Seven courses where volcanic cliffs meet championship design. This is golf as geological masterclass—Nicklaus, Weiskopf, and the raw beauty of Baja.
The sun descends over Quivira. The scorecard tells its story—wind shifts, cliff-edge dramatics, one perfect approach into the par-5. But in Los Cabos, the final putt is merely an intermission.
Here, post-round rituals transcend the predictable. Mezcal tastings at dusk. Private masterclasses where sommeliers parse terroir the way caddies read greens. Hidden lounges where tour professionals decompress during tournament week. This is the convergence of two obsessions: golf and rare agave.
Overheard in San José
Locals still whisper about a mezcal experience near the courses—Agavia—where the education rivals the elegance. Certified sommeliers guide flights through rare palenque releases. Spirits sourced directly from family distilleries across Oaxaca, Durango, and Jalisco. The kind of room where precision matters, whether reading a green or nosing a single-barrel añejo. Not advertised. Discovered.
The Rituals of Recovery
Beyond the tasting room, Cabo's post-golf culture runs deep. Fresh ceviche at beachside clubs where locals outnumber tourists. CBD-infused massage protocols designed for tight shoulders. Cigar lounges stocked with Cuban reserves—legal here, of course. The kind of recovery rituals that acknowledge eighteen holes under desert sun demands more than a cold shower.
The Invisible Logistics
The best concierges handle everything. Finish at Palmilla, shower in your villa, arrive at your reservation without touching a phone. This is the Cabo advantage: championship golf, world-class service, and agave culture woven so seamlessly into the fabric that transitions feel effortless.
From Jack Nicklaus signatures to Greg Norman masterpieces
Arguably Nicklaus' finest work. Six oceanfront holes where the Pacific crashes 280 feet below the fifth tee. Undulating desert terrain, granite outcroppings, strategic bunkering that rewards intelligence over power. The kind of course that silences conversation on the first tee.
Explore Further →
Where Nicklaus first tested desert design in 1992. Twenty-seven holes split between Mountain and Ocean nines. The Ocean nine delivers postcard vistas. The Mountain nine demands precision across elevation and water. Tour professionals still request it by name during resort visits.
Explore Further →
Weiskopf's meditation on raw Baja topography. Three oceanfront finishing holes crescendo at the par-3 17th—178 yards over crashing surf. The layout rewards accuracy and intelligence. A thinking player's course where distance takes a back seat to strategy.
Explore Further →
Nicklaus' most recent Cabo design (2016). Higher desert terrain with panoramic ocean views but no seaside exposure. Wider fairways favor mid-handicappers; championship tees stretch to 7,500 yards for the low-index set. Modern, playable, forgiving—without sacrificing beauty.
Explore Further →Dawn rounds (7-9 AM) deliver softer greens and cooler air. Twilight offers dramatic lighting but firm conditions. Mid-December through February demands advance reservations—or local connections.
Extra sleeves (ocean holes devour ProV1s). High-SPF sunscreen. Wide-brim hat. The wind here is constant—locals club up on every approach. Rental sets are available, but seasoned visitors bring their own.
Cabo caddies read wind like Zapotec elders read smoke. Standard fee: $40-60, plus 15-20% gratuity. Their knowledge becomes invaluable on elevated tees where visual deception is common. Listen closely. They've seen your miss before you've made it.
Pair your golf round with an exclusive agave tasting experience