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Cap Cana - Punta Espada
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Punta Espada, the first of three exclusive Jack Nicklaus signature designs to be developed at Cap Cana, has been ranked by GolfWeek as the best golf course in the Caribbean and Mexico. The golf course opened in October 2006.
Punta Espada Golf Club has been designed to incorporate the natural features of the landscape into its topography: the bluffs, the beach, the waterways and the jungle foliage. The design allows and guarantees that golfers of all levels are accommodated, including those playing at world championship level. The par-72 golf course played host to the inaugural PGA Tour's Champions Tour in April 2008 - The Cap Cana Championship.
Many experts consider the course's signature hole to be No. 13, a 250-yard par-3 that is sure to become one of the world's most photographed holes. Reminiscent of scenes from Pebble Beach, this hole requires golfers to execute a huge, 249-yard tee shot over the ocean into a green surrounded by lapping waves. For the timid, there is a generous bailout zone to the right of the green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Negro | 72 | 7396 yards | 77.0 | 137 |
| Dorado | 72 | 6883 yards | 75.3 | 134 |
| Azul | 72 | 6314 yards | 72.4 | 133 |
| Azul (W) | 72 | 6314 yards | 78.9 | 139 |
| Rojo (W) | 72 | 5052 yards | 71.4 | 128 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.0/133 | 390 | 610 | 396 | 186 | 464 | 614 | 167 | 342 | 425 | 3594 | 429 | 491 | 532 | 252 | 434 | 553 | 213 | 350 | 452 | 3706 | 7300 |
| Gold M: 72.4/133 | 365 | 592 | 343 | 167 | 427 | 589 | 145 | 314 | 395 | 3337 | 405 | 470 | 492 | 217 | 405 | 525 | 189 | 338 | 397 | 3438 | 6775 |
| Blue M: 69.5/124 W: 76.0/136 | 359 | 533 | 326 | 152 | 414 | 579 | 130 | 300 | 368 | 3161 | 330 | 436 | 481 | 172 | 353 | 489 | 179 | 251 | 352 | 3043 | 6204 |
| Green M: 66.9/115 W: 70.0/125 | 359 | 465 | 326 | 152 | 340 | 457 | 130 | 300 | 255 | 2784 | 330 | 366 | 481 | 112 | 291 | 441 | 179 | 251 | 287 | 2738 | 5522 |
| Red M: 66.2/113 W: 68.7/119 | 268 | 465 | 312 | 113 | 340 | 457 | 89 | 222 | 255 | 2521 | 273 | 366 | 389 | 112 | 291 | 441 | 105 | 216 | 287 | 2480 | 5001 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by GolfingEric on 12/22/2024
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Photo submitted by tobycates on 07/24/2024
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Photo submitted by tobycates on 07/24/2024
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNbt8tC7PzU&t=94s Photo submitted by brianmcneely on 06/19/2023
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on #17 at Punta Espada Photo submitted by u370813028 on 04/28/2022
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on #10 at Punta Espads Photo submitted by u370813028 on 04/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u197947269 on 01/18/2022
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Signature Par 5 on the front nine Photo submitted by rayalfonso on 07/06/2019
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Clubhouse courtyard view of the 18th Photo submitted by rayalfonso on 07/06/2019
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#17 over the Caribbean Photo submitted by rayalfonso on 07/06/2019
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Photo submitted by Ryan8952454 on 04/12/2019
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Photo submitted by SPT23 on 04/12/2019
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Photo submitted by SPT23 on 04/12/2019
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Photo submitted by SPT23 on 04/12/2019
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Photo submitted by SPT23 on 04/12/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 12/11/2017
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 12/11/2017
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 12/11/2017
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The driving range at Punta Espada. Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/07/2017
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Views for days on both nines Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/07/2017
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Scenic par 3s. Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/07/2017
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The crew Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 12/07/2017
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Hole 2 - Tee Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/21/2017
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Hole 2 - Approach Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/21/2017
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Hole 10 Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/21/2017
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Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 10/21/2017
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Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/18/2017
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Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/18/2017
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Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/18/2017
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Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 10/18/2017
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Unforgettable Photo submitted by guycharles2012 on 05/18/2017
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Photo submitted by LICC on 03/02/2017
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Photo submitted by LICC on 03/02/2017
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Photo submitted by LICC on 03/02/2017
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View from Club House at 7:00am. Photo submitted by Dolf4170962 on 08/18/2016
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Photo submitted by Ryan8043198 on 08/27/2015
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Photo submitted by Ryan8043198 on 08/27/2015
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Photo submitted by Ryan8043198 on 08/27/2015
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Photo submitted by Ryan8043198 on 08/27/2015
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Photo submitted by Ryan8043198 on 08/27/2015
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Photo submitted by Ryan8043198 on 08/27/2015
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Photo submitted by legacy3930 on 07/26/2015
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Photo submitted by legacy3930 on 07/26/2015
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Photo submitted by legacy3930 on 07/26/2015
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Photo submitted by legacy3930 on 07/26/2015
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Photo submitted by legacy3930 on 07/26/2015
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Par 5 2nd hole, lagoon that cuts in by the green Photo submitted by sacup10 on 04/24/2015
One of my all-time favorite Jack Nicklaus designs
No course of the 700-plus I've played interacts with the ocean as dramatically as Punta Espada. Of the eight holes on the Caribbean Sea, three are really special. I remember my round in 2011 like it was yesterday.
Stepping on the elevated tee of the second hole, a 611-yard par 5, introduces the ocean horizon, and a green hanging precariously into a bay inlet. The par-3 13th hole plays over crashing waves to a green perched upon a cliff. Jack Nicklaus made birdie at the grand opening, although the rest of us will be happy just to land safely on top. The par-4 at no. 17 is a cool Cape hole where players must choose how much of the sea to carry to reach the fairway. The approach heads directly into the wind. My "ocho" - at my caddie's advice - landed next to the hole for birdie. Golf doesn't get much better than this.
Incredible
One of the best courses in the world. Definitely one of the most beautiful. There are eight holes right on the Caribbean Sea. The course is on lime stone cliffs about 20 feet above the sea. The grass is saltwater tolerant so when the waves are up it is quite a scene. Don't be surprised if you get a little wet. Several holes require carries over the Caribbean Sea. If you are vacationing in Punta Cana and you don't play this course you will be missing the best part of your vacation.
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