This 18 hole par 72 course is a P.B. Dye Design championship golf course that features a full service pro-shop with top of the line golf merchandise as well as golf pros available for lessons. Additionally, IBEROSTAR Bavaro Golf Club offers full tournament services that include set-up, announcing, scoring and awards banquets with group rates available. Players also have use of locker rooms, club storage facilities and valet parking services.
Fernando Cuesta, Director at IBEROSTAR Bavaro Golf Club stated "Mr. Dye has designed an exceptional course that will delight and test golfers' skills. With peak season about to begin, we are ecstatic to welcome golf enthusiasts to one of the best and newest courses on the island!"
IBEROSTAR BAVARO GOLF COURSE
• Golf Director: Fernando Cuesta
• Golf Pro: Steve Cashore
• Golf Designer: PB Dye
• Tel: (888) 774-0040
• Email: golfbavaro@iberostar.com.do
• URL:
www.iberostar.com
• Opened in 2010
FEATURES
• Guests of the IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bavaro will enjoy one free round of golf per person when they book.
• Guests at the Iberostar Punta Cana and Iberostar Bavaro will be charged $110 per person.
• The public is also invited to play at a rate of $160 per person.
• Rates include transfers to and from the course, greens fees, a golf cart and snacks and drinks on the course
• Private Lessons
• Club Rentals: Men & Woman Callaway Clubs for Rent
• Driving range
• Best deal available if staying on property
• Twilight starts at 2:30 - Afternoon tee times least expensive
• 5 sets of tees make the course enjoyable for all levels of players
DR. GLORIA'S REVIEW
Iberostar Bavaro's new golf course is well worth the experience. Completed in 2009, this is newest course on the island designed by P.B. Dye. The 18 holes, par 72 is an exceptional course that has features designed to test the skills of golfers at all skill levels. As you enter the property, you see the many sand bunkers which creates a deserted island canvas. The majestic club house was just getting its finishing touches and will be a great host for a large corporate tournament or outing. Take advantage of the driving range to get warmed up before the round as preparation is half the battle.
I met with club pro, Steve Cashore, an American and collegiate golfer from Indiana who introduced the course by saying, "You will really enjoy this course. Each and every hole is unique and there is great design variety in each of the 18 holes. Having played all of the courses, I consider this the best of the inland courses in the Dominican."
He was right. The Dye designed course is world class. There are the famous hidden Dye pot bunkers and the track is set up such that you can’t see people on other holes, futher lending to the deserted island feel. There are many exotic birds, waterfalls and water hazard on hole #10, cave bunkers #2 and challenging par 3s. The fairways seems generous and are banked inward to keep your balls in play. The challenge comes as one approaches the greens, which are undulated, graded and tapered. This concept was evident on the first hole and water appeared to the left side of the green making decision making on the approach shot key.
Hole #3 was even more challenging as there was water and flowers on the left side of the green and a cave and bunker on the right side. To get the ball on the green was the challenge. P.B. Dye uses 5 sets of tee boxes so that each golfer has an enjoyable round and can select his or her level of challenge. The beginner had some advantages and the experienced player had some challenges, most of which are optical. The round of golf was delightful due to the beauty of the course, the expansive sand waste bunkers, palm trees blowing in the breeze and exotic wildlife. The pace of play was ideal. There was no waiting and you played at your own speed and tempo. What a delight. The finishing holes had challenging uphill and downhill slopes to nagivate. If you stay at the Iberostar, Grand Hotel, you can get a free round. The food, service and accommodations at this location is said to be one of the best in this area. Service to and from the club and food and drink from the golf cart are included. It would be a great place to play an early round and head to the beach in the afternoon.
DR. GLORIA'S RATINGS
Design | 9 - Championship level design, fairways and greens are well manicured, water on many of the holes.
Conditions | 9 - Brand new fairways and greens
Aestetics | 9 - Deserted island canvas with holes featuring water, flowers, caves, water falls.
Playability | 10 - Holes are separated helping you keep your focus
Experience | 9 - Relaxing, calming atmosphere attained with this deserted island experience. "Must play" list
Overall | 46 - Dr. Gloria's "Must play" list
DESIGNER COMMENTS:
PB Dye | "It is fun to see everyone having fun on the course." "We build the hardest golf couses in the world and make the good player uncomfortable and challenged and make it easy for the beginning golfer." "I try to find balance between the golf experience, the environment and real estate."
PLAYER COMMENTS
Iberostar Bavaro Golf Club | "Bring your A-game for this desert oasis," featuring 18 holes designed by P.B. Dye "we thought it was the best of the inland courses we played,” “Loved the rolling fairways and slick greens,” “Wonderful variety,” “Waterfalls and caves highlight a visually appealing golf round,” “Thanks to the snack cart, enjoyed a nicely packed Cuban cigar on the 11th,” "They took good care of us with an all-inclusive deal included soda and snacks"
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