Best Golf Hotels in Punta Cana

Casa de Campo is home to the Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog golf course, one of the most highly regarded fairways in the Caribbean. The resort also offers two additional courses, including the mountainous Dye Fore course and the lagoon-laden Links course. The property hosts several major golf tournaments throughout the year and is also home to the Golf Learning Center and the Junior Golf Academy.

The 18-hole Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay is easily accessible via the resort tram. Guests can take advantage of free 20-minute introductory lessons with a golf pro or play a full round and relax at the clubhouse with snacks and drinks. There is also an option to exchange any provided resort credit for unlimited golf.

Two golf courses are located on-site. The Cabeza de Toro Golf Club course offers nine holes with lake and palm tree views. The Caribbean Golf Club features an 18-hole course with Caribbean Sea vistas.

The Westin Puntacana is home to two championship golf courses. Designed by P.B. Dye, La Cana Golf Course features 27 holes, including 14 that overlook the ocean. There's also the Corales Course, which was designed by Tom Fazio and regularly hosts the PGA's Dominican Republic event.

Barceló Bávaro Palace offers the Lakes Golf Course, which was designed by P.B. Dye. The 18-hole, par-72 course is designed for all skill levels and features 25 lakes and 122 sand traps. A clubhouse with a pro shop and a restaurant is available, and lessons can be arranged for a fee.

Located about halfway between Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the La Romana region of the Dominican Republic, this all-inclusive resort is geared toward couples. Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville is an adults-only property featuring 412 suites with flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, balconies or terraces, free Wi-Fi access and butler service (upon request). Outside their accommodations, guests will find two pools, a spa, a nightclub and a beach with water sports equipment rentals (charges may apply). Plus, visitors have their pick of six restaurants and four bars, though some recent diners said the food made them sick. Travelers hoping to explore the island can schedule tours and excursions like daytrips to Saona Island and Jeep safari outings through the concierge (for a fee). And when it comes to service, past vacationers rave about the resort's friendly and accommodating staff.

Guests of the Meliá Caribe Tropical receive unlimited green fees at the Cocotal Golf and Country Club. The 18-hole golf course was designed by José Pepe Gancedo and features a natural, tropical setting. Golfers are required to rent a golf cart for a fee. The resort also offers golf lessons and club rentals (charges apply).

Guests at Tortuga Bay receive access to two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and P.B. Dye. Corales Golf Club and La Cana Golf Club both offer ocean views and together include 45 holes of golf. La Cana Golf Club features a pro shop and a restaurant.

The resort's golf course, which was designed by P. B. Dye, features 18 holes of play with hills and crosswinds around the holes. The golf club also offers a driving range, chipping and putting greens, a pro shop and a clubhouse restaurant. All guests who stay at least five nights receive a complimentary round of golf.