Cabo del Sol — Hotel in Baja California Sur

Disappointing... Course in rough shape

Review for Cabo del Sol course (not Cove)

Been waiting for the rennos on the new holes (most of back 9), opened in Nov and it's still not ready... (played Jan 28, 2023) They should not be charging anywhere near $250 (w tax - $285 USD) here or they shoud've waited for the greens and fairways to grow in. A lot of other public cabo courses in better shape. I don't mind paying a pricey green fee, but the experience and quality needs to be there... Don't love Cabo Real but I'd rather play there for the price Pamilla, or any of the questro courses.

Front 9 / original course is in just ok shape TBH, many fairways are still brown and patchy. Greens are quick but also kinda patchy and ok. Would expect this for July / Aug, but not in Jan....

Back 9 / new rennos holes. Greens and faiways are not taking well... very patchy for new fairways which is concerning. Even looks like different grasses growing in so not sure how / why that happened. Greens are firm which is nice but they were a bit burnt out and patchy vs being healty and true. 15 is especially bad, was on the fringe and even my group said to take relieve because had to put thru clumpy / patches of grass to the hole (looked like bottoms of dandilions) felt like a Muni course. 12, 13, 14, 16 are also not in great shape. There is also almost zero landscaping on the new holes.... lot of barren sand. Was pretty shocked on how they didn't at least plant some shrubs / flowers / etc. Distance to holes is long... you can easily get lost and so long on 16-17 they even have an escort waiting because the drive is so long.

No clubhouse - they're in shipping containers / temp housing - which they actually did a decent job with but limited space if you want to get a bite after or drink...

pros - friendly service, challenging fun course, decent range, free sunblock, snacks on the back comfort station. great selection of swag in proshop.

cons - course is not in good shape, even the old course and especially the new holes.... the grass is not taking well... hope the super has a good plan has figured out the issue. even with the Esperanza / Four Seasons discount of $225 - not worth the value.

They need get this course in better shape and it'll be a fun place to play and then worth the money....

I would've taken more pictures but it wasn't worth sending to...

I played at this course today. Formerly known as the “Desert Course”, now called “Cabo Del Soul”. It won’t be public for much longer as they will become privatized by large hotel chains (American Fiesta and Four Seasons among others), so get a round in while you can.

I had a fantastic time. Was treated like a special guest from start to finish. My green fee included drinks, food, warm up balls, powered golf cart, and well, the course speaks for itself. Impeccable maintenance, friendly attitudes, and a super challenge (I’m a mid capper player). Additionally, I had to rent clubs, since I was unable to take all my clubs. I was happy to receive a fully functional set of amazing Taylormade golf clubs.

There is just nothing to find fault with. Everything was well above expectations and I’d recommend this golf experience to anyone in Cabo. It’s a must do, if you have any inclination to golf, even if you are a total hack. Take in the hot breeze, the serene views, and gorgeous layout. Each hole serves up its own little experience.

The course itself, while being impeccably maintained etc etc, offered me a stiff challenge, but with enough good strikes, FIRs, and GIRs are all within reach. It’s the greens where this course will get you. Every green is not flat at any point. There is always slope, always breaks, and even a slight over putt will leave you back off the green chipping, or worst, funnelled into one the of million deep bunkers they got. The sand is soft and very easy to hit out of, but the placement of the bunkers is absolutely diabolical. You will not escape them, so prepare your 56 or 60 for a great work out.

They have a grill at the 12th hole and the burgers were unreal. Good golf AND good food! How can you go wrong here?! As well, drinks, ice, water were unlimited and inclusive. There is even a small cooler on every golf cart. So you can keep it stocked with beer (and water, but mostly beer). The cart is preloaded with a Bluetooth touchscreen complete with mapping and yardages. It was cool to crank my own music in the cart. They also provided ball markers and tees.

Taxi fare from my hotel to the course and back, was $52USD. (Staying at Riu Santa Fe, so pretty...

We played the Ocean Course and were so very impressed. Service was superb. The course (and clubhouse) are really just something to behold. We played mid July so was very hot, as expected, but also less busy which I really like. We opted for twilight rates to save a little cash. Also, not much cooler in the morning this time of year so worth the savings. Make sure you can make it to the turn before the taco stand closes at 5 though. We missed this our first day out but made sure to catch it The shrimp tacos are not to be missed! Nice thing about playing later in the day is that only a bit more than half the round was brutally hot (we're from Texas so accustomed to playing in this heat). Course does a nice job at making sure you have plenty of water and cool towels after 4 and 14. All 18 are great, but 6,7,16,17 & 18 are just breathtaking. Long course and was in superb condition but think that goes without saying. Nicest course I've played by a long shot. Second to this for me I'm where I've played was probably Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. Husband says the same- best for him outside of playing Southern Hills in Tulsa. Loved it so much we returned for another round Wednesday. Would definitely go back! Great short break from the...