Best Golf Courses in the Dominican Republic

Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo is Pete Dye’s Caribbean masterpiece, ranked among the world's best courses. Opened in 1971 and carved by hand from coastal rock and coral, it weaves 18 holes along rolling fairways and the dramatic Caribbean Sea. Seven holes play directly on the ocean, creating a visually spectacular and challenging round.

Punta Espada Golf Club is a spectacular Jack Nicklaus Signature design that opened in 2006 in Cap Cana. Ranked among the best in the Caribbean and frequently featured in global top-100 lists, the par-72 layout features eight holes that play along or over the Caribbean Sea, dazzling vistas, strategic bunkering, and immaculate conditioning. Host of multiple PGA Champions Tour events.

Corales Golf Course, designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2010, is a stunning 18-hole, par 72 layout offering 7,670 yards of dramatic golf along the Caribbean. Featuring six oceanfront holes and the famous 'Devil’s Elbow' finish, the course provides strategic challenges, world-class scenery, and has quickly become one of the premier resort golf destinations in the Caribbean.

Set along the dramatic cliffs of the Dominican Republic's north coast, Playa Grande Golf & Ocean Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and renovated by Rees Jones in 2015. With ten holes along the ocean and numerous cliff-top vistas, the course is renowned for its spectacular views, strategic routing, and luxurious resort experience for guests.

Dye Fore Golf Course at Casa de Campo is a Pete Dye-designed 27-hole layout perched atop dramatic cliffs above the Chavón River in La Romana. Opened in 2003, it is famed for its panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, mountains, river, and marina. The course offers demanding shot values and stunning elevation changes, making it a highlight for resort guests seeking impressive scenery and championship-caliber golf.

La Cana Golf Club, designed by P.B. Dye in 2001, features 27 holes set along the Caribbean in Punta Cana. Renowned for 14 ocean-view holes and eco-friendly paspalum grass, it offers strategic bunkering, seaside vistas, and an enjoyable challenge for all skill levels. Frequently compared to Pebble Beach, it is highly rated within the Caribbean golf scene.

Casa de Campo Links Golf Course, designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Pete Dye, is an inland layout featuring rolling hills, water hazards on five holes, and scenic resort vistas. Renovated in 2012, it offers a fun yet challenging test reminiscent of classic British links, framed by tall Bahia grass and sculpted bunkers.

Iberostar Bávaro Golf Club, designed by P.B. Dye and opened in 2009, is set within the Iberostar resort complex. This par-72 championship course features striking white silica sand bunkers, bold undulations, numerous lakes, streams, and lush Paspalum turf. Known for its visual appeal and playable yet challenging layout, the course attracts both resort guests and traveling golfers to Punta Cana.

Playa Dorada Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1976, is a resort-style, par-72 course known for its wide fairways, generous greens, and water features. With several holes along the Atlantic Ocean, the course offers enjoyable play for visitors of all levels and is acclaimed for its consistently good conditions and tropical setting near Puerto Plata.

Punta Blanca Golf Course is a par-72 layout in Punta Cana, designed by Nick Price. Opened in 2006, the course features undulating fairways, strategic bunkers, lakes, and Paspalum grass throughout. It offers a challenging but fun experience for all skill levels, complemented by full clubhouse and practice facilities in a tropical setting.