Punta Cana Golf Trip Planning Guide
The Caribbean's golf capital. Punta Espada's eight ocean holes, the PGA Tour's Corales, and P.B. Dye's La Cana — all backed by all-inclusive resorts, casinos and Coco Bongo. Four hours from the East Coast and warm year-round.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
PUJ (20 min drive)
$70–$495
$306/night
0 of 5
~$375/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Punta Cana. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Punta Espada Golf Club (Cap Cana) — coastal, $395–$495
Jack Nicklaus design with eight holes on the Caribbean — long ranked the #1 course in the region
La Yola — seafood, $$$$ · 4.5★
Over-the-water Mediterranean seafood at the Puntacana marina — boat-shaped dining room
Coco Bongo — tiki · Open late
High-energy mega-club with Vegas-style acrobatic live shows — the big night out in Punta Cana
Day 2
Corales Golf Club (Puntacana Resort) — coastal, $395–$495
Tom Fazio design and PGA Tour host — the "Devil's Elbow" closing stretch plays over Caribbean coves
Deep-Sea Fishing Charter — half day, $100–$200/pp
Half-day charter for marlin, mahi and tuna off the Punta Cana coast
Citrus — upscale, $$$ · 4.5★
Ceviche, sushi and lobster in Cortecito — a reliable big-group dinner outside the resorts
Imagine Punta Cana — tiki · Open late
Nightclub set inside a real natural cavern — a genuinely unique party setting
Day 3
La Cana Golf Club (Puntacana Resort) — resort, $185–$260
P.B. Dye 27-hole resort course with ocean views on 14 holes — the Caribbean's first paspalum course
Catamaran Party Cruise — half day, $65–$120/pp
Open-bar catamaran with snorkeling stops and a natural pool — the classic group day
Soles — seafood, $$ · 4.3★
Caribbean beach dining on Cortecito sand — easy lunch or sunset dinner for the crew
Soles Beach Bar — tiki
Bohemian Cortecito beach bar for sunset cocktails before the night kicks off
Course-by-Course Guide
Punta Cana has 5 courses worth playing, including 2 bucket-list tier layouts.
Where to Stay
Punta Cana has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $306/night for the whole house.
$306–$700 /night
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana (Bávaro) — all-inclusive with casino, golf and party energy
$1000–$5000 /night
Cap Cana luxury villas — gated oceanfront enclave next to Punta Espada with full-staff homes
Group Dining Guide
3 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
La Yola
$$$$Over-the-water Mediterranean seafood at the Puntacana marina — boat-shaped dining room
Citrus
$$$Ceviche, sushi and lobster in Cortecito — a reliable big-group dinner outside the resorts
Soles
$$Caribbean beach dining on Cortecito sand — easy lunch or sunset dinner for the crew
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Coco Bongo
Late nightHigh-energy mega-club with Vegas-style acrobatic live shows — the big night out in Punta Cana
Imagine Punta Cana
Late nightNightclub set inside a real natural cavern — a genuinely unique party setting
Soles Beach Bar
Bohemian Cortecito beach bar for sunset cocktails before the night kicks off
Activities Beyond Golf
2 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Deep-Sea Fishing Charter
Half-day charter for marlin, mahi and tuna off the Punta Cana coast
Catamaran Party Cruise
Open-bar catamaran with snorkeling stops and a natural pool — the classic group day
Getting There
Fly into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) — it's a 20-minute drive to Punta Cana. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Dominican Airport Shuttle and Punta Cana DR Transfer). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.