The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco
About
Jack Nicklaus and his son teamed up to design the course at The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Penasco (formerly known as Peninsula De Cortes Golf Club and Peninsula Golf Club at Vidanta Puerto Penasco). Half of the layout plays along the Sea of Cortes while the other half wanders inland through native wetlands and desert vegetation. Long hitters will enjoy this golf course, which stretches to more than 7,000 yards. The Nicklaus team designed a challenging layout but the rugged terrain also deserves credit. They utilized not only the natural hazards but also the stunning views, which are as varied as the challenges. Every hole is framed by a backdrop of the desert, mountains, or sea. The signature hole is the par-3 sixth. On this tough hole you'll be met with a series of waterways that sits between the tees and the green complex, where four bunkers are also lurking.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7210 yards | 74.7 | 140 |
Blue | 72 | 6639 yards | 72.4 | 134 |
White | 72 | 6383 yards | 71.0 | 130 |
Gold | 72 | 5475 yards | 66.9 | 116 |
Red | 72 | 5180 yards | 70.3 | 121 |
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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Black M: 74.7/140 | 474 | 551 | 412 | 180 | 425 | 180 | 540 | 344 | 433 | 3539 | 481 | 400 | 560 | 458 | 183 | 400 | 443 | 184 | 562 | 3671 | 7210 |
Blue M: 72.4/134 | 421 | 530 | 388 | 170 | 393 | 154 | 495 | 308 | 408 | 3267 | 444 | 360 | 520 | 425 | 171 | 369 | 410 | 172 | 501 | 3372 | 6639 |
White M: 71.0/130 | 392 | 518 | 375 | 150 | 380 | 150 | 487 | 295 | 391 | 3138 | 412 | 345 | 508 | 417 | 158 | 357 | 396 | 160 | 492 | 3245 | 6383 |
Yellow M: 66.9/116 | 338 | 404 | 303 | 142 | 375 | 145 | 412 | 290 | 332 | 2741 | 312 | 244 | 485 | 375 | 120 | 350 | 312 | 128 | 408 | 2734 | 5475 |
Red W: 70.3/121 | 336 | 400 | 298 | 115 | 328 | 120 | 408 | 233 | 329 | 2567 | 308 | 241 | 482 | 320 | 117 | 312 | 308 | 125 | 400 | 2613 | 5180 |
Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by wesmart on 02/16/2024
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Spectacular Photo submitted by u194231244 on 05/26/2022
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Photo submitted by jcs1228 on 05/09/2021
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Hole #3. Photo submitted by tedpate on 04/29/2021
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Photo submitted by ErikQuiroz on 12/03/2020
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Photo submitted by jamese592 on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by uncletio on 02/07/2018
Very Enjoyable round
The course was in decent winter conditions. Beautiful day and setting. Great layout next to the ocean. Difficult but not extreme, undulating fairways, many bunkers and elevated greens. Played front tees which made it less difficult. The pro shop building was closed so we had to drive back to the resort to check in. We should have been advised at the gate to go straight to the resort. Otherwise a very good experience.
Awesome layout
Course was in overall good shape. Some damage to signs and structural stuff from the past storm but nothing big. Fairways/greens/tee boxes in good playable condition. For the money and even more I would play this course any chance I get. Staff was very friendly.
Once upon a time
Have been going to this course for 12 years and it use to be my very favorite course specifically for its pristine condition. It is no longer a good golf course. The grass is weed infested and patchy. The golf carts are the original ones and are dangerous and uncomfortable..
POOR COURSE CONDITIONS
Unfortunately, the course was in very tough shape they said due to a recent storm and morning dew. I have played it before in June and much better condition. Awesome staff
Golf carts in very bad shape
Second time we've played there. First time, one of the two carts didn't make it. This time, we made it but it was touch and go. Beautiful course that is set up for the experienced golfer. Better put the ball in the middle of the green or you are in trouble. Too difficult for the average golfer.
Nicklaus Vidanta puerto panesco
Spectacular views. Challenging holes. The course is in great shape A friendly helpful staff
This may not be whistling straits but it’s in the same league. A great experience. I’m glad I treated myself.
Beautiful courses and great conditions!
This is a must play course if you are in Peñasco. The conditions are great and the pace is great too. 2 of us were finished in 3 hours. The course is tough. I am an 8 handicap and scored an 89. If you are a 15+ handicap you will enjoy the views but are likely to be frustrated. I will be back next year to play it again.
Amazing course
Love playing this course when vacationing in Rocky Point. The views are great and so many holes with the ocean views and sounds.
Gem
Very nice and well maintained course.
In the States would pay at least 3X the rate.
A really Ocean course with at least 7 holes.
Played in 30 mph, which made this course a beast.
Once the finish the clubhouse renovation that will help as well.
Only thing layer the back 9
Drove 40 minutes to this course to find out the front 9 was closed for maintenance. Would have been nice to know this ahead of time so I could have picked a different day. No discount was offered either.
Nice course very scenic with several holes right along the Gulf. Lots of blind shots from the back tees. Lots of forced carries from all tees, will be a tough course for the higher handicap.
Full 40 minute drive on rough roads from Rocky point,
Beautiful & Challenging Course
This course is beautiful, challening & well maintained with a friendly staff. There is currently no Club House so you will need to check-in at the Pro Shop which is located inside the hotel lobby area & then drive or catch a hotel shuttle to the course.
More work to do
Course is getting in better condition. Road out of town to course is super dangerous with massive potholes. The golf carts are still the worst. The vegetation on sides of fairways are finally getting cut down but they need to keep after it. Clubhouse still closed. Recommend playing in town Isles de Mar
Unimpressed
Really disappointing. The golf carts were the very worst I’ve ever seen in nearly 50 years of playing golf. The club house was closed because it was badly damaged by a windstorm. We were not informed at the gate that we would have to check in at the resort before driving to the course. Had the feeling the whole time that this was a course on the edge of being abandoned and showed no attention to detail at all. As a plus the two on course restrooms were amazing - really out of character for the rest of the experience. We had the course to ourselves for the day that we played and it was easy to see why. Would not recommend this course to anyone.