BEST'S Golf Guide to Mexico by Charles Kinder

Cover: Palmilla Golf Resort by Jack Nicklaus

LOS CABOS | SEVEN WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES

Publisher’s Letter Dear Golf Amigos, This issue of BEST’s Golf Guide to Los Cabos has taken a swing for the BEST. We have made an effort to offer more stylistic pages with fascinating stories and up-to-date information on what is new in Golf in Mexico. Our current, updated Golf directories are favorites of many adventuresome golfers. Featured in this issue is Jack Nicklaus, named BEST Golf Course Architect in Mexico for the third consecutive year. Another highlight: Gary Player enters his hat on the green with a beautiful new golf course at CostaBaja Resort & Marina in La Paz, set to open in 2009. Recently, I had a chance to sit down and interview this year’s run-a-way superstar, or more precicely, “fairway” superstar; the world’s #1 female golfer LORENA OCHOA. She is truly fantastic! Talented, warm and friendly - a very bright star in the world of golf, indeed. Our main feature article covers Golf Course Communities – Real Estate in Mexico. The article showcases up-to-date information for your education and enjoyment. With forty new golf course communities in Mexico; it is a great opportunity to enjoy and be part of this highgrowth area for investors, consumers and golfers from around the world. The 2008 Annual Tianguis conference on tourism for Mexico this year was vibrant with enthusiasm and great energy. It seems as though Mexico is not fully

dependent on the US Golf travelers caught up in the sub-prime melt down. Although there are some signs of off-peak tourism, the Europeans - along with their strong Euro - are traveling in record numbers and coming to the land of bargains with their purchasing power. In the months to come, we will see pricing reductions and added value: 4th or 7th night free incentives for the lower priced rooms and the mid-market. As for the luxury buyer, most five star and grand tourismo resorts are doing quite well. Another indicator that the high end has resistance; Cabo del Sol, the most expensive 18 hole resort course in Mexico was the only golf course in Los Cabos to have an increase in rounds played in the first quarter of 2008 vs. 2007. Travel to Mexico now for the BEST value for Golf, Hotels and Real Estate. Plan now for the fall, as well as next winter’s golf travel season. Many world class courses offer quality off-season value-priced packages, now online at: www.best4mexicoteetimes.com Remember, you can always view BEST’s Golf Guides to Mexico online, by visiting: www.golfguidetomexico.com/digital For more up-to-date information regarding golf and golf resorts in Mexico, go to: www.golfinmexico.net Grab a friend and head south for world class golf in Mexico.

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HEROES OF GOLF IN MEXICO by Charles Kinder

Mexico’s Oso Dorado

JACK NICKLAUS

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playability for amateur players and challenge for the better players; perhaps most importantly, how to maximize the economic impact of the golf component for the developer. Nicklaus blends all of these ideals together as pleasingly as how the desert meets the ocean in the Baja. By this summer, Nicklaus Design will have completed 18 golf courses throughout Mexico, matching the record number of major championships won by Jack Nicklaus in his illustrious tournament career, and thus cementing the Golden Bear’s playing legacy. With another 16 Nicklaus Design courses under development throughout the country, Oso Dorado (Spanish for Golden Bear) will cement his design legacy in Mexico. Golf has been good for Mr. Nicklaus and Mr. Nicklaus has been good for golf in Mexico.

Veni…Vidi...Vici…translated from Latin to Spanish to English, means Jack Nicklaus came to Mexico, saw the potential and conquered the golf course design market. Why else would Los Cabos be nick-named Nicklausville or Cabo San Nicklaus? It all started with a phone call in 1988 from Don Koll, President of Koll International and the proud owner of Palmilla, the old veteran hotel that is surrounded by thousands of acres of rolling desert hillsides, ideally suited for golf in a landscape only known for fishing. On the other end was Carlos Hampe, then director for the Minister of Tourism in Los Angeles. Asked by Koll what the Mexican Government could do to support his efforts to build a golf course in Los Cabos, Carlos, an avid golfer, was quick to respond "Let’s fly to Phoenix to look at the golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus in the same type of desert climate, minus the beautiful blue of the Sea of Cortez that serves as the backdrop for Los Cabos." After the site inspection, the rest is history. Palmilla became the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Latin America, opened in 1993 with the 18 holes of the Arroyo and Mountain courses, and later the addition of the Ocean 9 in 1999. Palmilla’s creation spawned a second golf course in Los Cabos—another brainchild of Koll—the Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol. Shortly thereafter, Cabo del Sol became a staple in world rankings, and now the Ocean Course and Palmilla are rated the No. 1 and 2 resort courses, respectively, in Mexico. Jack Nicklaus has also designed the No. 1 private club in Mexico, also located in Los Cabos, at Eldorado Golf Club, now owned and managed by Discovery Land Company. Currently Los Cabos is rated in the top 15 golf destinations in the world, and Nicklaus has four of the top courses completed in Los Cabos, as well as one under construction at Puerto Los Cabos. Several more are on the drawing board. Some additional statistics from BEST’s “Top 30 Resort Courses” might be in order. Nicklaus Design has four of the top 10 listings, and seven of the top 20. BEST’s “Top Private Courses” includes four Nicklaus Design courses in its top 20 listings. Highly acclaimed, La Loma in San Luis Potosi, a design which included key input from his oldest son Jack II (President of Nicklaus Design) is BEST’s “Top New Private Golf Course 2007.” Nicklaus Design creations: Campestre San Jose, Mayan Puerto Peñasco and Asturiano Golf Club in Cuautla are the BEST’s “Top 3 New Resort Courses.” It should not come as any surprise that Jack Nicklaus has been voted BEST’s Top Golf Course Architect in Mexico. Mr. Nicklaus has a sixth sense for golf course design; understanding how to work in concert with the existing land; the importance of balancing

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HEROES OF GOLF IN MEXICO Interview by Charles Kinder

