Men will always enjoy golf. Although it's a bit confusing and
difficult for some, the idea of accurately placing the golf ball in a
hole that is hundreds of yards
away is very appealing for some men.
For this reason, golf courses are very popular in the Dominican
Republic. While men enjoy the country for its remarkable
beaches and
even the adult themed resorts, they can spend an afternoon or two on
some of the country's world class courses. Most major cities in the
Dominican
The following are some of the remarkable golf courses in the
Dominican Republic. These are the three best golf courses in their
respective areas so you'll know
where to go when you're in the
country looking for a good round of golf with your companion:
Casa de Campo - this golf resort is
not just your average club with 18 holes. Casa de Campo is 7,000
acres wide which houses a lot of amenities
that complements the game
of golf. If you're not here to play golf, you can enjoy horseback
riding or dine in their popular restaurant which features
an
international cuisine. But even with all these amenities, Casa de
Campo is known for its three golf courses - all designed by Pete
Dye. One of them
is called "Teeth of the Dog” and is regarded
as one of the best golf courses in the world. The resort is located
in La Romana and getting there requires
two hours of travel from the
country's capital (Santo Domingo).
Playa Grande Golf Course - if you are
taking in the northern end of the Dominican Republic, this is the
best place to enjoy golf. Although you may have
to travel a little
bit (90 minutes from Puerto Plata), the trip is worth it. The golf
course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, but aside from the big
name
that designed the golf course, the view in this resort is
simply spectacular. The 18-hole golf course offers a constant ocean
view and 10 of the holes are
overlooking the shores.
Punta Cana Resort and Club - Punta Cana is a haven for tourists
from around the world and its no wonder that there are a good number
of golf courses here.
But if you have to choose one, Punta Cana
Resort and Club is among the five other golf resorts in the eastern
part of the Dominican Republic. The golf course
was also designed by
Peter Dye and also provides an ocean view. Aside from the golf
resort, tourists can also visit various mangroves or tour the entire
resort with ATVs.
The best way to enjoy golf while you're staying in one of the
adult themed resorts is to do advance reservation. You can call these
golf resorts directly or you can get
in touch with your preferred
resort so that they can arrange your day in the green. These golf
courses are a must for every golf lover who visits the Dominican
Republic.