It’s been a dynamic year for golf worldwide – from the amateur to the professional ranks, from travel to the increasing number of juniors and women taking up the game – and Puerto Rico is mirroring these trends as the tropical destination proves to be one of North America’s favourite places to visit.
Passenger arrivals at the island’s airports are up, as is play at virtually all 18 courses in this biodiverse tropical paradise – a bilingual US territory where no passport is required for US citizens.
More than a third of Puerto Rico’s courses are ranked among the top courses in the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica and the Atlantic Islands (source: Golfweek’s Best 50 Courses). Many are amenities of multi-amenity resorts on or near the ocean, designed by top golf course architects (Fazio, Kite, Norman, Trent Jones Jr. and Sr.).
Not only are golf courses and tourism flourishing in Puerto Rico, but so is competitive golf on the island at both the amateur and professional levels. It has hosted the Latin American Amateur Championship, the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open and numerous Division I college tournaments.
With a rich history of golf and an abundance of golf courses and events on the island, it’s no wonder that Puerto Rican golfers are shining on the world golf stage.
The Puerto Rico Golf Association team qualified for the Toyota World Japan Junior Championship and won the Caribbean Junior Amateur Golf Championships in Cayman Island. And at the Central American and Caribbean Games, Maria Fernadez Torres won a silver medal, a first for Puerto Rico Golf.
Complementing Puerto Rico’s golf destination is are its history, food, culture, beaches, casinos, vibrant arts scene, rainforest, bioluminescent coves and LGBQT+-friendly atmosphere.
“Coupled with the positive tourism trends that are rising for the island, now is the time to book your visit and discover for yourself why Puerto Rico Golf is increasingly sought after by discerning players and travellers,” said Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico.