Los Cabos is one of the premium golf destinations in Latin America, with courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, and Tom Weiskopf that rank among the most celebrated in Mexico. This guide covers what you need to know before you book a tee time.
Quick Tips
- Book tee times at least two weeks ahead for the premier courses – the most popular tee times fill fast, especially November through April
- Cabo San Lucas Golf Course and Club Campestre are more accessible options for casual golfers; the Ocean Course at Cabo Del Sol is the prestige round
- Early morning tee times are essential in summer – 6:30 AM start is standard for the best conditions and cooler temperatures
- Rent clubs at the course rather than bringing your own – the quality of hire equipment in Los Cabos is good and the transport logistics are significant
- Your villa concierge can arrange preferential tee times and cart bookings at the courses they work with regularly
Budget Overview
| Item | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Public/municipal course green fee (18 holes) | $80 – $150 |
| Premium course green fee (18 holes) | $200 – $400 |
| Ocean Course at Cabo Del Sol (18 holes) | $250 – $450 |
| Golf cart rental (per day) | $40 – $80 |
| Villa rental mid-range (per night) | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Villa rental luxury (per night) | $8,000 – $13,000 |
The Courses That Define Los Cabos Golf
The Ocean Course at Cabo Del Sol, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is the signature course in Los Cabos and the one most visitors want to play at least once.
The Desert Course at Cabo Del Sol, also Nicklaus, is a contrasting challenge that runs through the desert terrain rather than along the coast.
Quivira Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus, opened in 2014 and has been ranked among the best new courses in the world. The cliff-side holes over the Pacific are extraordinary.
For beginners or casual golfers, Club Campestre offers a well-maintained course at a fraction of the price of the premium courses.
When to Golf in Los Cabos
The prime golf season is November through April, when temperatures are in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit and the courses are in peak condition.
Summer golf (June through September) is significantly cheaper but requires early morning starts to avoid the heat. Tee times at 6:30 AM are standard in peak summer.
October is the most underrated month: the course conditions are still excellent, the tourists are gone, and the pricing reflects the shoulder season.
Rain is rare in Los Cabos, particularly in the winter months. Course closures due to weather are very uncommon.
What to Expect at Los Cabos Courses
The caddie culture in Los Cabos is strong. Most premium courses require or strongly encourage caddies, which meaningfully improves the experience for visitors who are not local.
The clubhouse facilities at the premium courses are excellent – expect good restaurants, pro shops, and locker facilities at the courses that host major tournaments.
Golf carts are included in the green fee at most courses but mandatory at some of the more demanding courses on the hilly terrain.
Club rentals are available at all the premium courses. Call ahead to confirm availability and quality if you are relying on hire equipment.
Golf From Villa Paraiso
Your villa concierge can arrange tee times, transport, and club rental at any of the Los Cabos courses with advance notice.
For golfers staying multiple nights, booking a different course each day is entirely feasible – Los Cabos has four distinct quality courses within a 30-minute drive of Villa Paraiso.
Golf and fishing are the two activities that guests at Villa Paraiso most consistently return to multiple times per trip.
Combining a morning golf round with a late afternoon yacht trip or beach dinner is the classic two-activity Los Cabos day.