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25 years ago there were fairly 2 or 3 golf courses all around the country. Nowadays, the golf interest has increased considerably, and there are at least 10 important golf courses, 6 of which are 18-hole, with an emerging boom in the area of Guanacaste. Most of these newer golf courses have been designed by famous golf architects like George Fazio and Robert Trent Jones II, among others.

So, what does Costa Rica has to offer to avid golfers? Besides very good golfing courses, the best thing about golfing here is the added value of the surroundings: its natural attractions which have been taken into account when building the newer golf facilities. These golf courses have included the beauty of the scenery, the tropical flowers, and the magical surroundings into the development of the golf courses.

Make sure you are one of those lucky people who will discover this potential golfing paradise, before many others do! The great thing is that we can help you plan a vacation where both golfers and non-golfers will enjoy, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone!

Check out our golfing packages in Costa Rica: Golf in a Tropical Paradise package combines Central Valley Golfing and beach time & golfing facilities at Tango Mar. The Golf Escapade in Guanacaste package is the perfect option for those arriving to Liberia International Airport in Guanacaste.

 

Costa Rica's Golf courses:

1. In the Central Valley:

CR Country Club:
Costa Rica’s first golf course ever. It was built in 1944 and remained the only golf course in the country for 25 years. The Costa Rica Country Club is a private club located in Escazu, in the suburbs of the city of San Jose. Many of their golf club members have won national and Central American tournaments. Every Saturday they host permanent children and young golfing clinics where the participants learn the basics of this sport. Holes: 09 / Par: -36 / Yardage: 3,125

 

Parque Valle del Sol:
Built as part of the exclusive residential area of Valle del Sol, the golf course at Valle del Sol was inaugurated in 1994 and has quickly gained its reputation as one of the nicest in the city. With the nearby mountains always within view, and the mixture of unusual landscapes filled with intensely flowering gardens, it enjoys a distinctive Costa Rican tropical atmosphere. Holes: 18 / Par: 72 / Yardage: 6,900 / Golf architect: Tracy D. May.

 

Cariari Country Club:
Built between the years of 1970 and 1973, after George’s Fazio design by it’s nephew, Tom Fazio, it sets where there was once a coffee plantation The court is covered with a lot of trees and vegetation, the fairways are narrow and have some cross bunkers; besides, they are well protected by sand traps. This court is a nature lovers’ paradise because of its tree population and the surrounding flora and fauna, where the golfing experience turns to be really pleasant. Among the services the club offers, we can mention that it has a putting green equipped with a lighting system, and a pitching/chipping facility. The Club also has a Driving Range, in which there is a practice balls renting service. Holes: 18 / Par: 71 / Yardage: 6590 / Slope: 136 / Golf architect: George Fazio

 

Ciudad Hacienda Los Reyes:
Located in La Guacima de Alajuela, in the Central Valley at a close distance from the International Airport, this golf court is part of the private residential area of Hacienda Los Reyes. There’s no need to be a member to play here. Its facilities include driving range and putting green. It was constructed by Fred Staples and inaugurated in 1976. Holes: 9 / Yardage: 2917 (gentlemen) & 2721 (women) / Par: -70 (gentlemen) & -74 (women) / Designed by: Robertson Ward & Associates.

 

2. In Guanacaste:

Paradisus Playa Conchal (Garra de León):
This championship course was originally conceived for the “resort player”. Built as an “eco.-golf” facility it was designed to blend in harmony with the surrounding landscape of Costa Rica. Besides offering great golf with ocean views, they have created the perfect place for the learning of the sport, for those interested on improving their game. Conchal’s learning center offers players the opportunity of improving no matter their level or ability. Classes can be either private or in groups, and are led by certified PGA instructors. Robert Trent Jones said, after completing his work: ““This is environmentally sensitive golf at its best”. Holes: 18 / Par: 71 / Golf architect: Robert Trent Jones II.

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Rancho Las Colinas Golf & Country Club:
Situated in Playa Grande on the Northwest Pacific coast, this Ron Garl designed course is a challenging but fair golf test. A round of golf here is a lot of fun, especially the early part of the year when the winds of the Pacific make each shot more exciting. Holes: 18 / Yardage: 6,721 / Architect: Ron Garl

 

Hacienda Pinilla:
Is considered by many as one of the master pieces of its American architect, Mike Young, well known for having designed some of the best courses in the south of his country. Young, put an important emphasis on the details, a fundamental to create a course where every hole was designed respecting the undulating forms and shapes of the natural setting of Hacienda Pinilla. The course was opened in February, 2001. Golfers at Pinilla will find different challenges and rewards all the time. This is the longest course in the country. Holes: 18 / Par: 72 / Yardage: 7,300 / Golf architect: Mike Young.

 

Four Seasons Golf Club new!:
Set on the Papagayo Peninsula with cool, prevailing breezes, this Golf Course boasts sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean on 14 of its 18 holes. It has wide, undulating fairways with large and countered greens, providing a first and challenging test of your golf finesse. This brand new Golf course was opened in February 2004. Holes: 18 / Par: 72 / Yardage: 6,788 / Golf architect: Arnold Palmer

 

Tango Mar:
Laid out over gently rolling grounds and across the cliffs above the ocean, the resorts neatly groomed, 9-hole par 3 and 4 Executive Golf Course gives you a great day's play in the tropical surroundings of palm trees and exotic birds. On the website http://www.worldgolf.com, Landy Blank says, "Tango Mar is a 150-acre private beachfront reserve located at Playa Quisales, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. While I usually avoid recommending nine-hole golf courses, Tango Mar is one of the exceptions. The course is perfect for tuning up the most important and most neglected part of your game: the short game. Measuring 2000 yards, Tango Mar is not an easy course. This is a great spot for couples who want to mix a romantic getaway with a little golf." Holes: 9 / Designed by: Carlos Chacón

 

3. In Central Pacific Coast:

Marriott Los Sueños:
The magnificent golf course at Los Sueños Marriott Resort, is now called “La Iguana Golf Course” (The Iguana Golf Course) due to a huge wood iguana that was crafted in a legendary ceibo tree, which, unfortunately, after approximately 300 years of existence fell down in December 2001. This circuit is considered an important natural challenge. The landscape includes exotic plants, bananas and orchids. Here golfers must share their game with a habitat of mischievous monkeys who have surprised some golfers. Holes: 18 / Par: 72 / Golf architect: Ted Robinson

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