be tested early as the opening hole is a menacing par five, offering a positive glimpse of what is to come in the ensuring round. Weary travelers looking for a shorter alternative to the long, sloping fairways of Mazatlan's championship courses should look no further than Club Campestre Golf and Country Club.
Cabo San Lucas may provide golfers with the most options and the best rounds. The area is where you could find the Country Club and Cabo Real. Cabo San Lucas Country Club is a championship course featuring nine lakes, fairway views of the San Lucas Bay and the Sea of Cortes, as well as holes etched from mountain and desert terrain while Cabo Real is one of the more challenging courses, and features a few of the more recognizable ocean side holes in Mexico.
You see, a golf trip to Mexico is more than just golf. It is a culturally rewarding, educationally enriching adventure that you just aren't going to get in some other places.
Take a serene evening walk on the pristine beach, party half the night gulping street tacos, or settle into a three-hour meal prepared by a French-trained chef...the choice is yours.
Want to take a day off from the course? Take a jungle cruise, rent a car and go visit the seaside village nearby, or take in a day of catch-and-release deep-sea fishing.
You see, a golf trip to Mexico is more than just golf. It is a culturally rewarding, educationally enriching adventure that you just aren't going to get in Myrtle Beach, Orlando, or Scottsdale. And here's the best part: it doesn't have to cost anymore! You will find some brilliant deals available to destinations all over Mexico. They want your business, and they are making it very attracting to make their country your choice for a brilliant golf getaway.
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