A view of green #3 at Ocean Golf Course from One&Only Palmilla Golf Club
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4.3
286 Reviews (286)
5 Stars
156
4 Stars
85
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
248 out of 286 reviews
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4.5
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.7%
Recommend this course
44 out of 48 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7036 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.2

The One&Only Palmilla Golf Club boasts a 27-hole layout that is divided into three scenic nines: Mountain, Ocean, and Arroyo. Named after the defining features of their landscape, the nines are played in different 18-hole combinations. Jack Nicklaus designed all 27 holes, giving each a unique character but the same level of challenge. The Mountain/Ocean combination starts out with dramatic elevations. Expect some uneven lies and the occasional blind shot. The front nine offers a diverse mix of holes of varying lengths that all feature plenty of water and sand. The fifth hole is a memorable par 4 that plays over not one but two deep canyons to a green fronted by a deep bunker. On the back nine, the Ocean Course, golfers can enjoy a different view of the Sea of Cortez on every

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1992) Jack Nicklaus (1997) Greg Letsche (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
286 Reviews (286)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Elevation Changes 15
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
A Weekend Splurge 10
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 9
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time here

Course was in great condition, fast greens, tight fairways. My son & I played a 4hr round with good pace of play on the course. The Ocean side (front 9) has nice views and tight fairways. The Arroyo side (back 9) is a little more forgiving on wayward shots. Nice practice facilities (range, chipping & putting green). Would play here again. Pay with Pesos or credit card only at the golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course!

The staff was friendly and course was in great shape. My only downside of the day was that it was too hot to play for me. Would love to play it again in the winter months.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

I’m a scratch golfer at best so take this with a grain of salt if you’re Phil Mickelson Jr. The course was good overall, I enjoyed playing here and would definitely play here again. The front 9 for me was the mountain course. Cool to play hitting from long fairways that overlooked the hills and valleys. Some challenging holes on this 9. The back 9, the ocean half, was my favorite. Very cool scenic holes and a handful of valleys to hit over. The fairways were fairly well maintained and quick. The greens were hit or miss. Some were really fast, others were a little rough and dry which made the speed of the ball vary. Overall staff was great and very hospitable. They provided food and drinks to the cart via a GPS or were awaiting me on a hole as I was headed there. After finishing I was met with a nice cold towel infused with lemongrass which was very nice considering how humid it was all day. Overall would definitely play here again or recommend to a friend.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pamilla is all around great course

Pamilla is great from the moment you arrive to when you are enjoying a round at the 19th green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

The course at palmilla was fantastic, very well maintained with friendly staff . Challenging play which was refreshing. We thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Troon improvements

Troon has come to make improvements to course and greens maintenance

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

ONE OF MY FAVS

Challenging but not too hard of a course for the high handicapper. Most fairways are wide but should miss away from the many arroyos as tempting as it may be to have a closer layup. Most of the PAR 4s are short, so check the distance. Can overshoot easily like on the Arroyo #1 or Ocean #3(photo).. A lot of variety at Pamilla. The Mountain #1 starts out having to drive to the top of a mountain!
The staff at Palmilla are noticeably helpful and pleasant.. Practice range is set up nicely, the golf carts are new and the food is good! Definitely an overall favorite for me on the San Jose side!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff!

Check in gal very friendly. Raul the starter great. Nice course and staff. Good job Palmilla!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained course

Played for the first time on 4/29/23 staff was very friendly and helpful. Was a single and was put with a three visiting from Tulsa. Played in 4 hours and the course was in good condition. Had a very enjoyable round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice little course with great views

First time at Palmilla. Played Arroyo and Ocean courses (9 holes each). There are 27 holes at Palmilla, so I guess I´ll be back to play the other 9 I missed. Grass is pretty well kept. Course is a bit short playing out of blue marks, leaving nice approaches to reach GIRs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palmilla course review

This course was not in good condition, too much work partly done. Of course amenities were mediocre and we had no food or bar service at all on the back nine.
Not good value for the money

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palmilla golf review

All 4 of us were very disappointed in both the condition of this course as well as the course amenities.
We will not play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Resort Course - Spendy

Fun Resort Course, but conditions were not acceptable for a $285 fee. High demand right now down in Cabo for snowbirds. Supply and demand likely. Driving range was terrible. Staff excellent. Greens were a bit above average. No after golf hangout to sip drafts and settle scores which we wanted. Food and beverage were not included. 3.5 stars on my end.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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