GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.2
285 Reviews (285)
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
91.6%
Recommend this course
255 out of 285 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
98.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 56 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.8%
Recommend this course
61 out of 63 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks for being challenging yet forgiving, with wide fairways and well-maintained conditions impressing recent visitors. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for an enjoyable round at a reasonable value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Private
Par 72
Length 7253 yards
Slope 135
Rating 76.1

The Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay is situated along the white sand shores of the stunning mangrove-lined Macao Beach, conveniently located near the Punta Cana International Airport. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the golf course is yet another outstanding design in his repertoire. Nicklaus carefully preserved the rich natural surroundings to ensure that the beauty of the Dominican landscape was kept at the forefront. The layout's rolling fairways and greens weave through native flora and fauna, providing golfers with a truly unique round in a tropical setting. There are expansive lakes that come into play on several holes as well as numerous strategically placed bunkers throughout.

Book a Tee Time at
Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 2010
Greens Platinum Paspalum
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nicklaus (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. Collar shirt with sleeves (polo shirt); Formal bermudas or trousers; No T-shirts; No blue jeans; No beach shorts nor bathing suits

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

4.2
285 Reviews (285)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Amazing looking course!

Course was absolutely amazing visually! We arrived and the staff were really not efficient in English so the dialect was a little hard to understand and not a lot of smiles and the facial expressions were not very welcoming but not overall horrible!

We waited on a group all day after about the 7th hole, when we first seen them but at a destination course you expect that with all the tourist!

Except for the first green, they rest looked amazing and putted very true, greens were very slow and inconsistent with the speed, definitely would have had a better experience with faster greens, (they were rolling about a 8)!

As for the value, it’s wasn’t horrible, I was able to book for $235 for 2 people thru the golf now app, while the 2 guys we played with paid $250 a piece! And the club rentals were reasonable, we had 2 lefties and they allowed us to play out of 1 bag with an $25 dollar up charge!

I personally think any course that cost over 200 to play isnt worth the value unless it’s PGA quality because you can find others that are almost just as good for cheaper!

I don’t know if I would play this course again(especially at the full price of $250 per)being that I like to play different courses and it’s in another country but it definitely looked amazing and I had a very enjoyable round! If you can get it for around $125 it’s definitely worth it!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Carts / Driving range need some work

Overall the round was a 5 star. However the driving range was quite beat-up. The grass was pretty chewed up and had mostly sand to cover the surface. The range balls were covered with sand.

As well the course appeared to have a shortage of golf carts. We were given a cart when we arrived but our other 2-some had to wait 20 minutes before receiving their carts. The two carts appeared to be the oldest carts in the fleet and were quite beat-up. Our cart started giving us grief on the first hole and needed to be recharged. Luckily a Marshall came by and said we would be given a better cart shortly. A few minutes later the Marshall returned and had to give us his cart as no cart were available. Cart was also beat-up but worked except it didn’t have a working parking brake. We had to ensure the cart was always parked on a level area in order to prevent the cart rolling away.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly recommended Course

This is one of the my favorite courses in Punta Cana. The course layout really nice. It’s challenging yet not too difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over all nice course

Over all nice course. Very long hole but not too hard to play. Greens are not in best shape but was ok.

We had a great day golfing as usual!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not for the love of music

Played on a busy day. They announced when we arrived that no cart was available yet since they were sold out. Had lunch and returned to range to warm up. The range is an empty field with mud, gravel and cement. A hodgepodge of practice balls all muddy. The Bart they gave us was old, beat up and had no significant brake. Pace of play was slow. Our foursome waited on every shot on every hole. Better courses in DR for the money. Pro shop nice and sandwiches and beer included..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Value — Great Staff

Nice track. Forgiving fairways and nice large greens. Bunkers are a bit rough but…that’s golf. Excellent service and flexibility on assigned Tee Time. Wanna go early? Go. Played it 3X during our stay. We’ll be back!

Finding excellent deals on Golf Pass prices. Love that…

Jay Carroll

Pie Town, NM

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging around the green

Course layout is interesting, maybe forgiving a bid off the tee, but not very forgiving if missing the approach shot to the green, because of the bunker and bunkers condoois unpredictable and almost no flat areas around the hole on any green! We really enjoyed this course, and still find it challenging even after 30 rounds at this course fruiting our 70 days stay in the area. Staff is very friendly and helpful, free drinks & snacks are served at the clubhouse bar and from the food/drink cart in the golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

An excellent golf experience

I played the course on a Monday morning and didn’t see anybody until I got to the 15th hole. Of course has a nice mix of long holes new short holes. The greens are very good, the fairways receptive, and the overall condition of the course was excellent. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, good challenge for all golfing ability

Great experience from start to finish, course was in immaculate condition, fairways are wide but bunkers in all the right areas so you had to be careful with your drives. Recommend an early tee time as the course got really busy from 10 am. I had rental clubs, Taylor made P790 irons and cobra driver, 3 wood and hybrids. The greens were a nice pace in the morning but as the sun got to it they really quickened up. Unlimited drinks and food as you play and more importantly in the clubhouse when you finish. All in all a great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Layout

Fun layout at a reasonable price. No issues with pace of play. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Bunkers

I thought the condition of the course was very good, I was disappointed with the bunkers, there were a lot of stones in them and not enough sand in them as well! We teed off at 9:10 and the bunkers were not raked at all!

We hired golf clubs at $50 and for that price I expect better condition clubs, I had to change my 5 iron and driver as the driver was a rattle and the cavity on the back of the 5 iron had fallen off!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable

I came in with low expectations based on previous reviews. However, those thoughts were quickly gone as the course was significantly better than I imagined. The tees and fairways were in great shape and in great shape. The fairways are wide and fairly forgiving. The greens were very undulating but on the slower side. The only negative thing I could say is that we only saw the beverage cart once but that may be because we played so quickly. All in all, it was a great experience and I hope to be back before our vacation is finished.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

One miserable employee

I have played this course numerous times. I use to use Golf Now to book but there prices about 6 months ago doubled which I am sure is not there doing. So I use local discounts. I had not played this course in a few months because of pricing but when I got there an employee actually came up, called me by name and thanked me for coming back. All the employees except one are great. The last 2 times we played there was a woman on the drink cart was miserable. She finally made it to us on the 7th hole and I asked for 2 shots of whiskey and 2 beers. My friend actually tried to make small talk but no response and no smile, no ice to keep the beer cold and if there was 3/4 of an ounce booze I would be shocked. For the first time ever NO TIP. Did not see her again till the16th fairway. She had just served people on the green I literally had to scream to make her stop then she waited for me to go to her. GREAT PLACE ONE BAD EMPLOYEE.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Aerification & slow play

6 some in front of me and did not know they were doing aerification . Did get a rain check, staff was nice and helpful! Played here before and great, would not pay to play for about 2 weeks from now!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

OPEN BAR!

Great place to play! + OPEN BAR!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Nearby Courses
Punta Cana , La Altagracia
Resort
3.9893055804
224
Bavaro, Higuey
Resort
4.8333333333
7
Bavaro Beach, La Altagracia
Private
0.0
0
Bavaro Beach, La Altagracia
Private
3.6
5
Bavaro, La Altagracia
Resort/Public
3.9089366516
68
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Resort
0.0
0
Punta Cana, La Altagracia
Resort
0.0
0
Punta Cana, La Altagracia
Resort
0.0
0
Punta Cana, La Altagracia
Private/Resort
2.8095238095
7
Golf Packages

The Westin Puntacana Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $637 (USD)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at The Westin Puntacana Resort and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of La Cana Golf Course, Corales Golf Course, and Punta Espada Golf Club.

Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club Stay & Play Package

FROM $1107 (USD)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of La Cana Golf Course and Corales Golf Course.

Cocotal Stay & Play Package

Click Below
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Bahia Principe Grand La Romana or Bahia Principe Luxury Bouganville and golf at PGA Ocean's 4 Golf Club.

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas Stay & Play Package

FROM $327 (USD)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of Casa de Campo - Teeth of The Dog Course, Casa de Campo - The Links Course, and Casa de Campo - Dye Fore Golf Course.

PGA Ocean's 4 Stay & Play Package

Click Below
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Bahia Principe Grand La Romana or Bahia Principe Luxury Bouganville and golf at PGA Ocean's 4 Golf Club.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account