Troon Privé, April/May 2017

TROON PRIVÉ CONNECT 37 36 TROON PRIVÉ CONNECT 3 night package 3 days of unlimited golf Round trip airport transfers 2 Golf Sport massages 150 food beverage credit to be used at golf club Callaway club rentals if needed f o r d e t a i l s v i s i t www OneandOnlyResorts com one and only palmilla los cabos www PalmillaGC com PALMILLA STAY PLAY PACKAGE BOOK IT NOW The clubs Ocean nine added by Nicklaus in 1997 transports players from mountain foothills to the Sea of Cortez with a 600 foot elevation change from the first tee to the sixth green While it lacks many of the ballswallowing arroyos on the original 18 the putting surfaces on the Ocean nine are far more undulating Perhaps Jack like other designers concerned about equipment advances came to realize that undulating greens were a last line of defense And of course the oceanfront holes on this nine are a big draw for visitors with the sea breeze providing cool refreshment on warm summer days In addition to the work on the course Palmillas whitewashed redroofed clubhouse was completely redesigned to improve its appearance and functionality The basic logistics of the hacienda style clubhouse have been greatly improved with a more centrally located check in area and an additional 600 square feet of retail space gained in the wood paneled golf shop Two brand new hard court tennis courts along with a half court basketball court for use of One Only guests were also added In addition a new food and beverage program headed by One Only executive chef Larbi Dahrouch has been a draw for members guests and daily fee players The expanded outdoor seating area surfaced in native stone is shaded by Cabos classic palo de arco a woven stick roof that filters sunlight A new mesquite grill and fryer now produces burgers and tacos but Ballog said Dahrouch a Frenchman known for his creative flair is continually upgrading the menu and golfers are always pleasantly surprised and satisfied by their choices Like the golf course the iconic One Only Palmilla has recently implemented numerous upgrades A legendary hideaway built in 1956 by Don Abelardo Rodriguez son of a former president of Mexico the hotel was patronized in its early days by deep sea fishing enthusiasts ranging from John Wayne and Bing Crosby to Ernest Hemingway and Dwight D Eisenhower Set on a rocky promontory that juts into the azure blue sea the resorts sandy beach is one of the very few along the Los Cabos shore where the water is perfect for swimming The hotels 174 oceanfront guest rooms and suites embody relaxed luxury with all the contemporary amenities one would want yet with an old world Mexican charm The resorts seasonally driven farm totable restaurant Agua by Larbi is always one of the guests favorite NICKLAUS KNOWN AS THE GOLDEN AMIGO IN BAJA CALIFORNIA FOR HIS ROLE IN SPEARHEADING THE GROWTH OF GOLF WITH HIS PROLIFIC OUTPUT RETURNED TO BUILD FIVE ADDITIONAL LAYOUTS IN LOS CABOS AFTER PALMILLA OPENED 25 YEARS AGO dining experiences while SEARED by Jean Georges Vongerichten is a steak house that showcases the finest cuts of Kobe and Wagyu beef prepared in the signature style of the international celebrity chef The One Only Spa with a total area of 22000 square feet offers guests 13 private treatment villas as well as Barber Blade an exclusive grooming studio for gentlemen the OBO Salon by the celebrity stylist Amanda George and a pedimanicure studio by Bastien Gonzalez The fitness center equipped with the latest technogym equipment offers a range of classes and personal training sessions The spa offers a new menu and a fresh juice bar And of course guests have full access to the 27 holes at Palmilla Golf Club Nicklaus known as the Golden Amigo in Baja California for his role in spearheading the growth of golf with his prolific output returned to build five additional layouts in Los Cabos after Palmilla opened 25 years ago Yet this scenic well groomed facility still a favorite of Hollywood A listers remains the queen of Cabos courses TO THE SEA AND BACK ONE ONLY WONDERFUL