Santa Gertrudis at Club de Golf Santa Gertrudis

Club de Golf Santa Gertrudis sits in the Orizaba region of Veracruz, where the landscape transitions from coastal lowlands to the volcanic highlands of central Mexico. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and occupies terrain that reflects the area's dramatic topography, with views toward Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and the region's subtropical climate supports year-round play.

The design follows Nicklaus's characteristic approach from this period, emphasizing strategic bunkering, multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels, and greens that reward precise approach shots. The course layout works with the existing landforms rather than imposing heavily manufactured features, a practical consideration given the site's natural movement. Water features appear on several holes, typical of Nicklaus designs in regions with adequate rainfall and drainage.

Santa Gertrudis serves a membership drawn from Orizaba and the surrounding industrial corridor of Veracruz. The club functions as a regional golf destination in an area of Mexico less internationally known for golf than resort zones along the coasts or near major cities. The setting offers a different experience from beach courses or high-altitude layouts near Mexico City, combining elements of both environments at a moderate elevation where the climate remains temperate and the vegetation lush.