El Camaleón Golf Course Mayakoba

El Camaleón Golf Course, championship course in Mayakoba

El Camaleón Golf Course is an 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman, with a Par 72 layout that winds through the tropical jungle, mangroves, canals and the Mexican Caribbean coastline in Mayakoba, in the Riviera Maya. The course features five tee marks per hole for golfers of all ages and abilities, and offers standout views and a cenote, an underground cavern characteristic of the region, located alongside the opening fairway. Two oceanfront holes capture sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea.

The course's own presentation describes it as the most prestigious in Latin America and notes that it is one of the few in the world to have hosted the PGA TOUR, LIV Golf and the LPGA Tour. According to the site's information, it is the only course in Mexico included in the official PGA TOUR calendar.

Tournaments and international competitions

The course has hosted 16 PGA TOUR events, two LIV Golf dates, an LPGA TOUR tournament in 2025, the LACC, the AJGA and numerous professional competitions. The Mayakoba Golf Classic, one of the most celebrated PGA TOUR events, annually brings together 132 professionals from around the world. In 2025, the LPGA returned to Mexico from May 22 to 25, for the first time since 2017, with the LPGA Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, the first LPGA tournament in the country since that date.

Facilities and services for players

The Clubhouse stands above the 18th hole and offers culinary offerings, as well as an adjoining practice area. The course has a 350-yard driving range, putting green and short game area to practice chips and bunker shots. The locker rooms, in PGA TOUR style, feature showers, spacious lounge areas with views of the 18th hole and commemorative plaques of all the Mayakoba Golf Classic champions.

Available services include golf carts equipped with GPS, on-course food and beverage cart service, and unlimited practice balls at the practice facilities. The Pro Shop offers golf apparel and accessories, as well as Mayakoba Golf Classic merchandise, and allows players to rent professional clubs from the brands PXG, Callaway and Titleist. The course is open 365 days a year and offers complimentary bag storage service.

Jim McLean Golf School

The course is home to the Jim McLean Golf School, which offers personalized instruction by certified Jim McLean Master Instructors, both for beginners and for aspiring professionals. The school uses Trackman and state-of-the-art golf analysis software.

Course characteristics

• 18 holes, Par 72
• 7,024 yards
• Slope 139
• Paspalum grass
• Five tee marks per hole
• Golf carts with GPS
• Open 365 days a year

Sustainability and natural surroundings

El Camaleón is certified by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary for its commitment to the environment and its ecological practices, aimed at protecting and sustaining the land, water, natural resources and wildlife habitats. The course is integrated into the jungle, mangrove and canal surroundings of Mayakoba.

Private events and closure dates

The Clubhouse, located above the 18th hole, is one of the spaces available for private weddings and events, from corporate meetings to seaside celebrations. The course publishes closure dates for private events and maintenance; at the time of the analysis, the site indicated the course would be closed on August 24.

Dress code

Collared shirts with sleeves and appropriate golf attire are required for all players. Golf or tennis shoes are mandatory; spikes are not permitted.

Location and contact

Chetumal-Puerto Juarez km. 298, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q. Roo · Phone: +52 (984) 206-4653 · Email: info@mayakobagolf.com