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makes it one of the most memorable golf rounds in the world. A Mexican decor clubhouse, on-site golf shop and expert staff

help provide for your every need. Palmilla Golf Club has hosted the 1997 PGA Senior TOUR, Senior Slam with Hale Irwin de-

feating Jack Nicklaus, Ray Floyd and Gil Morgan. With its skillful design, expert management and idyllic locale, Palmilla Golf Club is recognized as one of top four courses in Mexico, and, one the finest in the world.

The renewed One&Only Palmilla Re-sort maintains the classic Mexican ambi-ance which has made it a favorite among an international ‘who’s who’ since its origi-nal opening in 1956, while expanding and recreating the legendary property for a new generation of travelers. The resort features 172 spacious rooms and suites, each luxuriously appointed and offering magnificent views of the Sea of Cortes, along with three restaurants, the indoor/

outdoor One&Only Spa, two pools including a children’s swim-ming and activity area, a new Executive Conference Center, and the property’s renowned Chapel, which makes One&Only Palmilla a favorite for weddings.

Palmilla Golf Club is Jack Nicklaus’ first Latin America design and is recognized as the Grand Dame of golf in Los Cabos. Challenging, masterfully-conceived and stun-

ningly beautiful, Palmilla has ocean views from every hole. The Ocean Course actually flows to the ocean as you play on the beaches of the Sea of Cortes. This 27-hole championship course is perched on a canyon arroyos and sits among century old cardon cacti. It is a great resort course with daily trade winds that enhance pinpoint accuracy that chal-lenges the most experienced of players.

Jason Ballog, Club Manager says, “The golf experience at Palmilla is unique for several reasons. Palmilla Golf Club gently takes you through 800 vertical feet of the Baja Desert. The design allows our guests to experience native desert vegetation on the Mountain and Arroyo courses. On the Ocean course guests play along the white sandy beaches of the Sea of Cortes. During the odyssey, golfers enjoy looking at the “Gin Blue” water on all 27 holes. Sometimes our guests will see blue whales breech the water, as they migrate around the Baja to their winter breeding grounds. When you combine the natural experiences and how we take care of our guests with the Troon Golf Experience, it

A Serenly Private Tropical Hideaway

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Cabo del Sol

It keeps getting better...

Golf is a status sport; in travel and tourism, the brag tag tells it all. Golfers want to fill there memories full of top 100

golf experiences. Playing the best courses in the land, they travel near and far to enjoy that quest. A good example is Cabo del Sol Ocean course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, Best’s Golf Guide to Mexico number one-rated resort golf course in Mexico. Why in the world would some one pay $355.00 to play this course, in this economy, in this price sensitive market place? Because the top-rated golf management company of Cabo del Sol has committed to being the number ONE golf course in Mexico. It has the only golf course to maintain its ranking on both Golf Digest’s and Golf Magazine’s list of TOP 100 courses in the world. Its level of service exceeds those of all other courses in Mexico. Not to be complacent, it recently completed a multi-million dollar remodel on holes 6 and 7 on the Ocean course. Why? Because they could and as Director of Golf, Greg Tallman says, “Cabo del Sol is dedicated to maximizing the value of its entire real estate asset, and to provide our client with a world class,

memorable golf experience”. The result is that a small percentage of the worldwide avid or core golf travel market will make their way to Los Cabos, selecting the one, two or more “must play” courses that they will play during their “once in a lifetime visit”, and most likely, one of their choices will be the Cabo del Sol Ocean course. They will enjoy their round and recount many times in the future to fellow golfers, their key shots of that day, and end by saying, “I paid $355.0 for the round.” More players will follow, and you can take that to the bank.

To add to the Ocean experience, golfers also have the chance to play the Cabo del Sol Desert course masterfully designed by Tom Weiskopf. The Desert course is an inland layout with 180-degree views of the sea from nearly every hole. The course varies in length from 5,300 to 7,100 yards, with five sets of tees making it comfortable for all levels of play. The design takes advantage of natural river washes, subtle changes in elevation and dramatic bunkering. This is a perfect complement to quality of service and play at Cabo del Sol.

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Dream Homes of Cabo 2012 Celebrity Invitational

Mexico's Top Golf Managament Companies in Cabo

The One and Only Palmilla A Serenly Private Tropical Hideaway

Greg Norman His 40,000 ft View of Golf in Mexico

Publisher's Letter Chuck Kinder

CONSEJO Mexican Tourism Board Golf in Mexico Supplement

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PRO-AMOctober 24-28, 2012

Andy Thuney, PGALos Cabos Tournament Chairman

15th LOS CABOS INVITATIONAL

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PRO-AMOctober 24-28, 2012

Andy Thuney, PGALos Cabos Tournament Chairman

15th LOS CABOS INVITATIONAL

Club Campestre Cabo Real

Palmilla

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.golfinmexico.net/DILC12/index.htm

orCALL: 949 494 7041

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Publisher’s Letter

From left: Jason Ballog, Jim Shaefer, Chuck Kinder, Andy Thuney, Mitch Thomas and Robert Gaudet

make a wonderful tournament at Puerto Los Cabos...somehow the Golf Professionals got the upper hand and the win...fun for all!!

All of the eyes of the World were focused on Los Cabos at the host site for the G20 meeting this year with the delegates from around the globe basking in the warmth of charm and hospitality. Presidents, Prime Ministers, Chancellors and Foreign Ministers alike leftLos Cabos as new ambassadors for travel and tourism and treasured the entire Baja Sur.

Join us in Los Cabos for Diamond’s International SCPGA PRO AM tournament event October 24-28, 2012. For more information go to: www.golfinmexico.net/dilc12/index.htm

Book your golf now online at: www.best4mexicoteetimes.comMexico has ideal weather and over 223 golf courses with the red carpet out to welcome you for your weekend, week-long, month long personal or corporate golf outings.

Come play Golf in Los Cabos...everyday is a great day for Golf in Mexico.

