Jack Nicklaus inaugurates Bahia course in spectacular style at the Four Seasons / St. Regis, Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit

Jack Nicklaus Inaugurates Bahía in Spectacular Style!In two days of festivities that included a golf tournament, social events, and a chance to walk alongside golf legend Jack Nicklaus while he played a selection of holes, Punta Mita’s Bahía golf course was officially inaugurated November 15 & 16. The Punta Mita community turned out to welcome Nicklaus back for this special event. Punta Mita’s Bahía is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course, and provides a challenging complement to its sister course, Pacifíco.

The festivities started with a Member-Guest Tournament on Sunday the 15th. Top honors were taken by the foursome consisting of Paul Hoffman (Member), Robert Krugman (Member), John Schlossberg (Guest), and Fernando de Buen (visiting press), with a 14-under par score. This, and other awards for closest to the pin on each of the par-three holes were announced at a cocktail party held at the stunning Casa Mataiza, in Kupuri.

The official inaugural activities for Bahía got underway on Monday morning, November 16th, when it was announced that Jack Nicklaus was arriving with his sons Jackie and Gary, and that the three would play a total of five holes on Bahía, rather than the pre-scheduled three holes. Following an inspiring inaugural drive on the 1st tee, Nicklaus presented the driver to Fernando Senderos, Chairman of the Board of Dine, Punta Mita’s Master Developer.

Owners, guests, local officials and visiting media then followed along as the three Nicklauses played flawlessly, sharing observations and commentary along the way. Jack commented on his design vision and strategy for each hole, and offered tips for playing the course. At the conclusion of play, Punta Mita Managing Director Andres Rossetto thanked Nicklaus for his contribution in making Punta Mita such a world-renowned resort community, by creating such a singular golf experience.

Following play, guests were welcomed at the St. Regis Sea Breeze Beach Club for a champagne toast and cocktail reception. Attendees had the opportunity to chat with the Nicklauses, with Jack signing golf hats and autographs along the way, prior to departing for a press conference at the Four Seasons Resort.

Behind the scenes, Luis Ituarte, Golf Asset Management for Dine, has had the closest relationship with Nicklaus throughout the Bahía design process. Following an early morning tour of the course with Nicklaus, Ituarte says he was very pleased with the final outcome, and especially proud of Hole #3, commenting on the incredible views and challenge of this par-3 hole. Ituarte adds, “We are so fortunate to have hired the best designer and player ever to live to design both courses at Punta Mita. The value, quality and imagination he brings to Punta Mita are amazing.”

To reserve your tee time on either of Punta Mita’s courses, contact the Golf Clubhouse at +52 329/291-6065. Play is reserved exclusively for Club Punta Mita Members in good standing, their invited guests, and Punta Mita resort guests.

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Premier members of Club Punta Mita are enthusiastic over the new Fitness Center, part of the newly expanded Punta Mita Tennis & Fitness Club, which opened this fall. With a solid offering of cardio- and strength training equipment, this new resource provides a comprehensive facility for staying in shape while in Punta Mita.The top-of-the-line equipment by Techno-gym includes everything needed to get your heart rate up, and your body toned. Cardio equipment includes five treadmills, four spinning bikes, two recumbent bikes, two stationary bikes, four elliptical machines and two wave machines that simulate a skating motion. Both free weights and pulley weight systems provide strength training designed to target all muscle groups. Additional features include an iPod docking station and mini-fridge stocked with water. Locker and shower facilities are also available, as part of the overall Tennis & Fitness Club.

While many resort communities are postponing or reducing amenities and services during these challenging economic times, Punta Mita continues to expand the offerings to its owners and guests.

Use of the Fitness Center is reserved exclusively for Club Punta Mita Premier Members, and their invited or rental guests. For additional information, call the Punta Mita Tennis & Fitness Center at: (+52) 329-291-6065, request Tennis Pro Shop. The fitness facility is open daily from 7am to 7pm.

