Whether you’re an experienced golfer or looking to improve your game, Acapulco’s newest golf facility deserves attention.
Named for Lorena Ochoa — the Mexican golf star who competed on the LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010 and held the world No. 1 ranking from April 2007 until her retirement in May 2010 — the Ochoa Golf Academy at Turtle Dunes Country Club provides comprehensive instruction both indoors and outdoors. The academy follows the teaching approach of Ochoa’s longtime coach, Rafael Alarcón, emphasizing fundamentals, course strategy, and personalized improvement plans.
Located on the grounds of the Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Turtle Dunes Country Club features a Tripp Davis–designed 7,200-yard, par-72 layout. The course blends dramatic water features with stands of parota trees and vibrant bougainvillea, creating memorable sightlines and strategic challenges. Troon Golf manages operations, ensuring a high standard of course maintenance and guest services.
The academy’s programs suit all levels, from beginners learning fundamentals to advanced players refining short game, putting, and course management. Instruction includes video analysis, custom practice routines, and play-day coaching to translate range improvements onto the course. Facilities support year-round training with covered practice areas and on-course instruction that leverages the course’s variety of shot-making demands.
Beyond instruction, Turtle Dunes offers a full golf experience: well-maintained fairways, carefully positioned hazards, and scenic holes that test different aspects of a player’s game. Members and visitors can enjoy practice greens, short-game areas, and professional shop services. With Troon Golf’s management, tournaments, clinics, and guest tee times are coordinated to provide a polished, consistent experience.
Whether you seek structured lessons, casual practice, or a memorable round amid Acapulco’s coastal scenery, the Ochoa Golf Academy at Turtle Dunes Country Club presents a compelling option. Its combination of expert coaching rooted in Rafael Alarcón’s methodology, a championship-caliber course by Tripp Davis, and professional operations makes it a standout destination for golfers visiting or living in the region.
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