Best regards,

Chuck Kinder, CTC President/Publisher

The purpose of our BEST’s Golf Guide to Los Cabos publication is to provide perceptive and timely insights to the world of Golf in Mexico. Through an intensive network of friends, colleagues and golf and travel industry associates, we manage to cover events and activities that warrant reporting to our loyal readers. We have reached over five million readers from over 55 countries, mainly from the US, Canada and Mexico but also from Great Britain, Brazil, Germany and Japan, to name a few. When ever we get replies or tracking stats from Wales, I know we have covered our bases and that the whole world loves Golf in Mexico.

Today’s travel world is so full of contradictions and sometimes with CNN, bad news headlines that diverts the reality of the goodness of Mexico. We are here to say Golf is alive and well in Mexico. Come explore great golf through our Golf Guides in print or our Online Guide that is full of videos, flash and multi photos of some of the most beautiful golf properties in the world. Mexico’s golf destinations are safe and secure and have the welcome mat out for your next golf outing.

We organized the California TV Team Championship and the Friendship matches with a three man team representing Southern California, LA Country Club versus the Morgan Creek Country Club , the Northern California entry. LA Country Club’s Professional Jim Schaefer and his amateur took home the Championship title with a 2 under score o the Cabo Real Golf Course. During the Friendship warm up they were joined by locals, Tim Booth, General Manager of the Hilton Hotel and Big Tony Magdaleno from Zippers, as part of a four man amateur team. Four ladies including Adriana Tello and local realtor, Eva Verigin were part of the ladies amateur team. Jason Ballog, director of Golf at Palmilla, teamed up with Bob Gaudet and the US pros to

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Published semi-annually by Golf Publishing International, a California Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from Golf Pub-lishing International. Every Effort was made to insure the accuracy of the material presented. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions of data for golf courses, facilities, resorts or rates. © Copyright 2010


Left to Right: Chuck Kinder PublisherNick Price: PGA Golf Professional & Golf Architect.

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Published semi-annually by Golf Publishing International, a California Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from Golf Pub-lishing International. Every Effort was made to insure the accuracy of the material presented. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions of data for golf courses, facilities, resorts or rates. © Copyright 2012

Mexico has a rich history of golf dating back to the 1890’s when some of the British Communities in the mining city of Pachuca,

Hidalgo determined that all that was missing in Mexico was a golf course, hence a thirteen hole dirt golf course was created

with greens made of sand and burnt oil. They called it the Pachuca Country Club. Mexico's 223 golf courses sport a variety of

features including aqua blue waters accenting spectacular beaches, plush green paspalum grass, and fairways. In jungle settings

and historic colonial towns, visit the best courses of Mexico - built by world class top designers like, Nicklaus, Player, Norman,

Doak, von Hagge, Love III and Trent Jones II. With over 700,000 golfers traveling to Mexico each year, Mexico remains the

#1 International Golf Destination for US Golfers. Discover the Mexico you need to know….Play Golf in Mexico…NOW

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Inspirationally conceived to reveal the scenic beauty and abundant enjoyment that surrounds it, the world-class Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort enriches your senses and quickens your spirit. Dispensing Mexico’s most hospitable ambi-ence, the finest of Cabo San Lucas resorts is ideally set along the destination’s most tranquil stretch of golden beach. Carretera Transpeninsular, Km 19.5, Los Cabos; 011-52-624-145-6500; www.hiltonloscabos.com

Amidst 28 acres of quiet gardens and along a private beach lies the Sheratonn Haciendadel Mar Golf & Spa Resort Los Cabos. The old-world hacienda architectureof the deluxe guest rooms, fountains, cafes, award winning Pitahayas Restaurant and shops evoke the rich history of the Baja region. Retreat to over 270 guest rooms and suites where you’ll find an authentic upscale Mexican decor. CorredorTouristico, Km 10, Cabo Del Sol; 011-52-624-145-8000; www.sheratonloscabos.com

Los Cabos is the leader in the development of world-class golf in Mexico. This burgeoning resort located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula ranked 14th in a listing of the

50 most popular golf destinations in the world. Los Cabos won the 2012 Golf Destination of the Year for Latin America by the International Association of Golf Tour Opperators. Four and a half Jack Nicklaus signature courses are open along this corridor, including the top-rated Cabo del Sol Ocean Course (1), ranked 100 in 2011 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses in the World.”

The course boasts five oceanfront holes, including the “finest three finishing holes in golf,” according to its designer. Also on property is the Cabo del Sol Desert Course (11) by Tom Weiskopf. Nearby, at the legendary Palmilla Golf Club (2), you’ll find Nicklaus’ first signature course in Latin America, with 27 holes featuring the ocean, arroyo and mountain nines. Close by is Mayan Palace Resorts in Mexico, along with it’s unique, nine hole Punta Sur Golf Course golf course in San Jose del Cabo.

In the middle of the Los Cabos corridor is Cabo Real (8) by Robert Trent Jones II; the newer, spectacular, oceanfront El Dorado (1), a Jack Nicklaus signature design, now a private real estate retreat and the Club Campestre San Jose (17), another Jack Nicklaus design.

Puerto Los Cabos (19), a Questro managed real estate project, with two 9 hole golf courses, one by Greg Norman and the other Jack Nicklaus, along with Cabo’s newest and grandest marina. Rated 3rd of all private golf courses in Mexico is Querencia (5).

This world class 18-hole course is Tom Fazio’s first signature course in Mexico. It was host to Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf tournament between Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson.

Closer to Cabo San Lucas is the Cabo San Lucas Country Club (29) designed by Roy and Matt Dye. For the first time, growth along the Pacific side of Los Cabos is Diamante Dunes (16) will compete for the best course in Mexico with its Davis Love III dunes resort ocean front golf course considered on of the BEST golf courses in Los Cabos.

LA PAZTwo and a half hours up the coast in La Paz is Arthur Hills’

first championship course, in Mexico, at Paraiso del Mar (New). Across the bay, is the 500-acre seaside development of Costa Baja Resort & Marina (21) that boasts, the first Gary Player designed golf course in Mexico.

