In the Dominican Republic there are 26 golf courses framed in spectacular landscapes and that attract experienced and amateur players from all over the world. In addition, holding important tournaments in different categories has made the country a world reference destination for the perfect combination of tourism and golf.
Some of the most important tournaments are: Pro-Am, DR Open Golf, and DR Open Amateur, as well as The Lakes, Puerto Plata DR Open, Caribbean Classic and Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships. In addition, in March of next year the country will for the first time be the seat of the PGA Tour, the main North American circuit of professional male golf. The championship will take place at the famous golf course Corales del Puntacana Resort & Club, designed by Tom Fazio, who also hosts the Web.com tournament qualifying for the PGA Tour.
Show the world the attractions of the Dominican Republic as a golf destination has been essential to consolidate the country’s leadership in this segment and to hold major international competitions. In this sense, DR Golf Travel Exchange’s contribution, the country’s only marketing platform as a golf destination, has been fundamental, as it brings together in a single event specialized journalists and international tour operators, golf course directors, hoteliers and operators Locations. Each year the call is bigger, with a 20% increase in the total participation of countries and international delegations in 2016 in relation to the 2015 edition.
Members will be able to attend a seminar on the impact of golf on the economy and learn the details of the PGA Tour scheduled for March 2018. In addition, They will enjoy the classic “golf days”, this time in the “Theeth of the Dog” field, designed by Pete Dye in the Casa de Campo (La Romana) and “Punta Espada” in Cap Cana, designed by the great Jack Nicklaus.
The passion for this sport is growing all over the world and the Dominican Republic is a key part of this trend. Over the last few years, and thanks to promotional efforts, the Dominican Republic has established itself as the Capital of Golf in the Caribbean.
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Source: DailyTourism