The Dominican Republic Tourist Office was present at the Mondial du Golf, which took place from April 12 to 14 at the Mantes-la-Jolie Exhibition Center (35 minutes from Paris). He highlighted on his stand the latest facilities and luxury equipment offered by the country, as well as high-end hotel complexes often with exceptional grounds.

  • The Dominican Republic at the Mondial du Golf
    Casa de Campo - Photo: DR

From March 25 to 31, 2019, the Corales Puntacana Resorts & Club course hosted for the second year in a row the PGA Tour, the North American men's professional golf circuit. This tournament which saw Graeme McDowell's victory after Brice Garnett in 2018 brought together 132 players and 20 spectators. It definitely positions the Dominican Republic among the most important professional golf destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The inclusion of the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship in the regular PGA Tour calendar makes the country the third Caribbean island to host a tournament in this category.

Destination renowned for its routes

Because the Dominican Republic is indeed a very popular destination for its golf courses. Indeed, it shelters the most prestigious courses of Latin America and the Antilles. For example, the Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo has seven holes bordering the ocean. It was selected among the top 100 golf courses in the world in 2018, according to the prestigious Golf Digest magazine, which ranked it in 27th position. The country also has more than thirty courses (including several by the sea), and twenty courses have been designed by golf figures such as Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones, Nick Faldo, PB Dye, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, José 'Pepe' Gancedo and Nick Price. All major hotels offer access to a golf course. The country relies on the quality of its routes to attract many tourists. Throughout the year, the country hosts various competitions aimed at both amateurs and professionals.

According to figures from Fedegolf (the Dominican Golf Federation), this sector generated US $ 381 million in revenue in 2018. More than ever the Dominican Republic is one of the must-see destinations for demanding golf enthusiasts looking for golf courses. 'exception.

David Raynal

To find out more about the Dominican Republic: www.godominicanrepublic.com

Golf World Cup 2019: www.mondialdugolf.com