Perhaps one of the hidden treasures of golf is the Tom Doak minimalist design at Bahia de los Sueños (New), the first Doak golf course in Mexico, just 45 minutes south of La Paz .

LORETOFurther north up the coast, is Homex’s Loreto Bay Golf

Course (New), with the first David Duvall golf course in Mexico, a redo of the existing course that has incredible scenic views, and now has made investment in shaping, design and infrastructure.

With all of these spectacular courses and developments moving forward …All the more reason to visit and invest in the state of Baja Sur, Mexico, your second home.

Nestled by the Sea of Cortes and the exotic desert sands, Melia Cabo Real is a Los Cabos all-inclusive hotel and resort offering true comfort and style with rooms that feature breathtaking views of the resort's desert gardens, expansive coastline or cham-pionship golf course and conditioned with amenities that are designed to provide you with everything you could possibly need during your stay with us. (52) 624 144 2222;www.meliacaboreal.com

ONE&ONLY PALMILLA

SHERATON HACIENDA DEL MAR

HILTON LOS CABOS

Blending Mexican traditions with modern amenities, the rooms and suites at this luxuri-ous resort are both elegant and inviting. After enjoying a day on the world-renownedgreens of the Palmilla Golf Club, unwind by one of the beach-facing infinity-edge pools,stop in at the spa or take part in a yoga session—they even offer a special “Qi of Golf ”class to improve your game. CarreteraTranspeninsular, Km 7.5, San Jose del Cabo;011-52-624-146-7000; 866-829-2977; www.oneandonlyresorts.com

Style and comfort you can count on...these world-class GOLF resorts offer the BEST in luxury and service in Los Cabos. You willbe tempted to over sleep your tee time or to rush back for a SPA treatment extraordinaire. REST well....PLAY well.

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TOURNAMENTS - THE BEST PROFESSIONAL MENS & LADIES

Televised golf throughout Mexico has brought the sights and sounds of the Professional and Amateur tournaments to millionsof viewers around the world. Thanks to all of the producers, promoters, professionals and participants that these events bring.

PGA TOUR FEBRUARY

MAYAKOBA GOLF CLASSIC

The first PGA tour event in the Yucatan. El Camaleon golf course by Greg Norman shows off the best of the Cancun Riviera Maya area. www.mayakobagolfclassic.com

MONTERREY SEPTEMBER

RIVIERA NAYARIT CLASSIC

Second stop on the NEW PGA Latino-America tour at the La Harradura GC, Monterrey. www.pgatourla.com

TOUR LAS AMERICAS MAY

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SCPGA PRO-AM OCTOBER LOS CABOS

One Club Golf Professional with four Amatures playing three great courses, Palmilla, Cabo Real and Club Campestre San Jose.www.golfinmexico.net/dilc12/index.htm

INVITATIONAL LPGA NOVEMBER LORENA OCHOA

Guadalajara GC is the home course toMexico’s female golfer, Lorena Ochoa. In 2011 Catriona Matthew defeated I.K. Kim. www.lpga.com

MUNDO MAYA OPEN SEPT

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YUCATAN COUNTRY CLUB NOV MERIDA

First stop on the NEW PGA Latino America tour at the La Harradura GC, Monterrey. www.pgatourla.com

NATIONWIDE TOUR JUNE MEXICO OPEN

The Mexican Open or Abierto Mexicanode Golf is a national open tournament, taking place in 2012 in El Bosque Golf Club, León. www.pgatour.com/tournaments/h095

Televisa TLA Players ChampionshipAcapulco Princess is a classic Ted Robin-son, palm tree-lined resort layout. Aca-pulco, Mexico. www.tourdelasamericas.com

Second Stop on the NEW PGA Latinomerica tour at the La Herradura GC, Monterrey. www.pgatourla.com

WHAT CELEBRITIES ARE SAYING

(1) Jeffery Nordling, (2) Robbie Williams (3) Rafael Campos (4) Lorena Ochoa (5) Jesse Ventura (6) Greg Norman

will receive proceeds from the 2012 Soccer Aid. He will also be creating a short film that was aired during the Soccer Aid. Jesse Ventura loves to reside in his Los Cabos home, after a court fiasco that took place in 2011. Golf course designer Greg Norman appeared in his first Humana Challenge since 1986 back in the beginning of the year and now is continuing to work with his design team to create more amazing golf courses.

Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park offers more star sightings and celebrity encounters of the aquatic kind than Hollywood can shake an Oscar at. So grab your camera and head off the beaten path, where Cabo Pulmo rolls out the blue carpet for ocean fanat-ics everywhere. Costa Careyes has long been the hideaway for the rich and famous from the days of Robin Leach. President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, really enjoyed a well deserved break at El Tamarindo and now the French are enchanted with a new luxury retreat in Mexico.

Mexico has a grand history of stars and celebrities from the early film days, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton left there mark on Puerto Vallarta, Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnez were all fans of Acapulco and the Baja. Come live the grand life as well…the red carpet is out, your special table for two is reserved by candle light. Join the many celebrity and pro am tournament events, or special concerts with top headliners, culture and music for all ages. The TIME to GO! Is NOW.

Mexico’s celebrity appeal continues as bright as the stars that visit and play world class golf in Mexico. Justin Bieber just recently put on a free, open air concert in Mexico City that attracted more then 200,000 fans. Lady Gaga was seen surfing the clear waters in Sayulita and the Kardashian family is never far from the warm, sunny beaches. Even President Obama himself was in Los Cabos, along with many finance leaders as they met for the G20 Summit. Although they were all there for important business, they none the less soaked up all the sun they could.

Tiger Wood’s love for Mexico is legendary as he has won multiple Majors in the US and then headed directly to Cancun or Los Cabos to savor his victories.

