By Richard Humphreys |
Piza Golf and Nicklaus Design have co-designed an 18-hole golf course for Valle de los Encinos, a new, luxury resort community in Chihuahua, Mexico.
The community, which is under construction, will comprise a vineyard, real estate and lifestyle amenities. The golf course will be the centrepiece and has been conceived as a semi-private club with public access through an on-site hotel.
“Valle de los Encinos was always envisioned as something enduring – a place where land, architecture, and community converge at the highest level,” said Eugenio Baeza, owner of Valle de los Encinos. “Bringing together Nicklaus Design and Piza Golf reflects our commitment to creating not just a championship course, this collab ensures that Valle de los Encinos will feel both globally relevant and deeply rooted in its place in Mexico.”
The 18-hole layout has been co-designed by Chad Goetz of Nicklaus Design and Agustín Pizá, with both collaborating closely on routing, strategy and architecture. The pair designed holes for TGL, the technology-driven league blending simulator golf with live competition.
“This is a project where collaboration truly elevates the result,” said Pizá. “Working alongside Nicklaus Design and Chad Goetz allows us to bring together deep, award-winning international experience and progressive design thinking. From routing and strategy to land planning and execution, every decision is intentional – designed to challenge elite players, reward thoughtful shotmaking and remain deeply enjoyable for everyday golfers.”
Goetz added: “I am excited to work alongside Agustín on this spectacular piece of property. Our friendship has been formed over many years, and I’m excited that this collaboration gives us the opportunity to bring our two design voices together to create a singular and truly distinctive vision. While Nicklaus Design has worked on many iconic projects across Mexico, this marks our first in central Mexico, making the opportunity especially exciting.”
Chad Goetz and Agustín Pizá both designed holes for the TGL, and have now teamed up on this new golf course project in Mexico (Nicklaus Design and Piza Golf)
Paul Stringer, president of Nicklaus Design, said: “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Agustín Pizá on a course that will serve as the focal point of this exceptional masterplanned community. This marks our 26th championship course in Mexico, spanning from Cabo San Lucas to the Yucatán Peninsula, and reflects our ongoing commitment to creating golf experiences that are shaped by the land and inspired by the cultural heritage of each region.”
Piza Golf is also providing project management services for Valle de los Encinos, with the role including construction coordination, consultant alignment and on-site decision-making.
The project is expected to be complete in 2027.