Costa
Rica's Newest Gem
Location:
Jaco Beach
Par: 72
Yardage: 6707
Architect: Ted Robinson Jr.
The new golf course in Costa Rica, Los Sueños,
is all that we had expected from a Ted Robinson Jr.
designed course. Having designed over a hundred courses
around the world including Sahali, the site of the
1998 PGA Championship, Ted has given us a course that
few in the world can match for natural beauty and
challenging golf. It is not uncommon for the guests
of the Los Sueños Marriott to wrest their eyes
away from the challenge of the golf course and just
gaze up at one of the most picturesque settings on
earth, a dense canopy of exotic plants, trees, and
wildlife. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side
and rainforest on the other makes it a difficult task
to concentrate on your golf game. If that isn't enough
to distract you then there are a number of old magnificent
trees that always seem to be between you and the area
of the golf course you'd like to get to. Luxurious
and verdant, Los Sueños Marriott Ocean &
Golf Resort features a casino and several restaurants
among their amenities. Their La Iguana Golf Course,
designed by Ted Robinson, is surrounded by lush rain
forests and is situated on a secluded ocean cove.
As you play, you are likely to see monkeys, toucans,
iguana and pizotes. Also nearby is Jaco Beach is a
lively town whose residents constitute a very eclectic
mix of nationalities which has resulted in an abundance
of restaurants offering a wide diversity of culinary
options. Nightlife is plentiful.
You'll enjoy this golf course and it's definitely
worth taking more than one shot at. Los Sueños
has come up with an idea that I think works very well
for all the golfers on the course. They have what
you would call a forecaddie that accompanies each
group. The term "guide" is appropriate in
this case as so much is to be seen besides the break
of a putt. The charge for their services is entirely
up to you; pay them whatever you feel their contribution
to your golfing experience was worth. Rental clubs
are available
| |
Course
Rating |
Slope |
Yardage |
Gold |
73.4
|
140
|
6707
|
Blue |
71.6 |
138 |
6083 |
White |
69.7 |
133 |
5911 |
Red |
71.6 |
129 |
5533 |
