From July 25 to 27, 2026, the Caribbean will once again become the center of regional golf as Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, hosts the golf competition of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. While the multi-sport Games officially run from July 24 through August 8 across the Dominican Republic, golf will take place at the spectacular Corales Golf Course, serving as one of the event´s premier sub-venues. The Central American and Caribbean Games are among the oldest regional multi-sport events in the world and continue to provide an important pathway for elite athletes representing more than 30 nations throughout Central America and the Caribbean. For golfers, the competition offers the opportunity to compete in an Olympic-style atmosphere while representing their countries on one of the region´s most celebrated championship courses. A maximum field of 52 athletes will compete, including 26 men and 26 women. Each National Olympic Committee may enter up to two players per gender, while the host nation, the Dominican Republic, receives automatic qualification places. The field is expected to feature many of the region´s strongest golf nations, including Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, the Bahamas, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other qualifying Caribbean and Central American delegations. [gallery columns="1" size="large" ids="29984"] The tournament will follow a straightforward but demanding format. Players will compete over 54 holes of individual stroke play across three consecutive days, with the lowest cumulative score earning the gold medal. Unlike many international team competitions, medals are awarded exclusively to individual players, placing the spotlight on personal consistency, mental strength, and precision. The defending champions arrive with impressive credentials. At the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, Costa Rica´s Paul Chaplet captured the men´s gold medal, while Colombia´s María José Marín claimed the women´s title, further demonstrating the remarkable growth of golf throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The choice of Corales Golf Course adds another layer of prestige to the championship. Designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, the par-72 layout stretches to nearly 7,700 yards and has become internationally recognized as the home of the PGA TOUR´s Corales Puntacana Championship. Dramatic oceanfront holes, rugged limestone cliffs, immaculate Paspalum fairways, and the famous closing stretch known as "The Devil´s Elbow"; provide one of the most memorable finishing sequences in championship golf. For many competitors, this will be their first opportunity to experience a venue that has challenged some of the world's finest professional golfers. Corales demands strategic thinking, disciplined course management, and confidence under pressure—qualities that often separate medalists from the rest of the field. Golf´s presence at these Games also reflects its remarkable journey within the regional sporting movement. The sport first appeared at the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1935 before disappearing from the program following the 1954 edition. After a remarkable 60-year absence, golf returned in 2014 and has since become a permanent and highly anticipated part of the Games, showcasing the continued expansion of the sport throughout the region. [gallery size="large" columns="1" ids="29985"] For the Dominican Republic, hosting the competition further strengthens its reputation as one of the Caribbean's premier golf destinations. Visitors and athletes alike will experience not only championship-caliber facilities but also the warmth, hospitality, and natural beauty that have made Punta Cana one of the world´s leading golf and tourism destinations. Beyond the medals, the Central American and Caribbean Games celebrate something even greater: unity through sport. Every golfer who walks the fairways at Corales represents not only their nation but also the shared future of golf across the Americas. These Games embody the spirit of Golf Without Borders, where friendships are created across cultures, young athletes gain inspiration from international competition, and unforgettable memories are made. For every participant, wearing their country's colors while competing on one of the Caribbean's finest courses will become a lifelong experience, one that extends far beyond the final scorecard.
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