Punta Espada Golf Club
Punta Cana
Punta Espada Golf Club is one of the standout courses for a Dominican Republic golf holiday, especially for UK golfers looking for a Caribbean trip with genuine bucket-list appeal. Set within Cap Cana in Punta Cana, the course combines turquoise sea views, tropical landscaping and luxury resort surroundings, making it a brilliant addition to a sunshine escape.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Punta Espada opened in 2006 and was the first of three planned Nicklaus Signature courses at Cap Cana. The course is a par-72 layout where the natural contours of the land, Caribbean coastline and water hazards shape the round beautifully. Eight holes play along or over the sea, while every hole offers views of the Caribbean, giving golfers that proper “this is why we travelled” feeling.
For golfers, Punta Espada is scenic but still a serious test. Wide fairways make it enjoyable for holiday players, but the coastal breeze, bunkering, water and ocean-side approaches mean you still need to think your way around. It has also hosted the Cap Cana Championship on the PGA Champions Tour, adding proper tournament pedigree to the experience.
For Hashtag Golf Travel clients, Punta Espada works best as the headline round within a Punta Cana or Cap Cana holiday. Pair it with luxury beachfront resorts, spa time, warm evenings and other nearby courses such as Corales or La Cana, and it becomes a fantastic Caribbean golf break with plenty beyond the scorecard.
Punta Cana Airport
13km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Punta Cana is one of the Caribbean’s most appealing golf holiday destinations, combining white-sand beaches, luxury resorts, lively nightlife and some seriously memorable coastal golf. Set on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, it is known for more than 50 km of beaches and turquoise water, with Bávaro, Macao and Juanillo among the best-known spots. It is also easy for UK golfers, with Punta Cana International Airport serving the main resort area.
The golf is a huge part of the draw. Punta Espada Golf Club in Cap Cana is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course with eight holes playing along or over the sea, giving it that proper “bucket-list round” feel. Puntacana Resort also offers 45 holes across Corales and La Cana, including Tom Fazio’s dramatic Corales layout with six oceanfront holes, rocky cliffs, coral reefs and big Caribbean views. La Cana, designed by P. B. Dye, adds 27 holes with 14 ocean-view holes across Tortuga, Arrecife and Hacienda.
Away from the fairways, Punta Cana is ideal for beach days, catamaran trips to Saona Island, snorkelling, water sports, Hoyo Azul, Ojos Indígenas, buggy tours, restaurants and resort-style evenings.
For UK golfers, Punta Cana works brilliantly as a tailor-made Dominican Republic golf holiday, whether you want all-inclusive comfort, a luxury Cap Cana stay or a multi-course Caribbean itinerary. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotels, tee times, transfers and extras so the trip feels easy from the moment you land.
