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Bahia Beach
Plantation
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Located in Río Grande, the Bahia Beach Plantation golf course lies
approximately 19 miles east of San Juan, and is the nearest
course to the metropolitan area that operates an affordable golfing experience for the general public and
tourists. Built in 1991, this 18-hole, 72 Par golf course has one of the best layouts on the island.
The number of rounds played annually exceeds 42,000.
The Bahia Beach Plantation golf course was constructed on an old, beachfront jungle. Many native
trees and vegetation were preserve for the course. Greens and Fairways are covered with Bermuda Grass.
The course includes seventy-five acres of freshwater lakes, three beachfront holes, two miles of beach,
and dramatic views of neighboring El Yunque Mountain Rain Forest. The view is so amazing, that you
may want to bring your camera along, as well as your clubs. The course has water
hazards in play
on 13 holes. You'll also find a good share of wild life against this natural
setting, including iguanas, hawks, and fish in the translucent lakes. The
last three holes run along some spectacular beaches. Every hole of the course is unique and
challenging, requiring a good golfer to utilized his skills and clubs to the fullest. The fairways
are consecutive as apposed to the parallel plans of typical courses. Because of this, you will hardly see
other golfers, and it can appear as if you have the entire grounds to yourself. There is a superior sand
based drainage system, so there is less of a chance that the course will be flooded in.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Address:
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Road 187, Km. 4.2, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 00745
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Telephone:
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256-5600, 256-1035
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Website:
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www.golfbahia.com
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E-mail:
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mailto:prgolfer@aol.com
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Travel Directions:
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This course is located
19 miles E of
San Juan, between the towns of Rio
Grande and Loiza, off of Hwy 3, on route 187.
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COURSE INFORMATION
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Classification:
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Public
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Designer:
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J. Burton Gold
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Holes:
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18
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Number of Sand Bunkers:
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41-50
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Caddies Available:
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No
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Play
Time:
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Monday
- Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Tee
Time:
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Advanced
tee times accepted from 7:00
a.m.
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Driving Range:
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Yes, hitting balls from both grass and
mats.
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Training Facilities:
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Putting green,
sand and chipping area,
and teaching pro.
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Pro On Site:
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Yes
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Part of Real Estate
Development:
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No
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PRO SHOP
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Pro Shop Opens
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7:00 a.m.
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Pro Shop Phone:
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256-5600
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Clubs
Rental:
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Callaway
Big Bertha X-12's, Titleist DCI
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Golf Carts:
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Gas carts included in green fees
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FEES
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Weekday Peak Season -
18 holes:
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$80.00
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Weekday Peak Season - 9
holes:
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$55.00
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Weekends Peak Season -
18 holes:
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$80.00
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Weekends Peak Season -
9 holes:
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$55.00
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Golf Cart Rental Fees:
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Gas carts included in green fees
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Pull Cart Rentals:
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Pull carts not available
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| TEES |
| Tee: |
Champ's |
Men's |
Ladies' |
Pro's |
| Par: |
72 |
72 |
72 |
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| Yards: |
6,808
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6397
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5,648
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| Slope: |
131.0
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124.0
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125.0
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| Rating: |
74.6
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71.6
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73.4
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CLUB POLICY |
| Guest Policy: |
Open |
| Dress Code: |
Collared shirt, no cutoffs,
denim OK |
| Spikes: |
Soft
or metal spikes
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| Fivesomes: |
Not Allowed |
| Season: |
Open all year |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
| Credit Cards Accepted: |
Visa, Master Card,
American Express
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| Discount Packages: |
Twilight
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| Food
Availability: |
Beverage cart and snack bar |
| Bar: |
Full service bar located on premises. |
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