Last Sunday, my son took me to Playa Grande for a round of golf.
we took a gang of about 12 people with us and we really enjoyed the place.
According to one of the more 'local' players, there have been sightings of whales from many of the fairways. On their way to Saman?, I guess.
For those that are planning a trip there, the hotel is open, and the green fees with cart are less than US$100. A caddy is RD$300 for 18 holes of telling you where to aim, where your ball ended up and how the ball will break on those huge greens. cheap, since you split a caddy between you and the other guy riding in the cart.
The course is in magnificent condition and the greens are wicked. (There were three greens that had been damaged: Two by disgruntled workers who spread diesel on parts of them and one by salt spray/) the gardens and the ocean vistas are major distractions.....
For the higher handicap player, it is considered wise to bring a few more extra balls, since the O.B. is the ocean on many holes!!
Looking forward to another trip there soon....
Oh yes, the bar was neatly appointed and the Presidente was very cold. Service was excellent.
HB
we took a gang of about 12 people with us and we really enjoyed the place.
According to one of the more 'local' players, there have been sightings of whales from many of the fairways. On their way to Saman?, I guess.
For those that are planning a trip there, the hotel is open, and the green fees with cart are less than US$100. A caddy is RD$300 for 18 holes of telling you where to aim, where your ball ended up and how the ball will break on those huge greens. cheap, since you split a caddy between you and the other guy riding in the cart.
The course is in magnificent condition and the greens are wicked. (There were three greens that had been damaged: Two by disgruntled workers who spread diesel on parts of them and one by salt spray/) the gardens and the ocean vistas are major distractions.....
For the higher handicap player, it is considered wise to bring a few more extra balls, since the O.B. is the ocean on many holes!!
Looking forward to another trip there soon....
Oh yes, the bar was neatly appointed and the Presidente was very cold. Service was excellent.
HB