Mexico and Caribbean Golf Guide
Where to Golf in Mexico and the Caribbean
Ready to hit the green? From Mexico to the many Caribbean Islands, golf lovers rejoice. There are tons of world-class golf courses to explore, many designed by world-famous professionals like Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Many of our favorite resorts offer complimentary green fees or discounts, and a trip around a course provides for the perfect bachelor party add-on. Close to these beautiful golf courses are beautiful all-inclusive resorts as well, where you’ll have access to stunning beaches, delicious dining, and other relaxing amenities like spas, lounges, pools and more.
Follow below for some of our favorite golf resorts and destinations:
Teeth of the Dog - La Romana, Dominican Republic
Known for being Pete Dye’s “masterpiece”, this signature golf course is often rated #1 in the Caribbean. The reputation is well deserved. Golfers will find a course meticulously created from the rock and coral of the Dominican Republic coastline. Expect a thorough series of challenges, with 18 holes, including a jaw-dropping 7 along the oceanfront. Where to stay: Dreams La Romana
Cinnamon Hill/White Witch - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Providing Jamaica’s signature golf experience since 1969, this beautiful golf course underwent a redesign in 2001, preserving the challenges within for future generations. Choose from either the Cinnamon Hill course or the White Witch course or both if you’ve got the time. There are many sights along the way, including a waterfall, a winding ancient aqueduct used to grind sugar cane during plantation era times, and even the historic Rose Hall Great House. And from every angle expect sweeping panoramic ocean views. Where to stay: Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall
Playa Mujeres Golf Course - Playa Mujeres, Mexico
This 18-hole golf course was designed by professional Greg Norman, and recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best golf courses in all of Mexico. Located within a gated community, the course utilizes the surrounding nature as part of the design, with beautiful flora and fauna all around, and a par 72 course. Stay at Dreams Playa Mujeres and you’ll enjoy complimentary green frees, or Unlimited Golf Week packages, including a free round of golf per person, per day! Where to stay: Dreams Playa Mujeres or Secrets Playa Mujeres
Punta Espada - Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is arguably the golf capital of the Caribbean, and this course is one of three designed by legendary Jack Nicklaus, developed for Cap Cana. It often receives a #1 Ranking for the Caribbean as well, and from all points along the course golfers can view extraordinary views of the ocean, mixed with emerald green fairways. Where to stay: Secrets Cap Cana or Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Top All-inclusive Golf Resorts
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Moon Palace Cancun
With 16 dining options, 2,000 feet of beach along the Caribbean Sea, a 27-hole golf course designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, and 2 of the largest lagoon-style pools in Mexico, the Moon Palace Cancun is perfect for both family and adults-only group travel. This seaside oasis is as beautiful as it is fun, offering a pleasurable stay for all guests no matter their age.
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- Price range: Luxury
- Brand: Moon Palace Cancun
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Dreams Dominicus La Romana
Set on an elegant beachfront in Bayahibe, the Dreams Dominicus La Romana all-inclusive resort gives guests an abundance of both water and land activities to choose from. This family-friendly resort is great for group travel as it is filled with opportunities for both fun and relaxation. Younger guests can build bonds in the resort’s Explorer’s Club and Core Zone, while adults can indulge in the resort’s luxurious spa or one of its many restaurants or bars.
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- Price range: Intermediate
- Brand: AM Resorts
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Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall
Sharing facilities with the Hyatt Ziva next door, the adults-only Hyatt Zilara is great for those who want a wide variety of dining and bar options. This elegantly designed resort features sweeping views of the Montego Bay coastline, as well as all the water activities that come with it. For those seeking a more relaxing stay, the resort’s Zen Spa offers body wraps, massages, and healing therapies to help you indulge in the tropical lifestyle. It is the abundance of options that makes the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall great for group travel.
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- Price range: Luxury
- Brand: Playa Hotels and Resorts
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RIU Palace Costa Mujeres
Just off the pristine shore of Playa Bahia de Mujeres, the RIU Palace Costa Mujeres is perfect for all-inclusive group trips. Recently opened in 2018, this tropical oasis features a variety of activities catered to both small and large groups, from the 18-hole golf course just minutes away, to nightly entertainment featuring live music and shows.
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- Price range: Intermediate
- Brand: RIU Hotels and Resorts
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Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites
With a lazy river, waterpark, and kid’s club, the family-friendly Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites is perfect for group travel comprised of guests with varying ages. Part of the Iberostar Rose Hall resort complex, guests have access to all the amenities of the resort’s sister hotels located nearby, providing more dining and beverage options. This Ocho Rios jewel has all the amenities to make for an unforgettable group trip.
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- Price range: Intermediate
- Brand: Iberostar Resorts