In the mean time the most influential celebrity in world of golf for the last decade, Jack Nicklaus has claimed Mexico as an expanding canvas for his world wide acclaimed golf course designs with a scattering of 24 top rated golf courses through out the entire county. Lorena Ochoa is the goodwill ambas-sador of Mexico with her charm and grace. Sammy Hager has made a home in Los Cabos with his Cabo Wabo. Oscar de la Hoya loves golf and fishing and can’t get enough of Mexico. Robbie Williams was in Mexico City for a UNICEF charity event, helping to raise awareness about the children that

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La Paz / Costa Baja

(888) 756 7386http://www.innloretobay.com/

Loreto / Loreto Bay

(877) 795 8727http://www.puertoloscabos.com/

Los Cabos / Puerto Los Cabos

(888) 587 0609http://www.estrelladelmar.com/index.asp

Mazatlan / Estrella Del Mar

(999) 800 4000http://yucatancountry.com/

Mérida / Yucatan Country Club

(866) 513 4434http://www.eldoradogolfandbeachclub.com/

Los Cabos / El Dorado

(877) 999 3223http://www.wyndham.com/

Manzanillo / Grand Bay

52 (329) 291-6000http://www.fourseasons.com/puntamita/

Nayarit / Punta Mita

(866) 334 6080http://www.paradisevillage.com/

Nayarit /Paradise Village

GREAT GOLF...GREAT SPAS MEXICO HAS IT ALL

World renown spas beckon your tired and aching bodies, rejuvinate, meditate, relate. Enjoy and relax with the best spas in Mexico after your golf outing. Go ahead, you deserve it. Make a spa visit part of your golf outing!

THE SPA AT LAS VENTANAShttp://www.lasventanas.com/ ONE&ONLY PALMILLA SPA

http://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/

AQUAZUL HOLISTIC SPA AT VISTAZUL SUITES & SPA

http://www.vistazulsuits.com/

ARMONIA SPAhttp://www.pueblobonitopacifica.com/

CABO SURF HOTEL & SEA SPAhttp://www.cabosurfhotel.com/

CAPELLA PEDREGAL RESORT & SPAhttp://www.capellacabo.com/

CASA DORADOhttp://www.casadorada.com/

CABO SPAhttp://www.esperanzaresort.com/

HILTON LOS CABOS BEACH & GOLF RESORT

http://www.dreamsresorts.com/

GOLF IN MEXICO REAL ESTATE AND GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENTS - UPDATE

With over $100 billion in build out development under way…now is the time to find your dream home in Mexico, on the golf course, a gated community, in a high rise, a hillside villa, or a quaint little bungalow. Enjoy the unique lifestyle that only Mexico can offer!




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NEW RESORT AND PRIVATE COURSES IN MEXICO

Come play these new courses, ranging from ocean-desert links to flowing inland fairways and plush green tropics. You and your favorite foursome are invited to discover these great new courses. Tell your friends that you were one of the first to play...

DIAMANTECABO SAN LUCAS

BAHIA PRINCIPERIVIERA MAYA GOLF CLUB

CAMPESTRE DE LEONLEON

RIVIERA CANCUNCANCUN

LITIBURIVIERA NAYARIT

BAHIA DE LOS SUEÑOSLA PAZ - SEA OF CORTEZ

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VENTANAS SAN MIGUELSAN MIGUEL

A David Love III design, Diamante hasinviting greens and endless views of thePacific. 1-866-901-1456www.diamantecabosanlucas.com

The Mayan jungle been integrated in to this27 hole course designed by Robert TrentJones II. 1-800-568-950www.riveramaya-golfclub.com

This David Fleming designed course is aparticularly beautiful 18-hole golf coursein Leon. 1-477-214-2129www.clubcampestredeleon.com

The golf course at Riviera Cancun is aSignature Designed course by the legend-ary Jack Nicklaus. 1-800-635-1836 www.palaceresorts.com

The start of a three resort development planned by Fonatur, Litibu is 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. 1-877-847-8183www.fonatur.gob.mx

This Tom Doak design has desert terrain,oceanfront topography and impressivevistas of the Sea of Cortez. 1-866-202-0789www.bahiasuenosgolf.com

A beautiful Gary Player designed coursefeatures breathtaking views of the Sea ofCortez. 1-866-409-9940www.costabaja.com

A balanced golf experience including natu-ral surroundings, and a design by Nick Faldo. 1-520-829-0558www.ventanasdesanmiguel.com

Cabo del Sol Golf Ocean Palmilla Golf Club Punta Mita Pacifico El Camaleón Mayakobá El Tamarindo Golf Vista Vallarta Nicklaus Vista Vallarta Weiskopf Cabo Real Golf Course Moon Palace Isla Navidad Country Club Cabo del Sol Golf Desert El Tigre Paradise Village Riviera Maya Golf Club Punta Mita Bahia Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club Playas Mujeres Club Campestre San Jose Playacar Club de GolfPuerto Los Cabos Litibu Golf Club Costa Baja Golf Course Riviera Cancun Cozumel Country Club Mayan Peninsula de Cortes Estrella del Mar Golf Course Club de Golf Acapulco Princess Marina Vallarta Club de Golf Club de Golf Los Flamingos Cabo San Lucas CC Las Hadas, La Mantarraya Course The Links at Las Palomas

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Golf Contacts

Golf Management Companies

Golf OnlineTee Times

Golf Marketing/ Strategy

Travel Contacts

Tourism Contacts

Golf Publications

CONSEJOwww.visitmexico.com

www.golfguidetomexico.com www.golflifetravel.comgolfluxurydestinations.comwww.inrivieramaya.comwww.editorialorange.comwww.editorialtelevisa.com

Federacion Mexicana de Golf Mexican Golf Federationwww.fmg.org.mx

Mexican PGAwww.pgam.com.mx

Internacional Golf Federationinternationalgolffedera-tion.org

Mex Caribbean Golf Associationwww.cancungolf.org

www.mexicogolfrealty.com

BEST4GOLFwww.best4golf.com

Mexico Onlinewww.mexonline.com

Know Mexicowww.knowmexico.com

Real Estate

Golf Newsletters

Golf WebsitesGolf Architects

El Rumbo es [email protected]

