Golf in Mexico dates back to the 19th century, it is not certain in which city the boom for this sport began, it is disputed between Tampico and Pachuca, however, we know that its arrival in Mexico is due to foreign influence. Several states of the Republic have fields of great importance and scope, and in the Riviera Maya we stand out for being at this top.
Many of the golf courses that we have in Riviera Maya are located in gated communities, where you can at the same time acquire a house, condo, or land for sale, with the wonderful views of the green of the most beautiful golf courses in Riviera Maya.
Here is a top list of the golf courses in Riviera Maya where, in addition to enjoying yourself playing, you can also have the option of waking up every morning with the view of a wonderful golf course.
El Camaleón
El Camaleón is the first PGA Tour Golf course in Latin America. Designed by Greg Norman, it fuses several ecosystems, including jungle, tropical, dense mangroves, canals, and the crystal clear water in front of the Beaches in Riviera Maya. El Camaleón is an 18-hole course and is located in Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen.
The Mayakoba Classic, one of the most celebrated events on the PGA Tour, takes place in this field.
Mayakoba Country Club
The Mayakoba Country Club is an exclusive gated community that will have a 9-hole golf course, a non-competitive course, exclusive for owners who acquire land in this development, at the same time, it has an impressive beach club exclusive only for owners.
Gran Coyote
Is an 18 hole par 71 golf course, designed by renowned golfer Nick Price. This field was built to minimize its environmental impact. Part of its appeal is the tricky winds, strategic bunkering, and seven acres of water hazards spread throughout the course.
And in this gated community called Corasol, the Lorena Ochoa and Nick Price developments have amazing views of different holes of the Gran Coyote.
Bahia Principe
Bahia Principe has 2 golf courses within its extension, one is an 18-hole course, is a masterful course where the elements of the area come together harmoniously: mangroves, cenotes, and jungle; and it also has a 9-hole course, as a fun alternative for a relaxed practice of this sport. This course has been awarded by the magazine Golf Digest as one of the best in all of Mexico and America, it is also part of the PGA of America.
In Bahía Príncipe there are several vertical projects, houses, and residential lots.
El Tinto
This golf course is located within the Cancun Country Club, also designed by the famous Nick Price, it is a challenging course suitable for any level, whether they are amateurs or professionals.
Cancun Country Club also has several projects within its territorial extension, as well as residential lots with wonderful views.
Puerto Aventuras Golf Club
This was the first golf course in the Riviera Maya, an exciting 9-hole course for the expert player, but at the same time friendly, an option where you can practice and improve your game in an incomparable environment, surrounded by the local flora and fauna of the area that they can observe from afar.
Bonus
The above list is the golf courses in the Riviera Maya that are located within a gated community, however, in Riviera Maya, we have other options that we list below.
• Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club (18 holes)
• Playa Car Spa and Golf Club (18 holes)
• Vidanta Riviera Maya (18 holes)
• Playa Mujeres Golf Club (18 holes)
• Puerto Cancún Golf Club (18 holes)
• Cancun Pok-Ta-Pok (18 holes)
• Iberostar Cancun Golf Club (18 holes)
• Paradisus Cancun Golf Club (9 holes)
• Riviera Cancun Golf and Resort (18 holes)
• Moon Spa and Golf Club (27 holes)
• Cozumel Country Club (18 holes)
Do you like golf? Tell me about your experience in any of these fields.