Golf in Punta Mita: Pacifico, Bahia and the Tail of the Whale
Two Nicklaus courses
Pacifico is the original, running along the ocean on the north side of the peninsula. Bahia climbs the bay side with elevation and long water views. Both are Jack Nicklaus Signature designs, dramatic throughout, and in winter you will see whales breaching between shots.
The Tail of the Whale
Pacifico's optional third hole, known as the Tail of the Whale, plays to a green built on a natural rock outcrop in the sea, reached by an amphibious cart when the tide allows. It is billed as the only natural island green in the world, and it is the image most people picture when they think of Punta Mita.
How access works
Play here runs through Club Punta Mita. Access belongs to members, residents, and resort guests at the Four Seasons and St. Regis, and renters staying inside the gates can usually arrange tee times. Club membership has been published by area brokers at roughly a $150,000 refundable deposit plus about $18,000 a year in dues, with tiers governing golf and beach-club access. Treat those as broker-published figures and confirm the current terms with the Club in writing.
Golf real estate, and beyond
Fairway and golf-view homes are a category of their own here, from condos at El Encanto and Las Palmas to villas along both courses. Just north, Mandarina has added a Greg Norman-designed short course, and the wider Vallarta area has more golf still. Tell me whether golf is the point or a bonus, and I will steer you to the right community.
Questions people ask
How many golf courses does Punta Mita have?
Punta Mita has two championship Jack Nicklaus Signature courses, Pacifico and Bahia, with many oceanfront holes inside the resort. Together they are a core part of the community's draw.
What is the Tail of the Whale in Punta Mita?
The Tail of the Whale is Punta Mita's famous optional island green on the Pacifico course, reached by an amphibious cart at low tide. It is one of the most photographed holes in the world and unique to Punta Mita.
Do you need a membership to play golf in Punta Mita?
Play runs through Club Punta Mita and is for members, residents, and Four Seasons or St. Regis resort guests. Renters staying inside the gates can usually arrange tee times. Confirm current membership and access terms with the Club.
Can villa renters play golf in Punta Mita?
Guests in villas inside the Punta Mita gates can typically arrange access and tee times, while access for villas outside the gates varies. Costa flags which rentals include golf access for your dates.
Is Punta Mita a good golf destination to buy in?
For golf-focused buyers, two oceanfront Nicklaus courses, the Tail of the Whale, and resort anchoring make it one of Mexico's premier golf addresses, which supports both lifestyle and rental appeal. Costa can show golf-community listings.
¿Necesito membresía para jugar golf en Punta Mita?
El juego es a través del Club Punta Mita, para miembros, residentes y huéspedes de Four Seasons o St. Regis. Quien renta dentro de las puertas suele poder reservar tee times. Confirma los términos actuales con el Club.
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