Golf in Dominican Republic
Including Corales Golf Course, Dye Fore at Casa de Campo, and Playa Grande Golf Course. On the map.
The vibe
Golf here feels like a lush, manicured escape where coastal breezes and ocean views turn every round into a scenic, high-end resort experience. The winter and spring months are the peak time to play, offering perfect conditions while the rest of the world is still shivering. It is a very visitor-friendly scene, designed for ease of play with plenty of amenities and caddy services standard at most courses.
Corales Golf Course, Punta Cana
La Altagracia
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Home to the PGA Tour's Corales Puntacana Championship, this Tom Fazio design takes golfers along rocky cliffs, ocean coves, and inland lakes. The dramatic closing stretch, known as the 'Devil's Elbow,' features breathtaking shots over the Caribbean Sea.
Access. Located within the Puntacana Resort & Club complex. Guests of the resort book directly, and outside players can arrange tee times through the resort golf office.
Notes. Caddies are mandatory. Standard resort dress code applies.
Dye Fore at Casa de Campo, La Romana
La Romana
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Perched 300 feet above the Chavón River with panoramic views of the Dominican mountains and the Caribbean Sea, this Pete Dye design features sweeping drops and deep ravines. It complements Teeth of the Dog as part of the premier Casa de Campo golf experience.
Access. Booked through Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, located within easy reach of the main resort hub.
Notes. Wind can be a major factor due to the elevated cliffside routing.
Playa Grande Golf Course, Río San Juan
María Trinidad Sánchez
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Known as the 'Pebble Beach of the Caribbean,' this dramatic course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and later remodeled by Rees Jones features more oceanfront holes than any other course in the Western Hemisphere. Ten holes play directly alongside plunging seaside cliffs.
Access. Located on the northern coast near Río San Juan; accessible via private transfer from Puerto Plata or Samaná airports, or as part of a stay at the adjacent Amanera resort.
Notes. Strong coastal breezes demand careful club selection and low ball flights.
Punta Espada Golf Club, Cap Cana
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Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Punta Espada offers breathtaking views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea from nearly every hole. It is celebrated for its challenging cliffside stretches and immaculate conditioning, making it a bucket-list round for golf travelers.
Access. Accessible to guests staying in the Cap Cana resort area or travelers arriving from hotels in Punta Cana via private transfer or resort shuttle.
Notes. Open year-round; mornings are typically calmer before afternoon trade winds pick up.
Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo, La Romana
La Romana
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Widely regarded as the top golf course in the Caribbean, this Pete Dye masterpiece features seven holes right along the crashing Caribbean Sea. Golfers travel here for the dramatic seaside fairways and legendary championship pedigree that demands precision shotmaking.
Access. Guests staying at the Casa de Campo Resort have priority tee times and easy access. Outside visitors can book tee times through the resort pro shop and take a taxi or resort shuttle from Punta Cana or La Romana airports.
Notes. Spikes must be non-metal. Proper golf attire required. Ocean winds significantly impact club selection on coastal holes.