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Playa Grande Golf


Playa Grande Golf Course, Dominican Republic Course Summary

Playa Grande Golf Club, in Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic, was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.

This course has been dubbed the 'Pebble Beach of the Caribbean' because of its setting on the cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Pros and occasional golfers alike praise this course for its breath-taking Atlantic views.

I will be writing a full review in the coming weeks but in the meantime take a look at the video of the first 9 holes.

The below video gives a good feel for Playa Grande golf course.

NB:after starting the movie,the `HQ` button will appear in the right hand corner. If you click on it it will give a higher quality picture but this is dependent on your internet connection].

Which resorts is it near enough to travel from?

Cofresi, Playa Dorada [one hour], Cabarete [45 mins], Playa Grande, Sosua [one hour]

Course information

Holes + Par l8 holes, 72 par
Length Blue 7,090, Blue 6,295; White 5,705, Red 4,483
Green fee 90-120 US$
Playing hours 7am-6pm
Caddy US$8/9 holes. US$15/18 holes (required)
Club rental fees US$12/9 holes; US$20/18 holes
Lessons US$50/hr
Course designer Robert Trent Jones
Least busy Afternoons

Playa Grande Golf

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If you are interested in Playa Grande golf you may want to know more about golf in the DR

Or golf at Cocotal in Punta Cana

Casa de campo excursions

From Teeth of the dog to Golf in the Dominican Republic

Dye Fore golf course

Casa de campo

Casa de Campo Marina

Casa de campo yacht club

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Or the town of Cabarete

Or Punta Cana

Or Samana, famous for whale watching

Or even my gigs with the British Ambassador in a Dominican women`s prison

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Below- some random videos giving a flavour of the Dominican Republic

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