Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Golf

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wisconsinjuan — Tue, 23 May 2023 02:03:53 +0000

I would suggest that all these guys who posted above have very low standards and expectations. Their home courses are most likely not open yet.

Couldn't disagree more with your uninformed opinion. I know both those guys and occasionally play with the group they refer to. I agree with their statements about the condition and service at the club. I know Badge belongs to a high end course in Carmel Ca. Not sure about Gary, but he knows a good course from a crappy one. I belong to a high end course in Wisconsin, and even in the frozen tundra, courses are all open.

Is it the best course in Mexico? Hell no. If it were in Cabo, it wouldn't last a year before going under. But here in Ixtapa, it is so far superior to the competition that it isn't even close. Fonatur was losing their ass running the place. No surprise there.

Do you even play there?

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Steveo — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:09:33 +0000

Thx everyone for the info. I said last November I was done playing there and still am.
Good memories of playing the past dozen years until they lost me with new rates.
It’s not rocket science to know how to bring people in to play.
Anyway I’m done thinking about if they come back to reality.
The writings on the wall.

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Quadra Paul — Thu, 18 May 2023 02:10:50 +0000

I would suggest that all these guys who posted above have very low standards and expectations. Their home courses are most likely not open yet.

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Memo — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:37:10 +0000

HEY * Gary in Okla is now on his own account as “MEMO”
Looking forward to getting back to paradise
Hope all my golf boys are not padding their handicaps until the return
Adios GB / Memo

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Yaya — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:30:05 +0000

I played with a membership at the high rate with our 20+ group (Badge included) course is getting better daily Heard nothing good about marina course * usually play it 2 times per winter but from comments heard by others in our group i decided against it * hope rate does not increase this coming winter * Palma Real services have def increased too esp with new carts waters & cool towels at end of round * great staff too **** GARY IN OKLAHOMA

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Badge — Wed, 17 May 2023 01:30:20 +0000

The question marks were supposed to be smiley faces. Not sure what happened there.

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Badge — Wed, 17 May 2023 01:29:26 +0000

Was not my experience. It is expensive, they almost doubled the prices this year over last but conditions are much better. We even have two fountains now. ????????????No more lost balls in the fairways because of leaves. The sand traps need work. We had 20 guys in the mens group three days a week. Mostly newer carts, they can finish a round now. If a choice between Palma or the Marina, I’ll pay and play Palma.

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Keytime — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:25:48 +0000

High prices, crappy conditions, suggest to boycott the facility until they get back to reality. Maybe they never will and just keep raising prices. Not to many snowbirds that would play 2-3 times per week are no longer willing to pay for these conditions. Those that are here for 1-2 weeks are still playing a round or two.

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Steveo — Mon, 15 May 2023 18:21:08 +0000

Anyone have any news on the Palma Real course, conditions, price, new carts?
Or is it the same as before with prices jacked up?
Thx