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El Camaleón Mayakoba: A Legendary Golf Course

A unique setting, world-class tournaments, and incomparable facilities make El Camaleón Mayakoba a golf course like no other.

As a golfer, there are few things as exciting as playing at a course where the great masters have played –sharing the green with your idols and role models. And if that golf course is set in a natural paradise, allowing you to take in the beauty of the Riviera Maya at every turn, then the experience is just beyond comparison. This is what playing at El Camaleón, Mayakoba’s spectacular golf course, is like. A par 72, 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman, the course takes its name after its shape-shifting nature, transforming like a chameleon as it traverses the jungle and the mangroves until it reaches the bright blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean.

 

golf course weaves between canals and ocean water

 

Major Tournaments Played at El Camaleón: A Course Full of History

Over the years, El Camaleón has hosted thrilling tournaments and welcomed some of the world’s top golfers. As the first PGA golf course in Latin America, El Camaleón has hosted 18 PGA tournaments throughout its history. The first event was held in 2007: the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Since then, the PGA returned every year until 2022, bringing champions like Russell Henley from the USA, Danny Lee from New Zealand, and Carlos Ortiz from Mexico. 

In 2023, El Camaleón became Latin America’s first host for the exciting LIV league. The four-player team event made its debut as LIV Golf Mayakoba in February 2023, returning in February 2024 as a three-day celebration. For promising young golfers, El Camaleón has also hosted the Mayakoba Invitational, an AJGA event, welcoming boys between 12 and 19 years old to play in the spring of 2023 and 2024. 

 

cenote appears in mayakoba golf course

 

What Makes El Camaleón Such a Unique Golf Course?

Due to its unique location, El Camaleón brings players into a natural paradise like no other. Throughout the game, golfers will admire Mayakoba’s lagoons and canals, feel the Caribbean sun, and spot local wildlife like birds and coatís. Its seaside position means spectacular views await at holes 15, 16, and 17, making the end of the game truly special –but it also brings an additional challenge, courtesy of the sea breeze. 

Earlier in the game, golfers will face the Devil’s Mouth in hole 7: a natural bunker created by a sinkhole or cenote. A truly iconic feature of the Riviera Maya, a cenote was considered a portal to the underworld by the Maya, and will surely become a key moment of your experience at El Camaleón.

 

instructor puts from jim mclean golf school studio

 

Elevate Your Game With Golf Lessons at the Jim McLean School

Whether you’re looking to pick up a golf club for the first time or to perfect your swing, the Jim McLean Golf School is the perfect destination. The school’s state-of-the-art facilities include a 350-yard range and a short game facility featuring a putting and chipping green, as well as JC Video Swing Analysis and Trackman technology that will allow you and your instructor to analyze your game to the last detail. Choose between an array of personalized classes and choose the option that best suits your goals, including playing lessons, lesson-and-lunch combos, two or three-day programs, as well as lessons for young players ages 4 to 16.

 

koba clubhouse sports bar dining area

 

Relaxation Awaits at The Renovated El Camaleón Clubhouse

The newly-refreshed Clubhouse at El Camaleón is a haven of relaxation, whether you enjoy a cup of coffee before your game or a revitalizing lunch after you hit the 18th hole (make sure you try the burger –a house specialty!). Filled with natural light, it offers several areas for lounging, inviting you to kick back and watch a game, read a magazine, or try one of the specialty cocktails mixed behind the bar. The outdoor areas offer perfect opportunities to breathe in the fresh Caribbean air and soak in views of the golf course.

Downstairs, the Pro Shop offers carefully curated golf apparel and accessories, including exclusive El Camaleón items. Soon, an exclusive speakeasy will welcome in-the-know guests with signature drinks and an intimate atmosphere –stay tuned!

Play as champions do at El Camaleón, Mayakoba’s legendary golf course, nestled between mangroves, lagoons, and the Caribbean Sea. Book your stay now through mayakoba.com at one of the destination’s four renowned resorts, and get ready for the game of a lifetime.

 

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