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Golf in the Dominican Republic
A comprehensive Directory of Public Golf Courses throughout the DR
Golf is one of the Dominican Republic's top attractions, bringing thousands of tourists in droves to this destination. What makes golf so popular is the combination of outstanding year round summer weather and the varied terrain. Caribbean weather allows for play even during rainy days, when brief showers quickly give way to clear skies. Course architects have incorporated hills and coastline into the design to doubly challenge the golfers.
Santo Domingo
Cayacoa Country Club Km. 20 Duarte Highway Tel. (809) 561-7288 Fax (809) 561-7694 YEAR OPENED: 1989 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Pete Dye and Jack Corrie GOLF DIRECTOR Jack Corrie COURSE OWNER: Membership-owned COURSE DESCRIPTION: Widely spread over hilly terrain with exhuberant vegetation reflected in small lakes throughout PLAYING HOURS: 7 am to 7 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Mornings NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: No. 3 LENGTH OF COURSE: 6,800 yards COURSE PAR: 72 SLOPE RATING: 130-71.9 front 139-75.5 back 132-70.2 middle NON-MEMBER GREEN FEES: US$40/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$7/9 holes LESSONS: US$17/hr CART FEES: US$17/18 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$5/9 holes OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, lockers, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national tournaments.
Isabel Villas Country Club Avenida Belice, Urb. Isabel Villas, Cuesta Hermosa III, Arroyo Hondo Tel. (809) 549-6841 Fax (809) 567-9475 YEAR OPENED: 1997 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Ricardo Orellana GOLF DIRECTOR Glenn Edhart COURSE OWNER: Isabel Villas, S.A. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 9 holes par three with illumination for night play PLAYING HOURS: 7 am to 11 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Mornings NUMBER OF HOLES: 9 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: No. 4 LENGTH OF COURSE: 1,047 yards COURSE PAR 27 SLOPE RATING 87-27.3 NON-MEMBER GREEN FEES: 9 holes US$10; US$17 after 6 pm COST OF CADDY: US$3/9 holes LESSONS: US$10/hr CART FEES: US$10/9 holes; US$17/18 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$6/9 holes; US$10/18 holes. OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national tournaments.
Santo Domingo Country Club Calle Isabel Aguiar Tel. (809) 530-6606 Ext. 336 Fax (809) 531-7698 YEAR OPENED: 1920 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Robert Trent Jones GOLF DIRECTOR: Andr?s Melenciano COURSE OWNER: Membership-owned COURSE DESCRIPTION: Sloping hills and scenic views PLAYING HOURS: 6:30 am to 7 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings RESERVATIONS: 24 hours in advance NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 14 LENGTH OF COURSE: 6,273 yards COURSE PAR: 36 SLOPE RATING: 70.2 NON-MEMBER GREEN FEES: US$35/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$6/9 holes; US$10/18 holes LESSONS: US$20/hr CART FEES: US$17/18 holes; US$10/9 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$13/9 holes; US$17/18 holes OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, lockers, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, minigolf, memberships, national and international tournaments.
SOUTHEAST COAST
Boca Chica San Andr?s Caribe Golf Club Km. 27 Las Am?ricas Highway, Boca Chica Tel. (809) 545-1278 (cel.) Fax (809) 567-9475 YEAR OPENED: 1993 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Ricardo Orellana GOLF DIRECTOR Peter Prazmowski COURSE OWNER: San Andr?s Caribe Country Club, S.A. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Nine hole course located near the beach of Boca Chica with four tee positions PLAYING HOURS: 8 am to 6:30 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Morning NUMBER OF HOLES: 9 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: No. 5 LENGTH OF COURSE: Blue 3,281, White 2,882, Red 2,441 yards COURSE PAR: 36 SLOPE RATING: 130-71.9 front 139-75.5 back 132-70.2 middle GREEN FEES: US$17/9 holes COST OF CADDY: US$6/9 holes LESSONS: US$10/hr CART FEES: US$10/9 holes; US$17/18 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$8/18 holes OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national tournaments
Juan Dolio Los Marlins Golf Course Metro Country Club, Las Americas Highway, Juan Dolio Tel. (809) 526-3315 Fax (809) 526-1130 Email: metrocountryclub@atlanticametro.com YEAR OPENED: 1995 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Charles F. Ankrom GOLF DIRECTOR Steven Ankrom COURSE OWNER: Grupo Metro COURSE DESCRIPTION: Resort/residential golf community located near Juan Dolio beach PLAYING HOURS: 8 am to 7 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Monday to Wednesday or late afternoons RESERVATIONS: Recommended NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: No. 4 par 3 LENGTH OF COURSE: 6,396 yards COURSE PAR: 72 SLOPE RATING 123 NON-MEMBER GREEN FEES: US$50/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$6/9 holes. US$10/18 holes LESSONS: US$60/hr Las Vegas's Paul Dionne's International Academy of Golf instructors CART FEES: US$15/9 holes; US$20/18 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$17/18 holes. OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, lockers, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national and international tournaments, Metro Hotel Golf & Marina packages available, golf school packages available