TARGET GOLF Newsletterwww.golfguidetomexico.com/target.htm

Boomer Golf Newswww.boomergolfnews.com

On the Lipwww.onthelip.com

www.golfinmexico.netwww.infogolf.comwww.golf.com.mxwww.elrumboesgolf.com.mxwww.purogolf.comwww.loscabosgolf.com

Jack Nicklauswww.nicklaus.com

Robert von Haggewww.vonhagge.com

Gary Playerwww.garyplayer.com

Robert Trent Joneswww.rtj2.com

Davis Lovewww.lovegolf-design.com

Schmidt Curleywww.schmidt-curley.com

Enrique Valenzuelavalenzuelagolfdesign.com

Forrest Richardsonwww.golfgroupltd.com

Troon Golfwww.troongolf.com

Club Corpwww.ourclub.com

Questro Golfwww.questrogolf.com

Mayan Groupwww.vidantagolf.com

Mega Tourismwww.megatourismo.com

best4mexicoteetimes.comwww.golfswitch.comwww.egolf.comwww.golfcabos.com

Executive Golf Internationalwww.execgolfintl.com

David Fleminggolfpropertiesdesign.com

Greg Normanwww.shark.com

Pedro Guerecawww.pedroguereca.com

Nick Pricewww.nickprice.com

P.B DYEwww.pbdyegolf.com

Nick Faldowww.nickfaldo.com

Ernie Elswww.ernieels.com

Palace Resortswww.palaceresorts.com

OB Sports Golf Managementwww.obsports.com


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The land has been acquired, the architect selected, the plan established, and the investment made. Fairly easy so far; now

you just have to mow the greens, get 21,000 golfers to play 35,000 rounds of golf yearly, and your investment for Golf in Mexico is pretty much secured. Ten successful groups in Mexico have taken on this goal along with the challenge of controlling over 12% of Mexico’s golf inventory, or 35% of the RESORT golf ownership or management each year.

In the US there are more than 80 golf management companies, of which 20 are the largest, as ranked by Golf, Inc. in 2011. A couple of these top management companies have a presence in Mexico: Troon and Club Corp. Mexico has ten golf management companies in total, with the remaining eight being home grown groups that, in most cases, own and manage their golf courses. Please read on about our findings.

Troon Golf, for example, has 220 golf courses throughout the world, with four active management contracts in Mexico. Their Star Jewel is Palmilla Golf Club, which they have maintained for over 12 years. It is Jack Nicklaus’ 27-hole masterpiece; his first signature golf course in Latin America. Director of Golf, Jason Ballog, advises, “Troon’s main focus is in creating a first-class and personalized experience.”

Palmilla, rated number two resort course in Mexico by Best’s Golf Guide to Mexico, has certainly succeeded.

Troon also manages the Gary Player Signature course at Costa Baja in La Paz. It is run by Regional Manager, Carl Rygg. He claims, “Troon golf is all about adhering to detailed quality standards for operations and agronomy.” CostaBaja has set the bar for quality golf and service in La Paz and all of Baja Sur. Troon manages the new Turtle Dunes Golf Course in Acapulco, a redo of the old Pierre Marques golf course that was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and the resort friendly Ted Robinson designed Acapulco Princess Golf Course. Director of Golf Ian Moore is at the helm providing operational services plus sales, marketing and customer service through database management and utilization of the Troon Golf brand. Ian also has construction oversight over the new Turtle Dunes Country Club designed by Tripp Davis that will be for private members and Acapulco Princess guests only. Add to this the new Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy with Rafael Alarcón, her teaching coach, and you have a complete facility that will cater to families and couples looking for a relaxed and luxurious surrounding to pursue the life learning game of golf. Troon is also currently under contract with Campeche Playa Golf Marina and Spa Resort, a new Jack Nicklaus residential complex in Campeche that has great potential.


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architects.”

-Eduardo Sanchez

Navarro, Jr. C.E.O. Questro

Los Cabos-based Questro Golf, on the other hand, boasts of five golf courses that they own, with four of them under their day-

to-day management. Chief Operations Officer Eduardo Sanchez Navarro, Jr. takes pride in his family’s development and ownership of some of the BEST golf in Mexico. El Dorado Golf Club in Los Cabos is Best’s Golf Guide to Mexico’s number one rated private golf course in Mexico. It is a spectacular Jack Nickaus Signature course with six holes highlighted by direct ocean views. Mr. Nicklaus redid his original design when Questro teamed up with Discovery Land. The El Dorado Golf community had huge success with their über private club experience and land sales. Eduardo Sanchez Navarro stated, “Questro Golf ’s policy is to build only quality golf courses on unique properties with the help of world renowned architects.”True-to-its-word, as well, is their top-rated Cabo Real

Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. with two distinctive nines. with mesmerizing views of the sea of Cortez from the top of the course and the club house to a gentle slope downward to ocean front holes. This course will be going through a major re-design on the back nine this summer thru the fall under the direction of Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Club Campestre San Jose, a Nicklaus design is a local's favorite and as well as daily fee players looking for a great game of golf at value pricing. Club Campestre is a fair and friendly golf course with rich vibrant green Pspalum hybrid grass; located at the end of the airport toll road It has distant views to the water. and a strong team of staff

led by Director of Golf, Fernando Ortiz. Questro’s newest triumph is the unique dual design at Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club with nine holes by Jack Nicklaus and nine holes by Greg Norman. Each nine has a unique set of design styles, and eventually each will they each will complete the other nine for two 18-hole complexes at Puerto Los Cabos. Operations, marketing, and maintenance responsibilities rests in the hands of Johnny Vaughan and specifically his son, Federico Vaughan. “We take a lot of pride in creating value in our service by assisting our clients in every possible way. We have a large percentage of repeat guests, which, for us, is a great measure of the consistency and experience that we provide. Details and commitment make the difference.” Questro Golf, which also has its roots in Mexico City, has ownership of Club de Golf Bosques, a unique nine hole private club by Jack Nicklaus. Questro Golf has its eyes set on the future, with youthful management backed by seasoned support. They will be the power house of new developments along the Sea of Cortes and mainland Mexico. For example, the US has 27 million golfers; Canada

has 3 million, and Mexico 70,000. I often suggest that the net worth of the Mexican golfers might equal those of the US and Canada combined, as Mexico golf is a very elitist sport consisting of mainly private country clubs and resort courses. The US has 16,000 golf courses, of which 6,000 are private and 10,000 are a combination of municipal, resort and daily fee courses. Questro will help grow the game of Golf in Mexico.

