Riviera Maya Golf Club - Championship Course
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About
Riviera Maya Golf Club has been ranked as one of the top five golf courses in Mexico. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Championship Course winds through lush Mayan jungle. Natural lakes also dot the scenic landscape. Being so close to the ocean, wind definitely comes into play, especially on the tough par-3 second hole, which plays directly into the prevailing winds. If you are able to keep your shots in the fairway, you'll surely be rewarded with a good lie and a challenging, but fair approach. Jones carefully carved the golf course from the deepest part of a limestone quarry, spreading the fairways across treacherous jungle growth that is just waiting to swallow up errant shots. In addition to the championship layout, there is also an Executive Course that is one of the best nine-hole golf courses in the Rivera Maya.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7272 yards | 75.0 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6691 yards | 72.1 | 128 |
| White | 72 | 6006 yards | 68.7 | 121 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6006 yards | 73.9 | 132 |
| Red | 72 | 5259 yards | 69.6 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.4/132 | 426 | 244 | 349 | 521 | 203 | 432 | 453 | 547 | 436 | 3611 | 409 | 351 | 422 | 444 | 584 | 245 | 596 | 174 | 436 | 3661 | 7272 |
| Blue M: 72.4/126 | 384 | 210 | 316 | 488 | 171 | 390 | 424 | 515 | 398 | 3296 | 383 | 317 | 389 | 405 | 548 | 227 | 572 | 153 | 401 | 3395 | 6691 |
| White M: 69.1/121 | 313 | 163 | 282 | 453 | 140 | 348 | 389 | 488 | 364 | 2940 | 346 | 263 | 343 | 389 | 500 | 190 | 542 | 132 | 361 | 3066 | 6006 |
| Red W: 70.5/121 | 247 | 133 | 249 | 421 | 117 | 322 | 358 | 432 | 327 | 2606 | 288 | 201 | 304 | 365 | 445 | 153 | 480 | 101 | 316 | 2653 | 5259 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by u668785914 on 11/14/2023
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Photo submitted by u960686858 on 08/29/2021
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Photo submitted by u960686858 on 08/29/2021
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Photo submitted by u960686858 on 08/29/2021
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Photo submitted by u960686858 on 08/29/2021
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Photo submitted by millivanilli on 02/17/2020
Top Notch
Fantastic challenging and stunning layout in awesome shape. Staff especially Edwardo at cart stand were extremely friendly and helpful. . We have played many nice courses in Mexico but I must say this maybe out favorite even though it's definitely not easy.
You have to play this course
One of the most beautiful courses I have ever played. The pace of play was excellent, no-one in front or behind us. Staff was very attentive, I felt they wanted us to have a great experience. Wonderful layout, I'm a 10.8 handicap and it was not too easy or too hard. Its a bit pricy but if you use golf now you can save about $50. Regardless of price, if you are in Riviera Maya you need to do yourself a favor and play this course.
No problems
I don't understand the bad reviews from other users. My start time was kept on time yesterday. All employees were very friendly. The course is in good condition.
Nice course
Staff was friendly, carts had gps, course was in good condition. Lots of sand and narrow fairways. We played 18 in just over 3 hours, loved that we could keep moving!
Pace of play slow!
Course needs to have a Marshall. Pace of play was very slow.
Rivera Maya Overall Course Review
This was an amazing and challenging course. The fairways and greens were impeccable. Well designed with a fair amount of hazards throughout the 18 holes. The entire staff were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Was an exceptional experience for our first time playing this course. Well done.
Amazing treat!
We all loved this course, very challenging but super layout!
PGA
Nice track, I understand why those guys are good, the course was immaculate. Every time I ripped a 6” piece of carpet i looked around feeling guilty, shot a 83 from the blues…
If you play early the greens will not be consistent. Very slow pace until 9 then doubles the pace. Makes the greens very hard to predict.
Good Bones - Minimal Service
A well-designed course with fairways and greens in decent shape. Other areas not as manicured and as per my last visit, service is minimal. Simple things like ice and cold water for the cart on hot days seem like simple asks. No GPS and no course map on scorecard. The track has promise but servicing golfers does not seem a priority.
Resort Course that is as challenging as you want to make it.
First I have read the previous reviews and I will agree that the carts can be in sad shape (our first round) in our second round they had just received a batch of new carts and they were very nice., For this money GPS on the cart should be included but it is not. Must agree also that the range balls were also in sad shape for the money. As far as the course which is the experience it was in excellent shape, agree that errant shots are not going to be found but unlike the other reviews the fairways are not as narrow as I I anticipated. Greens were in great condition but overall a little slow but from the type of golfers on the course probably the right speed. Both round were just over 4 hours. Cart Girl was around three times during the round and you could order lunch from her.
From the back the course is pro level but playing from the blue was an enjoyable experience.
Nice layout
Had a great time at this course. Very tough off the tee. The greens are very good and the ball rolls true. Staff were very friendly. The practice area was very good, as the range balls also . Will return… but like all other courses in the region the price is steep.
Challenging championship layout
Impeccable condition on fairways tee boxes and greens. This course demands that you are in the right position off the tee. Plays like a true tournament course. Highly recommended.
