Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf

Just played this course three times in September 2025. All 18 holes are now open for play after a recent buy out and refurbishment from Iberostar.

The pluses; Fun and challenging layout. Some dog legs left and right off the tee as well as considerable uphill and downhill shots into the greens. Generous fairways off the tee and plenty of tees for all handicaps. Spectacular ocean views from many of the holes, much improved course conditions overall since the recent upgrades. Friendly staff and no issues for me with pace of play, course was wide open.

Negatives; Between $100- $140 seems about right for a round given the current course conditions and amenities, it’s not a $200 dollar plus course given its current state. The trade winds can be very strong and make the course play very difficult for the less skilled golfer. Factor in the heat and humidity and it can add to the difficulty especially in midday play. The greens are a coarse wiry Bermuda and can play slow and tricky. Difficult to read and adjust for pace. The practice range sits atop a hill and is very exposed to the wind and has very poor practice balls for a course charging $100 plus. Cart service on the course was minimal given how few people were playing on the days I played.

Overall a fun challenging experience with a good layout and nice views. Expect a lot of wind, hydrate and us plenty of suncream!

Just finished 18 holes at Tierra Del Sol in Aruba.

Challenging course made more so by the relentless winds.

I found the course condition to be pretty good. Greens held and putted true. No bare spots. They were a bit slow but given the wind I think if they were any faster the golf ball would wander about.

Fairways were healthy and tees were acceptable with thin grass and no bare areas.

Staff were all over the top friendly and helpful.

Rental clubs were a solid set of Titleists.

I’m a single digit handicap and found the course to be fun and very playable.

This is a first class experience from arrival through departure. Everyone we had contact with was friendly and helpful. The course is amazing and challenging, especially with the constant wind that Aruba is known for. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all in excellent condition. Can't wait to visit Aruba and play it again.

We really enjoyed our 2 rounds at Tierra Del Sol. It was a really nice layout, pretty views, and how could you have a bad time, you’re in Aruba! The course demanded different types of shots, most holes were unique, and the constant wind requires the golfer to think. The staff was pleasant and the cold towel after the round was nice.

However, Aruba is a desert… this was the only place on the entire island we saw green grass, so the conditions were not resort-caliber. The greens were more like manicured fairways, bunkers were not sandy (more like waste bunkers), and the tee boxes needed redoing.

I am a 9-10 handicap and played the whites (because the rest of my family wanted to). It was fairly easy from these tees (81,82 in my rounds), but I’m sure the blues would have been more challenging.

For $125-$150 a round, it’s a bit steep. But if you’re a golf addict in Aruba, this is the only course available and you should play.

They’re redoing the whole course in 2024, so I’m excited to see the changes.

I've played this course over a dozen times over the years, and bring my own shoes and balls usually just rent clubs.

We had a very early tee-time (7:39).

They had Titleist rental clubs and after about 3 swings at the practice range the rental club snapped in half at the grip and cut my index finger with a deep gash and i was bleeding.

I went back to the pro shop that was NOT FRIENDLY. AFTER about 5 minutes of blank looks they gave me a band-aid and a replacement club.

Also, at the halfway house, they didn't have anything prepared. They could make me something but that would have slowed the pace of play. So we passed. Many of the Tee-boxes were burnt out, and greens were not fast for a PGA level course.

There’s not a lot of golf on Aruba, this is the only 18 hole course. The conditions would be considered really bad if you are use to playing at high-end resorts. What it lacks in modern turf quality, it makes up for in the overall uniqueness, course, layout, and enjoyment. Would I want to play this track all the time? No. Do I highly recommend it for the avid golfer looking for new and unique golf experiences? Yes.

The views are stunning, of course the wind blew very hard but that is to be expected. The pace of play was great! I felt that the course could be in a little better shape. The staff were great and very friendly. I'll definitely be back.

Reviews of the ocean ,lighthouse, Cliffs,wildlife, borrowing owls ,lizards holes etc. and the challenge of the course was the highlight of my cruise vacation!

I did some reviews on the courses and people were saying that course conditions were a bit rough and they may have been but overall for a course on a desert island I found it was very well-maintained. Had people working out the whole time we were there to make sure that you enjoyed yourself in the conditions were great for area that’s not known for getting rain. I had no problems it’s not Pebble Beach but it is Robert Trent Jones Course very well designed super cool holes . I made a friend from Canada vacationing in Aruba there that showed me around very enjoyable his name was Charlie.

I found the staff to be very friendly and allowed me to go off a little earlier, which helped with the short time I had to complete it before sunset because of the time roll back took me 2 1/2 hours and thanks to Golfnow actually able to play The course for the same price of a round-trip taxi will remember it forever. Have fun I suggest it to everyone.! I ended up shooting an 87 for the first time on a course that I’ve never played, which was very satisfying.

Course has great features it’s very challenging.staff is really friendly.

Tierra Del Sol is the only 18 hole golf course on Aruba. The only other course on the island is The Links at Divi, which is only 9 holes.

I’ve been coming to Aruba for 20+ years and I have played Tierra Del Sol every time I’ve been here.

The course gets worse every year. It’s as if the owners of the course know that they have the only 18 hole course available and don’t need to maintain it for that reason.

From tee to green, the course is in terrible shape.

The tees have very little grass.

Fairways are indistinguishable from the rough with some fairways not even mowed.

Bunkers have hard packed sand and weeds.

Every green had large patches of dead grass.

I don’t look to be catered to at any golf course but at this one, no one even greeted me at the bag drop area or offered to take my bag and put it on the cart.

Honestly, the only reason I play this course every year, is because I can’t spend every day on the beach doing nothing.

If your looking to play golf while on vacation, Aruba is not the place to go and Tierra Del Sol is not the place to play.

Great layout from Robert Trent Jones. I have come every 3-4 years since Tierra Adel Sol opened. This was the worse condition I’ve seen. I’m guessing the heat and humidity is tough to handle. And the course may not be getting enough play to justify the chemicals and water needed.

Wishing they could get it back to conditions of 20 years ago.

The greens and tee boxes, especially the tee boxes need work. There is either unmowed grass or no grass on the majority of the tee boxes. The greens roll ok, there are some rough areas they avoid using for the holes.

The fairways are in good condition

The greens are spotty

The tee boxes are in terrible condition, either they are not mowed or there is no grass to be mowed.

Range balls also need to be updated.

I enjoy playing Tierra del Sol.

Pace of play was great.

The tee boxes were in pretty bad shape, the greens were a little worn in many spots but they did roll surprisingly well.

The GolfNow Hot Deal rate made it well worth the price.

Awesome course!!!! Layout was great. Totally different than anything I’ve played before. Desert type course. I was told the trade winds make the course really difficult. I lucked out. Barely any wind the entire round!!! Which led me to score my best rd EVER!!!!! Being little wind the humidity was high. Course was HOT!!!! Plenty of water on course and a cold towel waiting for us when we finished. Nice touch.

Course has dry areas but greens fairways t boxes were fine. It never rains in Aruba so the course does the best it can. Cant hold that against them.

Staff was so friendly and helpful to everything we needed for a great round.

Played mid August. COURSE IS EMPTY!!!!

Was told by staff it gets packed during winter months.

Our 1st time. Played next day. Totally exhausted Played like crap. Will stagger days for our next trip!!!

CANT WAIT TO COME BACK!!!!!

Have been playing this course for many years. Green are not as pristine as in past years. Beautiful scenery, lots of wind, difficult course. Must play in the morn early, too hot in the afternoon.