Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by Emmet 
, Seattle WA, Saturday, November 05, 2022, 08:28 (1312 days ago)
We, three of us who live much of the year in Troncones and golf regularly, went to golf at Palma Real for the first time this year. With our Permanent Resident cards we asked for the local discount (1200 pesos vs 1600 pesos). They denied us. Apparently one must have a Zihuatanejo ID card for the discount. There was literally no one playing golf. Between the three of us there were decades of living here and golfing here. Pretty lousy policy. Hopefully they will rethink this one.
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by Padrino , Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Saturday, November 05, 2022, 09:28 (1312 days ago) @ Emmet
Greater Heights in Customer Appreciation!
With this kind of attitude toward potential regular local clients, they will go far. Of course, where they go is a matter of conjecture.
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by mosesk , Ojai, CA, USA, Saturday, November 05, 2022, 21:01 (1311 days ago) @ Emmet
We, three of us who live much of the year in Troncones and golf regularly, went to golf at Palma Real for the first time this year. With our Permanent Resident cards we asked for the local discount (1200 pesos vs 1600 pesos). They denied us. Apparently one must have a Zihuatanejo ID card for the discount. There was literally no one playing golf. Between the three of us there were decades of living here and golfing here. Pretty lousy policy. Hopefully they will rethink this one.
It begs the question- what is a 'Zihuatanejo ID card'?
Is it something like a 'Voter Registration' card- which I believe I was asked for when I tried to sign up for Mercado Libre.
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by timixtapa , Ixtapa, México, Sunday, November 06, 2022, 07:15 (1311 days ago) @ mosesk
Perhaps a local driver license would be accepted as a "local ID"
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Tim Sullivan
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
A local (Zihuatanejo) driver license is not accepted. You must get a card similar to what Moses said...like a Voter Registration card. I went to hit a bucket of 50 practice balls ($100P) and was told my Zihua driver license, Permanent Resident card, copy of an electric bill were not sufficient. And they will be "adjusting" their current price sheet later this month. Regarding the Marina Ixtapa course, it's in terrible condition. Fairways are ankle high and greens are 5-6 on the stemp meter. Three to 4 weeks before it's playable.
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Sunday, November 06, 2022, 08:52 (1311 days ago) @ Wonderful Wino
A local (Zihuatanejo) driver license is not accepted. You must get a card similar to what Moses said...like a Voter Registration card. I went to hit a bucket of 50 practice balls ($100P) and was told my Zihua driver license, Permanent Resident card, copy of an electric bill were not sufficient. And they will be "adjusting" their current price sheet later this month. Regarding the Marina Ixtapa course, it's in terrible condition. Fairways are ankle high and greens are 5-6 on the stemp meter. Three to 4 weeks before it's playable.
The problem is all the hotels in Ixtapa are focusing their marketing on All-Included packages for the lower end of the "middle class" economic spectrum, and those folks do not play golf or tennis and certainly can't afford the local rates. The Ixtapa golf courses USED TO cater to foreigners, but local politicians have lowered the bar and themselves are focused on the autobuseros and lower middle-class tourists. Frankly I don't think they have a clue what our natural market is or has historically been, and they seem to be just winging it and improvising. As someone else commented on another post of mine, their vision of our tourism is more Zihuacapulco. Everything I have always dreaded would happen to our lovely corner of paradise. I doubt I'm alone in my feelings on this. I don't think the current owners care if anyone plays golf. They'd probably just as soon dig it all up and build condos all over that land.
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by Emmet , Seattle WA, Sunday, November 06, 2022, 09:05 (1311 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
It really seems that way. It’s a shame for the workers who help out the golfers. They all must just stand around all day. Such a bummer. Hopefully they will start caring soon.
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
1st post here, I've just been learning from this forum as I will be a new resident next year after traveling there a handful of times..
anyway,
the development company that is building the condo I'm moving too (Villa de Vigia, in Cere de vigia) next fall bought the ixtapa marina course, and is planning to fix it up, not scrape it. One of the owners of the company (Omega) is a golf enthusiast and excited about bringing it back. I spent a few days playing tennis and drinking on the beach with him and believe his intentions are to make it a great course, but have local rates as well.
Thx for your great site, learning more all the time...
Cheers!
WAde
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Monday, November 07, 2022, 13:21 (1310 days ago) @ WadeHoliday
1st post here, I've just been learning from this forum as I will be a new resident next year after traveling there a handful of times..
anyway,
the development company that is building the condo I'm moving too (Villa de Vigia, in Cere de vigia) next fall bought the ixtapa marina course, and is planning to fix it up, not scrape it. One of the owners of the company (Omega) is a golf enthusiast and excited about bringing it back. I spent a few days playing tennis and drinking on the beach with him and believe his intentions are to make it a great course, but have local rates as well.
Thx for your great site, learning more all the time...
Cheers!
WAde
¡Hola y bienvenido, Wade! Thanks for the HOT TIP! Much appreciated. The Marina course certainly needs some TLC. I hope your new acquaintance is correct and the course will be given a much-needed makeover.
Warm saludos!
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by GolfSuper49 , Baton Rouge, LA & San Juan del Rio QRO, Wednesday, November 09, 2022, 16:20 (1308 days ago) @ WadeHoliday
Well Wade if they are going to fix it up, give them my name. 18 year Class "A" Superintendent here in the USA at places like Augusta National, The Historic Palmetto Golf Club 1892 (Aiken, SC) and have worked up in the Queretaro area at a few courses. They want it done right, let me know. My dream was to retire to ZIH and just fish, teach English and build our place a bit south, but hell I'd love to work there and get it better. I'm already a Permanent Resident so no paperwork needed to get me there. Siempre!!! Jamie
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
Ixtapa just isn’t the place to play or enjoy a round of golf as golf should be.
Shame on owners for discouraging golfers to come play the game that is supposed to be a fun and a sociable game.
You are supposed to be greeted with a warm welcome when you arrive at a clubhouse and all smiles on everyone’s faces because you about to play the game everyone loves.
I sure hope these owners get run out of town or loose there bankroll soon and get some respectable folks that know how run a golf course.
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by Tom in WI , Monday, November 07, 2022, 13:26 (1310 days ago) @ Steveo
We all have to wonder just what the heck is up when new business owners are doing all they can to keep people from patronizing that business. Is that some new kind of business model??
Palma Real Golf - Who is a local?
by wisconsinjuan , Monday, November 07, 2022, 14:32 (1310 days ago) @ Tom in WI
The owner of Palma Real is already out of town. he lives in Mexico City. He was an early supporter of AMLO. How do you think he got the deal from Fonatur? Much of the blame can be placed on the former management.
Maybe the Marina course has a chance if Ochoa is out of there and the new people have some money to fix it up and a good plan. It's not a bad layout, but it is suffering from years of neglect.
Golf is one of my main activities in Zihua. If the current situation doesn't improve, I will be forced to find a different place to go for the winter.
