Golf Getaways in Puerto Vallarta

Golf in Puerto Vallarta: Where Your Swing Meets Mexican Tradition

Some trips are born from the desire to rest… and others are born from the heart. In Puerto Vallarta, golf is played among palm trees, mountains, and salty breeze; but it is also played among stories, legends, and designs created by the great masters of the world. It’s golf that smells like Mexico, tastes like tradition, and is proudly remembered when you return home.

And from Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican Charm, your Vallarta home, we invite you to discover the courses that have made history. Here, the day begins with a cup of café de olla, continues with a powerful swing facing the jungle, and ends resting among bougainvilleas, as if time slowed down just to pamper you.

Marina Vallarta Golf Club — Joe Finger, the Visionary of Sea and Lagoon

Master architect Joe Finger, one of the great golf designers of the 20th century, was among the first to see Vallarta as a golf paradise. Marina Vallarta is not just a course: it is a historic piece that paved the way for the region to become an elite golf destination.

With its narrow fairways, strategic lagoons, and that tropical energy that surrounds you from the first hole, this course challenges players to think through every stroke. It’s a design that honors the balance between risk and reward, as if Finger whispered: “Play with your head… but let your heart lead.”

It is a perfect place for those who love golf with history, technique, and a romantic touch of old Vallarta.

Vista Vallarta — The Power of Jack Nicklaus and the Fluidity of Tom Weiskopf

There are courses that enchant you with their beauty… and courses that impress you with their character. Vista Vallarta has both.

Jack Nicklaus Course

The “Golden Bear” left here a masterpiece of power: wide fairways, elevated greens, mountains framing every shot, and views that take your breath away. It’s the kind of course where your swing naturally becomes braver. No wonder it hosted the 2002 WGC-World Cup, when the entire world looked toward Vallarta.

Tom Weiskopf Course

With his soft and fluid style, Weiskopf created a different experience: more intimate, more connected to the jungle, more winding. It’s a course that feels like walking along a natural path, where technique blends with serenity.

Together, Nicklaus and Weiskopf formed the perfect duality: strength and grace, mountain and jungle, challenge and enjoyment.

Flamingos Golf Club — Tradition, Slow Rhythm, and Classic Spirit

Flamingos is a haven of peace. With more than 40 years of history, it preserves that classic style that purists love: wide fairways, generous shade, and a slow rhythm where golf is played unhurried… like stories told in old haciendas.

It is ideal for those seeking a relaxed atmosphere, without crowds, without pretension—just authentic golf among mature trees and a soft Pacific breeze.

El Tigre — Robert Von Hagge and the Ferocity of Iconic Design

If you love challenges that demand precision, courage, and a touch of suspense, then you’ll fall in love with El Tigre.

Robert Von Hagge designed here an unforgettable course:

• Island greens,
• ceremonial lakes,
• deep bunkers with unique personality,
• and a layout that seems to roar from the first tee.

It’s a course worth showing off—one of those where taking a photo of the scorecard becomes part of the golfer’s ritual.

Golf and Mexican Essence: The Embrace of Hacienda Buenaventura

After playing on courses designed by Nicklaus, Weiskopf, Finger, or Von Hagge, there is no better place to return to than an authentic Mexican hacienda, where the soul of the golf traveler finds rest.

Here, the day ends among:

• stone arches that recall Old Vallarta,
• gardens scented with bougainvillea,
• a pool that invites you to slow down,
• Mexican flavors served with love,
• and a team that treats you like family—with joy, respect, and humility.

At Hacienda Buenaventura we believe vacations should never force you to leave your passion behind; instead, they should celebrate it.
That’s why we offer vacations with identity, where you can play golf in the morning… and in the afternoon feel at home in a warm, living, proudly Mexican hacienda.

Vacations Without Leaving Your Passion… and With Stories to Tell

There’s something special about returning home and saying:
— “I played a Nicklaus.”
— “I faced a Von Hagge.”
— “I fell in love with Weiskopf’s design.”
— “I played where it all began in Vallarta—Marina Vallarta by Joe Finger.”

These are memories that stay in your heart… just like the sunrises at Hacienda Buenaventura.

 

Q&A

Which is the best golf course in Puerto Vallarta for players seeking history?
Marina Vallarta Golf Club, designed by Joe Finger, is ideal for its legacy and classic style with lagoons and narrow fairways.

Which course is recommended for players seeking a technical challenge?
El Tigre Golf & Country Club by Robert Von Hagge offers island greens, deep bunkers, and a demanding design.

Where to stay to combine golf with Mexican culture?
Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel & Mexican Charm offers an authentic Mexican hacienda experience—perfect for relaxing after a day of golf.