Punta Blanca Golf Club

Carretera Arena Gorda,

Bavaro, Punta Cana

  • Office

    +1 (809) 468 4734
  • Fax

    +1 (809) 468 5619

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain.

  • Surroundings:

    Tropical vegetation.

  • Designer:

    Nick Price
Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7174
6186
5583
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
76.0
71.2
72.5

Location

Latitude:

18.717990

Longitude:

-68.465697

How to get there:

5 km NW of Bavaro / 24 km NW of Punta Cana.

From the Texaco gas station in the centre of Bavaro (Friusa), head north (away from Punta Cana). After 3 km turn left, keeping the wall of Punta Blanca Golf Club on your right. After 1.2 km entrance to golf is on your right.

Punta Blanca Golf Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2006

Punta Blanca Golf Club: Set just one kilometre back from the ocean, behind a pink wall and plenty of tropical vegetation, this well-maintained parkland course is a great starting point for any golfing trip to Dominican's burgeoning Bavaro/Punta Cana area. Although you will not be tested by knee-trembling carries over the Atlantic's rocky foreshore and sandy beaches, this very good Nick Price design will allow you to unwind and stretch those golfing muscles in a very pleasant, tropical parkland environment. The layout's relatively open feel combines with good-width fairways to provide ample space for the big timber to be used on most occasions from the tee. However, you'll need to be mindful of expansive sandy waste areas, good bunkering, areas of taller grasses and occasional greenside water hazards, all of which lie in wait for the seriously errant shot. The usually large and smoothly undulating greens will certainly test your putting skills, while avoiding the elliptical and often deep bunkering around them should be one of your key scoring strategies. Two of the three back-nine par-3s require carries over wetland areas to reach the safety of their tree- and bush-surrounded greens. The three short holes on the inward-nine are balanced and alternate with three good length, nicely contoured par-5s. Punta Blanca may not be one of the toughest courses in the area, but its excellent design, absence of housing around the course or along any fairways, and easy-going tropical parkland charms ensures a rewarding outing for golfers of all skill levels.
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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes: US$165.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Golf carts compulsory.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

In addition to Punta Blanca's own accommodations (residences and village), you will find within a 1 km radius of the golf club many of this area's finest all-inclusive resort destinations, including the Majestic Colonial, Majestic Elegance, Gran Bahia Principe, the Riu and the Moon Palace. Guests at these hotels enjoy special rates at Punta Blanca Golf Club.

Where2Stay

  • Majestic Colonial & Elegance Hotels5-star

    Arena Gorda, Macao, nr Bavaro, Punta Cana

    +1 (809) 221 9898

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    Located next to each other, alongside a beautiful Atlantic Ocean beachfront, the Majestic Colonial and Majestic Elegance offer two high standard resorts where luxury and comfort fuse together. Majestic Colonial was the first to open, pioneering the concept of the "all-inclusive" resort. The more recent Majestic Elegance opened in 2008. Both give you access to a wonderful variety of live entertainment, a multitude of restaurants, casino, sports bar, Spa, the biggest swimming pools in the Caribbean and golf - with special arrangements at neighbouring Punta Blanca Golf Club.
    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Punta Blanca (o.5 km); Roco Ki

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Cocotal; Barcelo Bavaro; Catalonia Caribe; Puntacana (La Cana)

  • Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort5-star

    Blvd Turístico del Este, km 28, Macao, nr Bavaro, Punta Cana

    +1 (809) 687 0000

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    With the largest casino in Dominican Republic and 1,791 elegantly appointed rooms, this modern and upscale resort is designed to appeal to a varied range of guests. Families, couples and friends, casino players, golf enthusiasts and spa lovers - there is plenty for everyone. Facing out onto the Atlantic Ocean and overlooking a golden, sandy beach, the Moon Palace delivers an all-inclusive experience that's among the best on the island.
    • Golf at this hotel:

      18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed layout (open for play in 2010).

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Punta Blanca; Roco Ki

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Cocotal; Barcelo Bavaro; Catalonia Caribe; Puntacana (La Cana)

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