TPC Danzante Bay
Rees Jones routed TPC Danzante Bay through the mountains and along the shore of the Sea of Cortez at Loreto, completing all eighteen holes in 2017. A par 72 of 7,237 yards, it climaxes at the cliffside par 3 17th, one of the most photographed holes in golf.
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The verdict
TPC Danzante Bay is the reason a quiet stretch of Baja California Sur has landed on the golf map. Rees Jones spent years routing the course across five distinct landscapes, from arroyos and foothills to the dunes and cliffs above the Sea of Cortez, and the full eighteen opened in 2017 at the Villa del Palmar resort near Loreto.
The course would be a strong resort test on its own, but it is the par 3 17th that makes it a destination, a tee perched high on a cliff with the bay spread out far below. At 7,237 yards from the tips it has length and variety, and the combination of desert, mountain and ocean golf in a single round is rare anywhere in Mexico.
TPC Danzante Bay at a glance
- Opened
- 2017
- Designer
- Rees Jones
- Type
- Desert and coastal
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,237 yds
- Green fee
- About US$250
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from TPC Danzante Bay and leading course databases. Rees Jones designed the course and the full eighteen opened in 2017, a par 72 of 7,237 yards. The indicative resort green fee around US$250 reflects 2026 high season rates and changes by season and resort package; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
TPC Danzante Bay moves through five different landscapes, and the routing makes the most of each. The opening holes work through desert arroyos and foothills, climbing steadily, with elevation changes that frame the mountains on one side and the first glimpses of the Sea of Cortez on the other.
The closing stretch is the headline. The par 3 17th plays from a cliff top tee box hundreds of feet above the fairway floor, the Sea of Cortez and Danzante Island filling the horizon, a 178 yard shot that ranks among the most dramatic one shotters in the world. It single handedly put the course on every travelling golfer's list.
Beyond the 17th, the course rewards the player who manages the elevation and the desert wind. Greens are large and tilted to the surrounding mountains, the bunkering is bold, and the variety of looks, from links style dunes to clifftop drama, keeps the round absorbing from the first tee to the last.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto; resort guests and public play welcome |
| Green fee | Indicative around US$250 in high season (2026); resort and stay and play packages vary |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the resort, particularly in the November to May high season |
| On the day | Carts are included and recommended given the elevation; caddies and forecaddies can be arranged |
| Getting there | About 40 minutes from Loreto International Airport on the Baja California Sur coast |
| Best months | October to May for warm, dry days; summer is hot and humid |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; rates and packages change, so always confirm directly with the resort or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, the all inclusive resort that the course belongs to, set on its own bay with the first tee a short shuttle away. Staying on site is the simplest way to secure tee times and build a stay and play around the round.
The historic town of Loreto, one of the oldest settlements in the Baja peninsula, lies a short drive up the coast and offers a quieter, more local flavour for an evening out. TPC Danzante Bay anchors a Loreto golf escape that pairs the course with the marine life of the Sea of Cortez.
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TPC Danzante Bay questions
Who designed TPC Danzante Bay and when did it open?
TPC Danzante Bay was designed by Rees Jones, with the full eighteen holes opening in 2017 at the Villa del Palmar resort near Loreto.
What is the par and length of TPC Danzante Bay?
TPC Danzante Bay is a par 72 of 7,237 yards, routed across desert arroyos, foothills, dunes and cliffs above the Sea of Cortez.
What is the famous 17th hole at TPC Danzante Bay?
The 17th is a 178 yard par 3 played from a cliff top tee high above the fairway, with the Sea of Cortez and Danzante Island behind, widely rated one of the best par 3s in the world.
How much is a round at TPC Danzante Bay?
The indicative high season green fee is around US$250 in 2026, with resort and stay and play packages varying. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.