PHOENIX, AZ — Bird Golf Academy is pleased to announce its newest location at PGA Riviera Maya in Tulum, marking the Academy's first venture into Mexico, and 7th country in the Bird Golf portfolio. Set along the Yucatán Peninsula, this new destination brings Bird Golf's personalized instruction to a championship golf course known for its distinctive design and tropical surroundings.
Designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II, PGA Riviera Maya features an 18-hole championship course that winds through lush tropical jungle, natural limestone formations, and rolling terrain. Named Mexico's Best Golf Course by the World Golf Awards in both 2024 and 2025, the course has earned international recognition for its distinctive design and exceptional playing experience. Bird Golf students can choose from three-, four-, or five-day programs, with accommodations at the nearby Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an, an all-inclusive resort featuring spacious suites, diverse dining options, swimming pools, and recreational amenities.
“Mexico has been a destination we've been eager to bring into the Bird Golf family,” said Tyler O'Connor, CEO of Bird Golf Academy. “PGA Riviera Maya gives our students the chance to experience a truly memorable course while working closely with their golf instructor to make meaningful improvements. It's a wonderful addition to our international locations, and we're excited about what it offers our students.”
Conveniently accessible from both Tulum International Airport and Cancún International Airport, PGA Riviera Maya offers an easy travel experience for golfers visiting from the United States and Canada. With direct flights connecting Cancún to numerous major U.S. and Canadian cities, golfers can easily combine a dedicated golf improvement experience with a memorable getaway along Mexico's Caribbean coast.
At PGA Riviera Maya, golfers will enjoy Bird Golf's signature private instruction alongside experienced PGA and LPGA professionals. With six hours of personalized coaching each day, students will have the opportunity to develop their skills on the practice range and put them to work on the championship course. The combination of focused instruction and daily playing lessons allows golfers to make meaningful progress while enjoying everything this remarkable destination has to offer.
From improving swing consistency to developing a stronger short game or better course management, PGA Riviera Maya provides a setting where golfers can dedicate time to their improvement while experiencing one of Mexico's most scenic golf destinations. Its addition further strengthens Bird Golf Academy's growing portfolio of international golf schools, bringing the Ultimate Golf Learning Experience® to a new part of the world.
About Bird Golf Academy
Bird Golf Academy delivers the Ultimate Golf Learning Experience®, offering private instruction from accomplished PGA and LPGA professionals. With a unique one- or two-student-to-one-instructor ratio, Bird Golf provides personalized coaching tailored to each student's goals and game. Located at premier golf destinations throughout the United States and internationally, Bird Golf combines focused instruction, on-course learning, unlimited practice, and resort accommodations to help golfers achieve lasting improvement.
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