Panama is Golfing Paradise!
This article highlights a few of our favorite golf courses in and around Panama City. Besides we highlight a driving range located in downtown Panama City.
In this article we cover the following:
Golf locations in and around Panama City
Santa Maria Golf
Santa María Golf Club is designed by Nicklaus Design, the global golf firm founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. The 18-hole course is spread over an area of 284 hectares and is conveniently located in Panama City, Panama.
The golf course was built using the most modern construction techniques, including USGA putting green construction, covering all playing surfaces, ensuring proper drainage and providing a solid growth medium for the turf, and improving the field's playability. It measures 7,153 yards from the championship marks (back tees) and offers four tee locations to accommodate the accomplished golfer as well as the beginning player.
- Website: Visit the website of Santa Maria Golf by clicking here.
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Tucan Golf Club
Tucan Golf Club has an 18-hole course (par 72) overlooking the famous Panama Canal. Within 15-minutes from downtown Panama City, you can enjoy your tee time, and debrief with a local drink at the 19-hole bar.
- Website: Visit the website of Tucan Golf Club by clicking here.
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Downtown Panama City Driving Range
Golfers Inc. is located in downtown Panama City and is the perfect location to practice your swing. Besides the driving range, you will find a boutique golf shop and a small bar/restaurant. Great for an after-office practice.
- Website: Golfers Inc. doesn't have a website.
- Location: Click to open Google Maps.
Beachfront Golf Courses in Panama
Also in the Coronado area located in the Panama-west province, you can find a sensational diversity of high-end golf courses.
Coronado Golf
About 1.5 hours from Panama City is the prestigious 18-hole Coronado golf course (par 72). The Coronado golf course is designed by Tom and George Fazio. Coronado Golf membership includes access to services such as bars, restaurants, a gym, a beach club, an equestrian club, tennis courts, and a health and beauty salon. Membership pricing starts at $10,000, with a $5,000 admission fee.
- Website: http://coronado-golf.com
- Location: Click to open Google Maps
Vista Mar Golf, Beach, and Marina
The Vista Mar golf course offers an exclusive golf experience for you, your friends, and your family. The Vista Mar golf course has a total of 18 holes (par 72), which has an impeccable view of the sea and natural grass. The golf course is designed by J. Michael Poellot.
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This world-class 18-hole golf course is located next to the Royal Decameron on the Pacific side of Panama. The course has been designed by Randall Thompson of American Golf Course Design. At the Matarraya golf course, you are surrounded by Panama's tropical green nature.
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The 18-hole Buenaventura golf course has been designed by Nicklaus Design. The Buenaventura Golf Club features a driving range, short game, chip and putting green, and 3 par 3 holes. The championship golf course is surrounded by tropical natural landscaping and is located in the upscale community of Buenaventura. Buenaventura Golf members can enjoy the luxury services available at the Buenaventura Club House.
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