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Top Cabo San Lucas Golf Courses

by David Snyder

Cabo Real has turned into a golf vacationer's paradise. With six championship courses to choose from, someone that comes to this beautiful destination to hit the links might find it hard to go home after experiencing Cabo San Lucas golf.

We will spotlight three of these six courses, which we find to be the most exceptional in all of Mexico. Learn the ins and outs of each course before you even step foot on your plane to Mexico.

1. The Raven at Cabo San Lucas

The Raven at Cabo San Lucas is a private, gated community and course that includes Dye Championship Golf and the Los Cabos Golf Resort.

Dye Championship Golf course lies just before the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, turning the Cabo desert into an expanse of water.

The Dye Championship course offers amazing landscapes and views of Land's End, San Lucas Bay and the Sea of Cortez.

Rates:

Winter Season:
October 15, 2006 through June 14, 2007
7 am to 12:00 pm. - $169.00 USD
After 12:00 pm. - $135.00 (noon rate) USD
After 2:30 pm. - $95.00 USD

Summer Season:
June 15, 2007 through October 15, 2007
7 am to 10:30 am - $119.00 USD
After 10:30 am - $79.00 USD
All golf rates are inclusive of practice balls, golf cart and bottled water.
All golf rates are subject to 10% tax not included in listed fees.
Practice balls (unlimited): $30.00
Practice balls (two hours): $15.00
Club Rental (18 holes): $45.00
Club Rental (Twilight): $35.00

2. Palmilla

This Par 72 course was designed by Jack Nicklaus. It is set in the beautiful scenery of the Cabo Mountains and ocean and includes a 3,602-yard front, and 3,337 yard back nine.
Palmilla offers golfers spectacular views of both the Sea of Cortez and desert mountains from every hole. The course itself is spilt in three, the Arroyo Nine, the Mountain Nine, and the Ocean Nine. The course is sculpted in a way to create a level playing field for golfers of every skill level.

Rates:

October 1, 2003 to December 20, 2003
Monday through Sunday - 18 holes - $170.00
Monday through Sunday - 9 holes - $ 90.00 (or twilight, after 1:00 pm.)
Hotel guest please check rates with the Hotel.
December 21, 2003 to April 15, 2004
Monday through Sunday - 18 holes - $195.00
Monday through Sunday - 9 holes - $125.00 (or twilight, after 1:00 pm.)
Hotel guest please check rates with the Hotel.
Prices Do Not Include 10% IVA Tax. Full pre-payment is required to confirm tee times. All prices include guest fees, shared cart, practice balls, and bottled water. Tee times for outside guests may be booked 30 days in advance.
Rentals: Clubs $50.00 + 10% IVA Tax

3. Cabo del Sol

The Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol is the second Jack Nicklaus signature golf course on our list. It is considered by many to be the most challenging course in Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos. It has been called "one of Nicklaus' finest creations" and the "Mexican version of Pebble Beach."

Cabo del Sol Director of Golf, Brad Wheatley, says "play within yourself; don't try to do too much. Keep out of the desert, but if you get stuck, stay focused on the ball

Rates:

October 17, 2002 - July 14, 2003
Guest Fees: Monday through Sunday - $262.20 USD Tax Included
Twilight rate or 9 holes (after 1:30 pm) : $195.50 Tax included
Equipment Rental: Callaway Clubs: $46.00 Tax included.
Rates includes Golf Cart, bottled water, practice facilities
Full pre-payment is required to confirm tee times. All prices include guest fees, shared cart, practice balls, and bottled water. Tee times for outside guests may be booked ten days in advance. Special rates may be available. Please call directly to verify current rates.

If you are looking for things to do in Cabo San Lucas, look no further than the golf offered at any of these fine courses. If you are looking for a great resort to stay at while enjoying your golf vacation look no further than Melia Cabo Real, www.MeliaCaboReal.com.