Best golf courses in Cabo

Situated on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula in the northwest Mexico, Cabo San Lucas' beautiful location sets the scene for some of the mot visually stunning golf in the world, where rugged desert landscapes meet stunning Pacific Ocean views. Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones Jr are just a few of the top architects who have plied their trade here, combining to create a favourite golf destination.

To ensure you get the most out of your next golf vacation check out the best golf courses in Cabo below.

Cabo Del Sol Golf Club is a stunning location for golf 7 miles up the coast from Cabo San Lucas, offering two world class courses, the Ocean course and the Cabo Del Sol course. The Ocean course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, Cabo Del Sol has dramatic coastal views with expertly crafted holes that weave along rugged cliffs and sandy beaches.

The course became privately owned in 2010 but the Desert Course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, is open to all and offers a contrasting but equally breathtaking experience. Winding through canyon-like arroyos and rocky terrain that highlight the native desert landscape but also provide challenging conditions. This 18-hole course has several holes playing directly along the Sea of Cortez, providing picturesque ocean views. With its exceptional scenery and world-class design Cabo Del Sol Golf Club is one of the best golf clubs to visit in Cabo.

Since opening in 2014, Quivira Golf Club quickly rose to acclaim to become one of the world’s 100 greatest golf courses by Golf Digest. Designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, this course features dramatic cliffside holes with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. There are hidden gems all over Quivira Golf Course with 18 uniquely designed and scenic challenges on every hole. Guests of the Pueblo Bonito golf resorts can enjoy exclusive access to this premium golf course.

Quivira clubhouse is a stunning multi-storey authentic thatched roof clubhouse with an oceanfront setting and is fully stocked with the latest equipment. The course also offers 3 well-appointed comfort stations along the way, where players can relax, take in the scenery, and enjoy refreshments from Quesadillas, mini-tacos and alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. All amenities are included in the green fee. For an unforgettable golf vacation in Cabo look no further than Quivira Golf Club.

Palmilla Golf Club, located just south of San Jose del Cabo, is a legendary course that showcases the beautiful scenery of the areas, with the prestige of being Jack Nicklaus’s first design in Latin America. Known as the “Grand Dame of Los Cabos Golf,” Palmilla offers 27 holes across three distinct nine hole loops: the Arroyo, Mountain, and Ocean courses. Each course provides a unique challenge, from dramatic desert landscapes and sweeping mountain views to fairways that run alongside the Sea of Cortez.

The course facilities are incredible with a clubhouse that is fully stocked with the latest equipment, practice facilities to use to warm up before a round and premium Callaway rental clubs. With a mix of challenging play and scenic views Palmilla Golf Club remains one of the top golf courses in Mexico.

Cabo Real Golf Course is a standout amongst the best golf courses in Cabo, renowned for its technical layout and fantastic views of the Sea of Cortez. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, Cabo Real is known for its two distinct front and back 9. In recent times they have swapped two 9’s around so the front 9 is the easier half. The course is cleverly designed so that every uphill hole plays downwind and every downhill hole plays upwind resulting in a fair balance and tough choices for club selection.

Cabo Real Golf Course has played host to two PGA Senior Grand Slam events and gained a reputation for its meticulously maintained fairways and thoughtful design that challenges even experienced golfers. Cabo Real Golf Club is a must-play destination for those seeking to tick off the best golf in Cabo.

A relatively new course, opened in 2020, Solmar Golf Links is a remarkable course that offers golfers a unique blend of oceanfront play and traditional links-style design. Designed by golf legend Greg Norman, the course’s links style shines through in the numerous greenside pot-bunkers commonly seen on UK courses and at the British Open Championship. Just on the doorstep of the Solmar Golf Resorts this course is in an ideal location for a luxury golf vacation.

Still showcasing the Natural beauty of the Pacific Coastline, Solmar Golf Links offers a slight twist on the traditional Ocean view courses with a true links-style feel course right in the heart of Cabo. Tread carefully on the par 3 17th standing at 191 yards long with nothing but water surrounding the island green, this hole poses a true challenge to even the very best golfers. Solmar Golf Links is a standout choice for golfers seeking a world-class round of golf in Mexico.

Club Campestre San José is a beautiful golf course that combines picturesque scenery with technical play, making it one of the premier golf destinations in Cabo. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this 18-hole course is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, offering sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez.

Like Cabo Real Golf Course the front and the back 9 offer contrasting conditions. The front 9 is relatively flat but the back 9 takes advantage of the mountainous landscape of the area taking visitors up to higher ground. The back 9, up in the mountains, offers the stunning Ocean views that makes Club Campestre San José one of the most beautiful golf courses in Cabo.