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Golf at Grupo Vidanta Resorts

The Nayar Course in Nuevo Vallarta is located on two sides of the Ameca River. Holes 1 - 5 are on the Greg Norman course and holes 6 - 18 are on the original Jim Lipe designed and later Jack Nicklaus designed course.
The Nayar Course in Nuevo Vallarta is located on two sides of the Ameca River. Holes 1 - 5 are on the Greg Norman course and holes 6 - 18 are on the original Jim Lipe designed and later Jack Nicklaus designed course.

Vidanta Golf wants to become the largest operator of golf courses in Mexico and currently owns and operates of five:
What is in place now is sufficient to provide members and guests with challenging and enjoyable rounds of golf.

In fact one member (Ted and Susie) provided us with the first complete album of the Nayar Course as they played in March, 2011.
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Ted and Susie's Nayar Vidanta Golf Course Album - March 20, 2011
Enjoy!



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part of new #1 or #2 hole_ set to open in August or September
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new #1 green and sand traps
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new #1 and part of new #2
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new #2 fairway





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#4 from tee box
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#4 tee box looking toward green
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#4 green from #5 tee box
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#4 green
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view toward #4 green and #5 tee box





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looking to #5 fairway and green from tee box
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#6 tee box looking to green
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on the way to the next tee box_ currently #9
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current #9 tee box
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current #9 green looking back toward Mayan Palace and new #1





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new clubhouse from #9 green
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current #9 green looking back toward Mayan Palace and new #1
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current #9 tee box
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#10 from tee box
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on the way to #10 tee box looking back at new clubhouse and resort





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#10 tee box from #17 fairway
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new clubhouse on the way to #10
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#10 and 17 fairways from Grand Luxxe 1 balcony
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#12 from tee box
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#12 from tee box-1





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#12 from tee box-2
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#11 par 3 from tee box
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#13 tee box from #12 green
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looking toward #13 from back of #12 green
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#13 tee box





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#13 fairway from #13 tee
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Grand Luxxe towers under construction from #17 fairway
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#14 fairway from white tees
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#15 from tee box
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Construction along #15 fairway





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#15 from tee box
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#15 from tee box-1
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#15 fairway
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Grand Luxxe 1 from #16
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Grand Luxxe towers under construction from #17 fairway





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#17 tee box-1
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#17 tee box
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#17 fairway from tee box
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#17 middle of the fairway
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Grand Luxxe 1 from #16





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#15 green from cart path
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looking toward #3 green from tee box
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looking from #2 green to #3 tee boxes
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leaving #9 green looking to new #1 fairway
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part of new #1 or #2 hole_ set to open in August or September





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new #1 green and sand traps
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new #1 and part of new #2
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ladies tee box #9 looking toward resort and new #1 green
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back nine from Grand Luxxe 1 balcony





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new club house
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looking back at resort



Great views of Nayar Golf Course, Susie and Ted.

Thank you...what absolute fun!!



Expanded facilities are in store for Nayar Vidanta Golf course at Nuevo Vallarta.
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Thanks to two members - Frank and Linda - for sending separate copies of the following map showing plans for Nuevo Vallarta.


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This architect's rendering displays the future vision of the Grupo Vidanta property at Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico as of November 2011. Changes could come about, true. We will see.


There is much to keep track of. So we are putting a feature in the Golf page that provides updates for our golfing members and see how it goes.

Headlines of Golf News Posts:

2018-12-06 Golf Course Layouts at Nuevo Vallarta

The courses have changed, not only physically, but also by name. The Nicklaus Course is no longer. Now, the 13 holes on the North side of the Ameca River and that were part of the Nicklaus Course and five holes on the South side of the Ameca River and that were part of the Norman Course are combined to make up the Nayar Course. The Norman Course added five new holes and more water to make the course more challenging. Both are great courses. Maps are shown in this article.

Don’t forget the challenging Lakes Course too. This is a jewel, and it too has a lot of water.

There are more changes to come, so.....Stay Tuned....

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2017-12-11 The Lakes Course - Now Open and Features Night Play

The north side of Towers 2 through 4 has been in constant change over the past four years. Now, construction is over and the area has become a beautiful 11 hole short course. It opened in October, 2017 and has a lot of water. We understand the longest hole is about 165 yards. Keep your ball straight, or else it will end up in the shrubbery or in the water. What fun!!!

