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Golf | La Jolla de Cortes Resort
Course Description
- Península La Jolla de Cortes
- Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II co-design course
- Par 72
- 18 Holes
- 7210 yards
- Number of Bunkers: 100
- Number of lakes: 1
This Nicklaus Legacy course (Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II co-design) is situated on a two mile peninsula with a tidal estuary on one side, the Sea of Cortez on another and an inlet to the south. A challenging 7,210 yard, 18 hole, par 72 sand dune course is a work of art surrounded by incomparable natural beauty hosting a wealth of flora and fauna. Nine ocean side holes make this course a golfing experience beyond anyone’s expectations.
Hole 3 is the Nicklaus signature hole and will keep you guessing from tee to green. A blind shot off the tee box plays slightly uphill guarding the visual delight you will receive as you approach your ball for the second shot. Hole 3 was also featured in the annual Jack Nicklaus calendar.
Want to set up a golf outing for your next Mayan Palace vacation? Contact the concierge at the Mayan Palace La Jolla de Cortes.
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After your round of golf, head over to the Pro Shop for a cool beverage, a bite to eat and browse through the assortment of golf apparel. If you are looking for a few extra pointers, head pro Andrew Gilchrist and the Peninsula staff are happy to assist in any way possible. |
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Par 4A straight shot down hill, green is easily reached on this hole as you have wind at your back. 421 yards. |
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Par 5Long dog leg to the left, the green is hidden down and to the left and you cannot see it until you reach your third shot. 530 yards. |
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Par 4 (Signature Hole)A blind shot off the tee box going uphill. Driving up to take your second shot you get the first glimpse of the ocean in the background, breathtaking! This is also the number one handicap hole. You have to shoot through a 20 yard wide opening to get to a stadium sized green which sits right on the water. 388 yards. |
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Par 3A short and easy par 3 with the largest green on the course, it plays along the beach and you get a little help from the wind. 170 yards. |
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Par 4A slight dog leg to the right with a raised green that is well protected on the left by a long waste bunker, target Golf is required to get up and on this small raised green. 393 yards. |
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Par 3A tough green to place the ball on with a sharp drop on the right into a water hazard and bunkers on the left. Playing into the wind may sometimes require up to two club lengths extra. 154 yards. |
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Par 5Playing uphill and into the wind the whole way home! Plenty of visual noise in your way to keep you guessing, you must commit to the approach shot to the green. When standing on this green you have the ocean just below on one side and on the other, a perfect view of the estuary and Sonoran desert mountains in the background. 495 yards. |
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Par 4The perfect hole to pick up a stroke! A 3 wood off the tee box will leave a short wedge into the green. The green has a lot of movement so be sure to play it smart. Another hole that plays along the ocean! 308 yards |
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Par 4Its 13 yards shorter than hole # 1, but plays like a par 5. Uphill and into the wind and a limited landing zone for your drive may intimidate you into making a bad decision may put you in the desert plants on either side. Yet another hole that plays along the ocean with a view on the green inviting you play the next nine holes. 408 yards |
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Par 4A wide open fairway which is deceiving as there is a large hump that will prevent you from seeing the green on your second shot. A very tight green with a drop off on the right and a large bunker on the left. 444 yards |
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Par 4A wonderful view of half a dozen bunkers awaits you on the tee box. The bail out zone is to the left, leaving a tricky shot to a small green. 360 yards |
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Par 5The only other hole with a water hazard makes for an interesting shot off the tee box. A very long waste bunker on the left leading up to the green requires you to stay left on this hole. 371 yards |
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Par 4A blind shot off the tee box made even more challenging by a bunker in the middle of the fairway. This severe dog leg left requires good club selection onto a false front green into the wind leading towards the ocean. 425 yards |
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Par 3Plays the same distance as hole # 4 which is also a par 3, but this one plays in the opposite direction and requires and extra club length as the prevailing breeze can catch your ball and make it come down short. This is another spectacular ocean side hole. 171 yards |
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Par 4With wind at your back it makes you want to go for it, and you should as there is a very generous bail out zone on the right if you miss hit. The smallest green on the course is raised and protected on the left by bunkers, you iron game needs to be on for this one. 369 yards |
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Par 4A wide open fairway narrows into a long and skinny green. 410 yards |
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Par 3Looks longer than it really is, the green slopes towards you but the reward is playing back towards the ocean. 172 yards |
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Par 5500 yards of ocean view, plays uphill, downhill, uphill. When you sink your last putt of the day, stop and soak in the view of the ocean one last time. You will be back! 501 yards |