The Dominican Republic holds now the Golf Destination 2008 Award, given by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators in Andalucia, Spain during the celebration of International Fair known as the Golf Travel Market of Marbella.

This Caribbean country is attracting thousands of golfers from all over the world who can play all year round in some of the best golf courses designed by big names golfers.

There are about 20 golf courses, some in the mountains and other on the seashores offering the most incredible landscapes as new challenges for the most demanding players.

Let me mention some of them:

Barcelo Golf de Bavaro

Catalonia Caribe Golf Club

Cocotal Golf & Country Club

Dye Fore, Casa de Campo

Guavaberry Resort and Country Club

La Estancia Golf Course

La Romana Country Club

Las Lagunas Country Club

The Links at Casa de Campo

Los Marlins Golf Course, Metro Country Club

Playa Dorada Golf Course

Playa Grande Golf Course

Punta Blanca Golf Club

La Cana Golf Club, Punta Cana Resort

Punta Espada Golf Club, Cap Cana

Santo Domingo Country Club

Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo

White Sands Golf & Beach Resort

I have played in some of these courses and  the experience  has been very unique: Not  because  of  my scores  but due to the enjoyment of exercising

in  the  splendor  of  nature, the radiant sun,the lush vegetation, the color of the  sea and the sounds of  its wave.

Every course  is  unique  regarding  its  challenges and design.Playing in them  can be an unforgettable experience. A real  celebration of  life.

My main goal is  to play in each one of them. I have  about 12 courses  to go. 

 

We are not built  the same  that's for  sure.Look at the golfers: they come  in all  shapes  and  sizes. Still  most of them use regular clubs that in most cases  are not the adequate ones.

There are may other factors involved and custome fitting is something between arts and science.

The specialists say: 

" This custom golf club has become more than a fad that even not so professional golfers test its waters. Custom fitting is the process for tailoring a golf club to suit your personal swing. Whatever your level, with a custom golf club the aim is to ensure that if you do make a good swing, the club will be square at impact and should produce a straight shot."

In order to to custom fit your clubs you have to take in considerations, not only gender but your height,distance from your wrist  to the floor.Please take off your shoes  first.

Fitters need to know  also  your  age, handicap,swing speed and what club you use at the 150 yard marker.

It's a known fact that golf industry uses different definitions of  standard length for men and women.

Taking in consideration the importance of having the right clubs  for your  body built it's important  that you get professional advice  before buying or getting  your clubs  fitted.

However having the right clubs is not  guarantee that you will lower your handicap. We still need to  practice a lot and correct  the basic aspect of  golfing such as posture , grip,follow through,etc. 

And above all don't  try to hit the  ball so hard.We are not  playing baseball.

Practice, correct your tecniques and  the  ball will obey you.

Its' a  question of  body and  mind working together.That's the  magic  of the  game.