The Dominican Republic offers an unusual range of attractions — cultural, natural and touristic — and golf has quietly become one of the strongest. The sport keeps gaining followers here, and it has turned into a driver of economic and social development. The country has more than 30 high-quality courses, laid out by architects of the rank of Tom Fazio, P.B. Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones Sr. They sit in privileged locations, surrounded by beaches, mountains, lakes and forest.
Golf is not only a way to spend a morning; it is also an investment. Many of these courses sit inside luxury residential communities that bring their owners and tenants a series of advantages. In this country that combination is concentrated in two areas above all: Casa de Campo, home of Teeth of the Dog, and Cap Cana, where Punta Espada is. These are the things that make Dominican golf real estate a proposition worth looking at:
Location and climate. The courses and the homes around them sit in strategic areas, close to airports, shopping, hospitals and other services. And the tropical climate means you can play all year, with an average temperature of 25 °C and a breeze off the sea.
Design and quality. Both the courses and the homes are built to international standards and with the environment in mind. The courses offer different levels of difficulty and genuine challenge, along with panoramic views and natural settings. The homes come with generous space, first-rate finishes, pools, gardens and other comforts.
Security and privacy. Golf communities give residents a high level of security and privacy: surveillance systems, access control and trained staff. You get the quiet and the exclusivity of living in a natural setting, away from the noise and stress of the city.
Services and amenities. These communities also offer social clubs, restaurants, bars, spas, gyms, tennis courts, children’s areas and more. Residents usually get preferential access and discounts on the courses themselves and at other attractions around the country — beaches, parks, museums and monuments.
Return and appreciation. Property inside golf communities holds high demand and high market value, which makes it a sound investment. Owners can earn rental or resale income and benefit from the appreciation of the property itself. They can also take advantage of the tax and legal incentives the country offers foreign investors, a point covered in more detail under real estate investment in the Dominican Republic.