12 Best Golf Courses In Puerto Rico (2026)

Quick answer

• Tour-level test: Grand Reserve Golf Club (Río Grande), host of the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open. The 2026 event was played March 5–8, and Ricky Castillo won it; the 2027 edition is set for February 15–21.
• Most famous oceanfront round: TPC Dorado Beach, East Course (Dorado).
• Cliff-top views: Royal Isabela on the northwest coast.
• Best value: Punta Borinquen (Aguadilla), a historic public course, and El Legado (Guayama). Near the airport, the municipal Río Bayamón course is a short, budget-friendly option.
• Golf resorts near San Juan: Bahía Beach (Four Seasons), Wyndham Grand Rio Mar and El Conquistador.
• Heads-up: Caguas Real is closed for a $20 million redesign and expected to reopen around December 2026.

Puerto Rico golf courses at a glance

Green fees are the published rates we could verify in October 2026; most resort courses quote a price only when you book, and the 11.5% IVU sales tax usually goes on top. The last column links to each resort’s page in our directory.

Northeast: Río Grande and Fajardo

1. Grand Reserve Golf Club (Río Grande) This is Puerto Rico's tournament venue. The PGA Tour lists the Puerto Rico Open course at 7,506 yards, par 72, designed by Tom Kite. The club has two 18-hole layouts, and you may still see it called "Coco Beach", its former name, on maps and booking sites. It sits next to the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve, about 35–45 minutes east of San Juan. Both courses take public tee times through the club’s online tee sheet or by phone (787-657-2000). The 2027 Puerto Rico Open is scheduled for February 15–21, so expect the Championship Course to be busy or closed around that week.

5. Bahía Beach Golf Club (Four Seasons, Río Grande) This Robert Trent Jones Jr. course runs between lakes and the Atlantic. It's 18 holes, par 72 and about 6,890 yards. The resort reopened as a Four Seasons on November 20, 2025. You can book tee times up to 60 days ahead. Rates are high, but it's one of the island's best-kept courses.

6. Wyndham Grand Rio Mar: Ocean and River courses (Río Grande) These are two 18-hole courses between El Yunque and the sea. The resort reopened in February 2026 after a $70 million renovation. The River course has the mountain views, and the Ocean course plays near the shore.

7. El Conquistador Golf (Fajardo) This Arthur Hills design is set on hills above Fajardo, with steep elevation changes and views out to the offshore cays. It's 18 holes, par 72, with back tees at about 6,746 yards. It's about an hour east of San Juan.

East: Humacao

8–9. Palmas del Mar: Flamboyán and Palm courses Palmas del Mar has two 18s. The Flamboyán is a Rees Jones design, the longer and tougher of the two, with some ocean holes. The Palm, a Gary Player design, is more forgiving and suits a relaxed resort round. Humacao is about an hour southeast of San Juan.

North: Dorado

2–3. TPC Dorado Beach: East and West The East Course is Dorado's signature oceanfront layout, part of the TPC network since 2015. It hosted the 2015 PGA Tour Latinoamérica Tour Championship. The West Course plays inland among trees and lagoons. Both are open to non-guests. Resort guests can reserve up to six months ahead and residents three days ahead; if you are staying elsewhere, call the golf shop at 787-626-1010. Dorado is 35–45 minutes west of San Juan.

Northwest and west

4. Royal Isabela (Isabela) This links-style course runs along cliffs above the Atlantic, and the wind is part of the challenge. Anyone can book a tee time. It's open daily from 8 a.m. with a last tee time at 2 p.m., and it closes on Mondays from mid-April to mid-November. It's about two hours west of San Juan. More about the area: things to do in Isabela.

12. Punta Borinquen Golf Club (Aguadilla) This historic course is on the former Ramey Air Force Base, with views over the northwest tip of the island. It's a public course, and non-members are welcome. Club and pull-cart rentals are available, and it's the cheapest 18 on this list. Aguadilla is about two hours from San Juan (see Aguadilla).

South

10. Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club (Hilton Ponce) This 18-hole, links-style layout by Bruce A. Besse Jr. sits beside the Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort. Fourteen man-made lakes come into play, several holes run along the Caribbean, and the par-3 12th has the island’s first island green. Four sets of tees stretch it from 5,201 to 6,937 yards. It's about 1½ hours south of San Juan. More: Ponce.

11. El Legado Golf Resort (Guayama) Puerto Rican golf legend Chi Chi Rodríguez designed El Legado. It's 18 holes, par 72, about 7,200 yards, on a breezy valley site between the Cordillera Central and the Caribbean. It's open to the public. Golf hours are Tuesday–Sunday from 7 a.m., and it's closed on most Mondays. There's also a restaurant, Guamaní. It's about 1¼ hours from San Juan.

