Marina Vallarta Golf Club
About
Marina Vallarta Golf Club is known for its stunning tropical landscape that is home to an abundance of wildlife. Golfers have the opportunity to play amongst iguanas and alligators while enjoying scenic views of the Bay of Banderas. The course is blessed with a bevy of natural hazards including towering palm trees, lagoons, and waterfalls. Colorful tropical flowers and native vegetation further accent the landscape. In addition to the natural hazards, there are also a few strategically placed bunkers along the greensides. The golf course offers a challenging but fair test that is not overly demanding, which is probably for the best since it is easy to get distracted by the beautiful surroundings. Given its versatility and scenery, Marina Vallarta G.C. has become a popular venue for various golfing events, including the Governor's Cup Pro/Am Tournament.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 71 | 6573 yards | 73.1 | 137 |
White | 71 | 6093 yards | 70.6 | 127 |
Yellow | 71 | 5259 yards | 124 | |
Red | 71 | 3979 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 73.1/137 | 570 | 349 | 416 | 206 | 534 | 142 | 372 | 424 | 405 | 3418 | 502 | 416 | 507 | 152 | 439 | 181 | 428 | 176 | 354 | 3155 | 6573 |
White M: 70.6/127 W: 76.2/135 | 554 | 302 | 349 | 172 | 503 | 129 | 341 | 383 | 386 | 3119 | 470 | 400 | 468 | 135 | 400 | 160 | 391 | 166 | 335 | 2925 | 6044 |
Yellow M: 66.6/124 | 477 | 262 | 302 | 140 | 430 | 109 | 296 | 354 | 325 | 2695 | 430 | 363 | 457 | 74 | 326 | 132 | 333 | 134 | 301 | 2550 | 5245 |
Red M: 67.1/113 W: 71.6/128 | 475 | 260 | 300 | 138 | 428 | 107 | 294 | 352 | 323 | 2677 | 427 | 360 | 455 | 72 | 324 | 130 | 331 | 131 | 299 | 2529 | 5206 |
Handicap | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | |||
Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by odettedee on 12/07/2023
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Be on your guard for crocodiles Photo submitted by u314159820214 on 03/13/2022
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Video below over 18th green Photo submitted by u314162511783 on 03/08/2022
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Water hazard Photo submitted by KeithTerlson on 12/04/2021
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On the beach Photo submitted by u221420919 on 05/06/2021
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Crock on course. Photo submitted by u314160478952 on 02/05/2021
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Lots of crocodiles Photo submitted by Paulecharbonneau on 01/02/2021
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Photo submitted by brendaenos on 11/24/2020
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Small Crock and Heron sharing the Sun and breeze. Photo submitted by patvaras on 01/18/2020
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Five crocs Photo submitted by u000006673626 on 01/07/2020
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Sign Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Views on no. 13. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Patio overlooking ninth green. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 04/09/2018
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Photo submitted by erkkik on 12/27/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Photo submitted by soyunbuengolfista on 09/23/2017
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Approach shot on 11 with Crocs! Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
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The view from #4. Beautiful course Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
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Beware of the Crocs! Photo submitted by dharvey13 on 07/19/2016
Nice course, but be prepared to wait
Pace of play was terrible. 25 minute wait on some hole. Should be a sign to let smaller groups or faster play players through. Nice course for the money, but if you plan to play 18 holes be ready for 5 to 6 hours .
You have to ask for your clubs to be cleaned after play. They cater more to the members. We live there permanently but don’t feel like we have to ask for everything
We had a wonderful time and round of golf. The service and entire staff was exceptional. The course offers tee options for all golfers. You may even see a croc or two near the water.
Same old, same old
Ok, let's take it from the top and just break down the review ratings.
Pace of play: Poor - It's ten minute tee times, the second hole plays like an extended par 3 and the third hole actually IS a par 3, so the backup starts right out of the gate, and the pace doesn't improve. You're not finishing this in less than five hours.
Course Conditions: Average - This rating is really a shame because this should be an Excellent, based on the views alone. However, the bunkers are a sad joke. It's not sand, it's hard packed dirt. Until they fix their bunkers, this course remains average. It's a testament to how poorly the course is managed when most of the fixes that would make this one of the top two courses in Marina are so simple.
Staff Friendliness: Excellent - Buyer beware, it just depends who you get at the counter. One is excellent and one is poor. This time, I got the excellent one, so Woo Hoo.
Course layout: Good - You know, it's not easy to have a course layout that is good for golfers of all skill levels, but this course manages to do it. Skilled golfers can play aggressively and the course will challenge their accuracy(but not their distance), and beginners and intermediates always have safe places to layup so that they can take a higher percentage shot on their next swing. A real kudos to this layout.
