Golf is gaining momentum and enthusiasts all around the world with each passing day, and Vallarta is not lagging behind this trend. This spot has become a golf destination of choice where players enjoy its many courses, the town’s natural charms and the hospitality of the people.

The Vallarta Golf Cup has been taking place for the past three years. In 2002, Puerto Vallarta was home to the EMC World Cup at the Vista Vallarta Nicklaus Field, the same course that also hosted the two previous tournaments. This time around, organizers have added the Mayan Palace of Nuevo Vallarta, in the state of Nayarit. Prizes have climbed dramatically with more cash and the presentation of the Swing Vallarta Trophy.

For further information, click on www.golfvallarta.com. Offers in Puerto Vallarta are increasing, too, with seven incredibly beautiful courses specially designed by the most prestigious experts in the world. These are the courses: MARINA VALLARTA. Located at the marina and near the hotel area, this 18-hole golf course was designed by Joy Finger. It overlooks the bay and features countless natural hurdles and handicaps.

For more information, click on www.foremexico.com/marinagolf E-mail to: cgmv@pvnet.com.m. VISTA VALLARTA TOM WEISKOPF: This particular course shares facilities with the VISTA VALLARTA JACK NICKLAUS FIELD. It played host to the 2002 EMC World Cup. It features gorgeous 18-hole courses with breathtaking views. For more information, click on www.vistavallartagolf.com MAYAN PALACE: This is one of the most sought-after courses for having great facilities and caddies, and for fitting all kind of golfers. It’s scheduled to be one of the courses where the Vallarta Golf Cup will be played this year.

For further information click on www.mayanpalace.com E-mail: proshop@mayanpalace.com.mx PARADISE VILLAGE-EL TIGRE: This course has been designed by a team of experts that has mapped over 200 fields around the globe. It’s penciled in as one of Mexico’s most challenging courses and it’s suitable for all kind of players. For more info, visit www.paradisemexico.com FOUR SEASONS: Perched on Punta Mita, this is a private course reserved for golf club guests and members.

The most striking feature is the addition of a 19th hole on an island right across from the beach. The course shows off Jack Nicklaus’s signature. For additional information, click on www.fourseason.com/puntamita or send an email to concierge.pun@fourseasons. com. FLAMINGOS: Lying on the north side of the bay some eight miles north of the airport, this 18-hole golf course is for public use and no reservations are accepted. For more information, go to www.flamingosgolf.com.