Golf Courses in the Dominican Republic:
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The golfing Paradise of the Dominican Repubblic can roughly be divided into 4 areas if looked apun a map. To the far east you will find the big areas that has great appeal to especially tourists with the combination of beautiful beaches, stunning ocean view, lots of golf courses and of courses resorts and housing projects to accommodate all the tourists. This part of the eastern region of the Dominican Republic is where the most popular tourist areas are found. These areas are normally referred to as Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bavaro, Cabesa del Torro and Uvero Alto. Uvero Alto is the only area that yet does not have any golf courses of its own. However the first ones are planned and expected to be ready before 2015. Casa de Campo just on the eastern part of La Romana is also part of the eastern region.
To the south you will find Santo Domingo which is the capital of the Dominican Rebublic. To the east of Santo Domingo areas like Juan Dolio and Boca Chica are located. This areas are very popular to people working in Santo Domingo who are looking for a quick getaway from the city.
In the northern part of the Dominican Republic areas like Cabarete, Playa Dorada and San Juan are found.
In the central part of the Domican Republic you will find a couple of golf courses that however do not have a great appeal to tourists visiting the Dominican Republic. La Cana Golf Course at Punta Cana Resort and Spa designed by P B Dye
18 holes. Par 72. 5 tee boxes: Longest plays 7151 yards. Shortest plays 5266 yards.
Cap Cana
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 7396 yards. Shortest plays 5052 yards.
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays N/A yards. Shortest plays N/A.
9 holes. Par 36. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays N/A yards. Shortest plays N/A.
18 holes. Par 72. Golf course is being redesigned 2009 and 2010.
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 7285 yards. Shortest plays 5711.
9 holes. Par 36. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 3203 yards. Shortest plays 2662.
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 7068 yards. Shortest plays 5662.
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 6965 yards. Shortest plays 4921.
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 7174 yards. Shortest plays 5583.
Cana Bay Palace Golf Club designed by Jack Nicklaus
18 holes. Is under construction. Is expected to open late 2009 or 2010.
El Macao
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 7152 yards. Shortest plays 5534.
Another very popular tourist area in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic is Casa de Campo located near the city of La Romana which is located to the south in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. La Romana is the name of the local city which is very busy. Most of the resorts, housing projects and golf courses are located to the east of La Romana.
18 holes. Par 72. 5 tee boxes: Longest plays 7471 yards. Shortest plays 5225.
18 holes. Par 72. 5 tee boxes: Longest plays 7714 yards. Shortest plays 5225.
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 7191 yards. Shortest plays 5176.
In the southern part and in the vicinity of the city Santo Domingo which is the capitol of the Dominican Republic several more golf courses are located. Some of these golf courses serve as golf courses to local golf players. Others serve as golf courses to tourists in resorts and housing projects areas. Especially the areas 30 minutes to 1 hour to the east of Santo Domingo serve as golf courses in resorts and housing projects. These communities are often used by locals from Santo Domingo that owns a house or a condo which they use as their escape from the city.
18 holes. Par 72. 3 tee boxes: Longest plays 6410 yards. Shortest plays 5283.
18 holes. Par 72. 5 tee boxes: Longest plays 7156 yards. Shortest plays 5024.
18 holes. Par 72. 3 tee boxes: Longest plays 6609 yards. Shortest plays 5455.
18 holes. Par 72. 3 tee boxes: Longest plays 6726 yards. Shortest plays 5307.
9 holes. Par 27. 2 tee boxes: Longest plays 1047 yards. Shortest plays 893.
The northern part of the Dominican Republic is also a place where tourist, resorts, housing projects and golf courses can be found. However the impact is not quiet as big as only 2 golf courses are located in the area.
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 7090 yards. Shortest plays 4483.
18 holes. Par 72. 3 tee boxes: Longest plays 6765 yards. Shortest plays 5403.
The central part of the country offers one 18 hole golf courses and two 9 hole golf courses. Needless to say these golf courses do not draw a lot of tourists and are therefore mainly visited by locals.
Santiago
18 holes. Par 72. 4 tee boxes: Longest plays 6210 yards. Shortest plays 5100.
La Vega
9 holes. Par 36. 3 tee boxes: Longest plays 2930 yards. Shortest plays 2100.
Bonao
9 holes. Par 36. 2 tee boxes: Longest plays 1400 yards. Shortest plays 1200. |
