Golf

The Dominican Republic: Golf capital of the Caribbean

The Dominican Republic: Golf capital of the Caribbean

on May 20, 2013, / in Golf

The Dominican Republic has consolidated its position as the Caribbean’s golf capital. Most recently, the online newspaper “Caribbean Daily” included the Tortuga Bay, Casa de Campo and Eden Roc hotels – all in Cap Cana – in the list of the 10 Best Golf Resorts in the Caribbean. The luxury Tortuga Bay Hotel in Bavaro, Punta Cana – on the [...]

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Fourth annual DR OPEN 2013 to be played in Punta Cana

Fourth annual DR OPEN 2013 to be played in Punta Cana

on April 22, 2013, / in Events, Golf

The fourth annual International Golf Tournament (DR OPEN 2013) will be held from May 27 to June 2 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Cana Bay golf course, in Punta Cana, on the country’s eastern region. The event is being coordinated by the Dominican Golf Federation Golf, and participants are expected from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Puerto [...]

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Virtual Tour of the Famous Golf Course Teeth of the Dog

Virtual Tour of the Famous Golf Course Teeth of the Dog

on April 10, 2013, / in Golf, La Romana-Bayahíbe

It is now possible to visit the “Teeth of the Dog” golf course, in the plush “Casa de Campo” resort, thanks to a app designed by the Golf Digest/Golf World magazine and the resort. The golf course was built by legendary architect Pete Dye and it currently occupies the 22nd slot in the magazine’s ranking system. The app allows the [...]

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Impressive 2013 golf calendar

Impressive 2013 golf calendar

on March 20, 2013, / in Golf

The country’s impressive annual golf calendar is more active than ever.  Organizers have already begun to announce the year’s big golf tournaments, including the DR Open, organized by the Dominican Federation of Golf.  This particular event is scheduled for May in the Cana Bay Golf Course, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, in the country’s easternmost [...]

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“Los Altos:” luxury apartments for tourists and golfers

“Los Altos:” luxury apartments for tourists and golfers

on January 15, 2013, / in Golf, La Romana-Bayahíbe

The “Los Altos Club” is a beautiful residential tourism complex located in the internationally renowned “Casa de Campo” resort in La Romana, in the country’s eastern region. These luxury apartments are situated next to the impressive Golf Dye Fore Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye. The one, two and three bedroom units are fully equipped with all the amenities the [...]

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World-famous golfer to teach intensive course at “Casa de Campo”

World-famous golfer to teach intensive course at “Casa de Campo”

on December 11, 2012, / in Golf, La Romana-Bayahíbe

Renowned golf instructor Jim McLean, owner of the famous Jim McLean Golf School, is scheduled to teach an intensive golf course at the world-famous “Casa de Campo” resort from December 10-15. The training is aimed at golfers with low handicaps.  In the case of men, handicaps should be less than 10, while women should have handicaps under 18. The 42-hour [...]

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Dominican Republic: best golf destination in the Caribbean and Latin America

Dominican Republic: best golf destination in the Caribbean and Latin America

on December 3, 2012, / in Awards, Golf

For the second consecutive year, the Dominican Republic was given the award for “Best Golf Destination of the Caribbean and Latin America.” The award was issued by the Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Some 450 tour operators – generating 85% of all golf tours in the world and representing 59 countries – participated in a recent survey carried out [...]

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The Dominican Republic: best golf island destination 2012

The Dominican Republic: best golf island destination 2012

on November 7, 2012, / in Golf, La Romana-Bayahíbe

The Dominican Republic was recognized as the “Best Golf Island of the Year” and honored with the “Caribbean World Travel & Living Awards 2012″ issued by Caribbean World Magazine. Also recognized was the world-famous Casa de Campo resort, situated in the city of La Romana, on the country’s eastern region. Casa de Campo was recognized for being the “Best Luxury [...]

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Third “DR OPEN 2012″ golf tournament to be Held at Hard Rock Hotel

Third “DR OPEN 2012″ golf tournament to be Held at Hard Rock Hotel

on October 22, 2012, / in Golf, Punta Cana

The third annual “DR OPEN 2012″ tournament will be held November 5-11 in Punta Cana’s “Cana Bay” golf course. Organizers announced that 144 American professional players will compete for a grand prize of US$125,000. The tournament is organized by the Dominican Federation of Golf Federation. An additional 200 amateur golfers are also expected to participate in the annual event. The [...]

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Golf tournaments in October and November

Golf tournaments in October and November

on October 15, 2012, / in Golf

Third Annual Open Golf Tournament will be held from November 5-11 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana. This is the official annual event sponsored by the Dominican Federation of Golf (FEDOGOLF), and is one of the six tournaments that have been scheduled for the fall. The Dominican Republic offers the golf enthusiast world-class golf courses, designed by [...]

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