Dominican Republic golf has exploded in recent years to become one of the fastest growing
golf destinations in the Caribbean and the world. Like other Caribbean islands, golf in the Dominican Republic has become one of the islands top attractions with 23 golf courses
available and more under construction. Golfers can experience play on
some of the top rated courses in the world such at the Teeth of the Dog at Casa De Campo resort.
Punta Cana on the east coast of the island is a golf mecca! By 2008 the area will feature courses from designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Price, Tom Fazio, Nick Faldo, and P.B Dye.
In addition to great golf, one-third of the Dominican Republic's coastline is
devoted to white-sand beaches that are rated among the finest in the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic also has its own distinctive cuisine and cultural heritage.
The country's Latin flavor is a sharp contrast to the character of many nearby islands
bringing a certain sparkle to this culture rich destination. It is also a land of
contrasts with towering mountains and rocky cliffs, rain forests and cacti-studded desert regions.
Columbus landed on these shores during his first voyage in 1492; naming the island Hispaniola and today
the island's more sparsely populated regions remain remarkably unchanged. The Dominican Republic is known for many things such as Christopher Columbus' entrance
and his consequent discovery of the Americas, the rise of many major league baseball
superstars, sugarcane, and great cigars. Today the Dominican Republic has found fame as
one of the worlds premier golf travel destinations and the country continues the
lead in the overall growth of Caribbean golf.
Casa de Campo is a lush, elegant retreat where action, relaxation and pampering service
combine for an exceptional leisure experience. Visitors enjoy some of the most celebrated
golf courses in the world along with a beautiful setting for Caribbean golf. Pete Dye,
considered by many to be the world's most renowned golf course architect, has designed
three of the most internationally renowned courses at Casa de Campo. The breathtakingly
beautiful Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and Links courses offer distinct
challenges and distinguished charm and beauty. Delight in glorious
gastronomic experiences, Casa De Campo Resorts signature service and style, abundant
natural beauty, and the soothing Caribbean atmosphere the resort offers.
The PUNTACANA Hotel rests quietly on a three-mile stretch of white sand beach which is one of the most spectacular beaches in the Dominican Republic.
PUNTACANA Hotel is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens and is
part of a 15,000-acre development that includes a 1,000-acre ecological reserve.
The Hotel’s 18-hole championship P. B. Dye designed golf course opened in the year 2000 and features
fourteen holes with breathtaking views of the Caribbean
Sea and four holes playing along the ocean itself. The PUNTACANA Hotel caters to guests looking for a casually elegant
resort with pristine beaches and a championship golf course. At Punta Cana visitors will find a combination of
natural beauty, luxury, privacy, and world class golf.
Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa is located in Cap Cana, on the East Coast (Punta Cana region)
of the Dominican Republic. Cap Cana is the world's newest luxury destination and the
Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa is standing at the threshold of a new era in Caribbean Grand
Luxury. A 5 star luxury hotel, Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa is an all suite hotel, each
suite with its own signature attributes designed to individually indulge the most
discriminating guest. The hotel also features a Mandara Spas, eight restaurants a la carte,
eleven bars, shopping, beach club, marina, 750 meters of private beaches and access
to tee times at Punta Espada Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course with more
than half of the greens offering breathtaking ocean views.
The Punta Cana area's first and best-known golf destination, PUNTACANA Hotel,
has just unveiled its own boutique 5 star resort, Tortuga Bay Villas. Tortuga Bay consists
of 50 airy suites in 15 freestanding villas designed by Oscar de la Renta. Tortuga Bay
creates an isolated oasis in close proximity to the adjoining main hotel complex. At
Tortuga Bay, the only contact to the outside world is a golf cart, a satellite TV hookup,
and a cell phone connection to a concierge. Guests can commune with the larger complex,
including PUNTACANA La Cana golf club, designed by Pete Dye and the new course in
development by Tom Fazio, the resorts eight restaurants, and five bars. Sophisticated
Golfer also arranges for play at nearby golf courses with stay at Tortuga Bay.
The Majestic Colonial is an ALL INCLUSIVE resort located on shores of one of the most beautiful beaches
in the world about 30 minutes from Punta Cana international airport. The resort opened to a 5 star rating in
late 2005 and is a fantastic all inclusive resort very suitable for couples and golfing groups
alike. The highlights or the resort are its spectacular beach and first class service and
amities rarely found in the Dominican. The Nick Price designed golf course adjacent to
the resort called 'Punta Blanca' opened in 2006. For all Inclusive dinning there are 7 restaurants,
7 bars, and two breathtaking ocean front restaurants. For golf travelers there are a host of golf courses recommend to play with stay at the Majestic Colonial.
Enjoy both Casa de Campo, La Romana and the Punta Cana regions during your ultimate Dominican Republic golf vacation.
Play at the Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore, the Links, the La Cana course at PUNTACANA resort and
Club, and the new Punta Espada Course at Cap Cana. All five different courses represent some of
the best in the Caribbean and the world! Stay at both Casa de Campo resort in La Romana and the PUNTCANA
Hotel or Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana for a complete Dominican Republic golf experience. Packages are
custom and include golf on the best course in the Dominican, ground transfers,
meal plans or all inclusive options at both locations.
Sophisticated Golfer arranges for Dominican Republic stand golf times for groups traveling to the island. Details of any golf outing
include ground transfers, meals, and tournaments in the Dominican Republic can also be arranged by Sophisticated Golfer.
Call us for preferred golfer group and tee times at the great Pete Dye design at Punta Cana on the east coast of the island.
Many other courses are also available throughout the Dominican Republic as well as professional insight into Caribbean golf. Tee off times and golf
outing arrangements can be done on a stand alone basis for groups over 10 persons only in the Dominican Republic.
Resort packages with two or more persons already include golf in combination with stay at one of our partner resorts or hotels.
