The Dominican Republic is the No. 1 golf destination in the Caribbean, and it has various courses. The island has many top golf courses designed by some of the greatest names in golf course design history, including Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, and Jack Nicklaus.

You can find many great courses, such as Teeth of the Dog, Corales, and Punta Espada, which can be played by both resort guests and the general public, offering breathtaking ocean views and challenging layouts. While some clubs maintain exclusivity for members and guests, many others welcome local enthusiasts and visiting players.

In addition to all the great golf, these resorts offer outstanding amenities, such as driving ranges, pro shops, dining, and luxuries to stay overnight after your golfing day so you can have a complete and enjoyable experience.

1. Casa de Campo: Teeth of the Dog, La Romana

This renowned Pete Dye layout is ranked #1 in the Caribbean as well as among the top 50 courses in the world. Seven of its 18 holes are placed right on the ocean, delivering some of the most scenic views and enjoyable (challenging) golf in the world. The course hosts major amateur and professional tournaments.

• Build Year: 1971
• Length: 7471 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Moderate
• Types of Hazards: Water, bunkers, and natural features like the coastline and lava rock formations
• Average Slope Rating: 145
• Facilities Available: A driving range, golf school, indoor practice areas, a state-of-the-art locker room, a restaurant, horseback riding, and water sports
• Golf Course Designer: Pete Dye
• Address: La Romana – Higüey Hwy., La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic

2. Corales Golf Course, Punta Cana

Located in Punta Cana, it is a Tom Fazio layout that includes six ocean-front holes with a dramatic finish at the "Devil's Elbow." It is recognised for the breathtaking views along the way and is home to the PGA Tour's Corales Puntacana Championship. With its challenging greens, it attracts golfers from around the globe.

• Build Year: 2010
• Length: 7650 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, large waste bunkers, and challenging wind conditions
• Average Slope Rating: Championship Tee: 140, Fazio Tee: 131, Corales Tee: 122, Advantage Tee: 114
• Facilities Available: A clubhouse with a well-stocked pro shop, extensive practice facilities, and the option to rent golf clubs
• Golf Course Designer: Tom Fazio
• Address: HM86+428, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

3. Puntacana Resort & Club: La Cana, Punta Cana

Designed by P.B. Dye, it features both an oceanfront and an inland layout. The course is famous for its seaside holes and eco-friendly golf course layout. Golfers enjoy a resort atmosphere with excellent facilities. La Cana is a favourite for golf as a playable golf course and stunning views of the Caribbean.

• Build Year: 2001
• Length: 7,463 Yards
• Par: 36
• Number of Holes: 27
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards:  Strategically placed water hazards, deep waste bunkers, and exposed greens atop rocky headlands
• Average Slope Rating: Black Tees: 137, Gold Tees: 133, Blue Tees: 124, White Tees: 124.
• Facilities Available: Two championship golf courses, a spa, a marina, a diverse selection of restaurants, and a shopping village
• Golf Course Designer: P.B. Dye
• Address: Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

4. Punta Espada Golf Club, Punta Cana

Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Punta Espada Golf Club is consistently ranked as one of the best courses in the Caribbean and is located in Cap Cana. Punta Espada has eight oceanfront holes and dramatic views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. It is open to the public and praised for its conditioning and service.

• Build Year: 2006
• Length: 7,396 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18 
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards (lakes and the Caribbean Sea), bunkers, and fairways
• Average Slope Rating: 137 
• Facilities Available: A clubhouse with dining and a driving range
• Golf Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
• Address: FH3M+WWR, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

5. Playa Dorada Golf, Puerto Plata

This Robert Trent Jones Jr. course is located in Mazatlán and is playable near the ocean. The course is open to the public and features ocean breezes and a friendly vibe. The layout is approachable for all skill levels. Maintenance and service reviews are always 5 stars.

• Build Year: 1979
• Length: 6990 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards and strategically placed bunkers
• Average Slope Rating: Blue Tees: 136, Green Tees: 126, White Tees: 123. 
• Facilities Available: A driving range, short game training areas, and a golf academy.
• Golf Course Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr
• Address: Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic

6. Catlonia Caribe Golf Club, Punta Cana

This course is in Punta Cana and is part of the Catalonia Bávaro Resort. The layout is very approachable for all skill levels, with palm-lined fairways starting from tree-lined tee boxes to rivers providing context and features. The course is open to resort guests and the public. The club is notable for its amenable atmosphere and value.

• Build Year: 2006
• Length: 7291 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, water hazards, and out-of-bounds areas
• Average Slope Rating: 131
• Facilities Available: A driving range, putting greens, and golf carts
• Golf Course Designer: Alberto Sola
• Address: JJFG+9JQ, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

7. Playa Grande Golf & Ocean Club, Cabrera

Playa Grande boasts oceanfront holes that perched up onto cliffs, out onto the Atlantic, and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Playa Grande. Often called "the Pebble Beach of the Caribbean," the club experience embodies luxury while offering the world-class service that is expected.

