Diamante Debuts at No. 58 On Golf Magazine's 2011 Top 100 Courses in the World Rankings
Diamante, a traditional links course sculptured in the sand dunes on the Pacific Coast of the Baja Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas, has been ranked No. 58 on GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Courses in the World 2011.
Online, August 17, 2011 (Newswire.com) - CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO - Diamante, a traditional links course sculptured in the sand dunes on the Pacific Coast of the Baja Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas, has been ranked No. 58 on GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Courses in the World 2011. Diamante, which opened in 2009 in a private oceanfront community, is the first of three planned courses.
Debuting at No. 58 is a remarkable achievement and rates as the fourth highest ranked new course in the history of The Top 100 Courses in the World. By entering the coveted ranks of the Top 100, Diamante joins a list of the world's most prestigious, famous and respected courses. Last year, GOLF Magazine named Diamante the Best New International course of 2010.
Current U.S. Ryder Cup Captain and PGA Champion Davis Love III worked closely with his friend and Diamante Developer Mr. Ken Jowdy to design the 7,300-yard course that combines a touch of the British Isles with the rugged grandeur of Cabo.
"The heart of Diamante is the stunning Mexican coastal landscape," said Davis Love III. "Our goal in designing this course was to create a true links golf experience, while using and maintaining as much as possible the natural contours, unique features, and unsurpassed views of this remarkable piece of property."
Diamante has been described as stunningly beautiful. It is known to be relentless in its shot demands and hosts a tremendous variety of holes. Few courses offer a better collection of Par 3's. Fairways and Green complexes are nestled in sand dunes that have been created by nature over time. Fast running fairways and ocean breezes provide the ultimate links golf experience.
"This recognition from GOLF Magazine is a testament to the efforts of Davis Love III and his design team," said Diamante Founder Ken Jowdy. "This is a proud moment for our Project Team, Property Owners and Mexico. With two golf courses in the Top 100, Cabo San Lucas can now be considered a world class golf destination."
GOLF Magazine's Top 100 in the World Rankings are the most respected rankings in the world. Established nearly 30 years ago, the biannual survey examines more than 37,000 courses. A confidential vote by the 100 member panel determines the exclusive list.
ABOUT DIAMANTE CABO SAN LUCAS
Diamante Cabo San Lucas is a private and fully integrated Master Planned Resort Community located on the Pacific Coast, 5 miles from the City of Cabo San Lucas and 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport. Diamante spans 1,500 acres of pristine property with 1.5 miles of stunning Pacific coastline. Phase One of the Real estate development includes: 78 Sunset Hill custom home sites, 66 Golf Villas and 40 Estate lots on the beach, and 10 Residence Club units, along with 10 penthouse residences atop the Dunes Course Clubhouse.