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Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
18 Holes · Par 72 · No published green fee found · Coastal
— About
About Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
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The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo is an 18-hole, par 72 layout designed by Arnold Palmer at the Four Seasons Resort on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast. It measures 6,788 yards from the back tees and climbs through tropical forest with dramatic changes of elevation. Fourteen holes look out across Bahía de Culebra to the Pacific Ocean.
- The sixth, a par four known as El Bajo, has a big drop.
- The layout holds Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification for its environmental management.
- Golf Digest has included the course among the best 100 outside the United States.
- The finishing hole plays toward the 18th green with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
History of Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
The course is part of Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica on the Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste, with Arnold Palmer as architect. Peninsula Papagayo estate owners have access to the course alongside resort guests.
Playing Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo: tips
Play is limited to guests of the Four Seasons resort and to Peninsula Papagayo estate owners, with tee times requested through the resort and subject to availability. No public green fee is published, so ask the resort when you book.
Visit Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
Can I take a lesson or warm up first?
Yes. The course has a pro shop and practice areas, and golf instruction is available.
What are the views like?
Ocean views come from 14 of the 18 holes, looking out over the bay toward the open Pacific.
Is the course hilly?
Yes. The layout has dramatic changes of elevation as it moves through tropical forest, so expect some uphill and downhill shots.