Guavaberry Golf & Country Club

Guavaberry Golf & Country Club sits in Juan Dolio along the southern coast of the Dominican Republic, roughly an hour east of Santo Domingo. Designed by Gary Player and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain that transitions from inland elevations down toward views of the Caribbean Sea. The layout incorporates the natural topography of the region, with elevation changes that are notable for Caribbean golf, and the routing takes advantage of prevailing trade winds that influence play throughout the round. The course features Player's characteristic use of strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precise approach shots. Several holes play along ridgelines or elevated positions that offer sightlines to the coastline, while others move through lower corridors bordered by tropical vegetation native to the area. Water hazards appear selectively, and the design emphasizes shot values over forced carries, allowing multiple routes of play depending on skill level and wind conditions. Guavaberry serves as the centerpiece of a residential community and country club that caters to both local members and international visitors drawn to the Juan Dolio area. The club operates within the broader context of Dominican golf tourism, which has expanded significantly since the 1990s with courses concentrated in Punta Cana and the La Romana region. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of Caribbean resort-adjacent properties, and the course remains one of the more established Player designs in the Dominican Republic.