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Cabo del Sol

It keeps getting better...

Golf is a status sport; in travel and tourism, the brag tag tells it all. Golfers want to fill there memories full of top 100

golf experiences. Playing the best courses in the land, they travel near and far to enjoy that quest. A good example is Cabo del Sol Ocean course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, Best’s Golf Guide to Mexico number one-rated resort golf course in Mexico. Why in the world would some one pay $355.00 to play this course, in this economy, in this price sensitive market place? Because the top-rated golf management company of Cabo del Sol has committed to being the number ONE golf course in Mexico. It has the only golf course to maintain its ranking on both Golf Digest’s and Golf Magazine’s list of TOP 100 courses in the world. Its level of service exceeds those of all other courses in Mexico. Not to be complacent, it recently completed a multi-million dollar remodel on holes 6 and 7 on the Ocean course. Why? Because they could and as Director of Golf, Greg Tallman says, “Cabo del Sol is dedicated to maximizing the value of its entire real estate asset, and to provide our client with a world class,

memorable golf experience”. The result is that a small percentage of the worldwide avid or core golf travel market will make their way to Los Cabos, selecting the one, two or more “must play” courses that they will play during their “once in a lifetime visit”, and most likely, one of their choices will be the Cabo del Sol Ocean course. They will enjoy their round and recount many times in the future to fellow golfers, their key shots of that day, and end by saying, “I paid $355.0 for the round.” More players will follow, and you can take that to the bank.

To add to the Ocean experience, golfers also have the chance to play the Cabo del Sol Desert course masterfully designed by Tom Weiskopf. The Desert course is an inland layout with 180-degree views of the sea from nearly every hole. The course varies in length from 5,300 to 7,100 yards, with five sets of tees making it comfortable for all levels of play. The design takes advantage of natural river washes, subtle changes in elevation and dramatic bunkering. This is a perfect complement to quality of service and play at Cabo del Sol.

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and to provide our client with

a world class, memorable golf

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GREG NORMAN


The Australian Air Force lost out on a potential F-16 fighter pilot when Greg Norman opted to pursue his other passion …Golf. He still flies high and has covered a lot more

airspace and logged more time in an aircraft, as a golfer, than he would have as a Royal squad leader. In the mean time he has picked up 91 world wide golf victories including 2 British Open Championships. He has managed over $10 million in career winnings, enough to buy an F-16.

He has traveled a long way from his home town in Mount Isa, Australia, touring the world and creating golf excitement on all continents, becoming well known, as the Great White Shark, by way of his free flowing blond hair and his attacking style on Sundays to chase and taste the thrill of victory.

During his playing days he was the guy to beat. He was the number one player for over 331 weeks, was player of the year twice, won the Vardon award 3 times, won the Australian Open 5 times and had several victories snatched from his hands on more than one occasion.

Through it all he learned to endure his defeats and embrace the twist of fates that molded his resolve and moved him from player to entrepreneur where he has excelled in greater terms. Norman has several business interests including; Greg Norman Collection Apparel, Greg Norman Estates Wine, Greg Norman Australian Prime Wagyu Beef, Greg Norman’s Australian Grille, The Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy, Greg Norman Production Company, and Greg Norman Golf Course Design. As you can see, the Great White Shark is still busy roaming the waters.

As a golf course designer he has created over 74 courses on 6 continents and in doing so has taken a fondness to Mexico. Greg Norman currently has three courses in Mexico including top rated El Camaleon, at MayaKoba, site of the only PGA TOUR event in Mexico for the past five years. Plans call for him and Lorena Ochoa to collaborate on a second course here for the Spanish owned OHL group. Also in Cancun is the smartly designed course at Playa Mujeras, seaside at Punta Sam with views of Isla Mujeras and the blue green bay of Cancun. His third course Puerto Los Cabos, lies on the coast at San Jose Del Cabo. Norman designed nine holes which are paired with nine holes by Jack Nicklaus to create a very unique golf experience, with two distinctly different nine hole loops.

A joint project with FONATUR has created a relationship that inspired his work at Litibu, in the State of Nayarit just north of Punta Mita and close to Sayulita.

This course when first built hosted a Canadian Tour Event in the earliest

days of its existence. A freak storm left Litibu dormant for the better part of the past year. The Norman group revamped the course and now a re-launch Grand Opening is scheduled for later this fall. That’s not the only course that Norman plans to open this fall. Punta Tiburon in Alvarado Veracruz is also scheduled to open which will give Norman five courses open for play in Mexico.

Several new courses are on the drawing board for the Greg Norman group that will help continue his presence in Latin American and put Norman in the fore front of the growth of Golf in Mexico. The shark’s golf course design business has primarily focused on designing new golf courses around the world. More recently, his design company has begun working with existing courses that need an injection of life to help them compete with some of their more modern counterparts. He has several projects, currently underway where he has been

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Sun Rise Puerto Los Cabos

hired to come in and re-design the course which will then be rebranded as a Greg Norman Design. While Norman does not currently have any redesigns in Mexico a Greg Norman redesign could give older existing Golf Courses in Mexico a chance to compete with their newer more modern counter parts for a fraction of the cost of a new facility.

