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Golf In Chiriqui the 9- hole course at Valle Escondido is open and a new 18-hole course is being built at the residential development of Cielo Paraiso. A championship course and residential development is also under construction at Tucan Country Club, the old Horoko course beside the Canal. GOLF AT CORONADOThe course at Coronado, on the Pacific coast 83 km from Panama City, attached to the Hotel Coronado Club Suites Resort is an 18-hole par 72 course offering 7,0092 yards for professionals, 6, 0486 yards for men, 5,820 yards for veterans and 5,655 yards for women. It is especially beautiful because of the fruit trees, including 50 mango trees, which surround the greens and fairways. The course is considered a “jewel” in Latin America. Its excellent drainage makes conditions good during the rainy season. It is a challenge to both amateurs and professionals, with strong breezes during Panama’s five months of “summer”. The sixteenth hole is the most spectacular – a par 3 over water with a green surrounded by sand. Summit Golf & Resort: Located in the midst of the verdant forests surrounding the Panama Canal, Summit Golf & Resort is a semi-private facility featuring 18 championship holes, a well-furnished club house, a Pro-Shop, a restaurant and carts equipped with GPS. The 6,626 yards course is at 72 par and was designed by the famous American designer, Jeffrey Myers. It is set in picturesque surroundings with stunning views of the Panama Canal and the Camino de Cruces National Park. The swimming pool and 6 hole children’s course ensure entertainment for the whole family.
COSTA BLANCAThe 18 hole, par 71, world class Mantaraya Golf Club, situated at the Royal Decameron Beach Resort at Farallon was designed by the internationally renowned designer, Randall Thompson in association with the American Golf Course Design Company. It is set in lush tropical surroundings and incorporates many challenging water hazards. The facility boasts a practice range, driving range and proshop. Beverage cart service is available on the Golf Course.
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Golfers
are well catered to in Panama and several new courses are under
construction. The Panama Golf Club in the Tocumen area of Panama
City is for members only, but Summit in the canal area welcomes
guests. Coronado, an hour’s drive from the city is also
available.