Mexico’s BEST

LORENA OCHOA You are on top of your game, the leading money winner and 8 time winner last year. You have a wonderful reputation of being one of the nicest golfers ever; both humble and realistic. Universally, Mexicans have the reputation of being warm and friendly but you are more so. To what do you attribute your attitude and congeniality? Well, Thank you. I think being this way, it has been a process. I think to be able to get here, where I am today, it is not just a couple of weeks or months but many many years of hard work in order to be number one today. 2007 was a wonderful season. I enjoy my life very much on the tour. I have lots of friends and it brings me a lot of fun and enjoyment. I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Guadalajara Country Club when you where 14. You were diligently on the practice tee all alone. You were already a 5 time world champion. When did you first develop your passion for golf and your desire and ability to WIN? I knew that I wanted to be a professional golfer probably around…maybe 12, 13, or 14. Golf was something that I knew was for me and I wanted to play for the rest of my life. Then I asked what I needed to do…I first played general golf in Mexico. Then I went to the United States for a couple of years to play college golf at the University of Arizona and here I am today! It’s been a great process. Did you have any inspirations in golf as you grew up? Very much, yes. My dad was into the game and introduced me to golf. Then I had my first teacher, Jesus Sandoval at the Guadalajara Country Club and today for sure it’s Raphael Alarcon. He is my teacher and my greatest inspirations. He helps so much both inside and outside of the golf course. It has been a lot of fun to work together. He helps me improve and get a lot better. We both want to get very far and to achieve a lot of goals; so we are working hard. You are a role model and have the opportunity to influence young girls to enter golf as a sport as a way of life. I have my 14 year old daughter here with me today who plays on her High School Team. What is your message to the young golfers in Mexico? Yes, for sure you know I think the best thing is to enjoy very much what you do. I think going outside to the golf course and spending some time there is always a lot of fun. Just try to play some games and really enjoy the afternoon because it 6

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is a beautiful sport . Don’t be afraid to dream and don’t be afraid to have some high goals… wake up everyday and try very hard to do your best… everything is very possible. I would recommend for everyone to go to college. It is something that really helps you. To me, college was really the most important thing… it got me where I am today. Colleges and universities always have opportunities… Doesn’t really matter as you will be much better after a few years. In 2001, you received the prestigious Mexico National Sports Award as an athlete and the first golfer ever to receive this honor from President Vicente Fox. What did it mean to you? Well, that was very important. It was something that really helped the sport to be more popular in the country. The media got involved, and a lot of friends started to learn to play. I would like to say it was the most important award that I have receive in my career because it really made a difference. It has been great and I am trying for another one. If you weren’t playing golf what would you be doing at 25 years old today? Well that’s a tough question… I never imagine my life outside the golf course… I love teaching; I love to train, maybe a coach, or something like that. Our focus with our Golf Guides is travel and tourism and investments for Golf in Mexico. What are some of your favorite golf courses in Mexico? You know I love the golf courses in Guadalajara. El Rio Country Club a Jack Nicklaus design is right outside of the city, and the Guadalajara Country Club is a beautiful golf course. There are wonderful golf courses in Puerto Vallarta that I really enjoy. I can go there in the off season for some practice so it’s not only about golf. In Mexico, it is a good excuse to go out and play but at the same time the Mexican culture is amazing. You know it has so much to offer and I want to say I am very proud to be Mexican. I think that it is a great country. Mexico is the number ONE golf destination for US golfers…What needs to be done to maintain these positions and attract even more golfers to Mexico? Well for sure it is a great opportunity to enjoy my country and a beautiful way to make a business trip or family vacation. It is always a good escape to take the afternoon or the whole WWW.GOLFINMEXICO.NET

day at the golf course... it gives you so much peace to enjoy this sport and be with your family. The beaches of Mexico are beautiful, with some courses very nearby. Welcome to Mexico, it is a very special place. You are a wonderful ambassador to Mexico. You represent the warmth of the people of Mexico Thank you very much. Thank you. Lorena Ochoa grew up on the greens of Guadalajara Country Club and became FIVE times winner of the Junior World Championship. She is currently ranked number ONE in the world of female golfers; member of the LPGA, with 22 professional wins and over $11 million in prize money. Lorena was awarded Mexico's National Sports Prize twice and named BEST Sport Woman of the 20th Century.

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ONE&ONLY PALMILLA A SERENELY PRIVATE TROPICAL HIDEAWAY

Palmilla Golf Club is Jack Nicklaus’ first Latin America

Experience, it makes it one of the most memorable golf design and is recognized as the Grand Dame of golf in rounds in the world. Los Cabos. Challenging, masterfully-conceived and A Mexican decor clubhouse, on-site golf shop and stunningly beautiful, Palmilla has ocean views from expert staff help provide for your every need. Palmilla every hole. The Ocean Course actually flows to the Golf Club has hosted the 1997 PGA Senior TOUR, Senior ocean as you play on the beaches of the Sea of Cortez. Slam with Hale Irwin defeating Jack Nicklaus, Ray Floyd This 27-hole championship course is and Gil Morgan. With its skillful design, perched on deep canyon arroyos and sits expert management and idyllic locale, among century old cardon cacti. It is Palmilla Golf Club is recognized as one of a great resort course with daily trade top four courses in Mexico, and, one the winds that enhance pinpoint accuracy finest in the world. that challenges even the most experiThe renewed One&Only Palmilla enced of players. Resort maintains the classic Mexican Jason Ballog, Club Manager says, “The ambiance which has made it a favorite golf experience at Palmilla is unique for among an international ‘who’s who’ since Location Los Cabos several reasons. Palmilla Golf Club gently its original opening in 1956, while Course Palmilla Golf Club, takes you through 800 vertical feet of the expanding and recreating the legendary 27 hole, Jack Nicklaus Sig. Baja Desert. The design allows our guests property for a new generation of travelers. Contact 52 (624) 995-144-5250 to experience native desert vegetation on The resort features 172 spacious rooms www.oneandonlypalmilla.com the Mountain and Arroyo courses. On the and suites, each luxuriously appointed Ocean course guests play along the white and offering magnificent views of the Sea sandy beaches of the Sea of of Cortez, along with three restaurants, Cortez. During the odyssey, golfers enjoy looking at the the indoor/outdoor One&Only Spa, two pools includ“Gin Blue” water on all 27 holes. Sometimes our guests ing a children’s swimming and activity area, a new will see blue whales breech the water, as they migrate Executive Conference Center, and the property’s around the Baja to their winter breeding grounds. renowned Chapel, which makes One&Only Palmilla a When you combine the natural experiences and how we favorite for weddings. take care of our guests with the Troon Golf