La Romana The Teeth of the Dog Casa de Campo, La Romana Tel. (809) 523-8115 Fax (809) 523-8800 Email: golf@ccampo.com.do YEAR OPENED: 1971 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Pete Dye GOLF DIRECTOR Gilles Gagnon GOLF PRO: Pierre Gagnon and Adeonis Castillo COURSE OWNER: Casa de Campo COURSE DESCRIPTION: World renown championship course fronting the Caribbean on seven holes PLAYING HOURS: 7:30 am to 7 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Always busy! 7:30 to 9:30 am and 12-2 pm NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: par-4 16th hole LENGTH OF COURSE: Men 6,888, 6,057, 5,571/ women 5,571, 5,041 COURSE PAR: 72 SLOPE RATING 74.5/144, 73.2/137, 69.8/126 women 75.6/141, 69.3/122 GREEN FEES: US$125/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$15/18 holes LESSONS: US$35/1/2hr CART FEES: Included in green fees CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$25/18 holes. Reservations required with up to 12 months OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, pro shop, lockers, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, national and international tournaments, Casa de Campo golf packages available
The Links Casa de Campo, La Romana Tel. (809) 523-8115 Fax (809) 523-8800 Email: golf@ccampo.com.do YEAR OPENED: 1975 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Pete Dye GOLF DIRECTOR Gilles Gagnon GOLF PRO: Pierre Gagnon and Adeonis Castillo COURSE OWNER: Casa de Campo COURSE DESCRIPTION: Championship course within the resort/residential community of Casa de Campo PLAYING HOURS: 7:30 am to 7 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Always busy! 7:30 to 9:30 am and 12-2 pm NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 14 LENGTH OF COURSE: Blue Men 6,650/ Red Ladies 4,800 yards COURSE PAR: 72 SLOPE RATING 140 GREEN FEES: US$85/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$15/18 holes LESSONS: US$35/1/2 hr CART FEES: Included in green fees CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$25/18 holes. Reservations required with up to 12 months OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, pro shop, lockers, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, national and international tournaments, Casa de Campo golf packages available
EAST COAST Punta Cana-B?varo
Golf de B?varo Punta Cana, Hig?ey Tel. (809) 686-5797 Fax (809) 686-5711 YEAR OPENED: 1991 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Juan Manuel Gordillo GOLF DIRECTOR Vicinio Moya GOLF MANAGER: Tom?s Mercedes COURSE OWNER: Barcel? B?varo COURSE DESCRIPTION: 18 hole course alternating holes surrounded by vegetation with others bordering lakes PLAYING HOURS: 7 am to 5:30 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Afternoons RESERVATIONS: 24 hours in advance NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 4, 9, 12, 15 LENGTH OF COURSE: 6,376 yards COURSE PAR: 72 SLOPE RATING Blue 145-73.5 White 138-72.1 Red 137-74 GREEN FEES: US$60/18 holes; US$48/9 holes LESSONS: US$50/hr; US$35-1/2hr CART FEES: US$30/9 holes; US$40/18 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$30/18 holes; US$20/9 holes. OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, lockers, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national and international tournaments, Barcel? B?varo hotels golf packages available
NORTH AND NORTHEAST COAST
Costambar, Puerto Plata Los Mangos Golf Course Calle Principal, Costambar, Puerto Plata Tel. (809) 970-7096 Fax (809) 970-7139 YEAR OPENED: 1986 GOLF DIRECTOR Victor Garc?a COURSE OWNER: Eduardo Vallarino COURSE DESCRIPTION: Play among tropical fruit trees in this community golf course now primarily being used by Costambar residents and guests at Hacienda Resorts PLAYING HOURS: 8 am to 5 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: 8 am - 9 am, 2pm+ NUMBER OF HOLES: 9 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 3 LENGTH OF COURSE: 2,027 yards COURSE PAR: 32 GREEN FEES: US$8/9 holes; US$13/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$5/9 holes. LESSONS: US$28/hr OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, pro shop, bar, putting green, small driving range, Hacienda Resorts golf packages available, golf instruction packages available
