Palmilla Golf Club

Km 7.5 Carr. Transpeninsular,

San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur 23400

  • Office

    +1 (800) 637 2226 (USA & Can toll free)
  • Pro shop

    +52 (624) 144 5246
  • Golf pro

    Jason Ballog (General Mgr & Director of Golf)

About the course

  • The Course:

    27 holes. Desert-style. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Desert, limited residential and briefly oceanside (Gulf of California, Pacific Ocean).

  • Designer:

    Jack Nicklaus

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6939
5673
4858
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.7
67.8
69.2

At the same location:

Above distances are for the Mountain-Arroyo combination. At 3434 yds from the back tees, the Ocean-nine is similar in length to the other two nines.

Location

Latitude:

23.016598

Longitude:

-109.730729

How to get there:

6 km SW of San José del Cabo.

Palmilla Golf Club

4-PLUS: Must play course - excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars.

Est. 1993

Palmilla Golf Club is home to a championship golf course that ranks with some of the best in Mexico. Opened in 1992, Palmilla was Jack Nicklaus’ first signature course built in Latin America comprising a 27-hole layout consisting of three nines, Arroyo, Mountain and Ocean.

This desert-style layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. With towering cacti, deep arroyos and stunning views of the Sea of Cortez, the course features four lakes and deep shifts in elevation. A must play if you are in the area.

Stay&Play at Palmilla: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Los Cabos, Mexico

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

Palmilla Golf Club is managed by Troon Golf, a world leader in upscale golf course management.

Published ranking

Mexico's 11th best course (Golf Digest, 2022).

Where2Stay

  • One&Only Palmilla Golf Resort

    Km 7.5 Ctra. Transpeninsular, San Jose Del Cabo, BCS 23400.

    +52 (624) 146 7000

    Visit website

    The One&Only Palmilla Resort in Los Cabos offers a verdant oasis on the tip of the Baja Peninsula. The resort exudes the gracious style of Old Mexico, with its red-tiled roofs, whitewashed walls, and idyllic setting. Each guestroom faces towards the sea, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez from a private patio or balcony

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Palmilla

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Querencia; San Jose; El Dorado (private); Cabo Real.

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Puerto Los Cabos; Cabo del Sol; Cabo San Lucas.

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