The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Peñasco
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The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Peñasco

18 holes • Par 72 • 6,593m

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About The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Peñasco

The Nicklaus Legacy Design Course at Vidanta Puerto Peñasco is an 18-hole, par-72 resort course measuring 7,210 yards. Vidanta credits Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II with the design. The routing occupies a peninsula between a tidal estuary, inlet and the Sea of Cortez, with indigenous sand dunes and desert vegetation forming much of the site's character.

Official specifications list 87 bunkers and two lakes, with seashore paspalum used on both greens and fairways. Golf facilities include a pro shop, practice range, short-game area, putting green, locker room, restaurant and bar, instruction and bag storage. Vidanta directs guests to arrange tee times through the pro shop or concierge.

The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,593m (7,210 yards). The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus II and Jack Nicklaus. It is open to resort guests. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Practice Range, Short Game Area, Putting Green, Locker Room, Restaurant & Bar, Golf Instruction, Bag Storage, and 2 more.

History & Design

Jack Nicklaus II & Jack Nicklaus
Architects
Resort
Course Style
Nicklaus design on a Sea of Cortez peninsula
Known For
Named among Golfweek's best courses in the Caribbean and Mexico in 2016
Awards
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Origins

The course was developed at Vidanta Puerto Peñasco on a peninsula bordered by the Sea of Cortez and a tidal estuary.

Design Philosophy

Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II routed the course through existing sand dunes and desert vegetation, using the site's water boundaries and natural sandy terrain as primary design elements.

Recognition

Vidanta records Golfweek recognition in 2016 among courses in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Today

The course operates as Vidanta Puerto Peñasco's 18-hole championship golf facility with extensive practice and clubhouse amenities.

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Pro ShopPractice RangeShort Game AreaPutting GreenLocker RoomRestaurant & BarGolf InstructionBag StorageDining AvailableRestaurantCafé

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Architects & designers

JI

Jack Nicklaus II, son of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, is a seasoned golf course architect and President–Design at…

JN

Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940, Columbus, Ohio) is widely regarded as the greatest professional golfer…