2nd annual Uniting Nations Cup Golf Tournament set for May 17-20 at Mayan Palace Peninsula de Cortez Course

Amateur Teams from Mexico and Southwest United States are getting ready to compete in the 2nd annual Uniting Nations Cup - US-Mexico international golf tournament to be held annually in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

Vidanta Golf, the largest golf course operator in Mexico and subsidiary of Grupo Vidanta, debuts the 2nd annual Uniting Nations Cup golf tournament on the Peninsula de Cortez golf course, a Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II co-design at the Mayan Palace resort in Puerto Peñasco. The Uniting Nations Cup will be held on May 17-20, 2012 and is scheduled to take place annually at the Mayan Palace.

The Uniting Nations Cup will consist of amateur teams competing from Mexico and the Southwest United States with the participation of approximately 48 high caliber amateur golfers from each country and ensure competitive yet exciting playoffs. There are approximately only 15 events of this type currently in Mexico, including destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Puebla, Torreón, Merida and central Mexico, among other areas throughout the country. 

The concept of the Uniting Nations Cup (Copa Uniendo Naciones) is to highlight the alliance between the United States and Mexico beyond their commercial and cultural ties, while attempting to one day achieve the international reputation of a tournament similar to the legendary Ryder Cup. Another objective the Uniting Nations Cup sets out to accomplish is the expansion and promotion of the little-known Mexican port destination of Puerto Peñasco.           

The world-class Nicklaus Design golf course at Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco, in the words of Andrew Gilchrist Director of Golf at the Peninsula De Cortes and Vito Berlingeri Tournament Director, “is in excellent condition and is a course that is challenging and ready for the golfers to fully enjoy. It is indisputably among the best courses in Mexico, done by the grand designer of golf courses himself, Jack Nicklaus. The course encompasses his trademark style of enhancing the natural environment that is both challenging and enjoyable.”

Learn more about Vidanta Golf at www.vidantagolf.com.