La Iguana Golf Course is the prestigious venue for the highly anticipated 21st edition of the Annual La Iguana Invitational Golf Tournament.  Hosted by the renowned Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Herradura, Costa Rica, this tournament is not just a championship; it stands as a celebration of golfing excellence. 

When will this tournament happen?

La Iguana Invitational Golf Tournament 2024 is set to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024

As an invitation-only event, golfers have the opportunity to partake in memorable rounds of golf while emphasizing sportsmanship and fostering enduring relationships and networking. This unfolds against the backdrop of La Iguana’s 18 meticulously designed holes and the upscale hospitality provided by the Los Sueños Marriott Hotel.

The La Iguana Invitational is a tournament conducted both in daylight and nighttime settings | Image credit: La Iguana Golf Course

For those seeking to experience the local culture first-hand, the La Iguana Invitational Tournament offers an invaluable opportunity to engage with the essence of Costa Rica’s inclusive and welcoming golf culture, often referred to as “pura vida.”

Here are 5 key facts you should know about this year’s La Iguana Invitational Golf Tournament 2024.

Where will La Iguana Invitational be held?

La Iguana Invitational Golf Tournament 2024 is organized by the Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, located in Playa Herradura, Garabito, in the Central Pacific region of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. 

Image credit: La Iguana Golf Course
Image credit: La Iguana Golf Course

What will be the format for La Iguana Invitational 2024?

As detailed on La Iguana Tournament’s Official Website, the format will be: Scramble Team for the Day / Alternating Shots for the Night.

In a nutshell, this is how it will play out:

  • 120 players.
  • 9:00 am Shotgun Day Event.
  • Best 75 players play night golf.
  • 6:00 pm Shotgun Night Event.

“Three players will hit a tee shot as a team. Then the best-positioned tee shot will be chosen. All other players will place their ball within six (6) inches of where the selected ball lies (but no closer to the hole). The player who was chosen from the tee shot cannot hit the second shot (Step aside), the other two players will hit it, the same way for the chosen player’s ball in the second shot does not participate in third and continuous the same format until the team reach the green, where you can play all. Each player must contribute a minimum of four tee-shots including par three. All shots must be played from the same surface conditions. (If the ball selected is in the rough, sand trap or hazard, all shots must remain in that lie.). If your team is short a player, the remaining two players will play a second ball in rotation. (Example: Player A will play a second ball from 1-9; player B will play a second ball from 10-18.”

What are the Handicap Rules?  

“The team handicap will be 10% of the sum of the three players’ handicaps. IF A PLAYER HAS NO OFFICIAL HANDICAP will be assigned 0. Only for the day event.”

What will be the Tees for male and female golfers?

As detailed in this Tournament’s Official Website, the tees will be: “Male golfers will play from the Blue Iguanas. Female golfers will play from the Red Iguanas.”

About the course:

La Iguana at Marriott Los Sueños

Location: Herradura Beach 

18 holes

Par 72

Designed by: Ted Robinson

What are the Yardage and general rules?

As detailed in this Tournament’s Official Website:

  • All yard markers are measured to the center of the green.
  • The teams must record the gross score on the score card after finishing each hole.
  • There is only one score per hole. After completion of the 18-hole daytime scramble, the top 25 teams will then compete in a five-hole night tournament using an alternating-shot format.
  • Every team must have the three players from the day event to compete at night.
  • The top three teams (counting the day score and night score) will receive prizes. No handicap Applied at the night golf.
  • All ties will be decided by a team playoff beginning with the 18th hole for both the day and night tournaments.

Is there a Rules committee for La Iguana Invitational Tournament?

Yes. As detailed in La Iguana Invitational Tournament Official Website, José Quesada is the official contact for the Rules committee.

We hope this article has helped you understand more about La Iguana Invitational Tournament. For sign-ups and sponsorship opportunities please get in touch with the organization at their official contacts:

La Iguana Golf Course

La Iguana Invitational Tournament Web Page
www.golflaiguana.com
Location: Los Suenos Marriott,  Herradura, Costa Rica.
Phone No. +506 2630-9151
Contact: José Quesada

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