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2017-02-10 Nuevo Vallarta Update - Executive Golf Course

The Executive Golf Course is coming along. We received photos of the course today, and it looks very exciting to say the least. Definitely will require accuracy and touch, IMHO. It should be a fun course, and it may open in April. Stay tuned....

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2016-11-23 Golf Exchange in Nuevo Vallarta - This Week (November 21 to November 28)

A member has Nicklaus Course golf he cannot use. He is also looking for a chance to play the Norman Course. Any Norman Course rounds available this week? Anyone want to play the Nicklaus Course this week? Send us an email....infoaboutus@aimfair.com


2015-10-29 Vidanta Appoints KemperSports To Manage Golf Courses Three Vidanta Locations

In a press release dated September 22, 2015, Grupo Vidanta announced it had appointed KemperSports to manage golf activities at three Grupo Vidanta locations. This appointment represents KemperSports first management contract in Mexico. KemperSports is a diversified management company that specializes in golf course and hospitality management services. KemperSports' CEO, Steve Skinner, and President, Josh Lesnik, were both recently ranked in Golf Inc. Magazine's list of "Most Powerful People in Golf". Read more....

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2015-07-15 Greg Norman Course is Coming....and....Golf Memberships Are Now Being Sold

Rumors have been circulating that the Golf Amenities are changing to keep up with the addition of new golf courses. We have learned from the Sales Department the rumors are true. Changes will be discussed by Sales representatives in updates during the 2015 - 2016 season. The Greg Norman Course is scheduled to open on December 1, 2015, and with it comes the opportunity to become a golf member.

This post shows photos taken in November, 2014 of the Greg Norman course. Nine holes are ready for play (as of July 15, 2015). The remaining nine holes are built, and final seeding is taking place as we write.

This post also provides an outline of the new golf parameters.

We understand the need for change. After all, the Golf Benefits covered existing courses and were granted during the construction phases on the property. Since 2008, additions include nine new buildings, nine swimming pools and seven restaurants. Wow!! It is now seven years later, and use of the new Greg Norman course has to be defined. On we go.....and yes.....we will stay tuned....!

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2014-09-26 Greg Norman Course - Opening Scheduled for Spring, 2015

Vida Vibe Newsletter arrived today and offered a scheduled opening date for the Greg Norman course that is currently under construction in Nuevo Vallata. Should be a great addition for all the golf enthusiasts out there....Stay Tuned....

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2013-01-07 Grupo Vidanta Announces today the formation of the First Annual Grand Luxxe Member Invitational Tournament. It will be held on the Nayar Course in Nuevo Vallarta in May. Sounds like fun!


2012-12-30 An article in the November / December issue of California Golf News Digital Magazine describes Jack Nicklaus' newest golf academy. That's right, the subject of the article is located at the Nayar Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

The article provides brief reviews from users of the facility and states the Nayar academy is the 15th Jack Nicklaus academy in the world and 3rd in Mexico.

The facility's director of instruction is Bruce Summerhays, Jr., a PGA professional from Utah whose father Bruce played on the PGA and Champions tours.

"This academy is really more of a golf experience than a practice area," Summerhays said. "The beginner can not only enjoy the incredible atmosphere, but can feel confident that they are receiving the best quality instruction."

Although we wanted to, we were unable to use the facility and look forward to doing so during our next visit. It seems to be a great place to both refine your game and practice as a beginner; the latter happens to be the reason we want to venture out and use this great resource.

You can read the article by following this link: http://calgolfnews.com/2012/06/29/july-hot-topics.html


2012-09-18 This is a nice review of the Nicklaus Golf Academy seen on ETN Global Travel Industry News. The highlights of the article describe the practice areas. They seem to be open, large enough for many to practice and have enough targets to shoot for. Oh, and don't forget about the air conditioned coaching facilities. All computerized to analyze your swing.

The director is Bruce Summerhays, Jr., who is a PGA golf pro from Utah. His father played on the PGA and Senior PGA tours.

You can read more at http://www.eturbonews.com/30245/jack-nicklaus-golf-academy-opens-grupo-vidanta-resort-nuevo.- We are looking forward to trying this new facility out in November.


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Golf is a great pass time. From what we see, Vidanta Golf is committed to provide access to four additional courses at Neuvo Vallarta over the next six to eight years. We hear there could be plans for more golf courses in the Ease Cape area of San Jose del Cabo. If so, that will be even better.

In the meantime, we will all enjoy what we have and look forward to the expanded facilities when they arrive.