The Desert Course at Cabo del Sol
Km 10.3 Transpennisular Hwy
Cabo del Sol

(624) 145-8200 / U.S. Toll-Free: 1-800-386-2465

Description: Possessing an abundance of natural desert terrain and with soaring expectations following the success of the Ocean Course, the master of desert golf, Tom Weiskopf, was called upon to create a second masterpiece at Cabo del Sol. He did not disappoint. The Desert Course at Cabo del Sol is a classic desert course and considered by many as one of Weiskopf's finest designs. The Desert Course is Los Cabos' newest challenge and a perfect complement to The Ocean Course.

The Desert Course at Cabo del Sol marks one of Tom Weiskopf's first forays into Latin America. This 18-hole target-style course fuses desert, ocean and mountain terrain into a championship layout destined for world recognition. In Weiskopf's opinion, "with its dramatic views of the Sea of Cort?s, The Desert Course at Cabo del Sol is one of the most unique desert layouts I've designed. The natural beauty of desert, mountain and ocean provides an ideal setting and some of the best terrain for golf anywhere in the world."

Locals and guests who have discovered this hidden gem couldn't agree more. With an enticing blend of teasingly short then back breaking long par 4's, along with three-shot par 5's followed by easily reachable 5 pars, the course takes the golfer on a roller coaster round as it winds its way through lush desert landscape and canyon-like arroyos above the Ocean Course and the Sea of Cortez.

Weiskopf himself has called the Desert Course "one of the most scenic courses" he has designed. This masterpiece features mesmerizing views of the Sea of Cortez from every hole, something every golfer will surely enjoy, and incorporates traditional bunkering, expansive greens, wide fairways, multiple tee areas, and natural desert landscape to ensure an enjoyable golf experience for players of all levels. This local secret is spreading quickly, and many feel that visiting Cabo without playing the Desert Course is certainly an opportunity missed.

One of the many memorable holes on the Desert Course is the par four 18th hole, which is a gorgeous downhill trek with the Sea of Cortez looming as a dramatic backdrop. Off the tees, golfers must avoid a meandering creek that runs along the entire left side of the fairway before crossing the approach and cascading into the lake that guards the front and right of the green. The downhill second shot requires accuracy to the generous, undulating green that is protected by the lake and bunker on the right. This picturesque finishing hole will linger in your memory long after you have completed your round.

Overall course yardage varies from 4,810 to 7,097 yards, with greens ranging from 5,000 to 7,500 square feet with gentle, subtle rolls and elevation changes. The bunkering is intense around the greens, yet the course is very playable. Wide yet containing fairway corridors afford golfers great visual appeal off the tee.

Facts & Figures

  • Opened December 2001
  • Par-72, 7,097 yards from the championship tees, 18-holes
  • A "target-style" course
  • Overall course yardage varies from 4,810 to 7,097 yards
  • Greens range from 5,000 to 7,500 square feet
  • Ocean views from every hole

Accolades

  • "An ideal setting and some of the best terrain for golf anywhere in the world." - Tom Weiskopf
  • "Cabo's newest challenge and one of the most scenic courses I've designed." - Tom Weiskopf
  • "The natural beauty of the mountain, desert and ocean creates a memorable golf experience." - Tom Weiskopf

Course Information

  • 7,097 Yards
  • Complete Practice Facilities

Tees and Rating

Yardage Slope Rating
Championship (black) 7097 144 74.3
Championship (gold) 6707 138 72.5
Regular (blue) 6081 132 69.5
Member (white) 5418 120 66.7
Forward (red) 4810 117 68.0

Tom Weiskopf, Golf Course Designer
Brad Wheatley, Director of Golf

Reservations: 1-800-386-2465

Directions: From Cabo San Lucas - Take the Transpennisular Hwy toward San Jose del Cabo. Exit at the Cabo del Sol exit (Look for signs to the Fiesta Americana and Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. Turn toward the ocean and take the road until it T's. Turn right and follow the signs to the golf club house.

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 Latitude:    22.915467 N
 Longitude: -109.841733 W
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