BAJAMAR BECKONS WITH BREATHTAKING BEAUTY : SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER RESORT DRAWS LOCAL GOLFERS.Byline: Anthony Buccino Staff Writer Awe-inspiring, breathtaking breath·tak·ing adj. 1. Inspiring or exciting: a breathtaking view; a breathtaking ride. 2. Astonishing; astounding: breathtaking insensitivity. , majestic. It's the 185-yard, par-3 No. 5 hole at Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort, an unpublicized treasure 49 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border. The fifth, Bajamar's signature hole, is one of 27 along the Mexican Mexican named after or originating in Mexico. Mexican axolotl see ambystomamexicanum. Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum coast that rivals those of the Monterey Peninsula The Monterey Peninsula in central California comprises the cities of Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, some unincorporated area of Monterey County and the private community of Pebble Beach. . But unlike Monterey, Bajamar offers gorgeous weather and low costs. ``I've played a lot of great courses, but I don't think there are many that can equal these,'' said George Slingerland, Bajamar's head professional. ``The guests tell me all the time how they can't believe this is here. Our return rate is extremely high. Once they get out and see the ocean, it's mesmerizing mes·mer·ize tr.v. mes·mer·ized, mes·mer·iz·ing, mes·mer·iz·es 1. To spellbind; enthrall: "He could mesmerize an audience by the sheer force of his presence" .'' The resort offers 81 colonial-style rooms with several golf packages ranging from $80 to $120 per person, per night. Guests can also enjoy bicycle riding, jogging jogging Aerobic exercise involving running at an easy pace. Jogging (1967) by Bill Bowerman and W.E. Harris boosted jogging's popularity for fitness, weight loss, and stress relief. and tennis. Three different designers put their distinctive touches on each 9-hole layout, allowing golfers to experience three different rounds of golf in one day. Adding to the already challenging layouts, the routine winds give the golfer more than enough to handle. The first nine holes, known as the Vista course, were designed by Percy Clifford in 1976. The toughest of the three, the Vista is 3,605 yards, demanding both length and accuracy from the tee, with out-of-bounds running along both right and left sides of the course. The second nine, the Lagos course, opened in 1991 and was laid out by David Fleming
David Fleming . The Lagos is the shortest of the three at 3,363 yards, but tight fairways put a premium on course management. And the Oceano course, the brainchild brain·child n. An original idea or plan attributed to a person or group. brainchild Noun Informal an idea or plan produced by creative thought Noun 1. of Robert Von Hagge, uses the Mexican coastline as a natural hazard. Five of the nine holes run alongside the ocean. ``I've been playing down here for years and for years I've told friends how fantastic this golf course is,'' said Paul Duarte, a teaching professional at El Caballero cab·al·le·ro n. pl. cab·al·le·ros 1. A Spanish gentleman; a cavalier. 2. A man who is skilled in riding and managing horses; a horseman. Country Club in Tarzana. ``Finally they're starting to come with me and experience it for themselves. It is truly a work of art.'' Starting at the fifth hole, the Oceano offers spectacular views with tee and approach shots played over the Pacific Ocean. ``This is my first trip here. I've been to Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas (popularly known as just Cabo) is a small city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula at , in the municipality of Los Cabos in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. and let me tell you, this is every bit as good but for half the price. It's lights out,'' said Tim Caldwell Tim Caldwell (born 1954) was an American cross country skier who competed from 1972 to 1984. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of sixth in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. , a teaching professional from El Caballero. Von Hagge will break ground on an additional nine holes later this year. ``I could play these holes every day for the rest of my life,'' said Mike Scott, former Alemany standout who now competes for College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. . ``It's exceptional; this is what golf is all about.'' In years past, poor road conditions have limited the growth of Bajamar. Now, with a toll road allowing travelers to bypass Tijuana, golfers find Bajamar is less than an hour from the border. BAJAMAR OCEAN FRONT GOLF RESORT Location: Cross the US/Mexico border at Tijuana; take toll highway (1-D) south toward Ensenada 48 miles to Jatay exit. Vital stats: Three 9-hole courses. Oceano (opened 1994) is 3,540 yards, par 36; Lagos (opened in 1991) is 3,363 yards, par 35; Vista (opened in 1976) is 3,605 yards, par 36. Fees: Summer rates (June 1 through Dec. 2). Weekday packages: (Sunday-Thursday, includes room, golf and cart) Two golfers, $90 per person per night; one golfer-one nongolfer, $135 per couple per night; one golfer. $135 per night. Weekend packages: (Friday-Saturday, includes: room, golf and cart, bucket A reserved amount of memory that holds a single item or multiple items of data. Bucket is somewhat synonymous to "buffer," although buffers are usually memory locations for incoming data records, while buckets tend to be smaller holding areas for calculations. See hash table, buffer and variable. of range balls and bag storage.) Two golfers, $113 per person per night; one golfer-one nongolfer $158 per couple per night; one golfer, $158 per night. Senior & Military Package: (show ID, includes: room, golf and cart, bucket of range balls and bag storage.) Two golfers, $82.50 per person per night; one golfer-one nongolfer, $125 per couple per night; one golfer, $125 per night. Non-resorts guests: (Monday-Friday) $70 18 holes, $52 after 1 p.m., $35 after 4 p.m., (Saturday-Sunday) $85 18 holes, $57 after 1 p.m., $42 after 4 p.m., Replay $25. Telephone: For reservations call 1-888-311-6076. CAPTION(S): Photo, Box PHOTO Mike Scott of College of the Canyons tees off at the par 3 fifth hole at the Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort. Anthony Buccino/Daily News BOX: BAJAMAR OCEAN FRONT GOLF RESORT (see text) |
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