El Camaleón

Congratulations to
CAMERON BECKMAN, winner of the 2010 PGA Tour Mayakoba Classic held Feb 18-21, 2010.

Designed by the legendary Greg Norman, the 7000 yard layout is unique – not just to this country but to the entire golfing kingdom. As its name suggests, El Camaleón is ever changing. The stunning Playa del Carmen golf course bends through three distinct landscapes – dense jungle, mangrove forests, and stunning, oceanfront stretches of sand and is bisected by massive, limestone canals. Norman has even incorporated a cenote, an ancient underground cavern and river system into the center of the opening fairway.  From the tips, El Camaleón is a major league test, a real Shark bite. However, each hole is sprinkled with a minimum of four tee blocks, so there is a distance for players of every skill level.  The ultimate in luxury Riviera Maya golf vacations.

While each hole shines with its own particular magic, it's this Riviera Maya golf course's par 3s that already are earning the loudest raves. The 7th and 15th  holes play  right to the edge of the Caribbean Sea with the sand and the spray punctuating the breeze. In the distance is one of the world´s largest coral reefs and the island of Cozumel.

While this Riviera Maya golf course is a standout, the surrounding golf amenities are equally as impressive. The contemporary, copper-topped clubhouse is a full-service facility that rises above the 18th green.  The adjoining practice facilities are among the best in Mexico and include a double-ended, 350 – yard driving range, a 20 000 sq. ft. short game area with putting and chipping greens.

JIM McLEAN ACADEMY

The Mayakoba Resort, the expansive, ultra-luxurious destination along Mexico’s picturesque Riviera Maya now features a state-of-the-art Jim McLean Golf Academy. The Mayakoba location is the first and only Jim McLean Golf Academy in Mexico. The Jim McLean Golf Academy  at Mayakoba and El Camaleon, establish Mayakoba as the destination of choice for discerning golf travelers worldwide.

The Jim McLean Golf Academy at Mayakoba features a two-bay SuperStation (with the ability to expand to three bays at a moment’s notice). Students will benefit from the latest technology in golf analysis computer software as well as highly personalized instruction programs crafted by certified Jim McLean Master Instructors.

ABOUT JIM MCLEAN
Jim McLean has long been recognized as one of the top golf instructors in the world, and is currently ranked No.4 by Golf Digest. He is the owner of the No. 1 rated golf school in America. In addition, McLean has authored more than a dozen golf books, including the newly released third edition of “The Eight-Step Swing;” and has produced more than a dozen videos and DVDs, including the recently released “Building Block Approach To Golf.” McLean also operates a new website, www.thegolfersnation.com, featuring original programming, and exclusive membership benefits.

El Camaleón proudly bears six Audubon International certifications for environmental stewardship and awareness. The honors include certifications for Cooperative Sanctuary, Wildlife and Habitat Management; Water Quality Management; Water Conservation; Outreach and Education; Chemical Use Reduction and Safety.