Cabo, San Lucas golf courses are some of the most scenic places to play golf in the world.
Cabo is one of the most famous vacation destinations in all of Mexico. Tourism has ramped up over the past few decades with visitors traveling from all over the globe.
We will highlight some of the most iconic and award-winning courses to play at so you can decide where to play for your next golf vacation.
Quivira Golf Club
Quivira Golf Club is a world-class resort that features a golf course designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus himself.
When on the tee, green or fairway, a golfer will have a spectacular view of the ocean at all times.
Nicklaus made the course 7,085 yards.
Quivira has been named to Golf Digest’s list of the World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Golf Inc. called Quivira at its opening in 2014: “The Development of the Year.” It has also been dubbed by Golf Magazine as the “Best New International Golf Course.”
📢 Need To Know: In order to play at Quivira, you have to be staying at a Pueblo Bonito Resort or be a resident.
Aside from the course, the club features a 19th hole bar and The Quivira Steakhouse for fine dining. The pro shop allows golfers to rent TaylorMade clubs as well as shop for golf apparel made by some of the top brands.
There is also a private dining room at the top of the clubhouse and an event space for weddings or parties that showcases the course, ocean and facility.
Diamante Country Club
Diamante Country Club contains three of the top golf courses in Cabo San Lucas.
The course sits on 1.5 miles of breathtaking coastline and sand dunes.
Its courses are designed by 20-time PGA Tour winner Davis Love the III and 15-time major champion Tiger Woods.
The Dunes course created by Davis Love III was ranked #36 on the planet in 2019 by Golf Magazine. A 14-acre practice facility along with restaurants, bars and comfort stations every three holes allows golfers to enjoy the luxuries of the resort and course.
Davis III compared the golf course to St. Andrews due to all of the dunes and its links-style. It is 7,160 yards from the longest tees.
El Cardonal, the course designed by Woods, is Diamante’s second championship level course.
The course was made to replicate courses in Southern California that the former World No. 1 played when he grew up. Woods made the course difficult for low-handicappers from the tips but definitely enjoyable for less-skilled players from the shorter tee boxes.
El Cardonal’s layout makes holes approachable in a variety of ways allowing golfers to find their creative sides and experiment with different strategies.
There are natural creeks, dunes and a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean for golfers to see while playing. The course sits at 7,363 from the first set of tees.
In December 2016, the resort opened a 12-hole par-three course: The Oasis Short Course.
Like the other two courses, it has many amenities including a practice green, hiking trail, and event lawn.
There are over 400 palm trees on the course and it sits on an eight-acre lake.
📋 Keep in mind: Although it is considered a par-3 course, it can be played as three holes with a par 3, 4 and 5 making it fun and quick if you have a dinner reservation or plans.
Cabo Del So Golf
Cabo Del Sol invites golfers to play one of its two courses: the Desert Course and the Cove Club Golf Course (ocean view).
The Sea of Cortez and a Baja-style landscape can be seen by visitors.
The Signature Cove Club Golf Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and has been open since 1994. It is a private course for members. Guests can be invited.
Nicklaus described the course as “The best piece of golf property I’ve ever seen.”
The course is 6,807 yards with four par 5s and five par 3s.
📢 Need To Know: Tom Weiskopf created the Desert Course in December 2001.
There are canyon-looking arroyos and each hole features a view of the sea. Different holes have varying elevations to create a challenge and there are various kinds of bunkers surrounding the greens and fairways.
It is a par 72 and 7,049 yards from the tournament-level markers.
The prices range from $235 in the morning to $180 in the afternoon.
Questro Golf Club
Questro is a great place to play golf in Cabo, Mexico. There are three courses by Questro golf including Cabo Real, Puerto Los Cabos and Club Campestre San Jose.
Cabo Real sits on a 2,800-acre resort and features 3.2 miles of beach. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
The front nine has wide fairways that show you the Sea of Cortes. Some notable holes are the fifth and sixth holes. The fifth is played on an arroyo towards the coast and the sixth is elevated on a bluff next to the ocean filled with palm trees.
📢 Need To Know: The course hosted two PGA Senior Slam events in 1996 and 1999.
At Puerto Los Cabos there are a total of three courses that are nine holes apiece.
- The Norman Course is a 3,590-yard, par-36 layout designed by “the shark” Greg Norman.
- The Nicklaus I Course is a 3,758-yard, par-36 created by Jack Nicklaus.
- The Nicklaus II Course is a 3,436-yard par-36 also made by Nicklaus.
Club Campestre San Jose is located in the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, a convenient 15 minutes from the airport and five minutes away from downtown San Jose del Cabo.
Nicklaus also designed this 7,055 yard (from the black tees) course that sits on 550-acres of resort land.
The course features a scenic par-5 17th hole, which is 606 yards in length, it has a pot-bunker in the middle of the fairway followed by an elevated green.
Tee times at the three courses go for $245 starting at 7 a.m. and $135 for twilight in the afternoon.
El Dorado Beach Club
This Cabo San Lucas golf course resides in an all-inclusive beach club community.
The course sits on both a desert and mountain-style landscape that is easy on the eyes. The Sea of Cortes can be seen from many holes on the course.
The course itself is located between four lakes and mountainous areas.
Spectators and players can view the break of the waves on the 17th hole. Both beginner golfers and low-handicappers alike can enjoy the challenges of the course.
📋 Keep in mind: The Nicklaus-designed course is private and can be played by its members.
Palmilla Golf Course
Palmilla is one of the Cabo golf courses ranked in the top 100 by GolfWeek Magazine and Conde Nast.
The course features 27 holes designed by Jack Nicklaus and was the first Nicklaus Signature design in Latin America.
Every hole offers golfers the chance to look at the Sea of Cortez.
📢 Need To Know: The course was coined as the “Best golf course in Mexico” by Cigar Aficionado magazine and Travel & Leisure.
The three nines showcase a Mountain, Ocean and Arroyo course. The Mountain course is 3,602 yards, the Ocean Course course sits at 3,527 yards and the Arroyo course is 3,337 yards.
Lessons can also be taken at Palmilla. You will be instructed by PGA Professionals.
Conclusion
Now that you’ve read about the best golf courses in Cabo, San Lucas, it shouldn’t be difficult to make a golf trip and enjoy the scenery and culture of Mexico.
Each course offers a different set of challenges and styles that bring on different landscapes and elevations. Be sure to comment if you’ve played golf in Cabo and which courses you played.
FAQ
How much does it cost to play golf in Cabo San Lucas?
It may cost you around $200-$300 during peak season, including the green fees and other expenses to play in Cabo San Lucas. Some of the best golf clubs charge up to $100 during twilight hours. If you want to rent a golf club, it would cost you around $40.
Is Quivira a public golf course?
No, Quivira is not a public golf course. It is a private course, but there are minimal restrictions to play here, so the course is kind of open to the public for the most part.
How many golf courses are there in Cabo?
There are a total of 16 golf courses in Carbo. Four of these are ranked among GOLF Digest 2018’s 100 best courses. There are 7 golf courses available to the general public. New golf courses are announced almost every year. Some of the best golf courses in Cabo include Palmilla, Cabo Del Sol Desert Course, Cabo real, and Campestre.
