About Golfing in Mexico

Recent World no 1 in ladies golf: Lorena Ochoa born on Guadalajara golf courses..
Here is a fact that really might surprise you: Mexico is the number two worldwide golf destination for U.S. golfers, right behind Hawaii..
...but the Mexican Government Department of Tourism is determined to make the country number one in a short period of time.
Mexico
.. is an amazingly diverse country blessed with gorgeous locations that rival any in the world, from the stark beauty of Baja California hard against the Sea of Cortez to the new jungle courses in Puerto Vallarta. At MexiHomes we offer properties in excellent golf-destinations, such as Las Hadas, Manzanillo, Isla Navidad, Club de Golf Santa Anita and the new listing Campeche GolfMarina & Spa Resort representing the most exclusive Resort in Latin America today!
Manzanillo's claim to fame in the golf world
Manzanillo is quickly becoming one of the top golfing locations in Mexico with 2 golf-courses on the top 10 list. There are several challenging golf courses in the Manzanillo vicinity:
  
Guadalajara
Read about the prestigious golf-course in the Gated Community of Club de Golf Santa Anita:
  
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Lake Chapala area (Chapala - Ajijic)
At Lakeside we present two courses
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Campeche Playa Golf Marina1 & Spa Resort Mexico
>>> our info on this prime location!
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Rates below are quoted in USD and are subject to change without notice 
La Mantarraya
Holes: 18
Yardage: 5994/4691
Par: 71
Rating: 69.2
Rated one of Mexico's top 5. Resort.
The golf course is located very beautifully and oceanfront at the Las Hadas Resort between the two bays of Manzanillo. La Mantarraya is available for guests. Pete and Roy Dye designed this course in the late 1970’s. La Mantarraya has hosted many celebrity golf tournaments over the years. Rates as of spring 2007, are as follows:
$150.00 Plus Cart
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Club Santiago
Holes: 9
Offers challenging holes on fairways lined with lush coconut palms very close to the beach streching between the villas.
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Isla Navidad Golf Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 6972/5200
Par: 72
Rating: 72.5
A Robert Von Hagge's design, destined to become one of the top in Mexico.
Located about one hour from Manzanillo is Isla Navidad Golf Club. Isla Navidad boasts 27 holes set in a gorgeous lush tropical setting. Many visitors having golfed there tell us this course rivals some of the world’s best! The course, designed by Robert Von Hagge, is considered challenging, yet forgiving, making it a favorite of all golfing guests.
Rates for Isla Navidad, as of spring 2007, are as follows:
27 holes - $230.00 Cart Included
18 holes - $208.00 Cart Included
For lots, villas and condos for sale in Isla Navidad and Barra de navidad. See our home site: Real estate Manzanillo at MexiHomes.com

El Tamarindo Golf Resort
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6682/5853/4907
Par: 72/72/72
Rating: 73.1/72.5/69.8
Located between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo on the Costa Careyes (also commonly referred to as Costa Alegre). The Resort is about 31 miles north of the Manzanillo International Airport and about 132 miles south of Puerto Vallarta. The stunning 18-hole championship-style golf course at El Tamarindo is set amidst a 2,040-acre natural tropical reserve, making it one of the most spectacular courses in the entire world. The fairways are beautifully lined with scores of Mojote and Cuba palms, as well as breathtaking views of the rocky, untouched coastline that meets the crystal blue Pacific. Our golf enthusiasts have said that this course is one of the very finest in the world. Well worth the trip, Tamarindo features lush tropical vegetation and a challenging round.
Current rates not available.
Web Site: El Tamarindo

Guadalajara Country Club
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6821
Par: 72
Rating: 70.8
Host to the Seniors Invitational. A classic style course. This is a very prestigious private club.
Atlas Country Club
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6742
Par: 72
Atlas Golf Club is down by the airport in Guadalajara, right on the way to LakeChapala area, and is a proper championship golf course. Great course, wonderful facilities but 10,000 USD to join and 300USD per month to maintain the membership. Green fees are about 120 USD
Club de Golf Santa Anita
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6811
Par: 72
Rating: 70.8
The club offers well-maintained bermuda fairways and bent grass greens. Semi-private. This club is very well worth a visit. Situated inside a very beautiful condominio area with prestigios villas and also some condos. There are always some possibilities to rent a villa or a condo here to spend some prime time. The club house holds highly appreciated gourmet restaurants, gym, other helth care facilities etc. There is also a large pool area and many tennis courts to use.
See our listings in the Club de Santa Anita (click here)!

Chapala Country Club
Holes: 9
Chapala Country Club is a regulation 9 hole course where most of the Gringos play. Nice course, good social life and they are improving the course every year. Memeberships are $5,000U.S. per couple and there is a $200 U.S. per month charge to maintain the membership. Green Fees are about $40 U.S.
Web site: Chapala Country Club
Chula Vista Golf Club S.C.
Chula Vista is a par 62 short course which is very hilly and very pretty to walk.
They have caddies but no electric carts.
It is a fun course for most people but a serious golfer wouldn't want a steady diet of it.
It costs about $1,500 U.S per year for a couple to play there.
Green Fees are about $25 U.S. (if you don't want to join). 
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