Playa Dorada Golf Course Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata Tel. (809) 320-3344/320-4262 Fax 320-2773 YEAR OPENED: 1976 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Robert Trent Jones GOLF DIRECTOR/Pro: Guillermo G?mez COURSE OWNER: Central Bank of the Dominican Republic COURSE DESCRIPTION: Flat, conditioned course with exceptional greens surrounding the 15-hotel Playa Dorada resort complex PLAYING HOURS: 7 am to 5:30 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Late afternoons RESERVATIONS: One week in advance NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 5, 17, 18 LENGTH OF COURSE: Blue 6,730, White 6,302, Red 6,909 yards COURSE PAR: 72 SLOPE RATING: White 68.6, Blue 71.6, Red 70.4 NON-PLAYA DORADA GREEN FEES: US$17/9 holes; US$30/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$5/9 holes; US$9/18 holes (required) LESSONS: US$35/hr CART FEES: US$15/9 holes; US$23/18 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$5/9 holes; US$9/18 holes OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, lockers, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national and international tournaments, Playa Dorada hotels golf packages available
Costa Azul Golf Carretera Sos?a-Cabarete Tel. (809) 571-2608 Fax (809) 571-2766 YEAR OPENED: 1990 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Ram?n P?rez Bras GOLF DIRECTOR Jos? Lantigua COURSE OWNER: Cabarete Golf Club COURSE DESCRIPTION: Flat, sprawling 45 acre golf course located between Cabarete beach and lagoon PLAYING HOURS: 7:30 am to 6 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: 8 to 10 am NUMBER OF HOLES: 9 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 3 LENGTH OF COURSE: 2,650 yards COURSE PAR: 33 NON-MEMBER GREEN FEES: US$10/9 holes; US$17/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$3/9 holes; US$5/18 holes. LESSONS: US$22/hr OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, pro shop, bar, putting green, memberships
Playa Grande Golf Course Km. 9 Carretera R?o San Juan-Cabrera Tel. (809) 223-0768/248-5313 Fax (809) 223-0767/248-5314 YEAR OPENED: 1997 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Robert Trent Jones GOLF DIRECTOR: Salvador Carcagno COURSE OWNER: Central Bank of the Dominican Republic COURSE DESCRIPTION: The "Pebble Beach" of the Caribbean, with 10 holes interacting with the Atlantic Ocean PLAYING HOURS: 7 am to 6 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Afternoon hours RESERVATIONS: One day in advance NUMBER OF HOLES: 18 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 12 LENGTH OF COURSE: Blue 7,046, White 5,917, Red 4,488 COURSE PAR: 72 SLOPE RATING Blue 126-74.9, White 120-69.4, Red 111-66.7 NON-MEMBER GREEN FEES: US$47/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$4/9 holes. US$7/18 holes (required) LESSONS: US$35/hr CART FEES: US$15/9 holes; US$23/18 holes CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$6/9 holes; US$10/18 holes. OTHER FEATURES: Clubhouse, lockers, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national and international tournaments, Caribbean Village Playa Grande golf packages available
Saman? Loma de Chivo Country Club Gran Bah?a Hotel, Km. 8 Carretera Saman?-Las Galeras, Saman? Tel. (809) 538-3111 Fax (809) 538-2764 YEAR OPENED: 1993 DESIGN CONSULTANT: Enrique Serrano GOLF PRO: Enrique Serrano COURSE OWNER: Peninsular de Servicios, S.A. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Challenging small course, set in rolling hillsides with water and sand traps PLAYING HOURS: 9 am to 6 pm LEAST TRAFFIC: Afternoons RESERVATIONS: Two hours in advance NUMBER OF HOLES: 9 MOST CHALLENGING HOLE: 7 LENGTH OF COURSE: 693 yards COURSE PAR: 3 GREEN FEES: US$10/18 holes COST OF CADDY: US$3/9 holes LESSONS: US$20/hr CLUB RENTAL FEES: US$7/9 holes OTHER FEATURES: Gran Bah?a resort golf packages available
Other golf courses primarily used by Dominicans are located in the interior Cibao cities are: Jarabacoa Golf Club at Quintas de Primavera, in La Vega province, is a 9 hole, par 72 course built amidst pine trees in this mountain resort area. Tel. (809) 573-2733 Bonao Golf Club at Bella Vista, an hour's drive from Santo Domingo, in Monse?or Nouel province, is a flat, short course, 9 hole par 3, built for the employees of the Falconbridge mining company. Tel. (809) 525-3788 after 2 pm+ Las Aromas, the Santiago Golf Club, is an 18 hole, par 70 golf course located in a hilly area on the outskirts of Santiago de los Caballeros, less than an hour from Puerto Plata. Tel. (809) 697-2444.
Golf courses under construction slated for completion by 1999: Gran Diablo Links in Juan Dolio (Talanquera Beach Resort), first nine holes of 18 by spring 1999. White Sands Golf in B?varo (White Sands Golf & Beach Resort), 18 holes by spring 1999. Hacienda Golf Course, Cofres?, Puerto Plata, first nine holes of 18 by year's end 1999. Punta Cana Beach & Golf, Punta Cana, 18 holes by year's end 1999. Cocotal Golf & Country Club, B?varo, 27 holes by year's end 1999.
For more information, contact the Federation of Dominican Golf (ADOGOLF) at Tel. (809) 476-4898 or Fax (809) 476-4829, Email: adogolf@tricom.net Web-site: http://www.tricom/adogolf
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