Punta Blanca Golf Club

Punta Blanca Golf Club occupies coastal terrain in Bavaro, along the eastern shore of the Dominican Republic where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic. Designed by Nick Price and opened in the early 2000s, the course represents the three-time major champion's foray into golf course architecture in the Caribbean region. Price's design philosophy typically emphasizes strategic options and playability across different skill levels, and Punta Blanca reflects this approach within its tropical setting. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural features, including ocean views, prevailing trade winds, and native vegetation characteristic of the Dominican coastline. The layout incorporates elevation changes modest by regional standards, with holes moving through corridors of palm trees and tropical landscaping. Several holes play along or toward the water, where wind direction and velocity become significant factors in club selection and shot strategy. Punta Blanca serves primarily as a resort amenity in the Bavaro-Punta Cana corridor, one of the Caribbean's most developed golf destinations. The course complements the region's collection of international designs and caters largely to visiting golfers staying at nearby resorts. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse services typical of Caribbean resort golf properties, with maintenance standards reflecting the challenges of tropical turf management in a high-humidity, high-rainfall environment.