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Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial Routes

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in Mexico A Golfer’s Paradise by Chuck Kinder

ot all golfers seeking second, retirement or investment homes or condos are looking for golf course communities. After all, not all residents of golf course communities are golfers, but they do like to be near great golf in Mexico. Real Estate marketers seek out golfers as a desirable target group known for their higher net worth, premium spending for airlines, hotels, restaurants and real estate. Golfers tend to travel and love to play golf year round, which is something that México can offer. The fact is, today the economic balance in real estate has shifted from a sellers market to buyers delight, especially in the search for homes in the US. The Mexican real estate market should expect the same, no doubt, but not as much, nor for as long a period. Mexico has over $300 billion worth of build out value in the planning stage or in process of development. Mexico has several advantages to help counter downward pricing pressures. Buoyed by the US Dollar’s weakness and the pesos’ close ties in housing prices, the Europeans and their stronger Euros are looking at Mexico as a bargain real estate market. One year ago, a couple from Germany considering purchasing a $300,000 USD oceanfront 3 bedroom condo in the Riviera Maya was looking at paying 240,000 Euros. Now, with a weaker dollar, they would be looking at paying 198,000 Euros, a bargain from their point of view. All of Latin America is aware of Mexico’s real estate growth as an investment opportunity with plenty of direct flights from Rio, Buenos Aires, Lima and Bogotá. Canadians are feeling the same way about their dollar exchange value. For years they have been the stepchild with a deflated Canadian dollar. They now have a renewed interest in investing because of a double digit increase in valuation. Longtime savers and frugal spenders, they can now can take advantage of their new purchasing power to have their dream homes in Mexico. Sustainable, eco-sensitive, smart homes are the buzz words of the day, and projects that promote these concepts are reaping the benefits and separating themselves from the competition. The Villages at Loreto Bay, under the watchful eye of Citibank group, is one of the leaders of this movement with a highly successful development in Loreto, in Baja Sur. Here at Loreto Bay they are focused on the restoration of the Estuary with the goal that every hectare of (2.2 acre) water reclaimed creates ONE TON of commercial fish per year and provides new life and habitats for birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. More and more, developers are thinking the same for their projects. John Solis, former president of Koll International and a development consultant, strongly urges project developers to give back to the communities that they are working in, and to improve the highways and airports, making conditions better for the sake of lifestyle and investments. Mexico’s home mortgage credit is a new vehicle now available in quantity with competitive rates for Mexican nationals and foreign investors for the first time, thus opening a new segment of buyers and investors. BBVA Bancomer is the market leader for residential and commercial lending for acquisition and construction loans. 10

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Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial Routes The growth of world class golf in the key areas of Los Cabos, Vallarta and Cancun Riviera Maya have helped stimulate and enhance accumulated appreciation of real estate projects. Large development groups from around the world have taken an aggressive search for raw open land with or without SEMARNAT (Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Nationales) permits to build master planned communities. The US and Spain lead the way with experienced and well financed companies planting the seeds for over 30 new golf courses with designer labels like Nicklaus, von Hagge, Fazio, Dye, Love, Player, Norman, Doak and even Michelson. You can bet that all of these courses are real estate plays: hotels, full ownership and fractional ownership homes, villas, and condos, and to some degree, time shares, residence clubs, or exchange clubs. Mitch Brinton, Executive Director of The Markers, heads up a private golfers residence club that will have up to 325 owner-members who have equity in over 36 deluxe estates in all of the best golfing spots around the world. Membership gets you up to 56 days in a beautiful villa with all services, including advance tee times, at all of the best courses in each area. The Marker’s first Mexico location is at Cabo del Sol. Their members have access to the Cabo del Sol Ocean course, rated number one in Mexico by Best’s Golf Guide to Mexico and rated in the top 100 in the world by Golf Magazine. Several more home sites are being planned throughout Mexico. Where to live and invest is a matter of preference, knowledge of locations in Mexico, proximity to airports, health services, safety and sanitation. Typically golfers who have traveled about Mexico have experienced one or more destinations, and are attracted to areas with multiple courses to choose from, among daily fee, resort courses, or private country clubs. Although beach destinations are the favored location for many US and Canadian second home or retirement investors, inland cities are getting on board and are becoming attractive due to the low cost of land and housing, living expenses, fee simple title, and thriving US ex-PAT communities. Areas such as Lake Chapala near Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende, Morelia, and Monterrey are fast becoming terrific communities befitting old world colonial, with modern health services, wonderful restaurants, and private country club amenities at respectable rates. Billionaire Carlos Slim has taken on the health care issue in his own grand style by establishing some very high end medical centers called Grupo Star Medica catering to the US baby boomers, with the first two locations in Puerto Peñasco and Los Cabos…after all golf is for life. We have created a directory (see page 44) of select and recommended real estate projects and golf course communities in most of Mexico’s key locations. Some are private, guard-gated golf communities, while others are individual, stand alone condos, villas, single family homes, or townhouses near golf courses. For your convenience we have an updated website featuring these same properties at www.GolfInMexico.net/RE_dir Financing, at approximately a 70% loan-to-value, at a reasonable rate, amortized over 20 years, is available from a handful of well-funded, professional companies such as BBVA Bancomer, GE Capital, GMAC, Latin American Financing, Finance North America, and Platinum Capital. Some projects offer prospective buyers their own financial package. There are several national real estate firms including Prudential, Century 21, Re/Max, Coldwell Banker and Realty Executives that have English speaking agents who offer personalized service and who understand lenders’ documentation process. Mexico has become more American consumer friendly with the availability of title insurance and escrow companies, which give assurance, security, and safety throughout the closing and ownership process. About the only thing left is to pack your clubs, clothes, and sun lotion and head south for a look at your next new home. For a primer and your own quick tour-guide of golf and real estate in the BEST areas in Mexico... read on. 12

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Mitch Brinton, Executive Director of The Markers, heads up a private golfers residence club that will have up to 325 owner-members who have equity in over 36 deluxe estates in all of the best golfing spots around the world.

