Golf In Panama

[JEANNE MCCARTHY]

We are very interested in playing golf 3-4 times a week. At the prices of resort courses we would like any recommendations for golf and golf related areas.

[COUNTRY EXPERT- JESSICA RAMESCH]

Dear Jeanne,

I hope this article I wrote helps, there might be a few new developments since I wrote it but it will get you started and you can contact the developers or post additional questions here, ok? Thanks so much!

IL Panama editor Jessica Ramesch

Golf in Panama

Golf has come a long way since the first Panama course, Summit, was built in the 1930s for Canal Zone workers. Panama has hosted championship tournaments such as the annual Panama Claro Championship (a component of the PGA Nationwide Tour) and the world’s largest amateur tournament, the BMW Golf Cup International.
Summit Golf & Resort: Known as the best course in Central America, Summit is about 30 minutes by car from downtown Panama City. The world-class, 18-hole, par-72 course was built in the 1930s and recently redesigned by Jeffrey Meyers. Overlooks the Panama Canal and Camino de Cruces National Park. Green fees start at about $50.
Tucan Country Club & Resort: Just over the Bridge of the Americas, about 15 minutes from Panama City’s Ancon sector, Tucan is a 180-acre private, gated golf community. This course is bordered by tropical forest and offers distant views of the city skyline and the Panama Canal; 18 holes, par-72 layout over 6,618 yards.
Royal Decameron: Located on the Pacific Coast beach of Farallon, this resort and development features an 18-hole, par-72, Randall Thompson course. Green fees range from $30 to $50. Ask about resident retiree discounts, “ladies days,” and twilight rates.
Hotel Coronado Golf & Beach Resort: Located in Coronado, this development boasts a Fazio-designed, 18-hole, 72-par course. Probably one of the most expensive in Panama with fees of about $120 to play.
Valle Escondido Resort & Development: Perhaps Panama’s most picturesque nine-hole executive course, Valle Escondido runs through a coffee plantation. With doubled-up boxes you can play 18 holes here; green fees start at around $40.
Cielo Paraiso: Located just outside of Boquete, the Cielo Paraiso development’s course was designed by Michael Poellot. All golfers are welcome and the “member for a day” program varies in price from $50 to $80 for 18 holes, including cart.
Chitre Club de Golf: Located in Chitre, this is perhaps the cheapest course in Panama. Green fees at the nine-hole course start at about $5. This is golfing at its most basic, so don’t expect golf carts or extra amenities.
Other courses under construction or coming soon include: Vista Mar (development in Lago Mar/San Carlos), Bijao (development in Santa Clara), and Buenaventura (development in Farallon). If you’re a Pensionado you may be entitled to discounts.

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