From Golfpedia Costa Rica
The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo, also known as the Four Seasons Costa Rica Golf Course is a prestigious golf course nestled within the Peninsula Papagayo Resort in the northern province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Masterfully designed by renowned golf course architect Arnold Palmer, the Ocean Course offers an awe-inspiring coastal backdrop and sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
The Peninsula Papagayo Golf Clubhouse –located in the heart of the resort grounds– offers an array of services and facilities associated with the Ocean Golf Course, which are aimed at elevating each players’ golfing experience. These include: golf club rental, top-notch instruction, practice areas, and personalized golf concierge services. The Peninsula Papagayo Golf Clubhouse acts as a central hub that caters to club members and golfers visiting the area of Peninsula Papagayo for a day of golf.
Upon request, and subject to availability, players may access an array of services at one of the best golf courses in Costa Rica and Central America, such as scheduling tee times, expert advice from professional instructors, and enjoying the club’s amenities before and after their rounds of golf in the stunning Guanacaste region. The club also features a Pro shop where golfers can find equipment, apparel, and accessories.
History
The Ocean Course has a history that dates back to the construction of the larger Peninsula Papagayo Resort in the Guanacaste district of Liberia. Plans were set in motion to create a world-class golf course that would highlight the natural beauty and local value of this Costa Rica’s North Pacific region; as well as offer players and guests an exceptional golfing experience.
Since opening doors in 2004, The Ocean Course has hosted numerous notable golf competitions, attracting both professionals and golf enthusiasts from all over the world. Golf Digest has ranked The Ocean Course as one of the “Top 100 Courses Outside the United States.”
With a solidified reputation for its unique layout, strategic bunkering, and immaculate conditions, The Ocean Course has solidified its status as one of the finest golf courses in Central America.
About The Course
The Ocean Course brilliantly displays the exceptional topography of the Guanacaste region, seamlessly integrating the region’s distinct rolling landscape, breathtaking cliffs, and spectacular oceanfront holes. Golf enthusiasts can experience the excitement of skillfully maneuvering through strategic bunkers, well-maintained fairways, and pristine greens.
Widely regarded among the best golf courses in Costa Rica, the Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo has received international recognition as a premier golf destination in Central America. Its reputation has led to hosting esteemed golf tournaments that attract professional players from all corners of the world.
The Ocean Course in Numbers
Source: PensinsulaPapagayo.com
Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo Guanacaste, Costa Rica | Credit: Peninsula Papagayo
| Coordinates | 10.621688834685951, -85.6820940778752 Drive Here |
|---|---|
| Location | Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 475 feet (145m) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Events Hosted | |
| Greens | Paspalum grass |
| Fairways | Seashore Paspalum grass |
| Certified | National Audubon Society |
| Designed by | Arnold Palmer |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,217 yards |
| Website | fourseasons.com/ costarica/golf/ |
| Hole | Name | Yards | Par |
| 1 | Las Huacas | 527 | 5 |
| 2 | Tiburón | 163 | 3 |
| 3 | Buena Vista | 357 | 4 |
| 4 | Guanacaste | 526 | 5 |
| 5 | La Poza | 192 | 3 |
| 6 | El Bajo | 438 | 4 |
| 7 | Culebra | 125 | 3 |
| 8 | Cariblanco | 376 | 4 |
| 9 | Pizote | 514 | 5 |
| Front | 3,218 | 36 | |
| Hole | Name | Yards | Par |
| 10 | Herradura | 421 | 4 |
| 11 | Zaino | 173 | 3 |
| 12 | Pochote | 581 | 5 |
| 13 | BuenaSuerte | 452 | 4 |
| 14 | Coyote | 376 | 4 |
| 15 | Matapalo | 33 | 4 |
| 16 | El Mono | 295 | 4 |
| 17 | Pacifico | 154 | 3 |
| 18 | Pura Vida | 514 | 5 |
| Back | 2,999 | 36 | |
| Total | 6,217 | 72 | |
Surroundings
The Ocean Course in Guanacaste is located adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica. Although the course has its own golf club, the Four Seasons Resort also offers amenities and services to enhance and improve the golfing experience. These may include golf club rentals, pro golf teaching, practice facilities, and golf concierge services.
In addition, the Four Seasons Resort provides vacation packages and specials that combine eating, golfing, and lodging to let visitors fully experience everything the resort has to offer.
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