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Cabo Real Golf Club Overview

Cabo Real Golf Club is a golf course in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, designed by Robert Trent Jones II. The course opened in 1993 and was renovated in 2012. Located along the Sea of Cortez, it combines desert terrain with coastal exposure.

Built on a narrow coastal site at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas, the routing integrates Sonoran Desert landforms with ocean views. Elevation changes, ridgelines, and shoreline corridors define the playing experience.

Strategic Design

The Robert Trent Jones II team delivered the course on challenging terrain that required careful routing and engineering. Fairways move along ridge tops and canyon edges, balancing strategy with the natural landscape.

This design philosophy is also reflected in nearby RTJ II projects such as Costa Palmas Golf Club on Baja’s East Cape and Sta. Elena Golf Club, further illustrating RTJ II’s work across Mexico.

The Ocean Setting

Cabo Real was created as a target-style course where holes overlook the Sea of Cortez within a desert landscape. Rolling fairways, elevation shifts, and coastline exposure require a balance of accuracy and distance control.

This coastal approach to routing is echoed in other RTJ II designs including Poipu Bay Golf Course in Hawaii and Reserva Conchal Golf Club in Costa Rica.

The Front Nine

The front nine climbs through Sonoran Desert terrain at the base of rugged mountain peaks. Free-form bunkers, elevated greens, and ridge-top fairways shape the early holes.

The fifth hole, measuring 454 yards, runs along a canyon edge to a green positioned 460 feet above sea level. The eighth hole is a dogleg left framed by bunkers and native desert vegetation.

For another desert-influenced routing that balances elevation and risk, see Rancho San Marcos Golf Course.

The Back Nine

The back nine transitions toward the sea with broader fairways. The 168-yard fifteenth hole plays over the beach to an elevated green, and the closing holes return uphill toward the clubhouse.

Five sets of tees range from 5,198 to 7,058 yards, with a maximum slope rating of 141.

Resort Setting

Cabo Real Golf Club is located near resorts and residential developments in Los Cabos, integrating desert landscape and coastal exposure within a hospitality environment.

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Cabo Real Golf Club — FAQs

Where is Cabo Real Golf Club located?

Cabo Real Golf Club is located at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas, offering views of the Sea of Cortez within a desert landscape.

Who designed Cabo Real Golf Club?

The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II.

Why was RTJ II chosen to design Cabo Real?

Although initially assigned to another designer, developers turned to Robert Trent Jones II after recognizing the value of his experience and reputation in golf course design.

What type of golf experience does Cabo Real offer?

Cabo Real is a target-style ocean course combining desert terrain, elevation changes, and coastal exposure that require accuracy and distance control.

What makes the front nine unique?

The front nine climbs through Sonoran Desert terrain with ridge-top fairways, canyon-edge holes, and elevated greens.

What are key features of the back nine?

The back nine plays toward the sea and includes the 168-yard fifteenth hole over the beach before finishing uphill toward the clubhouse.

How long is the course at Cabo Real?

The course offers five sets of tees ranging from 5,198 to 7,058 yards with a maximum slope rating of 141.

What is the environment like at Cabo Real?

The course is set within a desert coastal landscape influenced by elevation, sunlight, and ocean breezes.

Is Cabo Real Golf Club near accommodations?

Yes, Cabo Real is located near resorts and hotels in Los Cabos.