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CANCUN NIGHTLIFE
Swinging the Clubs in Cancun
by Justin Burch
As the number of championship caliber courses in the Cancun area
continues to grow, golf will undoubtedly become one of Cancun's
most popular activities. With a number of courses already conveniently
located in The Hotel Zone - adjacent to all of Cancun's other activities -
a great round of golf is easy to add to your Cancun itinerary. Most of
the courses you will encounter were designed with the environment
and natural landscape in mind by some of the world's finest golf
course architects. For the more committed golfing traveler, several
excellent courses are located throughout the Riviera Maya, just south
of Cancun. Regardless of where you decide to play, you will be treated
to some excellent scenery and an unforgettable round of golf.
Located in the heart of the Hotel Zone, the Cancun Golf Club at Pok ta
Pok is one of the oldest and most renowned courses in the area.
Constructed in 1976 by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this Cancun golf
treasure makes excellent use of the picturesque shoreline and
scattered Mayan ruins. Though the course has hosted numerous
prestigious tournaments, this par 72 offers an enjoyable experience to
golfers of all skill levels. The site also features top-notch practice
facilities and a restaurant with panoramic views of Cancun and the
Caribbean Sea. Also in the Hotel Zone, the Hilton Cancun Beach and
Golf Resort, an 18-hole championship course amongst abundant
wildlife and Mayan ruins, is highlighted by the "island tee" on the
majestic 7th hole.
Jack Nicklaus' signature Cancun golf course is located at The Moon
Spa and Golf Club. Composed of three distinct 9-hole courses -
Jungle, Lakes and Dunes - The Moon Spa and Golf Club is a shining
example of the ecological conservation employed in Cancun golf
course construction. In addition to the exotic vegetation and animal life
surrounding the course, players will be treated to incredible views of
the Riviera Maya. Like a few other courses in the area, The Moon Spa
and Golf Club features all-inclusive service with complimentary food
and drinks, as well as transportation from your Cancun resort.
Located 45 minutes south of Cancun is Greg Norman's excellent
contribution to Cancun golf, El Camaleon Mayakoba. True to its name,
the course features an incredibly distinctive layout amongst a
fluctuating landscape of jungles, mangrove, subterranean caves,
pristine lagoons and stretches of Caribbean sand. Many players have
also been impressed by El Camaleon's GPS-equipped golf carts that
not only measure your shots, but also allow you to record your scores
electronically and order refreshments.
Also south of Cancun is a pair of courses perfect for adventurous
golfers, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club and Playacar Golf Club.
Designed by P.B. Dye, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club features
narrow fairways and deep sand traps cut from the vibrant Mayan
jungle. The Playacar Golf Club, designed by Robert von Hagge, is
surrounded by a number of lakes, while several holes hug the
Caribbean shoreline.
The first golf course on the island of Cozumel, just southeast of
Cancun - the Cozumel Country Club - is also one of the most
challenging courses ever designed by Jack Nicklaus. Carved from the
Mayan jungles and limestone bluffs at the northwestern tip of the
island, the course took five years to be constructed. However, the
course was designed with the environment in mind, receiving a
certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary System.
Given this growing popularity of golf in Cancun, it is no surprise that
several more tournament quality courses are scheduled to open in the
near future. The Puerto Cancun Golf Course, designed by Tom
Weiskopf, is currently being constructed between The Hotel Zone and
downtown Cancun. Though Puerto Cancun won't be completed until
late 2008, the course will add another championship caliber
challenge within close reach of Cancun's premier resorts. Scheduled
to open in late 2007, The Tournament Players Course (TPC) of
Cancun has potential to be one of the finest courses in all of Mexico.
Designed by Tom Fazio, one of today's most celebrated golf course
architects, The TPC of Cancun will feature 36 sprawling holes and
plenty of unique challenges. Also under construction is much
anticipated La Roca Country Club, designed by PGA Tour legend Nick
Price.
About the Author
This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about travel in
Mexico for the Casa Magna Cancun Resort.
