Not
only is the climate here idea for Golf, Mazatlan offers some
of the best rates for top-rate golf in Mexico!
El Cid
Mega Resort's 18-hole course is complemented by the addition
of nine new holes built at its sister resort, Marina El Cid.
The Marina Nine, as the course is called, was designed by
Lee Treviño using water on seven of the nine holes.
Golf Today has rated the course "an absolute winner."
This
beautiful course is situated in the heart of the Golden Zone
and is surrounded by the El Cid marina.
This
professionally-designed, PGA-rated par 72, 6,472 yard 18-hole
golf course is open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm daily. A driving
range and putting green are also located at the course. Club
and cart rentals are available in addition to caddies. To
compliment the course, El Cid offers golfers the usual club
amenities: a pro shop, caddies and carts, plus a sauna, hot
tub and gym.
Each year
a golf tournament is held in which amateur and professional
golfers from all around the world get together. This is usually
held during the month of November.
The El
Cid Golf & Country Club has played host to many international
golf events and is situated on a biological reserve that is
home to deer, turtles, fish, exotic birds, and crocodiles
in a natural setting. The Course is known for its excellent
views and for its lakes. El Cid Mazatlan offers a challenge
to all skill levels. A 3rd nine, designed by Lee Treviño
has recently been added to complete this wonderful 27 hole
layout.
Tee
Box |
Yardaje |
Rating |
Slope |
Blue |
6623 |
73.5 |
135 |
White |
6337 |
70.5 |
129 |
Red |
5417 |
68.3 |
123 |
El Cid
Golf & Country Club features 27 holes of golf (par 72),
and the only resort in México to feature a Lee Treviño´s
signature course.
Tee
Times:
Starts
at 7am ends at 3:24 every 8 minutes
Here´s
what the experts are saying:
El
Cid Resort´s new course designed by Lee Treviño
is an
absolute winner
Golf Today, November 1998.
Treviño´s
work here should garner him instant recognition
Golf Digest, November 1998
El Cid
has been selected in Golf Digest´s prestigious
Places to Play, which rates the top courses in
the world.
Golf Digest Places to Play 1998-1999-2000-2001-2002
The Magazine
Golf Tournament selected, in their September
2002 edition, El Cid as one of the 10 best resorts in
Mexico to play Golf.
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