El
Camaleon Golf Course at the Mayakoba
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Hole A Greg Norman's latest masterwork - Signature Course |
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Description |
Location
El Camaleón is located 45 minutes south of Cancun in the
heart of the mystic Riviera Maya. Just minutes from the dynamic
beach destination of Playa del Carmen, El Camaleón is the
centerpiece of the luxury resort development of Mayakoba which includes
the 401 room deluxe hotel The Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya.
Description
El Camaleón is aptly named for its diverse layout and ever-changing
landscape, which bends through tropical jungles, dense mangroves
and oceanfront stretches of sand with holes bordered by massive
limestone canals. The indigenous and environmentally inspired design
aspects are evident from the opening fairway, by an imposing cenoté,
an ancient underground cavern that was unearthed during the initial
stages of course construction. El Camaleón is the only course
in the Riviera Maya featuring two holes just steps from the Caribbean
Sea.
Signature
Hole
The 15th is the hole that will define the El Camaleón experience.
At only 160 yards from the back marker the hole plays directly towards
the vibrant waters of the Caribbean Sea. The large green sets the
stage for a memorable shot as the nearby waves gently soothe the
golfer's soul. Don't be fooled, this hole is not to be taken lightly,
especially when the tropical winds pick up. Regardless of your score,
the ocean view will remain with the player long after the round.
Designer
- Greg Norman
Number
of Holes - 18
Year
Opened - 2005
Yardage
- Championship tees - 7,039 yards
- Regular tees - 6,700 yards
- Forward tees - 5,800 yards
Par
- 72 Course Type - Resort Championship
Turf
- Fairways and Greens - Paspalum, variety SeaIsle I
Sand - Silica from Veracruz
The
Clubhouse - A contemporary design that boasts a three tiered copper
roof, El Camaleón's clubhouse is one that shows the true
color of the region. Designed with luxury in mind, the facility
boasts a second floor Argentinean steakhouse overlooking the picturesque
18th hole. A fully stocked golf shop with all the latest in fashion,
logo wear and equipment has something to offer for everyone.
Walking
Policy - Golf carts are required.
GPS
- All carts are equipped with the interactive Uplink GPS system,
providing golfers with detailed course and yardage information,
plus the ability to keep score and place food orders on-course.
Golf
Course Operators - Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Director
of Golf - Douglas Goubault
Golf
Course Superintendent - Erin Stevens
SWING
A ROUND IN THE JUNGLE
AT THE FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA
El
Camaleón Golf Course at the Mayakoba resort is Greg Norman's
latest masterwork. The 7,000-yard layout is unique - not just to
Mexico but to the entire world of golf. The course bends through
three distinct landscapes - mangrove jungles, limestone canals and
stunning, oceanfront stretches of sand. El Camaleón incorporates
a cenote, a massive underground cavern, into the heart of the opening
fairway.
The
handsome, Mayan influenced clubhouse that rises above the 18th green
will feature a fine dining room with stunning views over the course.
The adjoining practice facility and driving range are of international
caliber. With Mayakoba's unique system of lagoons, golfers will
be able to step out of their rooms and into a boat, which will ferry
them directly to the first tee. El Camaleón Golf Course will
be managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
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