Golf Course Review by: Billy Satterfield

Rankings:  4th      

The Takeaway:  With a solid design from start to finish, there is no shock the Fazio designed Corales course hosts the PGA Tour. Holes 8, 9, and 18 on the coast are fantastic and the interior holes are probably better than Teeth of the Dog, but not quite enough to overcome Dye's masterpiece in the rankings.  Grade A-

Quick Facts

Designer:  Tom Fazio in 2010

Cost:  $295 - $395 Click for current rates

Phone Number:  809-959-4653 or golfcorales@puntacana.com

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales)'s official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - Punta Cana 23000, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Photos:  See additional photos of Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales)

What to Expect:  TBD

By the Numbers

Tees	Par	Yardage	Rating	Slope
Championship (Black)	72	7670	76.9	140
Fazio (Gold)	72	7135	74.7	131
Corales (Brown)	72	6533	71.1	122
Advantage (Green)	72	5926	68.6	114
Forward (Women)	72	5145	65.3	107

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole:  18th Hole – 501 Yard Par 4 –

Best Par 3:  9th Hole – 204 Yards –

Best Par 4:  8th Hole – 399 Yards –

Best Par 5:  12th Hole – 623 Yards –

Birdie Time:  6th Hole – 387 Yard Par 4 –

Bogey Beware:  11th Hole – 265 Yard Par 3 –

Recommended Accommodations

The Sanctuary at Los Corales - Located within the gated Los Corales Beach Village development in Punta Cana, The Sanctuary features a high-end condo experience you aren't soon to forget. With six condos to pick from ranging from the convenient ground floor units to the luxurious penthouse offering on the top floor, patrons are spoiled with kitchens that feature stainless steel appliances, elegant flooring, granite countertops, and contemporary cabinetry. From the balcony of the penthouse suites you can soak in the views of the surrounding palm trees that pair with the lovely weather to create a wonderful setting to relax and enjoy. Inside your condo, ceiling fans pair with the high efficiency air conditioning system to keep you at perfect comfort while flat screen TVs with an array of channels deliver endless entertainment options. Speaking of entertainment, The Sanctuary is located within walking distance of white sand beaches, shopping, and a wide variety of restaurants. Most importantly, The Sanctuary is centrally located for accessing Punta Cana's world class golf courses. A quick drive to the south takes you to the famed Corales Golf Course at Puntacana Resort where the PGA Tour visits every March and pairs with its sister course, La Cana, with coastal holes and an island green. 20 minutes to the north will get you to Iberostar Bavaro, Hard Rock at Cana Bay, and Punta Blanca Golf Courses where your all-inclusive experience delivers all the golf, sandwiches, and drinks your heart desires.
Contact: +1 972-839-3877 or info@thesanctuarypuntacana.com