• Build Year: 1997
• Length: 7259 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, ocean views, and strategically placed hazards.
• Average Slope Rating: 130
• Facilities Available: A private 18-hole golf course, a beach club, a mountain club, a spa & wellness centre, and various outdoor pursuits
• Golf Course Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
• Address: Cabrera 33000, Dominican Republic

8. Guavaberry Golf & Country Club, Juan Dolio

Located near Juan Dolio, Guavaberry is a Gary Player design within a natural reserve. The course is known for its wide fairways, native vegetation, natural water hazards, and challenging design. It is open to the public, so you can play in a peaceful, beautiful environment. Guavaberry is appreciated for its quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

• Build Year: 2003
• Length: 7,156 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Penalty areas (formerly water hazards) and bunkers. 
• Average Slope Rating: 130
• Facilities Available: A clubhouse with a well-stocked golf shop, a restaurant, and practice facilities like a driving range, short-game area, and practice putting green
• Golf Course Designer: Gary Player
• Address: Juan Dolio 21000, Dominican Republic

9. La Estancia Golf Club, La Romana

Located near La Romana, La Estancia is a P.B. Dye design with rolling fairways and river views. The course is noted for its challenging design and beautiful surroundings. It is open to the public and allows for a laid-back, comfortable round of golf. It is also recognised for its affordability and friendly staff.

• Build Year: 2008
• Length: 7,382 Yards 
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Four brooks, three lakes, and the prevailing wind and sea breeze.
• Average Slope Rating: Men: 129, Ladies: 118
• Facilities Available: A clubhouse, a restaurant with both lunch and dinner service, and a state-of-the-art locker room, as well as amenities for non-golfers
• Golf Course Designer: P.B. Dye
• Address: La Romana - Higuey 12/5, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic

10. Barcelo Lakes Golf Course, Punta Cana

Located within the Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort, this golf course provides scenery and challenges. The beautiful layout offers a unique experience with tropical vegetation and water hazards throughout the course. The course is recognised for its beautiful design and overall playability.

• Build Year: 1991
• Length: 6,655 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast 
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards like lakes and wetlands, as well as bunkers.
• Average Slope Rating: 128 
• Facilities Available: Restaurant, pro shop, driving range, and club rentals.
• Golf Course Designer: Juan Manuel Gordillo, and later redesigned by P.B. Dye in 2010
• Address:  Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

11. Links Course at Casa De Campo, La Romana

The Links at Casa de Campo is an inland Pete Dye design. There are multiple water hazards and strategic bunkering throughout the course. It provides a classic links-style challenge in a tropical location. The Links at Casa de Campo are very well-maintained and suitable for golfers of all skill levels.

• Build Year: 1976
• Length: 7,003 Yards
• Par: 71
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards and bunkers
• Average Slope Rating: 126
• Facilities Available: A state-of-the-art locker room, a restaurant with both lunch and dinner menus, practice facilities like a driving range, and access to short game areas. 
• Golf Course Designer: Pete Dye
• Address: C368+V88, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic

12. De Campo Dye ForeCasa, La Romana

Dye Fore is a Pete Dye design with holes set on cliffs above the Chavon River and the Caribbean Sea. Dye Fore has dramatic elevation changes and expansive views. The course has different hole options, each providing a number of challenges. Dye Fore is known for its length, variety of challenges, and scenery.

• Build Year: 2005
• Length: 7,770 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 27
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards (lakes, ponds, streams) and bunkers (sand traps)
• Average Slope Rating: Blue Tees: 125, White Tees: 123. 
• Facilities Available: Spas, wellness centres, outdoor swimming pools, and various recreational activities like tennis, billiards, 
• Golf Course Designer: Pete Dye
• Address: C4F5+9GG, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic

13. Punta Blanca Golf Club, Punta Cana

This Nick Price-designed course in Bavaro, Punta Cana, is situated in a tropical area. The golf course is laid out with wide fairways and large greens, making it fun for any level of play. Open to all golfers, the course has both public and resort guest access. The club environment is also noted as relaxed with good service.

• Build Year: 2006
• Length: 7,174 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18 
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, lakes, and wetlands.
• Average Slope Rating: Black Tees: 123, White Tees: 118, Red Tees: 120, Blue Tees: 123
• Facilities Available: Driving range, putting green, and pro shop.
• Golf Course Designer: Nick Price
• Address: PG9M+7JF, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

14. Iberostar Bávaro, Punta Cana

As part of the Iberostar resort complex, this P.B. Dye-designed course in Punta Cana, the golf course winds through lush tropical vegetation, lakes, and strategic bunkers. It is for the use of guests of the resort and the public. Known for its great conditions and fun to play, it is well-regarded.

