About Green Monkey Golf Course

Green Monkey at Sandy Lane is the most exclusive golf course in the Caribbean — private, member-and-guest only, built into a former coral quarry of extraordinary natural beauty. Tom Fazio has used the quarry's dramatic vertical walls to create bunkers and hazards unlike anything in golf. It is genuinely one of the most visually unique courses in the world.

Designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2004, Green Monkey Golf Course has established itself as one of the premier golf experiences in the Caribbean. With 0 oceanfront holes and a par of 72 over 7343 yards, it demands both accuracy and courage from players of all levels.

For golfers visiting the Dominican Republic, Green Monkey Golf Course pairs naturally with a stay at Villa Espada in Cap Cana — a luxury private villa with concierge tee time booking across all major DR courses.

Best Holes at Green Monkey Golf Course

  • Hole 4: Par 3 into the quarry floor — coral walls on three sides, utterly unique in golf
  • Hole 7: The quarry at its most dramatic — approach shot from an elevated tee into a coral amphitheatre
  • Hole 12: Long par 4 with the quarry on the right and a severe approach angle
  • Hole 18: Closing hole returns to the Sandy Lane estate with ocean glimpses

Course Details & Green Fees

  • Par: 72 — Length: 7343 yards (back tees)
  • Architect: Tom Fazio (2004)
  • Oceanfront Holes: 0
  • Green Fees: Approximately Guest access only (Sandy Lane hotel guests) (check official website for current rates)
  • Caddies: Strongly recommended
  • Best Time: November–April (dry season)

Where to Stay — Golf Villa Rentals

Access requires staying at Sandy Lane hotel, one of the most expensive properties in the Caribbean. This is as exclusive as Caribbean golf gets.

For the ultimate Caribbean golf base, consider Villa Espada — a private luxury villa inside Cap Cana, steps from Punta Espada Golf Course and within easy reach of courses across the eastern Dominican Republic. The villa staff can arrange tee times at Green Monkey Golf Course and other top courses.

Alternatively, Teeth of the Dog Villa and Punta Espada Villa offer other premium options inside leading DR golf resorts.