About La Cana Golf Course
La Cana is the original course at the Puntacana Resort & Club, designed by P.B. Dye and featuring four stunning oceanfront holes on the Caribbean Sea. It is the ideal companion course to Punta Espada on a Cap Cana golf trip — more accessible, beautifully maintained, and offering a distinctly different challenge.
Designed by P.B. Dye and opened in 1998, La Cana Golf Course has established itself as one of the premier golf experiences in the Caribbean. With 4 oceanfront holes and a par of 72 over 6530 yards, it demands both accuracy and courage from players of all levels.
For golfers visiting the Dominican Republic, La Cana 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 La Cana Golf Course
- Hole 11: The first of the four-hole ocean stretch — a long par 4 with the sea left
- Hole 12: Short par 3 with a green elevated above the Caribbean
- Hole 13: Par 5 with ocean views throughout and a tempting but risky second shot
- Hole 14: Final ocean hole — a tough driving hole with little margin for error
Course Details & Green Fees
- Par: 72 — Length: 6530 yards (back tees)
- Architect: P.B. Dye (1998)
- Oceanfront Holes: 4
- Green Fees: Approximately $180–250 USD (check official website for current rates)
- Caddies: Strongly recommended
- Best Time: November–April (dry season)
Where to Stay — Golf Villa Rentals
La Cana is 15 minutes from Cap Cana's Villa Espada by car, making it a perfect second-day course on a Cap Cana golf trip.
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 La Cana 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.