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Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial Routes CABO & BAJA SUR Los Cabos Without a doubt, Los Cabos is the leader in the development of world-class golf in Mexico. This burgeoning resort located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula recently ranked 14th in a listing of the 50 most popular golf destinations in the world. Los Cabos’ climate and setting are perfect, like Palm Springs on the ocean. A 20mile stretch of coast between the two towns of Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, is home to some of the world’s best oceanside courses, carved out of a landscape where stark desert meets an azure sea. Three Nicklaus signature courses are open along this corridor, including the top-rated Cabo del Sol Ocean, ranked 88 in 2007 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses in the World.” The course boasts five oceanfront holes, including the “finest three finishing holes in golf,” according to its designer, Jack Nicklaus. Up the road, at the legendary One and Only Palmilla resort, you’ll find Nicklaus’ first signature course in Latin America, with 27 holes featuring the ocean, arroyo and mountain nines. Surrounding the One and Only Palmilla is one of Cabo’s great real estate success stories. Villas Del Mar, guard gated, ocean front homes that originally sold for $400,000 in 1987, now fetch over $5 million each according to Chris Snell, president of Snell Real Estate, who specializes in several high end developments in Los Cabos, including Cabo del Sol, Villa de Oro and Punta Ballena. Snell also reports that “In 2008 sales of homes are down 15% from 2007, the highest year on record; yet at the same time, price per deals are up 20%, an indicator that prices are holding up for good quality homes that have all of the bells and amenities with great views or locations. New home tours are up 11% over last year.” Across town, Debbie Dodson of Prudential CaboGold represents a broad range of real estate properties in Los Cabos with three offices for the past 20 years along with her husband, Golf Professional, Steve Dodson. One of the great new finds in San Jose del Cabo is the ocean front, Cabo Azul, a fantastic hotel /resort/ vacation ownership experience with architecturally stunning rooms and a delightful Mexican style restaurant, Javier’s. Here they exceed your expectations with quality service and experienced management. Close by is one of the six successful Mayan Palace Resorts in Mexico, along with it’s unique, nine hole San Jose del Cabo golf course directly across the street. In the middle of the Los Cabos corridor is Cabo Real, a master-planned golf resort featuring deluxe hotels and properties such as the Westin Regina, Grand Regina, Hilton Los Cabos (now under the Waldorf-Astoria brand), Melia Cabo Real, Dreams Los Cabos, and the ultra-luxurious Las Ventanas al Paraíso. Tiger Woods stayed here after he won the US Open. Cabo Real boasts three residential golf course master plans; Cabo Real Golf Course by Robert Trent Jones II; the newer, spectacular, oceanfront El Dorado, a Jack Nicklaus signature design, now a private real estate retreat under the management of the Discovery Land Group; and the just opened Campestre San Jose, another Jack Nicklaus design rounding out the current projects open for business. Eduardo Sanchez Navarro, general director of Questro Golf, Mexico’s number one golf course development group with six courses in Mexico and a dominant presence in Los Cabos said, “Our goal is quality, consistency and professionalism.” Soon Grupo Questro will open the mega-complex Puerto Los Cabos, a project four years in the making, with two 18-hole golf courses, one by Greg Norman and the other Jack Nicklaus, along with Cabo’s newest and grandest marina. The location between Los Cabos and the expansion on the East Cape is spectacular and a perfect option for your second home investment. On a stretch of beach next to the Greg Norman designed golf course is one of my favorite real estate project, called El Encanto de la Laguna. Wonderfully designed and built villas and town 14

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Eduardo Sanchez Navarro, general director of Questro Golf, Mexico’s number one golf course development group; with six courses in Mexico and a dominant presence in Los Cabos, he said: “Our goal is quality, consistency and professionalism.”

