Jack Nicklaus’ first of two signature courses in the Dominican Republic, Punta Espada Golf Club opened in November 2006 and continues to top best golf course lists. Named Golfweek Magazine’s #1 course in the Caribbean and Latin America from 2009 to 2016, Nicklaus’ work of art boasts eight holes playing either alongside or over the Caribbean Sea–including the stunning par-4 17th, which requires a tee shot carry over a bay–and another five with ocean views. The Golden Bear superbly uses and incorporates the area’s bluffs, beaches, lagoons and tropical foliage into the course’s design. Punta Espada also has the distinction of hosting the Official PGA Tour’s Champions Tour–the Cap Cana Championship–in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

  • Holes: 18
  • Par: 72; Yardage: 7,396
  • Slope: 137; Rating: 77
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Golf in Punta Cana

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Cabeza de Toro Golf Club

One of two courses located within the Catalonia Bávaro Resort in Punta Cana, Alberto Sola designed the Cabeza de Toro Golf Club as a challenging, nine-hole executive course surrounded by swaying palm trees and five lakes for incomparable views.

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Caribe Golf Club

Part of the Catalonia Bávaro Resort, Alberto Sola and Jack Corrie designed the 18-hole Caribe Golf Club for golfers of all skill levels. This course features a large lake—impacting holes 5, 6, and 15—five lagoons, and numerous shaded trees.

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Cocotal Golf & Country Club

José “Pepe” Gancedo designed memorable routings for Cocotal Golf & Country Club’s three nine-hole courses. The six-time Spanish champion used the natural terrain of an old coconut plantation for all 27 holes, including serene lakes and swaying palm trees, with Mother Nature providing constant winds.

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Corales Golf Club

This 18-hole Tom Fazio creation, featuring six oceanfront holes set on rocky cliffs next to the Caribbean Sea, quickly established Corales Golf Club as one of DR’s must-play courses.

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Iberostar Bávaro Golf Club

Golfers of all levels will delight at Pete B. Dye’s inland 18-hole Iberostate Bávaro Golf Club including Dye’s signature sand bunkers, lakes, and rock features, all tucked amid lush landscape and elevated terrain.

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Punta Blanca Golf Club

The first Caribbean course designed by three-time major championship winner Nick Price, this 18-hole saltwater-tolerant paspalum grass course hugs natural wetlands, and features wide fairways with large bunkers, and several lakes.

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Punta Espada Golf Club

Jack Nicklaus’ first of two signature courses in the DR, the 18-hole Punta Espada Golf Club continues to top best golf course lists. Nicklaus’ work of art boasts eight holes playing either alongside or over the Caribbean Sea, and another five with ocean views.

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The Lakes Barceló Golf Course

The first course to open in the Punta Cana area, The Lakes Barceló Golf Course was designed by Juan Manuel Gordillo and redesigned by Pete B. Dye. Crossing through a lush mangrove forest with 25 inland lakes, 122 bunkers punctuate and protect the course’s sculpted fairways.

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