You start a round of golf not at the first tee but at the clubhouse and this Denis Griffith design shouts of beauty before you reach the first tee as the magnificent landscaping explodes with vibrant colors and there are internal ponds pools and waterfalls. There are three sets of 9's the Mountain, Ocean and Lakes with the lakes the only 9 that really incorporates much water. None of the 9's are over 3500 yards (the Lakes and Ocean closer to 3300) and they give you excellent views of the gulf and the surrounding mountains.

Characteristically large greens and some narrow fairways with large mature mango, eucalyptus and bamboo throughout makes this a fun and beautiful round of golf. This was opened in 1993 and has matured beautifully, the Phoenix has risen.