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Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial Routes homes command a majestic view of the Sea of Cortez, prices start at $695,000 for a 2 bedroom condo, all with top notch quality construction. Rated number three of all private golf courses in Mexico is Querencia, which opened in November 2000. This world-class 18-hole course is Tom Fazio’s first signature course in Mexico. It was host to Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf tournament between Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson. Andre Boersma, General Manager brings a vast array of luxury hotel experience to this spectacular location perched over the Los Cabos coastline with endless vistas of the Sea of Cortez. “This is a real genuine country club experience in Mexico”, he advises. “The members have a real sense of friendship and appreciation for the style and services of our club. Award winning architectural designs and a sense of community set this private, gated residential project apart for our 270 content members. A second course by minimalist, Gil Hanes, who mentored under Tom Doak, is in the works.” Closer to Cabo San Lucas is the Cabo San Lucas Country Club designed by Roy and Matt Dye, featuring an open layout with a view to Land’s End, Los Cabos’ most photographed landmark. This is the location of Los Cabos Golf Resorts for golf-focused guests who like the idea of owning a villa for a week or more on a golf course close to town. What is on the drawing board? Over 20 new golf courses are being planned or conceptualized; branded designs by Nicklaus, Fazio, Norman, Dye, Love, Couples, and Mickelson are keeping Los Cabos in the lead for Golf in Mexico “Chileno Bay is one of the grandest of all —a family sanctuary…enchanting,” according to managing director Gonzalo Franyutti. “This property is recognized as having one of the best beach fronts in Los Cabos. It was the former Hotel Cabo San Lucas, exuding with potential.” Chileno Bay has been purchased, in part, by the, Midas touch king, Discovery Land Company. You can plan on another “off the charts” success story here. Two world class courses by Fazio are in line to compete for Mexico’s best courses. For the first time, growth along the Pacific side of Los Cabos is taking shape with highly anticipated Diamante Life. It will compete for the best course in Mexico with its Davis Love private ocean front golf course and a potential second golf course in the making on this wonderful master-planned community according to managing director, Bob Gaudet. Netto Coppell is a legend in Los Cabos, running Pueblo Bonito Resorts, the most successful timeshare development in México. Now he is expanding on the Pacific side near the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Resort with two new Jack Nicklaus golf courses and a Quivira master plan. Project DIrector, Jose Luis Mogollon indicates, “It will have two Nicklaus Signature Ocean courses, one private and one semi-private. Among the two, they will have 8 ocean front golf holes, and almost all of them will be ocean view. Bandon Dunes meets Pebble Beach is a good description for these golf courses due to the dramatic location of several ocean front holes on the cliffs and the dune areas”. The courses will break ground this summer, while at the same time the announcement of the Ritz-Carlton will establish a 200-room hotel and the first residential community in Mexico. This residential ocean front community will be the talk of Los Cabos. During the high season in Los Cabos, advanced tee time reservations are a must, and now they are available via the Internet at www.best4mexicoteetimes.com It’s also a good idea to rent a car to make the most of your golf vacation; with the variety of golf courses and fine restaurants located along the corridor, you will want to drive up and down on your own schedule. Expect to pay premium prices in Los Cabos for accommodations, golf and restaurants, often referred to as Newport Beach South. After all you’re in a most beautiful grown-up fantasy land. Some great new courses are just beginning to take shape north of Los Cabos on the Pacific Coast on the way to Todos Santos, La Paz and Loreto.

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Querencia, Private Golf Club and Residential Community.

Rated number three of all private golf courses in Mexico is Querencia, which opened in November 2000. This world class 18-hole course is Tom Fazio’s first signature course in Mexico. Andre Boersma, General Manager brings a vast array of luxury hotel experience to this spectacular location perched over the Los Cabos coastline with endless vistas of the Sea of Cortez.

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t Querencia, residents work, play and reconnect with family and friends inside a private but casual, close-knit community. At the center is a private Tom Fazio golf course, but here even non-golfers enjoy this amenity-rich lifestyle, unique to the Los Cabos region. Be it your primary or secondary residence, Querencia is an enticing place to call home. Nestled between rugged desert mountains and the sparkling Sea of Cortez, Querencia offers an exclusive, master planned community with an array of ownership options for the most discerning of residents.

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Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial Routes Todo Santos An oasis spot on the map is Todo Santos, a sleepy artist town, now getting ready to join the golf scene. Arthur Hills has begun construction on his second course in the Baja, at Punta Lobos (Sea Lion Point). It will occupy more than 1,800 acres of seaside property owned by the Santa Ana Family, stewards of this land, since 1803. The two golf courses, residences, hotels and marina associated with the project will be built on coastal terrain made verdant by arroyos that channel fresh water from the Sierra de La Laguna Mountains. Also slated for development in sleepy little Todo Santos is Maravilla Resort, with spa, golf and villas on over 900 acres of plush palm trees, an oasis setting with a swimable beach. A golf course designed by Clive Clark, of Indian Wells fame, has been permitted.

La Paz Less than an hour up the coast in La Paz is Arthur Hills’ first championship course, in Mexico, taking shape at Paraiso del Mar, a peninsula in the bay of La Paz with an agenda of sustainable living. No motor cars on this peninsula; just golf carts and a ferry service between the gated community and the beautiful port side of the state capital. High demand calls for full build out of 290 single story casas and 400 condo villas. Across the bay, is the 500-acre seaside development of Costa Baja Resort & Marina. One can purchase full ownership condos and villas on the waterfront or with golf course view. This project was conceived in the ivory towers of Parque Reforma in Mexico City and boasts of being the first Gary Player designed golf course in Mexico. Parque Reforma is committed to the preservation, enhancement, and protection of the nation’s natural wonders, and has been a continual supporter of the Mexican Foundation for Environmental Education. This will be one of the most sought after addresses in Mexico with units starting at $300,000. The team of Schmidt & Curley is moving forward with their 18-hole design plus a shorter course called IRONS for seniors at Maravia. Construction of the first course at Maravia Golf Club begins this summer. Named “Comillo de Coyote” (Fang of the Coyote), it is part of a planned golf residential community overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Located after Pichilingue, 15 minutes north of La Paz in Mexico’s Baja California, it is a par 71 of 7,068 yards and will combine desert-style “target golf” with numerous spectacular ocean vistas. The layout will feature extensive, rugged, sandy waste areas with backdrops of the sea and dramatic mountains, as well as the revolutionary Seashore Paspalum grass on its tees, greens, fairways and roughs. The master planning firm von Hagge, Smelik and Barril designed Azul de Cortez, a community that will include an interesting 18-hole, hillside championship course with the goal of preserving the natural environment and making the best use of the terrain around incredible ocean vistas. Perhaps one of the hidden treasures of golf will be the Tom Doak minimalist design at Bahia de los Sueños, the first Doak golf course in Mexico. The routing is completed, and dirt has been moved, open for play in 2009. I predict that it will be one of Mexico’s most sought after golf course resorts and high-end custom residential communities. Several homes currently on site, utilities exist other prime locations still available in the first release for site inspection and rental. You must see Villas of Bahia de los Sueños. On site you can enjoy a taco and beer at the Giggling Marlin II.

