Puerto Plata-born John Polanco, today the golf pro, was one of those first caddies. He latter went on to graduate from the PGA golf pro school in Canada, where he lived for 10 years, and studied with Dave Leadbetter at Q School in the United States.

With faithful caddies behind, armed with their golf clubs and fine cigars in hand, the golfers set out to play golf at the Playa Dorada Golf Course, rain or shine. Missing a round of golf is a no-no. Despite being on vacation, golfers take playtime seriously. The not uncommon drizzle that is responsible for all that greenery in the north coast, need not be