Punta Espada Golf Course at Cap Cana - Hole Number 15
The 15th at Punta Espada is a slight dogleg right par 5 measuring 562 yards leaves one many options. The large sinkhole on the right sets up the lake that begins short of the landing area and fronts the green complex. The large waste bunker to the left side of the landing area frames the tee shot. Some will try to go for the flag in two while others will set up for comfortable third shot into the green although not necessarily an easy task. The fun begins about 50 yards out with two bunkers in the fairway that set up an elevated green. With water on the right and two bunkers left, the green is well protected placing a premium on the chip shot.
Punte Espada is a brand new Jack Nicklaus signature golf course at the Sanctuary Cap Cana; it opened for play in April 2007 and is the first of three new courses - the second course, Las Iguanas, is well under way and should be open in mid-2009.
The Punta Espada course plays a tough 7,396 yards from the back tees (6,883 from the Gold tees) for a par of 72, a course rating of 77, and a slope of 137. A Caddy is mandatory and the cost included in the green fee - you will need to tip, however.
Green fees at the time of writing are from US$220 to US$320, which includes green fees, cart fees, caddie fees, taxes, range balls, yardage booklet, scorecard, pencil, two bottles of water per player.
Sanctuary Cap Cana is the Dominican Republic’s newest luxury resort. It first opened its doors in January of 2008, and now seems poised to become the Republic’s premier destination. With the first of three Jack Nicklaus signature courses already open for play, and having already hosted the PGA Champions Tour in April 2008, Cap Cana is also destined to become a major golf destination.
Please read my full review of the Sanctuary Cap Cana
