Riviera Nayarit Golf Considered Far Above Par Dawna L Robertson - Travel Pulse
go to original July 30, 2016

Few golf destinations can rival the scenery and settings of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, where stunning views of Banderas Bay, the Pacific Ocean, pristine beaches and lush rainforests of the Sierra Madre Mountains paint a dramatic backdrop.

Beauty aside, Riviera Nayarit golf resort vacations continue to gain popularity thanks to challenging course layouts designed by masterful golf architects listed among the sport’s greatest figures. Guests are privy to six exceptional world-class Riviera Nayarit golf courses designed by the likes of Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus.

It all postures Mexico's Riviera Nayarit as a dream destination for guests to fine-tune their driving, chipping and putting. The impressive roster includes Flamingos, El Nayar, El Tigre, Litibu, and Punta Mita Bahia and Pacifico.

Flamingos Golf Course

Flamingos has matured as a world-class golf resort since it was built in 1970 as a cornerstone of the Nuevo Vallarta resort development. Percy Clifford created the 6,853-yard par 72 layout that merges rolling hills with mangroves, natural lagoons and lush tropical rainforests — making it a favorite among nature lovers who covet playing a round in a gorgeous setting.

With nine water hazards and 43 bunkers, Flamingos features Bermuda grass in both fairways and greens. Accommodating long and short distance hitters, its four tee-off marks provide the right level of challenge for players of varying calibers.

El Tigre Golf & Country Club

Since opening in 2002 at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta, the par 72 El Tigre has roared as a challenge that tests even seasoned PGA pros. With its massive Mayan Temple stone archway, the 7,239-yard course designed by Von Hagge, Smelek & Barilhas boasts 12 lakes and a trio of beach sand bunkers — all attesting that it merits its Rolex ranking as one of the “Best 1,000 Golf Courses in the World.”

Aside from great golf, El Tigre provides a 45,000 square foot clubhouse, 300-yard driving range, putting range and “19th hole” restaurant with bar..

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