Puerto Vallarta is recognized as one of the premier golf destinations in Mexico, and one of the top golf resorts in North America.  There are a number of world class golf courses.

Flamingos Golf Club – Bucerias, Nayarit
This course, designed by Percy J Clifford, is located 12 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. There have been many improvements on this course and the clubhouse. If you have not played here in awhile check it out it is much improved. 

Isla Navidad – Manzanillo / Barra De Navidad, Colima – Marin and Resort Located a 3 hour drive south of Puerto Vallarta. There sre three 9-hole courses, with an unusually long ocean frontage. These courses were designed by Robert Hagge.
Reservations required.

La Vista Club De Golf
La Vista is located about 3 miles from Marina Vallarta towards the mountains. It is an 18 hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus, with clubhouse and restaurant.
Reservations required.

Marina Golf Club
Located at Marina Vallarta. A 10 minute drive from downtown. Designed by American golf architect Joe Fingers. Facility includes a driving range, putting green and pro shop.

Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta
The Mayan Palace course was designed by Jim Lipe of the Jack Nicklaus Associates.

Paradise Village Nuevo Vallarta
An 18 hole course designed by Ernesto del Castillo, working with North American Landscape Architects. The course features seven artificial lakes with two holes set on small islands with a theme of Mayan artifacts.

Punta Mita Golf Course at the Four Seasons1 hour north of the airport. This Jack Nicklaus designed course is a private club. Play is by special invitation only.

Tamarindo – Careyes, Jalisco A 2 1/2 hour drive south of Puerto Vallarta. Described as a "Unique Golf Experience". The last 3 holes overlook the ocean.