Costa Baja Resort & Marina is a favorite of many; a 500-acre seaside development in La Paz, where one can purchase full ownership condos and villas on the waterfront or with golf course view. Many of the visitors choose to stay at one of the prestigious luxory hotels or on their boats in the Marina. The Marina in La Paz by right, is the host to some of the most extravagant sports fishing boats in the world. Home to Gary Player’s first golf course in Mexico.

Loreto Up the coast, is The Villages of Loreto Bay, a successful project now under the watchful eye of Citibank and the Replay Group. Over 600 villas are under construction, 900 homes have been sold, and more than 175 owners have moved in. This project will have the first David Duvall golf course, a redo of the existing course that has incredible scenic value, and now quality investment in shaping, design and infrastructure. With all of these spectacular courses and developments moving forward. All the more reason to visit and invest in the state of Baja Sur, Mexico. 18

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Golf Communities

IN MEXICO Cabo Azul

BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR

San Jose del Cabo, BCS US: 1 (877) 216-2226 MX: 01(624)163-5100 www.caboazulresort.com Fantastic time share experience.

Cabo Real Golf Club

Club Campestre San Jose

CostaBaja Resort & Marina

Cabo San Lucas, BCS US: 1 (877)795-8727 MX: 1 (800) 543-2044 www.caboreal.com Robert Trent Jones II golf course.

US: 1 (877) 795-8727 MX: 1 (800) 543-2044 www.clubcampestresanjose.com Nicklaus Design 18 hole golf course.

La Paz, BCS US: 1 (866) 409-9940 MX: 01 (612)121-6226 www.costabajaresort.com Gary Player’s first course in Mexico.

Diamante Cabo San Lucas

El Encanto de la Laguna

Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club

Cabo San Lucas, BCS US: 1 (702) 435-6222 www.diamantelife.com Davis Love III designed dunes golf & Phil Mickelson oasis golf course.

San Jose del Cabo, BCS US: 1 (949) 582-0004 x105 MX: 01(624)105-8858 www.elencantoloscabos.net

Cabo San Lucas, BCS US: 011 52 (624) 146-9656 www.puertoloscabos.com Greg Norman Signature course & Jack Nicklaus Signature course.

Punta Ballena, Palmilla

Querencia

San Jose del Cabo, BCS US: 1 (888) 463-2816 www.puntaballena.com

San Jose del Cabo, BCS US: 1 (888) 236-2229 MX: 01 (624) 145-6600 www.loscabosquerencia.com Tom Fazio designed golf course.

Quivira

Villas de Oro, Palmilla, Rental

Villas del Mar, Palmilla

Cabo San Lucas, BCS US: 1 (866) 578-4847 www.quiviraloscabos.com

Phyllis Rockower San Jose del Cabo, BCS www.PalmillaLuxuryCondos.com Limited Luxury Rental Opportunity

San Jose del Cabo, BCS US: 1 (888) 348-3221 www.villasdelmar.com

Villa La Estancia

The Villages at Loreto Bay

Cabo San Lucas, BCS US: 1 (866) 843-7005 www.villalaestancia.com

Loreto, BCS US: 1 (866) 956-7386 MX: 01 (551)285-2597 www.loretobay.com

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El Encanto de la Laguna El Encanto de la Laguna is a unique, high-end, single family real estate development located in the new tourist corridor of Los Cabos, approximately 6 kilometers from San Jose del Cabo. El Encanto de la Laguna neighbors the ìFundadoresî or founders side of Puerto Los Cabos, the biggest development in town, housing two exclusive golf courses and a marina. El Encanto de la Laguna is renown by all realtors and developers for its unique and astonishing design. www.ElEncantoLosCabos.net

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HEROES OF GOLF IN MEXICO by Charles Kinder

The Black Knight in Mexico

GARY PLAYER Known worldwide as the ambassador of golf, Gary Player is winner of over 166 international golf tournaments and is one of only five golfers ever to win golf’s Grand Slam. He has won nine Major championships on the regular tour (The British Open three times, The Masters three times, The US Open once and the PGA Championship twice), making him the third player in the game’s history to win the career Grand Slam. This year he bested Arnold Palmer’s record to become the player to participate in the most Masters Tournaments ever— 51 total. The Black Knight, as Player is respectfully referred to, is recognized as an uncompromising perfectionist who settles for nothing but the best. He has transformed this insistence on quality into a successful golf course design firm with more than 250 layouts in five continents and in over 30 countries. Player’s first ever venture into Mexico will be in Baja Sur, in La Paz, at the CostaBaja Resort & Marina. It’s no surprise why Gary Player chose to affiliate with CostaBaja—it is already the most impressive resort in La Paz with a 250 slip state-of-the-art marina, a lively

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marina village with great restaurants, shops and excursion companies, a 120 room contemporary Fiesta Inn, a luxurious Beach Club and three sold-out residential developments. The 550-acre CostaBaja Resort is located on a whitesand beach on the shores of the Sea of Cortez, a tenminute drive from downtown La Paz and ninety miles north of Los Cabos. The 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and pro shop will start construction soon. A key reason CostaBaja selected Gary Player Design was its reputation for building courses with great respect for the natural topography and environment. Almost every hole will reveal panoramic water views and the challenging course will feature an innovative design that complements the unique “desert by the sea” landscape. Looking for a world-class golf course led CostaBaja Resort to Gary Player; undeniably one of the best golfers, and designers in the world. For more information, visit www.garyplayerdesign.com and www.costabajaresort.com.

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Your Mexico Real Estate Connection

BUYING REAL ESTATE IN MEXICO by Fabiola Thébaud - Kinder

ARE YOU CONSIDERING A RETIREMENT OR VACATION HOME? Mexico’s close proximity to the U.S. is a great benefit to the vacationer or retiree. The lower cost of living, availability of quality resort homes at lower prices compared with the U.S., and topnotch medical facilities make living in Mexico more attractive. There are many flights that can get you to destinations such as Cabo and Puerto Vallarta in less than two hours. Destinations such as Manzanillo are attracting more flights. One can also find beautiful resort property within a two-hour drive from San Diego.

