
Designed and developed by famous golfer Greg Norman, the golf course guides players through three different ecosystems, beginning with majestic windswept dunes, climbing through a thick cactus forest, shifting into the seashore and finally returning to the beach and dunes. The course design uses technology such as sharp-edged, steep-walled revetted pot bunkers constructed from recycled artificial turf that can withstand the area’s strong Pacific Ocean breezes. Norman and his design team also created a 12-hole short course that consists of 12 low-lying holes drawn from the regulation 18 for use during the windy season in late spring.
Also opening in February is the ranch-style golf clubhouse, set high above the ocean and enjoying views of the opening and closing holes of both nines. The clubhouse will have a restaurant with both indoor and al fresco seating, a fully equipped golf pro shop and a lawn event space that overlooks the fairways and ocean beyond. Adjacent to the clubhouse will be a full-service practice facility with a large driving range, an 18-hole putting course and a dedicated short game area with a practice bunker and target greens for pitching and chipping. On the course, three comfort stations will provide Mexican specialties and cold refreshments.
The new 18-hole golf course will be the newest amenity exclusive to guests staying at the Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa, which opened in January 2018. Other amenities include seven dining options, such as the signature Anica restaurant, as well as The Spa by the Ocean, a saltwater lagoon, a Kids’ Club and more.
Guests staying at Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa will enjoy a 15 percent inaugural discount on green fees, and guests staying at all Solmar Group hotels will have a 10 percent discount.