to open in 2010, Papagayo's new private 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Design Course promises a true golf challenge—distinct yet complementary to the Arnold Palmer Signature Course—from one of the game's legendary players, course designers and ambassadors.

Hugging a sheltered valley between Papagayo's north and south peninsulas, the captivating par-72 layout takes its course from the path of majestic 200-year-old mangroves. Roughly 7,100 yards offer varied elevations and views, from the top of a coastal plateau, through the wooded Palmares area, culminating along Bahía Huevos—a tranquil bay filled with graceful sailboat moorings and seabirds.

A personal escape to the new Jack Nicklaus Design Course at Peninsula Papagayo is yet another way to indulge one's passion for the game in one of its most magical and memorable arenas.