Swinging the Clubs in Cancun
by Justin Burch
As the number of championship caliber courses in the Cancun area
continues to grow, golf will undoubtedly become one of Cancun's
most popular activities. With a number of courses already conveniently
located in The Hotel Zone - adjacent to all of Cancun's other activities -
a great round of golf is easy to add to your Cancun itinerary. Most of
the courses you will encounter were designed with the environment
and natural landscape in mind by some of the world's finest golf
course architects. For the more committed golfing traveler, several
excellent courses are located throughout the Riviera Maya, just south
of Cancun. Regardless of where you decide to play, you will be treated
to some excellent scenery and an unforgettable round of golf.
Located in the heart of the Hotel Zone, the Cancun Golf Club at Pok ta
Pok is one of the oldest and most renowned courses in the area.
Constructed in 1976 by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this Cancun golf
treasure makes excellent use of the picturesque shoreline and
scattered Mayan ruins. Though the course has hosted numerous
prestigious tournaments, this par 72 offers an enjoyable experience to
golfers of all skill levels. The site also features top-notch practice
facilities and a restaurant with panoramic views of Cancun and the
Caribbean Sea. Also in the Hotel Zone, the Hilton Cancun Beach and
Golf Resort, an 18-hole championship course amongst abundant
wildlife and Mayan ruins, is highlighted by the "island tee" on the
majestic 7th hole.
Jack Nicklaus' signature Cancun golf course is located at The Moon
Spa and Golf Club. Composed of three distinct 9-hole courses -
Jungle, Lakes and Dunes - The Moon Spa and Golf Club is a shining
example of the ecological conservation employed in Cancun golf
course construction. In addition to the exotic vegetation and animal life
surrounding the course, players will be treated to incredible views of
the Riviera Maya. Like a few other courses in the area, The Moon Spa
and Golf Club features all-inclusive service with complimentary food
and drinks, as well as transportation from your Cancun resort.
Located 45 minutes south of Cancun is Greg Norman's excellent
contribution to Cancun golf, El Camaleon Mayakoba. True to its name,
the course features an incredibly distinctive layout amongst a
fluctuating landscape of jungles, mangrove, subterranean caves,
pristine lagoons and stretches of Caribbean sand. Many players have
also been impressed by El Camaleon's GPS-equipped golf carts that
not only measure your shots, but also allow you to record your scores
electronically and order refreshments.
Also south of Cancun is a pair of courses perfect for adventurous
golfers, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club and Playacar Golf Club.
Designed by P.B. Dye, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club features
narrow fairways and deep sand traps cut from the vibrant Mayan
jungle. The Playacar Golf Club, designed by Robert von Hagge, is
surrounded by a number of lakes, while several holes hug the
Caribbean shoreline.
The first golf course on the island of Cozumel, just southeast of
Cancun - the Cozumel Country Club - is also one of the most
challenging courses ever designed by Jack Nicklaus. Carved from the
Mayan jungles and limestone bluffs at the northwestern tip of the
island, the course took five years to be constructed. However, the
course was designed with the environment in mind, receiving a
certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary System.
Given this growing popularity of golf in Cancun, it is no surprise that
several more tournament quality courses are scheduled to open in the
near future. The Puerto Cancun Golf Course, designed by Tom
Weiskopf, is currently being constructed between The Hotel Zone and
downtown Cancun. Though Puerto Cancun won't be completed until
late 2008, the course will add another championship caliber
challenge within close reach of Cancun's premier resorts. Scheduled
to open in late 2007, The Tournament Players Course (TPC) of
Cancun has potential to be one of the finest courses in all of Mexico.
Designed by Tom Fazio, one of today's most celebrated golf course
architects, The TPC of Cancun will feature 36 sprawling holes and
plenty of unique challenges. Also under construction is much
anticipated La Roca Country Club, designed by PGA Tour legend Nick
Price.
About the Author
This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about travel in
Mexico for the Casa Magna Cancun Resort.
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