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Puerto Rico GOLFThe Flamboyán Course has already raised the benchmark by which all future Caribbean golf courses are measured. Offering golfers of all levels both a challenging experience and a beautiful setting in which to play, the Flamboyán Course has been ranked as the second-best course in Puerto Rico by Golf Digest (November 2003) and the best course on the island by Barron’s Magazine (March 1999). Built on a former sugar cane plantation, the course was routed to let the prevailing trade winds provide additional challenges. This is especially true on two of the course’s longest holes, the par 5 seventh and the par 4 ninth. The Flamboyán Course has already raised the benchmark by which all future Caribbean golf courses are measured. Offering golfers of all levels both a challenging experience and a beautiful setting in which to play, the Flamboyán Course has been ranked as the second-best course in Puerto Rico by Golf Digest (November 2003) and the best course on the island by Barron’s Magazine (March 1999). Built on a former sugar cane plantation, the course was routed to let the prevailing trade winds provide additional challenges. This is especially true on two of the course’s longest holes, the par 5 seventh and the par 4 ninth. The Palm Course (narrow course) designed by Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player, offers a tournament-grade challenge for any avid golfer. The narrow front nine require precise shot-making ability, with water and wind testing the player’s ability. The back nine play completely different as longer; wider more elevated holes allow you a moment to appreciate the beauty of this course while relaxing your vigilance just a bit. Holes #14 and #16 overlook the Caribbean and Vieques and allow the player to contemplate the wonders of nature. The Palm Course (narrow course) designed by Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player, offers a tournament-grade challenge for any avid golfer. The narrow front nine require precise shot-making ability, with water and wind testing the player’s ability. The back nine play completely different as longer; wider more elevated holes allow you a moment to appreciate the beauty of this course while relaxing your vigilance just a bit. Holes #14 and #16 overlook the Caribbean and Vieques and allow the player to contemplate the wonders of nature. Special Stay & Play Packages: Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort &
Spa.
Atlantic panoramas, ocean breezes and iguanas play along the entire
6,782 yards of Tom and George Fazio's Ocean Course. One of Puerto Rico's
most popular courses, its classic layout features four sets of tees,
numerous bunkers and elevated greens. The signature 16th hole, an oceanside
par-3, 238 yards, always rates among the Caribbean's best.
Slope = 126 / ***1/2 Special Stay & Play Packages: Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort &
Spa.
Atlantic panoramas, ocean breezes and iguanas play along the entire
6,782 yards of Tom and George Fazio's Ocean Course. One of Puerto Rico's
most popular courses, its classic layout features four sets of tees,
numerous bunkers and elevated greens. The signature 16th hole, an oceanside
par-3, 238 yards, always rates among the Caribbean's best.
Slope = 126 / ***1/2 Stay & Play Special Packages: Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort &
Spa.
Greg Norman's first Caribbean design rolls 6,945 yards along the Mameyes
River, farmed by vistas of mountains and sea. Norman preserved native
foliage and let the natural terrain determine placement of all holes. Ideal
for players of all skill levels, the design features wide fairways, open
greens, shallow bunkers and light rough. Typical of Norman's courses, all
18 holes can rate the title of "signature".
Slope = 135 / **** Stay & Play Special Packages: Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort &
Spa.
Greg Norman's first Caribbean design rolls 6,945 yards along the Mameyes
River, farmed by vistas of mountains and sea. Norman preserved native
foliage and let the natural terrain determine placement of all holes. Ideal
for players of all skill levels, the design features wide fairways, open
greens, shallow bunkers and light rough. Typical of Norman's courses, all
18 holes can rate the title of "signature".
Slope = 135 / ****
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The Flamboyán Course has already raised the benchmark by which all future Caribbean golf courses are measured. Offering golfers of all levels both a challenging experience and a beautiful setting in which to play, the Flamboyán Course has been ranked as the second-best course in Puerto Rico by Golf Digest (November 2003) and the best course on the island by Barron’s Magazine (March 1999). Built on a former sugar cane plantation, the course was routed to let the prevailing trade winds provide additional challenges. This is especially true on two of the course’s longest holes, the par 5 seventh and the par 4 ninth.The Flamboyán Course has already raised the benchmark by which all future Caribbean golf courses are measured. Offering golfers of all levels both a challenging experience and a beautiful setting in which to play, the Flamboyán Course has been ranked as the second-best course in Puerto Rico by Golf Digest (November 2003) and the best course on the island by Barron’s Magazine (March 1999). Built on a former sugar cane plantation, the course was routed to let the prevailing trade winds provide additional challenges. This is especially true on two of the course’s longest holes, the par 5 seventh and the par 4 ninth.
