This spectacular new eco-conscious course features views of the Caribbean with four holes playing along the ocean. The 18th hole, or “Blow Hole” is said to resemble the infamous 18th hole at Pebble Beach and, according to Dye, the 7th hole is “golfer’s purgatory”. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length of Course: 7,152 yards Slope/Rating: [...]
Despite a penchant for unconventional designs, this course by six-time Spanish champion Jose “Pepe” Gancedo is appropriate for all levels. Beginner and intermediate golfers can improve their game on this player-friendly course that also provides a challenge for players with a low handicap. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length of Course: 7,714 yards Slope rating: [...]
Rounding out Casa de Campo’s golf triad, Pete Dye’s links-style design brings Scottish play to the Caribbean. This course poses many challenges to staying dry, with several lagoons and lakes and five holes completely surrounded by water. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length of Course: 6,461 yards Slope rating: 124/70 (Back Tees); 116/66.3 (Middle Tees); [...]
Located about 40 minutes east of Santo Domingo, this signature course is designed around natural coral rock formations and features sloping hillsides, wide fairways, and huge waste bunkers. A beguiling 13th hole with cascading waterfall requires the player to carry a hazard in order to reach the green safely. The Golf Academy offers clinics and private [...]
The most recent addition to the Casa de Campo golf triad is said to rival the #1 course in the Caribbean and the only regional course listed among the top 100, Teeth of the Dog. The unique course features spectacular views of a 300-foot deep river gorge, Mediterranean village, mountains and the Caribbean Sea from nine [...]
This course is set amid pine trees 2,000 feet high in the Cordillera Central mountain range, where temperatures tend toward the cool and fresh. Number of Holes: 9 Par: 3 Length of Course: 2,911 yards Slope/Rating: 128/68.6 Reservations: Call for availability Amenities: Pro Shop. Restaurant. Golf lessons. Shoe rental.
Executive course situated in an upscale Santo Domingo neighborhood; lit for evening play. Number of Holes: 9 Par: 3 Length of Course: 1,047 yards Slope/Rating: 87/27.3 Hours: 7 am – 10 pm Reservations: First come, first served Amenities: Clubhouse. Pro Shop. Practice range. Golf lessons. Bar. Restaurant.
Originally designed by Pete Dye but modified over the years, this course sprawls across hilly terrain with plenty of lush vegetation and serene lakes. Las Lagunas Country Club is located 15-minutes outside of Santo Domingo in a residential golf community. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length of Course: 6,800 yards Slope/Rating: 139/75.5 (Back Tees); 132/70.2 [...]
There are those who might not consider Natura Cabañas a real spa. Afterall, there are no upscale facilities and no exotic treatments using products from far off lands. Just back to basics simplicity pulled off with ingenious resourcefulness. Clients detoxify inside a freestanding cone-shaped Turkish bath built from native materials found in the area when the [...]
Asian-inspired Bagua incorporates Chinese philosophy to create a serene environment where the aim is for everyone who enters the sanctuary to emerge with a calming sense of balance. The setting is a nearly 13,000 square-foot feng shui den of aromatic candles, carefully chosen hues and strategically placed oriental plants and art sculpture. Therapists, highly skilled in [...]