Jack Nicklaus Golf · Cap Cana, Dominican Republic · Golf Villa on Fairway 5
Punta Espada is not simply a golf course — it is a masterpiece. Jack Nicklaus designed every hole to interact with the Caribbean Sea, the natural limestone cliffs, and the lush tropical landscape of Cap Cana's 30,000-acre estate. As the premier golf villa in Cap Cana, Villa Espada places you steps from Jack Nicklaus's finest Caribbean design.
Rated the #1 Golf Course in the Caribbean and Mexico by GolfWeek Magazine and featured in Robb Report's "Best of the Best Golf Courses in the World," Punta Espada has hosted the Cap Cana Championship, a PGA Champions Tour event, on multiple occasions.
Villa Espada guests enjoy the single most coveted benefit of all: exclusive member-rate tee times. A privilege reserved for resort property owners — now included with every stay. See current villa rates to plan your golf trip.
The villa sits directly on Fairway 5 — the only private rental estate in Cap Cana with this address. And now, Villa Espada guests also have access to the brand-new Las Iguanas Golf Course — Cap Cana's second Jack Nicklaus Signature layout, just a 3-minute golf cart ride from the villa.
For a deeper look at the golf experience from this property, visit the dedicated Punta Espada villa rental site.
Two Jack Nicklaus Signature courses. Member-rate tee times. Two golf carts. And the only villa in Cap Cana sitting directly on the fairway.
No other rental property in Cap Cana places you directly on the Punta Espada fairway. Step off your terrace onto the course. The brand-new Las Iguanas course is just a 3-minute golf cart ride away. The golf experience begins before you even leave the villa.
Villa Espada guests receive member-rate pricing at Punta Espada — the same discounted rates reserved for Cap Cana property owners — plus access to the new Las Iguanas course. Your butler books every tee time.
Two six-person golf carts are included with every stay — not rented, not extra. Use them to reach the course, explore Cap Cana's beaches, waterpark, marina, and restaurants. The entire resort is yours to explore.
Cap Cana's highly anticipated second Jack Nicklaus Signature course is now open — and Villa Espada guests have access. Las Iguanas is a stunning 18-hole championship layout just a 3-minute golf cart ride from the villa, offering a completely different Nicklaus experience from Punta Espada.
Built with a $26 million investment, Las Iguanas weaves through open parkland, natural wetlands, and a protected nature preserve filled with native wildlife, caves, and indigenous vegetation. Ten inland lakes shape the strategy, while three dramatic oceanside holes (12 through 14) hug the rocky Caribbean shoreline — giving the course its signature wow factor.
Where Punta Espada is an ocean-cliff masterpiece with nine seaside holes, Las Iguanas offers a more diverse test through varied terrain — making the two courses ideal complements. Play both during your stay and experience 36 holes of Jack Nicklaus genius without ever leaving Cap Cana.
For more on this course, visit the dedicated Las Iguanas Golf site or explore Las Iguanas golf villa rentals.
Punta Espada's layout follows the natural terrain of Cap Cana's dramatic coastline. Nine holes play directly along the Caribbean Sea — dramatic limestone cliffs, crashing waves, and turquoise water frame every shot.
The course plays to a par 72 at championship length, challenging even the most experienced golfer while remaining thoroughly enjoyable for players at every skill level. The Golden Bear himself considered Punta Espada one of his finest works in the Caribbean.
Punta Espada — 9 ocean holes, Jack Nicklaus Signature, directly from Villa Espada on Fairway 5
Play Punta Espada and Las Iguanas — 36 holes of Jack Nicklaus genius from one villa. Whether it's a foursome, a 22-person golf group, a corporate retreat, or a honeymoon with rounds included — your butler handles every tee time, cart, and clubhouse arrangement. You just play.
Punta Espada is in Cap Cana, on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, about 20–30 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Villa Espada sits directly on Fairway 5 of the course.
Both are Jack Nicklaus Signature courses. Punta Espada is the original, and Las Iguanas is Cap Cana's newer second Nicklaus layout — together they give guests 36 holes of his design from one base.
Yes. Punta Espada is open to resort and villa guests, not only members. Villa Espada guests receive member-rate tee times — the discounted pricing normally reserved for Cap Cana property owners — with every stay.
Public green fees are premium and vary by season, typically highest from December through April. Villa Espada guests receive included member pricing, and your butler books and confirms each round in advance so you see the rate before you play.
GolfWeek has ranked it the #1 course in the Caribbean and Mexico, and Robb Report named it among the best in the world. Nine holes play directly along the Caribbean Sea over limestone cliffs, and it has hosted the PGA Champions Tour Cap Cana Championship.
Easily. Punta Espada is on the villa property and Las Iguanas is a 3-minute golf-cart ride away, so most golf groups play all 36 holes across a few days. Two six-person golf carts are included with the villa.
Yes. Villa Espada is the only private rental estate in Cap Cana located directly on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada Golf Course. Guests receive member-rate tee times at Punta Espada and full access to Las Iguanas Golf Course, with two six-person golf carts included.
Villa Espada combines two Jack Nicklaus Signature courses — Punta Espada and Las Iguanas — with an 8-bedroom luxury estate directly on Fairway 5. That's 36 holes of world-class golf from your doorstep. Beyond Cap Cana, explore all nearby golf courses reachable by private chauffeur. Your stay includes full staff and amenities — from private chef to Cap Cana experiences like deep-sea fishing, waterpark, and beach clubs.
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