Mandarina, the luxury resort and residential destination developed by RLH Properties on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, home to the three Michelin-keyed One&Only Mandarina and forthcoming Rosewood Mandarina hotels, today announced the opening of the Mandarina Golf Club. Designed by legendary golfer and golf course designer, Greg Norman, this exquisite 9-hole short course rounds out Mandarina’s five-star oceanfront amenities, adding a thoughtful blend of scenic beauty and playability. As part of the Mandarina Experiences program, which offers concierge-style services and curated excursions to residents and guests, the course also welcomes residents, guests and the public.
“The opening of the Mandarina Golf Club reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving interests of our guests and residents,” said Luis Durán, Chief Executive Officer at RLH Properties. “This course is more than a game – it’s an invitation for golfers of all ages and skill levels to connect with Mandarina’s natural beauty and embrace its unique, choose-your-own-adventure lifestyle.”
Adding to Mandarina’s ethos of discovery and exploration, the golf course seamlessly integrates into a destination already defined by its world-class polo and equestrian facilities, jungle excursions, oceanfront living and high-touch service. Set within The Flatlands, a lush expanse nestled between the Sierra De Vallejo Mountain peaks and pristine Pacific beach, the course blends breathtaking scenery with inspiring design.
The Mandarina Golf Club was thoughtfully designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, preserving the native vegetation and enhancing the landscape’s inherent beauty. The course’s integration of natural elements gives it an organic, time-honored feel, as if it has always belonged to the Mandarina environment. Strategically positioned holes offer sweeping views of the world-class Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club and the majestic mountain backdrop, while select vantage points reveal glimpses of Canalan Beach Club and the Pacific Ocean.
The Mandarina Golf Club features nine dynamic holes, plus an additional “challenge” hole, offering an experience that caters to players of all ages and skill levels. The layout incorporates a variety of design styles—links, parkland, and sandbelt—creating a course that is friendly enough for family outings yet challenging enough for avid golfers. Greens are strategically designed with flexible pin positions, allowing for diverse play options and balancing difficulty at each hole. This enables golfers to approach the green with elevated, rolled, or chipped shots based on their skill and strategy.
Beyond its imaginative layout, the course delivers a thoughtfully crafted guest experience. Between holes 5 and 6, players can recharge at specialty comfort station “Hole 5 and a half”, featuring shaded and open seating areas and complimentary premium refreshments and food options. Golfers can
visit the pro shop equipped with PXG club rentals, top class golf apparel and exclusive Mandarina- branded polos, among other merchandise and gear. For those looking to advance their game, an on- site golf pro will be available for private lessons for every skill level, and after completing their round, golfers can enjoy a sunset polo match and dine under the stars at Chukker, the Argentine asado grill located in the equestrian fields.
“Mandarina’s course offers something truly different – every hole tells a story,” said Greg Norman, CEO of Greg Norman Golf Course Design. “We created a course that’s approachable yet exciting, offering both leisure and a touch of challenge in a setting you won’t find anywhere else”
The Mandarina Golf Club is the second collaboration between Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) and RLH Properties, the first being the formerly PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and now LPGA championship golf course, El Camaléon, at Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
The Mandarina Golf Club is the latest addition to a destination already defined by its commitment to excellence. Home to the acclaimed One&Only Mandarina hotel and the One&Only Mandarina Private Homes, Mandarina’s growing portfolio will soon include the luxury Rosewood Mandarina hotel and residences. As part of Club Mandarina, residents of One&Only Mandarina Private homes and soon Rosewood Residences Mandarina will enjoy priority access to course reservations, preferred rates on green fees and exclusive membership opportunities, ensuring every visitor can experience Mandarina’s newest amenity.
