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Buenaventura Panama Course

Buenaventura Panama Golf Resort

Rio Hato, Cocle, PA
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18 holesPar 72

About this course

Buenaventura Golf Club, carved into the Panamanian coastline near El Chirú, stands as a testament to modern golf architecture amidst a landscape previously defined by its untouched beauty. This is a course where the Pacific breezes play a significant role. Designed by a respected architect, the course showcases a commitment to integrating with the unique tropical environment. Fairways wind through lush vegetation, demanding strategic shot-making rather than brute force. Water hazards come into play on many holes, testing accuracy and course management, while the undulating greens require a deft touch with the putter. It's a golf course known to favor right handed players due to a high number of dog leg lefts. While it hasn't yet hosted a major professional championship, Buenaventura has become a sought-after destination for discerning golfers seeking a challenging and aesthetically pleasing round in a remarkable setting. The club fosters a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, attracting a diverse membership drawn to the allure of Panama's natural splendor and the camaraderie found both on and off the course. A popular spot at the 19th hole involves trying the local ceviche, paired with a cold Panama beer as the day winds down.

Quick facts

Location
Rio Hato, Cocle, PA
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
72

Getting there

The gateway to Buenaventura Panama Golf Resort is Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, roughly ninety minutes west along the Pan-American Highway before the route peels toward the Pacific coast. Private arrivals can utilize the smaller Scarlett Martinez International Airport in Rio Hato, positioned just minutes from the resort gates and favored by those seeking a quieter descent into this stretch of Cocle Province. The final miles transition from inland farmland to coastal savanna, where the road opens onto dramatic clifftop views above Playa Blanca, delivering guests to a gated enclave where Nicklaus-designed fairways meet the wild Pacific shoreline.

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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Buenaventura Panama was designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Yes. Buenaventura Panama is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Buenaventura Panama is 72.

Buenaventura Panama is a 18-hole course.

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