MARINA VALLARTA. Itís located in the marina and near hotels there. This golf club has an 18-hole course designed by Joe Finger. A point worth mentioning is the breathtaking view of the bay and its natural obstacles. For more information, visit www.foremexico/marinagolf.com, e-mail: cgmv@pvnet.com.mx.

VISTA VALLARTA TOM WEISKOPF: This course shares facilities with the VISTA VALLARTA JACK NICKLAUS. Both places hosted the 2002 EMC World Golf Cup. It ís an 18-hole course with gorgeous views. For more information, please click on www.vistavallartagolf.com

MAYAN PALACE: This place is increasingly becoming one of the most coveted facilities in town, primarily for its courses for all players and caddies. For further information, visit its website at www.mayanpalace.com

PARADISE VILLAGE-EL TIGRE: This course was designed by a team of experts that has produced more than 200 golf courses around the world. Itís penciled in as one of the most challenging courses in Mexico and a good one for all kinds of players. For more information, contact www.paradisemexico.com

FOUR SEASONS: Perched on Punta Mita, this is a private course for guests and golf club members.The one thing that really makes a difference here is its 19th hole located on an island outside the beach boundaries and the course itself. Besides, it holds the Jack Nicklaus signature. For further information, please click on www .fourseason.com/puntamita . E - m a i l : concierge. pun@fourseasons.com

FLAMINGOS: Located on the north side of the bay, approximately some nine miles north of the airport, this 18-hole golf course is open to the public, so no previous reservation is required. For more information,go to www.flamingosgolf.com