Golf in Panama
Panama has championship courses by Jack Nicklaus and Tom and George Fazio, a rainforest course beside the canal, and beach resorts where hotel guests can play. Here is where to play in the city, at the beaches and in the highlands.
| Where | Courses |
|---|---|
| Panama City | Santa María, Club de Golf de Panamá, Tucán, Summit |
| Pacific beaches | Buenaventura, Coronado, Mantarraya (Decameron), Vista Mar, Bijao |
| Boquete and the interior | Lucero, Valle Escondido, Chitré |
Panama City
Courses in and around the city.
| Course | About | Who can play |
|---|---|---|
| Santa María Golf & Country Club | A Jack Nicklaus design with 18 holes of about 7,150 yards, wide fairways, water, big bunkers and views of the city skyline. About 10 minutes from downtown. | Private. Guests of The Santa María, a Luxury Collection hotel (Marriott), and residents. |
| Club de Golf de Panamá | Founded in 1922, with the current 18-hole, par-72 course at Cerro Viento opened in 1977. Mature trees, elevation changes and lakes. It has hosted professional events, including the Panama Championship. About 25 to 30 minutes from downtown. | Private, for members. Interested in a round? Contact us. |
| Tucán Country Club | An 18-hole, par-72 course by Jeffrey Myers with rolling greens, rainforest and views of the Panama Canal and the city. About 15 to 20 minutes across the Bridge of the Americas. | Open to the public. |
| Summit Golf Club | An 18-hole, par-72 course of about 6,600 yards by Jeffrey Myers, overlooking the Culebra Cut and Camino de Cruces National Park. Sloths, capybara and many birds are often seen. There is also a six-hole par-3 course. About 20 minutes from Casco Antiguo. | Guests of the Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort, and members. |
At the beaches
Pacific coast courses, roughly 1 to 2 hours west of the city.
| Course | About | Who can play |
|---|---|---|
| Buenaventura Golf Club | A Jack Nicklaus (Nicklaus Design) course, 18 holes, par 72 and up to about 7,380 yards, opened in 2012. Water features, well-placed bunkers and several tee options. About 90 minutes from the city. | Guests of The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort (Autograph Collection, Marriott), residents and members. |
| Coronado Golf | A Tom and George Fazio design, 18 holes, par 72 and about 7,100 yards, with a driving range and a golf academy. About 1 to 1.5 hours from the city. | Coronado Golf & Beach Resort guests and community members. |
| Mantarraya, Royal Decameron | An 18-hole course of about 7,100 yards by Randall Thompson, with Pacific views, at the Decameron resort in Farallón. | Royal Decameron guests. |
| Vista Mar | An 18-hole, par-72 course of about 7,270 yards by J. Michael Poellot, with ocean views, in a beach community with a beach club. | Semi-private: community residents and guests. |
| Bijao Golf Club | A nine-hole, par-36 course, with two sets of tees so you can play 18, at the Bijao beach community. | Contact the club. |
Boquete and the interior
Mountain air and quieter courses.
| Course | About | Who can play |
|---|---|---|
| Lucero Golf Club | An 18-hole, par-72 course of about 7,240 yards by J. Michael Poellot, on a mountainside in the Caldera area near Boquete, with views of the mountains and the Pacific. | Open to the public, with memberships. |
| Valle Escondido | A nine-hole resort course in Bajo Boquete that has hosted local tournaments. | Resort guests and members. |
| Club de Golf de Chitré | A nine-hole course in Chitré, on the Azuero peninsula. | Open to the public. |
Plan a golf trip
Tee times and access
We help with private clubs and resort tee times.
Hotels and packages
Staying at a resort often includes access to its course. See where to stay.
Add a day tour
Combine golf with Casco Antiguo, the Canal, El Valle or sport fishing.
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Several of these communities sell homes and lots. See Real estate.
Course details, access rules and rates change; confirm with each club before you travel. Sources: course and resort websites and public golf directories.