Costa Rica Golfing
While Costa Rica is better known for eco-adventure, sport fishing and wildlife, the country is home to some great golf courses. These courses are spread across the country with a few in the Northwest Pacific, one in the Central Pacific and a couple more in the Central Valley. There are some nine hole courses as well, but these constitute the championship style 18 hole courses. The following is a list of these Costa Rica golf courses by region.
Northwest Pacific: There are three golf courses on the northwest Pacific Guanacaste coast; Hacienda Pinilla, Reserva Conchal and the Four Seasons Golf Club.
Hacienda Pinilla: The Hacienda Pinilla course was designed by Mike Young. It is a par 72 - 7,274 yardage course located in the tropical dry forest of Tamarindo with ocean views.
Reserva Conchal Golf Club: The Reserva Conchal course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior. It is a par 72 – 6,956 yardage course located in the tropical dry forest of Conchal with ocean views. It is arguably the best course in Central America.
Four Seasons Golf Club: The Four Seasons course was designed by Arnold Palmer. It is a par 72 – 6,800 yardage course located in the tropical dry forest of the Papagayo Peninsula with ocean views.
Central Pacific: There is one major course on the Central Pacific coast, La Iguana Golf Course.
La Iguana Golf Course: The La Iguana Golf Course was designed by Ted Robinson Junior. It is a par 72 – 6,698 yardage course located in the coastal rainforest area of Jaco.
Central Valley: There are two 18 hole championship quality courses in the Central Valley near San Jose; Cariari Country Club and Parque del Sol Golf Club.
Cariari Country Club: The Cariari Country Club, designed by George Fazio, is considered to be one of the best courses in Central America. It is a par 71 – 6,577 yardage course conveniently located in the Cariari suburb of San Jose.
Parque del Sol Golf Club: The Parque del Sol Golf Club is a Tracy May designed course. It is a par 72 – 7,011 yardage course located in the Santa Ana suburb of San Jose.
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