WHAT TYPES OF OWNERSHIP CAN A FOREIGNER HAVE IN MEXICO, AND WHAT IS THE ACQUISITION PROCESS? On the Mexican mainland, a foreigner can purchase property fee simple (direct deed); except when the property is located in the restricted zone: 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the shoreline or 100 kilometers (62.5 miles) from the borders. Residential properties located in all of the Baja Peninsula, and coastal and border areas within the restricted zone, may only be acquired through a Mexican Bank Trust called a Fideicomiso. The bank, for an annual service fee of $300-$400, serves as a trustee, which holds the legal title to the property for up to 50 years. The cost for the permit to establish a bank trust is less than $1,000 USD. To purchase through a Fideicomiso, a foreigner must first register at the Secretariat de Relationes Exteriores for a permit to establish the trust. Upon receipt of the permit, the trustee bank sends instructions to a Notario (a governor appointed attorney), who prepares the deed (Escritura) to the beneficial rights. Applicable taxes are paid (2% of purchase price), then the deed is recorded in the local municipality. The foreigner, as a beneficiary of the Fideicomiso, has the right to use, improve, lease, sell, mortgage, and will the property. Should you die, your estate becomes the beneficiary. Also a second beneficiary to the trust can be named on a Fideicomiso to avoid probate. Upon expiration, a Fideicomiso may be extended indefinitely in 50-year periods when one pays the renewal fee. After 100 years, the property remains yours, but a new trust must be created.

Commercial or non-residential property in the restricted zone can be purchased fee simple with 100% foreign capital as a Mexican corporation, without the need for a Fideicomiso, but going through an application process through the Secretariat de Relationes Exteriores. Escrow arrangements in Mexico do not typically exist as in the US. Some American-based real estate companies work with a hybrid type of escrow, incorporating the closing customs of Mexico and California for U.S.-based buyers. Fabiola Thébaud-Kinder has close working relationships with the most professional, bilingual notarios to better serve her clients.

WHERE CAN WE FIND FINANCING TO PURCHASE HOMES IN MEXICO? In Mexico most residential real estate is purchased on a cash basis. Financing of homes in Mexico has been customarily done through a home equity loan on a U.S. buyer’s primary residence. Developers usually offer some type of financing and some will carry back a portion of the note. Mexican banks and finance companies have begun to offer loans to foreigners. U.S.-based mortgage companies are offering long term, fixed rate financing with as little as 20-30% down.

SHOULD WE BUY A TITLE INSURANCE POLICY? Absolutely! Questions of title may be resolved through the title company rather than through the Mexican Courts. In the US things may go wrong with title, and in Mexico as well, so it is prudent to get a title policy. The Title insurance policy issued for Mexico is 99% similar to an ALTA policy. There are differences in the law and the language, i.e. there is no Spanish equivalent of “marketability.” Ejido rights and agricultural reform have a part in the Mexican policy. In addition, in Mexico, mineral rights belong to the federal government, not to the owner of the land. First American Title Corporation, Stewart Title, and Fidelity National Title are a few US-based companies offering title policies in Mexico. *The above is provided as general information. As laws are subject to change and not all details can possibly be mentioned in this article, we recommend that you seek legal and tax advice from a qualified professional.

Fabiola Thébaud - Kinder is a licensed real estate agent in Laguna Beach, California. With over 18 years management experience at several major international hotel companies, her specialty is hospitality & resort real estate. If you are interested in learning more about real estate in Mexico, please contact Fabiola at (949) 246-2327, or email: fabkinder@gmail.com www.fabulousresorts.com

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Cabo Azul Resort & Spa Experience everything luxury resort living should be when you choose Cabo Azul Resort & Spa. Luxury has never felt so good, relaxation has never been more rejuvenating, nor recreational activities more exciting than at the beautiful Cabo Azul Resort. First-class villa accoutrements, a variety of dining options, an immensely indulgent spa and unparalleled wedding services are all available at this idyllic location. Featuring Javier’s Cantina & Grill; a famed Orange County, CA hot-spot. www.CaboAzulResort.com

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Orange County’s favorite Mexican restaurant. Now open at Cabo Azul Resort. JAVIER’S at CABO AZUL Hours 9am - 10pm Phone 624-163-5100 Paseo Malecon S/N, Lote 11 Fonatur San Jose del Cabo

Enjoy the finest regionally influenced Mexican cuisine in a stunning new resort environment.

Other Locations

JAVIER’S Crystal Cove

JAVIER’S Irvine Spectrum

Restaurants of Los Cabos

Bar and Grill on the Beach

Indoor-outdoor dining... moonlight dancing on the beach. Mesquite grilled Black Angus steaks, chicken, shrimp, prime rib, BBQ ribs, hamburgers... plus traditional Mexican dishes. Satellite T.V. sporting events.

Costa Azul Km 28.5 San Jose del Cabo

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE > CABO SAN LUCAS <

here's no better place to celebrate a memorable occasion than at Ruth's Chris Steak House. The USDA Prime is the Host! But there's a lot more in our Menu, like fresh seafood, veal, chicken or lamb chops. We offer special banquet menus for weddings, birthday parties, business reunions, etc; or your guests can order from our regular menu. We're happy to help you with your arrangements, just call us for Reservations 011 52 (624) 144-3232. Ruth's Chris is located at the most important and beautiful Mall in the whole Baja, Puerto Paraiso Mall, first floor, facing the gorgeous Marina of Cabo San Lucas.

