The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Riviera Maya

Overview: The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Riviera Maya is the 18-hole Nicklaus Design Course in Mexico. The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Riviera Maya is an 18-hole executive layout rather than a conventional par-72 championship course. White sand, natural stone, two lakes, jungle vegetation and strong coastal wind give the short course real strategic character, so the lower par reflects hole length, not a lack of design interest. The design credit at The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Riviera Maya goes to Nicklaus Design. The published profile for The Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Riviera Maya records an official 18-hole, par-54 executive course at 2,923 yards, with resort access and a profile clearly separated from any nearby Vidanta layout.

History: Nicklaus Design records the course as open in 2003, with 18 holes, par 54 and 2,923 yards. Vidanta’s current operator page presents the same course as a short-course experience within the Riviera Maya resort, which confirms that this directory entry is a full 18-hole routing even though it is not a traditional championship par.

Did You Know? Hole 7 faces the sea with a green surrounded by three sand traps, while hole 17, called Donna-Green, is surrounded by a lake and multiple bunkers. Those holes show how Nicklaus Design uses hazards and wind to make an executive course memorable.