Interestingly, the Norman group also manages the Mayakoba Golf Classic, the PGA TOUR event at Mayakoba and the tournament recently signed a six year contract extension, which is very encouraging for growing the game of golf in Mexico. The tournament has even created a community outreach program, Golf PARa Todos to grow the game of golf by encouraging active participation in the game as a participant and as a fan. In January of 2011, Golf PARa Todos earned a place in the Guinness World Records by hosting the world's largest

golf lesson ever. 1,073 people participated in the lesson.Greg also gives back to the community through his charitable work

with numerous organizations. Over the course of three decades, Norman has supported such diverse causes as children's cancer research, relief to victims and families of hurricane Katrina, the Tsunami and 9/11 tragedies, ecosystem oceanic research as well as golf and the environment. Norman’s own tournament, The Shark Shootout, supports several charities including CureSearch and Ronald McDonald House. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $11 million for various charities. As such, he was the 2008 winner of the Charlie Bartlett Award, selected by the Golf Writers of America. This award recognizes professional golfers who have gone above and beyond by giving back to charities and philanthropic projects.

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GREG NORMAN


The Australian Air Force lost out on a potential F-16 fighter pilot when Greg Norman opted to pursue his other passion …Golf. He still flies high and has covered a lot more

airspace and logged more time in an aircraft, as a golfer, than he would have as a Royal squad leader. In the mean time he has picked up 91 world wide golf victories including 2 British Open Championships. He has managed over $10 million in career winnings, enough to buy an F-16.

He has traveled a long way from his home town in Mount Isa, Australia, touring the world and creating golf excitement on all continents, becoming well known, as the Great White Shark, by way of his free flowing blond hair and his attacking style on Sundays to chase and taste the thrill of victory.

During his playing days he was the guy to beat. He was the number one player for over 331 weeks, was player of the year twice, won the Vardon award 3 times, won the Australian Open 5 times and had several victories snatched from his hands on more than one occasion.

Through it all he learned to endure his defeats and embrace the twist of fates that molded his resolve and moved him from player to entrepreneur where he has excelled in greater terms. Norman has several business interests including; Greg Norman Collection Apparel, Greg Norman Estates Wine, Greg Norman Australian Prime Wagyu Beef, Greg Norman’s Australian Grille, The Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy, Greg Norman Production Company, and Greg Norman Golf Course Design. As you can see, the Great White Shark is still busy roaming the waters.

As a golf course designer he has created over 74 courses on 6 continents and in doing so has taken a fondness to Mexico. Greg Norman currently has three courses in Mexico including top rated El Camaleon, at MayaKoba, site of the only PGA TOUR event in Mexico for the past five years. Plans call for him and Lorena Ochoa to collaborate on a second course here for the Spanish owned OHL group. Also in Cancun is the smartly designed course at Playa Mujeras, seaside at Punta Sam with views of Isla Mujeras and the blue green bay of Cancun. His third course Puerto Los Cabos, lies on the coast at San Jose Del Cabo. Norman designed nine holes which are paired with nine holes by Jack Nicklaus to create a very unique golf experience, with two distinctly different nine hole loops.

A joint project with FONATUR has created a relationship that inspired his work at Litibu, in the State of Nayarit just north of Punta Mita and close to Sayulita.

This course when first built hosted a Canadian Tour Event in the earliest

days of its existence. A freak storm left Litibu dormant for the better part of the past year. The Norman group revamped the course and now a re-launch Grand Opening is scheduled for later this fall. That’s not the only course that Norman plans to open this fall. Punta Tiburon in Alvarado Veracruz is also scheduled to open which will give Norman five courses open for play in Mexico.

Several new courses are on the drawing board for the Greg Norman group that will help continue his presence in Latin American and put Norman in the fore front of the growth of Golf in Mexico. The shark’s golf course design business has primarily focused on designing new golf courses around the world. More recently, his design company has begun working with existing courses that need an injection of life to help them compete with some of their more modern counterparts. He has several projects, currently underway where he has been

Greg Norman’s 40,000 ft view of Golf in Mexico

Sun Rise Puerto Los Cabos

hired to come in and re-design the course which will then be rebranded as a Greg Norman Design. While Norman does not currently have any redesigns in Mexico a Greg Norman redesign could give older existing Golf Courses in Mexico a chance to compete with their newer more modern counter parts for a fraction of the cost of a new facility.

Interestingly, the Norman group also manages the Mayakoba Golf Classic, the PGA TOUR event at Mayakoba and the tournament recently signed a six year contract extension, which is very encouraging for growing the game of golf in Mexico. The tournament has even created a community outreach program, Golf PARa Todos to grow the game of golf by encouraging active participation in the game as a participant and as a fan. In January of 2011, Golf PARa Todos earned a place in the Guinness World Records by hosting the world's largest

golf lesson ever. 1,073 people participated in the lesson.Greg also gives back to the community through his charitable work

with numerous organizations. Over the course of three decades, Norman has supported such diverse causes as children's cancer research, relief to victims and families of hurricane Katrina, the Tsunami and 9/11 tragedies, ecosystem oceanic research as well as golf and the environment. Norman’s own tournament, The Shark Shootout, supports several charities including CureSearch and Ronald McDonald House. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $11 million for various charities. As such, he was the 2008 winner of the Charlie Bartlett Award, selected by the Golf Writers of America. This award recognizes professional golfers who have gone above and beyond by giving back to charities and philanthropic projects.

VISIT: http://www.gngcd.com

CALL:561 640 7000

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Los Cabos Directory

STATE TELEPHONE CITY HOLES PAR RATING CHAMP MEN WOMEN CARTS CADDIES WKDAYS WKEND

Campo de Golf Loreto (D) (613) 133-0788 Loreto 18 72 71.5 6800 6400 5497 Y Y $60 $60Blvd. Mision San Ignacio s/n Loreto Bay company course, with an outstanding 14th hole.

Cabo San Lucas Country Club (R) 20 (624) 143-4653 Los Cabos 18 72 73.0 7220 6603 5302 Y N $186 $186Lazaro Cardenas s/n Roy Dye design with view of Land’s End.

