When you think of the Caribbean, you think of warm weather, sandy beaches and world-class golf courses. The Dominican Republic might just be the best Caribbean golf destination.
Here are some of the best Dominican Republic Golf Courses
Cocotal, Punta Cana
Designed by legendary Jose “Pepe” Gancedo using the natural terrain and carefully places bunkers and trees for a challenging experience. Reservations are taken 24 hours in advance.
Corales, Punta Cana
Designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2010, Corales is an exclusive and dramatic 18-hole course with six Caribbean Oceanside holes. Designed along the natural cliffs, bays, ocean coves and the inland lakes and coralina quarries, Corales Golf Course rates among the World’s finest Golf Experiences. The exhilarating challenge culminates playing the Devil’s Elbow, Corales’s last three holes. The Devil’s Elbow features the striking eighteenth hole with a dramatic forced carry over the cliff lined Bay of Corales, an inspired capstone to a memorable and breathtaking golf experience.
Dye Fore
27 holes; 7,740 yards long; 7 cliff-side holes dropping 300 feet to the Chavón River below; and breathtaking 360 views. By our calculations Pete Dye’s masterpiece, Dye Fore, has a winning formula. Characterized by spectacular views of the Dominican mountains, the Chavón River, the Marina, and Altos de Chavón, this challenging cliff-side course is a delight for players of all levels.
Punta Espada, Cap Cana
Of the golf courses to be developed at Cap Cana, three are exclusive Jack Nicklaus Signature Designs.
Punta Espada is the very first golf course and it is already listed among the worlds finest, with the renowned GolfWeek ranking it as the best golf course in the Caribbean and Mexico. Eight holes play along and over the sea. From all points of Punta Espada, golfers are blessed with extraordinary views of the Caribbean, where the sea contrasts against the emerald fairways and the perfect greens. Challenging stroke play and beauty are entwined in this outstanding par 72 course, which hosted the inaugural PGA Tour’s Champions Tour in April 2008 – The Cap Cana Championship. The annual tournament is televised internationally through the Golf Channel and its license-holding subsidiaries
Teeth of the Dog
Pete Dye’s signature course, the #1 course in the Caribbean, and the #39 ranked course in the world—Teeth of the Dog has a reputation that’s well deserved. Meticulously hand carved from the rugged rock and coral of the Dominican coastline, the hard-fought and challenging creation of Teeth of the Dog is an apt description for what playing a round can be like.
Punta Blanca
Architect and famous golf champion, Nick Price, has designed this challenging course through natural wetland areas with large waste bunkers built into the tropical vegetation. You will enjoy playing par-3s where you must carry the ball over swamp-like hazards. With wide and well-manicured fairways and greens on the par-4s and 5s you will find this inland golf course to be a pleasure playing with every stroke.
The Lakes
The Lakes Barceló Golf Course was re design and remodel by the renowned architect PB Dye, overlooking and supervising the whole process himself. December 2010 the golf course opened his doors to the Barceló guests as well to the public.The championship golf course traverses a lush mangrove forest, 25 inland lakes and 122 bunkers. The course capitalizes on the natural beauty of the Bávaro area, incorporating native plant species around its meticulously manicured greens.At 6,655 yards from the professional tees, the 18-hole, par-72 championship course is the newest and most visited course on the Bávaro / Punta Cana Area.
At 6,655 yards from the professional tees, the 18-hole, par-72, course is designed to accommodate all levels of play. Highlights include: – 5 sets of tees that span from 4,688 to 6,655 yards.
- Rating by the USGA
Black/72.1, Gold/68.0, Blue/70.3, White/66.0 and Red/ 63.0 - Slope by the USGA
Black/135, Gold/119, Blue/126, White/115 and Red/ 107
The Links
Reminiscent of traditional links courses typically found in the British Isles, these 18 holes wind through the interior of Casa de Campo and offer spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the Resort grounds. And even though The Links course might not be right beside the ocean, there’s still plenty of opportunity to go to the beach—no less than five holes feature water hazards. Rolling hills and ocean views offer an unique and fun golf experience.
La Cana
La Cana Golf Club is a 27 holes golf course consisting of three nines; Tortuga, Hacienda and Arrecife. This Punta Cana golf course features 14 holes with ocean views of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. Designed by P.B. Dye, this course has become a favorite of golfers from all over the world, and keeping in line with Puntacana Resort & Club’s efforts to be as environmentally friendly as possible, La Cana Golf Club was the first course in the Caribbean to use paspalum, a grass seed that can be watered using sea water. Golf Magazine has compared La Cana to Pebble Beach and declared it the “number one course in the Caribbean.”
One of the best ways to experience this golf Mecca is by taking advantage of Dominican Republic golf packages. In Punta Cana and around the Dominican Republic, resorts offer all inclusive accommodations and unlimited golf potential which makes it easy for any golf-enthusiast to enjoy the riches that the Dominican Republic has to offer.
Golf is a popular recreational activity for people of all ages. If you are planning a trip to the Dominican Republic and want to play a couple of rounds of golf, finding a golf package can help make this a memorable trip. We offer golf packages for many popular courses in the Dominican Republic, for resorts of all sizes. Please contact us for more information on golf packages, or visit www.MTCglobalSolution.com. Thank you for reading, we hope this brief blog was of use to you!
