The Best Dominican Republic Golf Courses
The Dominican Republic is home to more world-class golf courses than any other Caribbean nation. From Pete Dye's legendary Teeth of the Dog to Jack Nicklaus's personal favourite Punta Espada, the DR's concentration of elite courses is extraordinary.
Ranked: Best Golf Courses Dominican Republic
- #1 Teeth of the Dog — Pete Dye, 1971. 7 ocean holes. Undisputed #1 in the Caribbean.
- #2 Punta Espada — Jack Nicklaus, 2006. 8 ocean holes. Jack's personal favourite.
- #3 Dye Fore — Pete Dye, 2002. River canyon and Caribbean views.
- #4 Corales — Tom Fazio, 2010. Island-green par 3 finish.
- #5 La Cana — P.B. Dye, 1998. 4 ocean holes. Excellent companion course.
- #6 Playa Grande — Robert Trent Jones Sr., 1997. 10 ocean holes on the north coast.
How to Plan Your Trip to Play These Courses
Plan a 5-night DR golf trip with Villa Espada as your base — steps from Punta Espada and easy access to Teeth of the Dog.
The best base for playing multiple top Caribbean courses in one trip is Villa Espada at Cap Cana, a private luxury villa steps from Punta Espada Golf Course with concierge access to courses across the Dominican Republic.