Off course amenities: Fair - I changed this from Poor to Fair simply because of the restaurant. Good food and friendly staff inside the restaurant, but that's where the amenities end. They don't even give you a cooler of water for your round, and at the prices they're charging coupled with the amount of time you're going to be just sitting around waiting, this is inexcusable and just screams muni vibe. There are memberships available here, but don't kid yourself, this is a straight up muni course. A beautiful and fun muni course, to be sure, but a muni nonetheless.
Recommend to a friend: NO - Unfortunately, I could not recommend this course to a friend, simply due to the pace of play. I would recommend that they pay nearly double to play Vidanta, or slightly more than Marina to play El Tigre. I really want to recommnend this course, but I just can't.
It's the pace. It's always the pace
Ok, let's take it from the top and just break down the review ratings.
Pace of play: Poor - It's ten minute tee times, the second hole plays like an extended par 3 and the third hole actually IS a par 3, so the backup starts right out of the gate, and the pace doesn't improve. You're not finishing this in less than five hours.
Course Conditions: Average - This rating is really a shame because this should be an Excellent, based on the views alone. However, the bunkers are a sad joke. It's not sand, it's hard packed dirt. Until they fix their bunkers, this course remains average. It's a testament to how poorly the course is managed when most of the fixes that would make this one of the top two courses in Marina are so simple.
Staff Friendliness: Excellent - Buyer beware, it just depends who you get at the counter. One is excellent and one is poor. This time, I got the excellent one, so Woo Hoo.
Course layout: Good - You know, it's not easy to have a course layout that is good for golfers of all skill levels, but this course manages to do it. Skilled golfers can play aggressively and the course will challenge their accuracy(but not their distance), and beginners and intermediates always have safe places to layup so that they can take a higher percentage shot on their next swing. A real kudos to this layout.
Off course amenities: Fair - I changed this from Poor to Fair simply because of the restaurant. Good food and friendly staff inside the restaurant, but that's where the amenities end. They don't even give you a cooler of water for your round, and at the prices they're charging coupled with the amount of time you're going to be just sitting around waiting, this is inexcusable and just screams muni vibe. There are memberships available here, but don't kid yourself, this is a straight up muni course. A beautiful and fun muni course, to be sure, but a muni nonetheless.
Recommend to a friend: NO - Unfortunately, I could not recommend this course to a friend, simply due to the pace of play. I would recommend that they pay nearly double to play Vidanta, or slightly more than Marina to play El Tigre. I really want to recommnend this course, but I just can't.
Too many people on the course
Every ten minutes does not work for this course we waited every hole except 2 and we didn’t finish the entire 18 left after 16
The course is fine greens in good shape
Would recommend only at lowest price
Not worth the frustration for good golfers
Always Fun Course
Played this course many times and it is always fun. It was a little dry in spots but still very playable.
Dave C
Last played 5 years ago. Course is still in very good shape. Would like a course map as I did not remember the layout of some holes. Overall a great experience
Manage Expectations
It's pretty difficult to rate courses at tourist destinations, like Puerto Vallarta. You're obviously not going to get good value for your money, so you should accept that going in, if you're going to golf. As for the course, it's one of the tighter courses in PV, but that's not to say that it's one of the more difficult courses in PV. The bunkers are a bit of a joke, but aside from that, I thought the course was in good shape. The bunkers are just packed dirt, there isn't any sand. The driving range is mats only, so you definitely wouldn't come for that. It has more of a muni vibe, as you need to purchase water for your round. The main drawback to Marina is the pace of play. They are sending out foursomes in ten minute increments. We all know what that is going to result in, so just block off 5-6 hours for golf. If that affects your game, which is completely understandable, El Tigre, in Nayarit, is going to be more your style. Similar price, starting at 3pm, and you'll have a grass driving range for your warm up, free water when you go out and refilled during your round, and a bit wider course, though I find it to be a bit more difficult, as their's danger everywhere. At Marina, while it may be tight, you can generally find and play your ball if you miss your target. El Tigre, no so much.
PV Marina Golf Review
The course was is good shape and the layout was setup for all levels of golf with 4 tee box locations on every hole. The wildlife on and around the course was exceptional with crocodiles galore, many types of lizards and birds of all types. The price booked through Golfnow was fair but the club rentals were a little expensive for the types of clubs offered. Overall I would give the experience a 4!
Interesting course
The course is not in great shape; but we did see crocodiles, iguanas, and pelicans. That was cool! Also, for a few holes there was a six-some in front of us. Guess they split up at some point and then it moved better. One hole with ocean view. Overall: Meh
I offered to provide them with yardage books, but they declined. They said that they have yardage book, they just need to print them. That was nearly two years ago now.