Many Punta Mita residents are already active users of the Punta Mita HOA website (http://www.puntamitahoa.com), and are finding this to be very helpful for learning about events and activities taking place in our community when in residence, as well as connecting with other Punta Mita residents.As part of this effort, the HOA also maintains a Residents’ Directory, which is comprised of the information provided by residents when they complete the private registration form on the site. Inclusion in the directory is optional—residents are requested to authorize the sharing of their contact information with fellow Punta Mita homeowners. The HOA would like to invite all Punta Mita residents to become a part of the Punta Mita Resident Directory. The directory can be viewed online, or printed from the site. There’s even a special section of useful Punta Mita phone numbers and emergency phone numbers,

Also growing in popularity on the HOA website is the regularly updated Calendar of Events. HOA activities, Residents’ Beach Club events, and other notable news are all contained here, to ensure our residents don’t miss a moment of all that’s taking place in Punta Mita.

Coming soon, the HOA will be adding a new Private Photo Gallery section for registered guests only, providing a pictorial wrap-up of key Punta Mita events. You’ll be able to share your photos as well, contributing them to the viewing library.

As a complement to the website, the HOA is active on both Facebook and Twitter to keep everyone informed about the action in Punta Mita – as it happens. Join us there!
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Punta-Mita-Homeowners-Association/117232004209?ref=ts, as Punta Mita Homeowners Association and/ or find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PuntaMitaHOA.

A unique collection of hand-selected merchandise at the Four Seasons Boutiquesoffers the perfect tonic for bringing back the pleasure of shopping, with separate boutiques for women, men, children and accessories. These special events will make the entire experience one that’s a gift to you, as well!December 26, 5-7pm: Jewels of Punta Mita, showcasing a variety of silver and jewelry designers, accompanied by complementary appetizers and cocktails. At the Boutiques.

December 27, 11am-12pm: Cocktails and Pareos – sip cocktails poolside while viewing an exquisite selection of tropical-hued pareos, from different international designers. At the Tamai Adult Pool.

December 29, 11am-2pm: In the Shade Las Cuevas Beach Event. Find everything you need for stylish times at the beach, featuring accessories, beach jewelry, sunglasses, bags and more. At Las Cuevas Beach.

December 30, 6-7pm: Mexicancraft Market and Tequila Tasting. Take a trip to shop the top artisans in Mexico—without ever leaving the resort! This special evening will feature Mexican crafts from the renowned MAP (Museo de Arte Popular) and exclusive Mexican designs such as Pineda y Covalin. At the Boutiques.

Introducing…Four Seasons’ Tequila Sommelier – No matter where in the world you travel, there’s a signature drink. And when you laze under a palm tree in Punta Mita, and the alcohol of choice is tequila—young, aged or rested.

Believing there’s no better way to drink in local culture, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita offers an extensive tequila menu featuring more than 125 different varieties. Overwhelmed? Don’t be. The Resort’s tequila sommelier Raymundo Vasquez is on hand to help you sip your way to a thorough understanding of this historic libation.

Want to try the tequila that first started it all? Order a tequila blanco or silver, also known as “plata”. If your palate’s a little more adventurous, try tequila añejo or, better yet, extra añejo, which is aged longest in oak casks. Vasquez is the perfect person to talk you through the aromas, tastes, and varieties. Born en route to the hospital in a truck transporting agave plants—the base ingredient of tequila—some might say he has the spirit in his blood!

Thirsty to experience Mexico’s national drink? Guests and residents can learn more at the complimentary tequila lectures and tastings offered by the Resort’s Cultural Centre.

For additional details on these and other activities at Four Seasons, contact the Resort Concierge at 1 (866) 280-9490 or (+52) 329/291-6000, Visit http://www.fourseasons.com/puntamita.

Explore additional Punta Mita resort events at St. Regis Punta Mita at: http://www.stregis.com; or by calling toll-free US: 877/787-3447, or through the hotel, (+52) 329/291-5858.