Riviera Nayarit, Mexico: Mandarina, the luxury resort and residential destination developed by RLH Properties on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, has announced the opening of the Mandarina Golf Club.

Sculpted by Greg Norman, this nine-hole short course rounds out Mandarina’s five-star oceanfront amenities, adding a thoughtful blend of scenic beauty and playability.

As part of the Mandarina Experiences programme, which offers concierge-style services and curated excursions to residents and guests, the course also welcomes residents, guests and the public.

“The opening of the Mandarina Golf Club reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving interests of our guests and residents,” said Luis Durán, Chief Executive Officer at RLH Properties, which has three Michelin-keyed One&Only Mandarina and forthcoming Rosewood Mandarina hotels on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

“This course is more than a game – it’s an invitation for golfers of all ages and skill levels to connect with Mandarina’s natural beauty and embrace its unique, choose-your-own-adventure lifestyle,” he added.

The golf course seamlessly integrates into a destination already defined by its world-class polo and equestrian facilities, jungle excursions, oceanfront living and high-touch service.

Set within The Flatlands, a lush expanse nestled between the Sierra De Vallejo Mountain peaks and pristine Pacific beach, the course blends breathtaking scenery with inspiring design.

“Mandarina’s course offers something truly different – every hole tells a story,” said Norman, CEO of Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD), a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“We created a course that’s approachable yet exciting, offering both leisure and a touch of challenge in a setting you won’t find anywhere else,” he added.

The Mandarina Golf Club was thoughtfully designed to harmonise with its natural surroundings, preserving the native vegetation and enhancing the landscape’s inherent beauty. The course’s integration of natural elements gives it an organic, time-honoured feel, as if it has always belonged to the Mandarina environment.

Strategically positioned holes offer sweeping views of the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club and the majestic mountain backdrop, while select vantage points reveal glimpses of Canalan Beach Club and the Pacific Ocean.

The Mandarina Golf Club features nine dynamic holes, plus an additional ‘challenge’ hole, offering an experience that caters to players of all ages and skill levels.

The layout incorporates a variety of design styles – links, parkland, and sandbelt – creating a course that is friendly enough for family outings yet challenging enough for avid golfers.

Greens are strategically designed with flexible pin positions, allowing for diverse play options and balancing difficulty at each hole. This enables golfers to approach the green with elevated, rolled, or chipped shots based on their skill and strategy.

Beyond its imaginative layout, the course delivers a thoughtfully crafted guest experience. Between holes five and six, players can recharge at specialty comfort station ‘Hole 5 and a half’, featuring shaded and open seating areas and complimentary premium refreshments and food options.

Golfers can visit the pro shop equipped with PXG club rentals, top class golf apparel and exclusive Mandarina-branded polos, among other merchandise and gear.

For those looking to advance their game, an on-site golf pro will be available for private lessons. After completing their round, golfers can enjoy a sunset polo match and dine under the stars at Chukker, the Argentine asado grill located in the equestrian fields.

The Mandarina Golf Club is the second collaboration between GNGCD and RLH Properties, the first being the formerly PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and now LPGA course, El Camaléon, at Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico.