User Reviews
for Punta Blanca Golf Club, Dominican Republic
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Original version
Weak and too expensive
Reviewed October 26, 2022
I give the two stars for the greens, which were ok, and the fairly acceptable fairways.
We played the course on 10/25/22 and it was the worst on our golf trip in the Punta Cana region so far!
- Bunker: rock hard, barely playable
- Waste Area: Gravel beds (and there were quite a few of them) who loves their clubs takes a penalty stroke and looks for the next reasonably green spot
- Cart: we were really worried that the cart would keep all 4 wheels until the end!
- On the sometimes longer paths between the individual holes, you felt like you were in the deepest jungle...
- Unfortunately, the extremely unmotivated service in the restaurant should not go unmentioned.
In the USA you pay a maximum of US$ 25 for such a court / in Europe maybe 40 €
Conclusion: must not be played from my point of view, there are better places in the area
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- Original version
Family golf with good value for money
Reviewed January 8, 2022
We played the course on December 26th, 2021, the condition of the course was fine, both fairways and greens. Overall, it is a place without major challenges with comparatively little variety.
Of all 7 courses that I have played in Punta Cana, it was the cheapest with a green fee of 80 USD. For a relaxed family day of golf, it is exactly the right choice, if you are looking for a challenge, this is probably the wrong place.
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So-so
Reviewed January 18, 2021
The reception of the grumpy secretary, the rather unfriendly "Lord of the Cars", made us look forward to the game a little clouded.
I played here about 13 years ago, unfortunately the course has not improved.
Fairways with many bald spots, bunkers partly not playable, waste areas are stone and gravel slopes, greens so "so", some very good and others with some bald spots - the place clearly needs more maintenance.
In terms of layout, I liked the 17 best, a par 5.
The course from the penultimate men's tee is 6,181 m long.
The metal chairs in the outdoor area of the restaurant full of bird shit, it reflects the lack of motivation of the employees. Unfortunately!
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- Original version
According to the circumstances
Reviewed December 25, 2020
The place is well maintained according to the circumstances (except for the bunkers); friendly staff; the two par 3s over the wilderness are challenging; a droping zone would be appropriate; if you do not hit the fairway it is practically impossible to find the ball; the water hazards are not really a challenge, but they are easy on the eye; no sand in the bunker;
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Very nice court
Reviewed October 27, 2016
I had a chance to play a round of 18 holes last week next and really loved the court and the attention of his people, I promise that I will return to the court and Punta Cana, I spent a week fantstica
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Very nice place
Reviewed April 20, 2016
The fairways perfectly maintained, the greens in excellent condition, like arrows but true. The staff is very friendly and helpful, as many other club can learn a lot from. We stayed at the Grand Bahia Ambar Hotel just around the corner, the green fee incl Cart, DR balls, drinks and pick up from the lobby and back for USD 75, -. Is almost a bargain, the price for tee times from 14 o'clock applies, but which provides easy one, even if it runs out a 4p Flight, but rarely happens. Overall, highly recommended, whosoever sporty like the back tees are really not bad...
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The end of the golf season 2014
Reviewed December 31, 2014
We ended yesterday, the Golf 2014 season. On the penultimate day of the year, we treated ourselves to a round at the Punta Blanca Golf Course. The normally costs $ 135.- pp And he would - after we've played it - certainly not worth it.
As we left our "cutlery" at home (given the projected green fee prices in advance) and also on rental clubs (club hire) are dependent, then come again 40 - 50, - $ top, balls (Lakeballs) cost 16, - $ 10 for breakfast - for a normal round of golf come so therefore fix almost 400 - $ together.
From 14 clock there is a whole lot cheaper, probably because the heat is then used really. A player that we meet at the front desk, but were told that it was not much cooler in the morning from 8 clock and it has the disadvantage that it is getting hotter, while one is a little tired myself, so to play in the heat inside, Since it was getting better play from 14 clock when slow then decreases the temperature. However, one must have finished his rounds to 5:45 pm (closes the place), but it is already getting dark this time of year). Green fees and clubs, there are over 14 clock together for 100, - $. Almost a bargain so. And we have allowed ourselves yesterday. Since we had quite a lot of cash, I thought that we were so get rid of a couple of dollars, but the reception turned out that only flawless certificates are accepted as soon as a tape or contamination of the bill is available, see this as a means of payment not more. We had behind us in the (short) snake an American who helps out me us his credit card, for which we give him the bills. Thus we come to clubs, and for an Ecard said $ 16 and to 10 balls. Here we go.
The place is located fairly unspectacular, only a few par 3 tracks are beautiful, the water comes only 3 holes into play a whole, it is also suitable for beginners. I get along well with the iron, only 3 wood hisses always to the left away no matter what I do. So let stick (after 3 turnovers also I notice that at last). We are quite fix on the go, the first 9 we have done after 1.5 h, as we come on the (alone playing) Ami from earlier contrary - he has finished his turn. He had incidentally booked a package that comes but not much cheaper because the card rent 50 - $ amounts, and without Card is not (between track 10 and 11 is a long way to go to the other side of the area, return it and again after 16). From the 10 we have a 3 seater flight ahead of us, but then the brakes. So we need for the second 9 but then 2 hours. Other players we do not see the way.
The place itself is in good Condition, the greens quite quickly. Between some tracks but there is "waste areas" filled with gravel and sand that must then still be avoided. Likewise, some cars are kept pretty closely, a straight drive off the tee is a must here.
However, my personal conclusion would be that there are much nicer places, the views are spectacular and the sea is far away (and see by any train). So on a second round, we do not. The staff is - as also in the hotel - very friendly and usually in a good mood when we ask for a tour in advance (we thought rather the clubhouse) we received yesterday a guided tour card on the first 7 tracks.
The Dominican Republic is a luxury golf destination, and we probably played only the "cheapest" place. So it is not entirely fair to want to take stock of the whole country, but I dare:
For a pure golf holiday I would recommend this aim - for cost reasons alone - not recommended. It may well be that this is the "Mallorca" for the US Americans, but for Europeans there are certainly more and better winter destinations for golf.
PS: Last but not least, thanks to this experience, we appreciate once again our club Fleesensee very much and look forward to the 2015 season there!
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Currently too expensive
Reviewed November 20, 2013
Currently, the place in a good condition. But it is not really bad also. The price of 190, - EUR (incl. shuttle from the hotel, balls on the range, drinks and a sandwich in the club) but it is justified in any way. Since then you have come. We have about the hotel, a discount of 95 - get USD. Then the price is right.
Almost all fairways have large bald spots. Also you can see many unsightly stains. After the round, it was explained to demand that the fairways were reseeded and you still have some problems with it. Always great to learn something behind. Similarly, the new sand bunkers could tolerate, and the paths between the same holes partially true moguls. Some holes have to drive to the next tee several minutes.
The greens are nice and big and very neatly maintained.
The fairways are so wide that you really similar no shot to a beat.
All in all, a "simple" resort course for players of all levels. Ambitious players should take the black tees.
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Super and recommended
Reviewed March 18, 2013
Great Place with excellent price / performance ratio.
There is a flat rate, if you play more than once.
The green fee we had as Bahia Principe guests included the following: Cart, drinks, sandwich on the round, lunch after 9 or 18 holes.
Place in excellent condition. Really all highly recommended.
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Beautiful space
Reviewed May 31, 2010
I played the space in November, unfortunately, were due to the cyclones not all bunker all too full of sand but the game paths and the greens properly, really good service also comes at that, but not cheap franz holzner
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