35 In this landscape, the design balances oceanfront character with the broader natural backdrop of mountains, vegetation and coastal ecosystems. We have also worked in a completely different context in Mexico City, at Club de Golf Chapultepec, located within one of the world’s largest and most dynamic metropolitan areas. There, the design responds to an established historic setting, preserving the distinctive character of the landscape. Across all these environments, our approach remains consistent. We allow the landscape to guide the design, integrating the golf course into the natural character of each site. The goal is always to create courses that feel inseparable from their surroundings. Golf courses often play a central role in the success of resort and residential developments because they help define the identity of a destination. A welldesigned course becomes far more than an amenity; it becomes a focal point that attracts visitors, encourages tourism and enhances the long-term value of the surrounding development. In Mexico, many of our projects have contributed to the growth of golf tourism by offering distinctive playing experiences within natural settings. While we do not fundamentally design differently for these projects, each course is shaped by two key factors: the natural characteristics of the site and the objectives of the client. When golf is thoughtfully integrated into a project, it can become a powerful catalyst for growth. A compelling course can elevate the global profile of a destination, support higher hotel occupancy and room rates, and enhance the value of surrounding real estate. It also creates opportunities to host professional tournaments and marquee events, which further strengthen the visibility and reputation of the destination within the global golf community. Our courses in Mexico have hosted events on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and LPGA Tour, helping to establish their regions as world-class golf destinations. While championship courses continue to play this role at the highest level, the evolution of resort destinations has also created demand for more flexible and accessible golf experiences. Short courses are playing an increasingly important role in the continued growth of golf in Mexico because they introduce a strong social and recreational dimension to the game. In many resort destinations, short courses also respond to how visitors want to experience golf while travelling. In locations such as Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, we have been involved in developing short course concepts at Playa Mujeres, Mandarina and the upcoming Tezcalame Photo: Rancho San Lucas Solmar Golf Links at the Rancho San Lucas community in Los Cabos embraces the site’s natural contours, arroyos and coastal views
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