Closed for now: Caguas Real

The Caguas Real Golf & Country Club course is being rebuilt in a $20 million redesign by architect Bobby Cupp. The club's site says "Launching Soon", and Golf Course Architecture (October 2026) reports a planned December 2026 reopening. We'll add it back once it's taking tee times.

Best golf course in Puerto Rico for…

• Playing where the pros play: the Championship Course at Grand Reserve, home of the Puerto Rico Open (February 15–21 in 2027). TPC Dorado Beach East was the venue for the PGA Tour Latinoamérica’s 2015 season finale, its Tour Championship.
• Ocean views: Royal Isabela, on cliffs above the Atlantic; Bahía Beach, where water lines 15 of the 18 holes and the closing stretch reaches the Atlantic shore; and Punta Borinquen, where holes 6 through 12 follow the coast on a headland.
• A relaxed resort round: the River Course at Rio Mar, which the resort pitches as wide and forgiving for every skill level, or the Palm course at Palmas del Mar, where holes 14 and 16 look out to the Caribbean and Vieques.
• Value: Punta Borinquen ($40 plus tax, according to Discover Puerto Rico) and El Legado ($60–$65 with a cart for non-residents, before tax). Closer to San Juan, the municipal Río Bayamón course is a short 5,020-yard layout about 35 minutes from the airport, with a driving range lit until 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday; published rates differ between sources, so confirm with the course.
• Golf history: Punta Borinquen dates to 1940, built on what became Ramey Air Force Base, and Dwight D. Eisenhower liked to play it. Dorado Beach’s golf goes back to 1955, when Laurance Rockefeller brought in Robert Trent Jones Sr.

When to play golf in Puerto Rico

• Driest months: February and March are San Juan’s driest, averaging 2.58 and 2.18 inches of rain (NOAA 1991–2020), with January highs around 83°F. That is also peak season, so book resort tee times early.
• Wettest months: July through November average 5 to 7.4 inches of rain a month, with November the wettest. Morning tee times dodge the worst of the heat.
• Tournament week: the Puerto Rico Open takes over Grand Reserve from February 15 to 21, 2027.
• Weekly closures: Royal Isabela takes no Monday tee times between mid-April and mid-November, and El Legado is shut most Mondays.

Golf dress codes and course rules

• El Conquistador: collared shirts for men, no denim and no black-soled tennis shoes. Everyone rides (walking is not allowed), each driver needs a valid license, and cancellations need 48 hours’ notice to avoid a penalty.
• Punta Borinquen: polo shirts with a collar or mock neck, golf or sports shoes, and no sandals on the course.
• Everywhere: bring sunscreen, a hat and more water than you think you need. For the rest of the suitcase, see what to pack for Puerto Rico.

Planning tips

• Season: December–April is the busiest and driest time, and tee times at resort courses go fast. Summer is hotter, but it's easier to get a tee time.
• Book ahead: resort guests usually get the earliest booking windows (up to six months at Dorado Beach, 60 days at Bahía Beach).
• Tax: Puerto Rico's 11.5% sales tax (IVU) is added to most green fees.
• Where to stay: see Puerto Rico's best resorts and the directory for Dorado, Río Grande, Humacao, Ponce and Isabela.

FAQ

How many golf courses are in Puerto Rico? Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s tourism marketing organization, counts 17 or 18 depending on the article, most of them at resorts on the north and east coasts. This guide covers the 12 we'd recommend in 2026.

Where is the Puerto Rico Open played? At Grand Reserve Golf Club in Río Grande. The 2026 edition was played March 5–8, and the 2027 edition is scheduled for February 15–21.

Are there public golf courses in Puerto Rico? Yes. Punta Borinquen (Aguadilla) and El Legado (Guayama) are public, and Royal Isabela and TPC Dorado Beach take public tee times.

What's the cheapest golf in Puerto Rico? Punta Borinquen in Aguadilla is the lowest-cost 18 on this list. Resort courses near San Juan cost the most.

Is Caguas Real open? Not yet. It's closed for a redesign, and the reopening is expected around December 2026.

Can I play golf in Puerto Rico year-round? Yes. Courses are open all year, but check for weather closures during hurricane season (June–November) and the Puerto Rico Open week (February 15–21 in 2027).

What are the best public golf courses in Puerto Rico? Royal Isabela, Punta Borinquen and El Legado all welcome players who aren’t staying at a resort, and Discover Puerto Rico says both Grand Reserve courses are open to the public too.

What should I wear to play golf in Puerto Rico? A collared or mock-neck golf shirt, shorts or slacks that aren’t denim, and golf or sports shoes. Resort courses enforce their dress codes.

Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2023-01-08); last updated 2026-10-25.