Life’s too short to eat anywhere else. www.ruthschris.com.mx

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Los Cabos Directory

AIRLINES Aeromexico 01 800 021 4050 (800) 237-6639 Toll free www.aeromexico.com

Alaska Airlines (800) 252-7522 Toll free www.alaskaair.com

American Airlines 01 (800) 83 40300 (800) 433-7300 Toll free www.aa.com

Continental Airlines 01 800 900 5000 (800) 523-3273 Toll free www.continental.com

Mexicana Airlines 011 52 (624) 142-0606 (800) 531-7921 Toll free www.mexicana.com

www.solmelia.com

US Airways

Tesoro Los Cabos Resort

(800) 428-4322 Toll free www.usairways.com

Blvd. Marina Lotes 9, 10 Los Cabos 011 52 (624) 173-9300 (866) 99-TESORO Toll free www.TesoroResorts.com

BEAUTY, MASSAGE & SPA FACILITY Sra. Carmen Massages – Chiropractor Manicure – Pedicure – Hair Cuts 011 52 (624) 151-2396 Carretera Transpeninsular Parking Interior of Zippers Rest

CAR RENTAL National Car Rental Cabo San Lucas 011 52 (624) 143-1414 (877) 567-3572 Toll free www.nationalcar.com.mx

National Car Rental San Jose del Cabo 011 52 (624) 142-2424 (877) 567-3572 Toll free www.nationalcar.com.mx

DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

GOLF MERCHANDISE Club Car Golf Carts (954) 272-6182 www.clubcar.com

Excelencia in Golf 011 52 (624)104-3153

Beautiful Mexican Art Blvd Marina #30, Cabo San Lucas or Zaragoza Y Hildalgo, San Jose del Cabo 011 52 (624) 142-2777

JEWELRY

SPORT FISHING

Rolex/ Chopard Ultrajewels Grupo Ultrafemme Km 6 Transpeninsula Hwy Local #9 Interior Plaza Commercial Del Rey Cabo San Lucas

GOLF/ TRAVEL RESERVATIONS BEST4GOLF Travel Packages Call today to book your dream vacation to Mexico. (800) 381-7054 Toll free (949) 494-8561 Direct (949) 494-9292 Fax www.golfinmexico.net

Best4MexicoTeeTimes.com Advance tee times in Mexico www.best4mexicoteetimes.com

IMC - Grupo Intermar Blvd., Mauricio Castro s/n San Jose del Cabo 011 52 (624) 142-2821

SHOPPING Arte Diseno Decoracion

HOTELS Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort Carr. Transpeninsular Km. 19.5 011 52 (624)145-6500 (800) 445-8667 Toll free www.hiltonloscabos.com

Ricco Torres 011 52 (624) 122-1522

011 52 (624) 145-6094 www.ultrafemme.com.mx

Solmar SportFishing 011 52 (624) 143-0646 (800) 344-3349 Toll free CABORESORT@aol.com www.solmar.com

REAL ESTATE Fabiola Kinder (949) 246-2327 From US

RESTAURANTS

Baja Developer’s Land (619) 925-6073 (866) 648-2666 Toll free reyna@bajadevelopersland.com

CostaBaja Resort & Marina Kilometre 7.5 Carretera a Pichilingue, La Paz (866) 899-7567 Toll free www.costabajaresort.com

Prudential Cabo Gold Division Matamores Int. Posada El Marlin 011 52 (624) 143 4626 CaboGold@CaboNet.net.mx www.PruCaboGold.com

Prudential/Cabo Gold Nita Bryson 011 52 624 141 6632 www.homesinloscabos.com

Melia Cabo Real

Snell Real Estate

011 52 (624) 144-0000 (800) 336-3542 Toll free

(888) 713-5183 Toll free www.SnellRealEstate.com

Damiana Town Plaza, San Jose del Cabo Best Mexican Cuisine 011 52 (624) 142-0499

La Dolce Italian Dining Cabo San Lucas location: 011 52 (624) 143-4122 San Jose del Cabo location: 011 52 (624) 147-6621

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Cabo San Lucas 011 52 (624) 144-3232

Zipper’s Bar & Grille On the beach, Satellite TV, Sporting Events San Jose del Cabo 011 52 (624) 142-1795

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Campo de Golf Loreto (D) (613) 133-0788 Blvd. Mision San Ignacio s/n Cabo San Lucas Country Club (R) 22 (624) 143-4653 Lazaro Cardenas s/n Eldorado Golf Course (P) 1 (877) 795-8727 Carr. San Lucas - San Jose KM 22.5 Mayan Resorts Golf Los Cabos (D) (624) 142-0900 Paseo Fenisterra #1 Palmilla Golf Resort (R) 2 (624) 144-5250 Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Cabo Real Golf Course (R) 15 (624) 144-0243 KM 19.5 Transpenin. San Jose del Cabo Cabo del Sol Golf, Desert (R) 12 (624) 145-8200 Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Cabo San Lucas Cabo del Sol Golf, Ocean (R) 1 (624) 145-8200 Carr. Transpeninsular KM 7.5 Cabo San Lucas Campestre San Jose (R) 19Jack Nicklaus design. Querencia Country Club (P) 3 (624) 145-6600 Carr. Transpeninsular KM 27.5 DIRECTORY KEY (R) = Resort Course

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18 72 71.5 6800 6400 5497 Y Y Loreto Bay company course, with an outstanding 14th hole. 18 72 73.0 7220 6603 5302 Y N Roy Dye design with view of Land’s End. 18 72 74.7 7050 6476 4855 Y Y Jack Nicklaus design. Seven holes on the ocean. 9 70 72.0 6306 5404 5840 Y N M. Schjetnan/Joe Finger design. Delightful ocean view course. 27 72 72.2 6939 6130 4858 Y N Jack Nicklaus design. Site for the ‘97 Senior Slam. 18 72 74.1 6945 6437 5068 Y N Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. Site of ‘96 & ’99 Senior Slam. 18 72 69.6 6698 6252 6252 Y N Tom Weiskopf design. Desert course with ocean views. 18 72 74.3 7053 6238 4980 Y N Jack Nicklaus design with 5 oceanfront holes. 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 18 72 74.5 7070 6624 5092 Y N Tom Fazio Design-one great course. (L) = Low Season

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(L) $185 (L) $185 (H) $220 (H) $220 (L) $250 (L) $250 (H) $350 (H) $350 $220 $220 Members Only

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