Eldorado Golf Course (P) 2 (877) 795-8727 Los Cabos 18 72 74.7 7050 6476 4855 Y Y Members OnlyCarr. San Lucas - San Jose KM 22.5 Jack Nicklaus design. Seven holes on the ocean.

Mayan Resorts Golf Los Cabos (D) (624) 142-0900 Los Cabos 9 70 72.0 6306 5404 5840 Y N $116 $116Paseo Fenisterra #1 M. Schjetnan/Joe Finger design. Delightful ocean view course.

Palmilla Golf Resort (R) 3 (624) 144-5250 Los Cabos 27 72 72.2 6939 6130 4858 Y N $269 $269Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Jack Nicklaus design. Site for the ‘97 Senior Slam.

Cabo Real Golf Course (R) 10 (624) 144-0243 Los Cabos 18 72 74.1 6945 6437 5068 Y N $260 $280KM 19.5 Transpenin. San Jose del Cabo Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. Site of ‘96 & ’99 Senior Slam.

Cabo del Sol Golf, Desert (R) 11 (624) 145-8200 Los Cabos 18 72 69.6 6698 6252 6252 Y N (L) $165 (L) $165Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Cabo San Lucas Tom Weiskopf’s newest creation. Desert course with ocean views. (H) $220 (H) $220

Cabo del Sol Golf, Ocean (R) 1 (624) 145-8200 Los Cabos 18 72 74.3 7053 6238 4980 Y N (L) $250 (L) $250Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Cabo San Lucas Jack Nicklaus design with 5 oceanfront holes. Site of ‘98 Senior Slam. (H) $350 (H) $350

Querencia Country Club (P) 3 (624) 145-6600 Los Cabos 18 72 74.5 7070 6624 5092 Y N Members OnlyCarr. Transpeninsular KM 27.5 Tom Fazio Design-one great course.

DIRECTORY KEY(R) = Resort Course (P) = Private Course (SP) = Semi-Private Course (D) = Daily Fee (L) = Low Season (H) = High Season 1 = Golf Guide to Mexico ranking

AIRLINES

Aeromexico01 800 021 4050(800) 237-6639 Toll freewww.aeromexico.com

Alaska Airlines(800) 252-7522 Toll freewww.alaskaair.com

American Airlines01 (800) 83 40300(800) 433-7300 Toll freewww.aa.com

Continental Airlines01 800 900 5000(800) 523-3273 Toll freewww.continental.com

Mexicana Airlines011 52 (624) 142-0606(800) 531-7921 Toll freewww.mexicana.com

US Airways(800) 428-4322 Toll freewww.usairways.com

BEAUTY, MASSAGE& SPA FACILITY

Sra. CarmenMassages – ChiropractorManicure – Pedicure – Hair Cuts011 52 (624) 151-2396Carretera TranspeninsularParking Interior of Zippers Rest

CAR RENTAL

National Car RentalCabo San Lucas011 52 (624) 143-1414(877) 567-3572 Toll freewww.nationalcar.com.mx

National Car RentalSan Jose del Cabo011 52 (624) 142-2424(877) 567-3572 Toll freewww.nationalcar.com.mx

DESTINATIONMANAGEMENT

IMC - Grupo IntermarBlvd., Mauricio Castro s/nSan Jose del Cabo011 52 (624) 142-2821

GOLF MERCHANDISE

Club Car Golf Carts(954) 272-6182www.clubcar.com

Excelencia in Golf011 52 (624)104-3153Km 6 Transpeninsula HwyLocal #9 Interior PlazaCommercial Del ReyCabo San Lucas

GOLF/ TRAVEL RESERVATIONS

BEST4GOLF Travel PackagesCall today to book your dreamvacation to Mexico.(800) 381-7054 Toll free(949) 494-8561 Direct(949) 494-9292 Faxwww.golfinmexico.net

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HOTELS

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf ResortCarr. Transpeninsular Km. 19.5011 52 (624)145-6500(800) 445-8667 Toll freewww.hiltonloscabos.com

Melia Cabo Real 011 52 (624) 144-0000(800) 336-3542 Toll freewww.solmelia.com

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa011 52 (624) 145-8000(800) 598-1753 Toll freewww.sheraton.com/loscabos

Tesoro Los Cabos ResortBlvd. Marina Lotes 9, 10Los Cabos011 52 (624) 173-9300(866) 99-TESORO Toll freewww.TesoroResorts.com

JEWELRY

Rolex/ Chopard UltrajewelsGrupo Ultrafemme011 52 (624) 145-6094www.ultrafemme.com.mx

REAL ESTATE

Fabiola Kinder(949) 246-2327 From US

Baja Developer’s Land(619) 925-6073(866) 648-2666 Toll [email protected]

CostaBaja Resort & MarinaKilometre 7.5 Carretera aPichilingue, La Paz(866) 899-7567 Toll freewww.costabajaresort.com

Prudential Cabo Gold DivisionMatamores Int. Posada El Marlin011 52 (624) 143 [email protected]

Prudential/Cabo GoldNita Bryson011 52 624 141 6632www.homesinloscabos.com

Snell Real Estate(888) 713-5183 Toll freewww.SnellRealEstate.com

RESTAURANTS

DamianaTown Plaza, San Jose del CaboBest Mexican Cuisine011 52 (624) 142-0499

La DolceItalian DiningCabo San Lucas location: 011 52 (624) 143-4122San Jose del Cabo location: 011 52 (624) 147-6621

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseCabo San Lucas011 52 (624) 144-3232

Zipper’s Bar & GrilleOn the beach, Satellite TV,Sporting EventsSan Jose del Cabo011 52 (624) 142-1795

SHOPPING

Arte Diseno DecoracionBeautiful Mexican ArtBlvd Marina #30, Cabo San Lucasor Zaragoza Y Hildalgo,San Jose del Cabo011 52 (624) 142-2777

SPORT FISHING

Ricco Torres011 52 (624) 122-1522

Solmar SportFishing011 52 (624) 143-0646(800) 344-3349 Toll [email protected]

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