• Build Year: 2010
• Length: 6,897 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Natural disasters like hurricanes, health risks from contaminated water, and security threats, as well as more general hotel hazards like electrical issues
• Average Slope Rating: 122
• Facilities Available: Dining options, multiple pools, a spa, a fitness centre, and a golf course
• Golf Course Designer: P.B. Dye
• Address: Carretera Arena Gorda Playa Bávaro, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

15. Santo Domingo Country Club, Santo Domingo

One of the oldest clubs in the country, Santo Domingo Country Club has a traditional parkland layout with large trees and good maintenance. However, it is private and allows some public golf for visitors, so it is limited for resort guests. If you want the old-world ambience with current facilities, look no further.

• Build Year: 1920
• Length: 3,069 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18 
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and landslides.
• Average Slope Rating: 122
• Facilities Available: A championship golf course, a clubhouse with dining and bar facilities, swimming pools, billiards, and a mini-golf course
• Golf Course Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
• Address: Av. Isabel Aguiar 262, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

16. Ocean’s 4 Golf, San Pedro de Macorís

Ocean's 4 is a 27-hole layout at the Bahia Principe Resort at La Romana with oceanfront, lakeside, and inland holes. It has a variety of scenic views on every hole, making it a very enjoyable round for all guests staying at the resort and day visitors. This is a fun, modern design that is always in excellent condition.

• Build Year: 2017
• Length: 7,334 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, bunkers, and natural landforms like hills or ravines
• Average Slope Rating: 114
• Facilities Available: A clubhouse with a restaurant, bar, and social area, golf equipment and shoe rental, food and beverage services, golf carts, and a golf equipment storage area
• Golf Course Designer: Maverick Golf
• Address: Carretera San Pedro-La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís 32000, Dominican Republic

17. Hard Rock Golf Club, Punta Cana

This Playa del Carmen course, by Robert von Hagge, is music-themed. The fairways, rough, and greens are in excellent condition, and the staff was exceptional and friendly. The layout is challenging but very fun for golfers of all skill levels. Cart service and amenities receive excellent reviews.

• Build Year: 2010
• Length: 7,253 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Average
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, large sandy waste areas, strategically placed bunkers, and vegetation, like rough and tall grass 
• Average Slope Rating: 113
• Facilities Available: Tee time booking, golf carts, and transportation from the hotel
• Golf Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
• Address: PGG9+6MV, Av. Hard Rock, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

18. Cocotal Golf & Country Club, Punta Cana

Cocotal was designed by José "Pepe" Gancedo and is located in Bávaro, Punta Cana. The layout has gently rolling fairways, lakes, and tropical landscaping, and it is open to public play. It is very popular with both locals and visitors. The club promotes a friendly atmosphere and is good for residents; they have excellent facilities.

• Build Year: 2000
• Length: 7,285 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 27
• Green Speeds: Moderate
• Types of Hazards: Strategically placed trees, bunkers, mounds, and the wind
• Average Slope Rating: 113
• Facilities Available: A restaurant, banquet facilities, a swimming pool, and restrooms
• Golf Course Designer: Jose "Pepe" Gancedo
• Address: Residential Mar de Cocotal I, 23301, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

19. Los Marlins Golf Course, Juan Dolio

Located in Juan Dolio, Los Marlins, is a George and Tom Fazio course with large tree-lined fairways and well-placed bunkers. It is a public play and has a classic resort feel. It is well laid out, always in good condition, and the staff are friendly. It is popular with both locals and tourists.

• Build Year: 1995
• Length: 6,800 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Moderate
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, bunkers, and natural elements like rough terrain and vegetation
• Average Slope Rating: 113
• Facilities Available: A clubhouse with a restaurant and bar, a driving range, a putting green, a mini-golf course, a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, a golf shop, and locker rooms
• Golf Course Designer: Charles Ankrom
• Address: Metro Country Club in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic

20. Isabel Villas Country Club, Santo Domingo

Isabel Villas is located in Santo Domingo and is designed for beginners and for practising one's short game. This course is the most approachable golf club in the country. It has a friendly community atmosphere, is well-kept, and is accessible to anyone of any age and skill level.

• Build Year: 1997
• Length: 1,047 Yards
• Par: 3
• Number of Holes: 9 
• Green Speeds: Slow 
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards like streams, ponds, and potentially lakes, as well as bunkers
• Average Slope Rating: 87.3
• Facilities Available: A putting green and amenities like golf club rentals, club fitting, and a pro shop
• Golf Course Designer: Ricardo Orellana
• Address: Calle Vista del Rio 5, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

21. Los Mangos Golf and Beach Club, Puerto Plata

Los Mangos is located in Puerto Plata and is built among mango trees and tropical gardens. There is a comfortable approach to the course, which comes with a laid-back vibe. Many local golfers use the course, as well as visitors who are looking for an easy and casual round of golf. The club has a delightful, relaxed feel to it.

• Build Year: 1980
• Length: 3,300 Yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, water hazards, and natural landforms
• Average Slope Rating: 55 to 155
• Facilities Available: A restaurant, a gym, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a Pro Shop
• Golf Course Designer: José Torres
• Address: John F. Kennedy Street #2, Costambar, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic