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Golf de Bávaro
Bávaro, La Altagracia province (Barceló Bávaro resorts complex) 
Tel: (809) 686-5797, ext. 1859-60 Fax (809) 686-5711
Email: bavaro@codetel.net.do
Course Description/Membership: 18 hole course alternating holes surrounded by vegetation with others bordering lakes. Wind comes into play on this par 72 course which is part of the Barceló Bávaro Resort complex, consisting of five properties run by a Spanish hotel chain. This course is flat, very playable, usually in excellent condition and built with the enjoyment of the resort tourist in mind.
Year Opened: 1991
Number of Holes: 18
Design Consultant: Juan Manuel Gordillo
Golf Director: Tomás Mercedes
Course Owner: Barceló Bávaro
Playing Hours: 7 am to 6:30 pm
Least Traffic: Afternoons
Reservations: 24 hours in advance, call for availability
Most Challenging: 4, 9, 12, 15
Length of Course: 6,376 yards
Course Par: 72
Slope Rating: Blue 145-73.5 White 138-72.1 Red 137-74
Non-Member GreenFees: US$60/18 holes; US$48/9 holes
Member Green Fees:  
Cost of Caddy:  
Lessons: US$50/hr; US$35-1/2hr
Cart Fees: US$30/9 holes; US$40/18 holes
Club Rental Fees: US$30/18 holes; US$20/9 holes
Other Features: Clubhouse, lockers, pro shop, bar, restaurant, putting green, driving range, memberships, national and international tournaments.

Catalonia Cabeza de Toro Golf Club
Cabeza de Toro, La Altagracia province (near the Catalonia Bavaro resort)
Tel: (809) 412-0000 Fax (809) 412-0001
Email: hcbavaro@catalonia.com.do
Course Description/Membership: Five lakes and shade trees define this short but challenging course. Designed for the experienced and novice golfer alike.
Year Opened: 2000
Number of Holes: 9 holes (par 35) + 9 holes executive course (par 3)
Design Consultant: Alberto Solá
Golf Director: Pablo Jaureguizar
Course Owner: Catalonia Bavaro Resort
Golf Pro:  
Playing Hours: 7 am to 6:30 pm
Least Traffic: 12:30 pm to 2 pm
Reservations: Call 809 412-0000 for availability
Most Challenging: 3, Par 4 of 390 meters
Length of Course: 2,600 meters
Course Par: 35/3
Slope Rating:  
Non-Member GreenFees: US$60/18 holes; US$45/9 holes 
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Cost of Caddy:  
Lessons:  
Cart Fees: (1 pax) US$20/9 holes, US$25/18 holes. (2 pax) US$30/9 holes, US$40/18 holes
Club Rental Fees: US$10
Other Features: Lockers, pro shop, putting green, driving range.

Cocotal Golf & Country Club
El Cortecito, close to Sol Meliá Caribe and Sol Meliá Tropical resorts
Tel: (809) 221-1290, Ext. 2000 Fax: (809) 688-6639 
Email: cocotal@codetel.net.do
Course Description/Membership: Serene lakes and swaying coconut trees surround this challenging 27 hole golf course in the Palma Real residential community.
Year Opened: First 18 holes, March 2000. Nine additional holes. January 2001.
Number of Holes: 27
Design Consultant: Pepe Gancedo, six times champion of Spain and designer of several leading Spanish golf courses.
Golf Director: Samuel Bello
Course Owner: Sol Meliá
Playing Hours: 8 am – 2:30 pm (18 hole players), 8 am to 4 pm (nine hole players)
Least Traffic: After 12 pm
Reservations: 24 hours in advance, call for availability
Most Challenging: No. 10 par 5, No. 16 par 3, No. 17 par 5
Length of Course: Blue 7,183 yards; White 6,766 yards; Red 6,342 yards
Course Par: 72
Slope Rating: 70.2
Non-Hotel Guest GreenFees: US$85 (18 holes) and US$50 (9 holes) per person, including the use of the golf cart.
Green Fees: 4-6 nights stay, includes a courtesy green fee. More than 7 nights stay, two green fees per person. 
Cost of Caddy:  
Lessons: 30 minutes US$30 per person/day. One hour US$50 per person/day
Cart Fees: US$25 per person/day (minimum two persons). Individual use, US$35 per person. Cart is mandatory. 
Club Rental Fees: US$40/18 holes US$30/9 holes.
Other Features: Clubhouse, pro shop, bar cafeteria, lockers, rest areas with view of the driving range and putting green, free transportaton from Sol Meliá hotels.

Golf Packages: Paradisus, Tropical and Caribe hotels.

Punta Cana Golf Club
Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
Tel: (809) 221-2262, Guest services Ext. 6001/02
Email: obrizon@puntacana.com
Course Description/Membership: Course Description/Membership: Sea-fronting golf course with 14 holes interacting with the Caribbean Sea. Panoramic views from all the other holes.
Year Opened: First nine holes in 2001, second 9 holes in 2001
Number of Holes: 18
Design Consultant: Pete Dye
Golf Director: Olivier Brizon
Golf Pro:  
Course Owner: Grupo Punta Cana
Playing Hours: 7 am to 7 pm
Least Traffic: 7 am to 4 pm
Reservations: Call for availability
Most Challenging: 16 (470 par 4 right to the ocean), 17 (410 yard par 4
with ocean on the left) and 18 (565 par 5 with ocean all the way down the left side).
Length of Course: 7,150 yards
Course Par: 72
Slope Rating:  
Hotel Guests Green Fees: US$40 per person for 9 holes cart
included,and US$70/18 holes. (Punta Cana Resort) 
Non Hotel Guests: US$65 cart included for 9 holes, US$100 cart included for
18 holes.
Member Green Fees:  
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Club Rental Fees: US$20 for 9 and 18 holes
Driving range, national and international tournaments, golf classes.

Golf Packages: Punta Cana Resort