Costa Rica recently took home the honor of the 2014 Golf Destination of the Year Award for Latin America & Caribbean. Ranked among 21 countries in the region, Costa Rica was awarded the prestigious award from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

IAGTO is a global trade organization comprised of more than 2,100 companies from around the world. More than 500 specialist golf tour operator members vote on the Golf Destination and Golf Resort awards.

Criteria used for evaluating the award include quality of golf courses, customer satisfaction, accommodation, support from suppliers, value for money, professional conduct of suppliers, tourist boards, and tee time accessibility.

In total, Costa Rica is home to 12 world-class golf courses, including courses that have been designed by renowned architects Robert Trent Jones II and Ted Robinson. Among those notable courses is the par-72 championship La Iguana Golf Course, which is located along the central Pacific coast, as well as the course at the Reserva Conchal Golf Club located in Guancaste province.

Just 30 minutes from Dominical is the new San Buenas Golf Resort. Located in Ojochal, the San Buenas Golf Resort is the only residential and golf project located in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica. Nestled on 340 acres of beautiful farmland, the resort is surrounded by breathtaking jungle and mountains.

Featuring a 7,100-yard championship golf course, the resort opened in 2010 and currently boasts a community pool and two condominium buildings. The resort’s activity center features several restaurants, boutiques, a hotel, spa, and casino.

In the last several years, significant strides have been made to transform Costa Rica into the perfect golf destination. While the country continues to maintain its strong ecotourism reputation, an increasing number of golf travelers have also flocked to Costa Rica in order to take advantage of the many world-class golf courses, lodges and resorts that are nestled in the country’s breathtaking rainforests and along the pristine coastlines.

With many courses offering a spectacular mountain backdrop, Costa Rica offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience for any golfing enthusiast.

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Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.