500 Plantation Drive (off Hwy 693),
Dorado, PR 00646
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - no effort to walk.
Surroundings:
Tropical forest and residential.
Designer:
East and West courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr (1958); West course revisions by Raymond Floyd (2003). West course closed in 2017.
Above distances are for the EAST course. Also at TPC Dorado Beach is the 18-hole SUGARCANE course (par-72; 7119 yards from back tees; rating 75.4).
Previously, the resort also included the following two courses (both now closed): WEST course (par-72; 6975 yds from back tees; rating 74.5) and the PINEAPPLE course (par-72; 7030 yds; rating 74.3).
18.475646
-66.297866
30 km W of San Juan
TPC Dorado Beach (West)
TPC Dorado Beach (West course): GOLF COURSE WAS CLOSED IN 2017, possibly on a permanent basis. Check for current status before planning a visit.
Originally known simply as Dorado Beach, in its pomp this Stay&Play resort boasted four championship golf courses. Robert Trent Jones Snr laid out the highly-acclaimed East course and its companion West course in 1958. A little over ten years later the resort expanded across the road with the introduction of the Plantation Club and two more championship courses - the Pineapple and Sugarcane layouts.
Following the inclusion of all four courses under the TPC banner (Tournament Players Club), it now appears that the West has been "retired", perhaps on a permanent basis. The Pineapple course was also forced to close, following considerable damage caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. The still excellent East course, and across the road, the Sugarcane course, continue to fly under TPC Dorado Beach colours.
Check with club (if and when it reopens).
Walking permitted on weekdays and Fri-Sun after 2pm.
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Dorado Beach Resort has a long and distinguished past. Originally owned by the Rockefeller family and known as The Rocks, the resort subsequently was owned and operated by Hyatt Hotels, and then by Ritz-Carlton.
100 Dorado Beach Drive (off Hwy 693), Dorado, Puerto Rico 00646.
+1 (787) 626 1100
Visit websiteDorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort, has a long and distinguished past. Originally owned by the Rockefeller family, it was usually referred to as "The Rocks". This 5-star luxury resort offers oceanside accommodation with the personal attention of an Embajador, outdoor living space, an open-air shower and artwork capturing the colours of nature. The resort also offers top-level dining options, a Spa Botánico and two championship golf courses, including the famed East course.
TPC Dorado Beach (East and Sugarcane courses).
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