Puerto Plata Hosts Its 51st Rotating Golf Cup

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · August 1, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn

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The Puerto Plata Golf Club has announced the 51st edition of its traditional Rotating Golf Cup, and that already shakes up the destination calendar: more than 140 golfers will play, as reported by Arecoa. The edition also comes with a special dedication to Fernando Ortega Brugal, Don Nano, a name with real weight in the club’s history. This is no ordinary tournament. It’s 51 years of competition, and that is not improvised.

From where I stand, there are two winners:

The club, because it proves Dominican golf has solid tradition, not just new projects.
Puerto Plata, because the event strengthens the destination’s offer with an active experience that appeals to higher spending travelers.

A tournament like this turns one weekend into real business: green fees, restaurants, hotels, and a destination image that sells itself. And the report from Arecoa is clear: this cup is part of the DNA of Caribbean golf. In my view, it’s the best proof that Dominican golf has first-class product. I hope MITUR and hoteliers use it as a spearhead to promote the destination in international markets.

Quick questions

What is the Rotating Golf Cup at Puerto Plata?

It’s the traditional tournament of the Puerto Plata Golf Club, now in its 51st edition. It brings together more than 140 golfers and usually includes a tribute to a club figure.

Who is the 51st Rotating Golf Cup dedicated to?

To Fernando Ortega Brugal, known as Don Nano, a personality with strong ties to the history of the club and golf in Puerto Plata.

How many golfers play in the Puerto Plata golf tournament?

More than 140 players, according to the club’s announcement covered by Arecoa. That makes it one of the biggest golf events in the destination.

Why does this golf tournament matter for Dominican tourism?

Because it shows that golf in the Dominican Republic has decades of tradition. Events like this help Puerto Plata attract active travelers with a higher average spend.

When is the 51st Rotating Golf Cup held?

The announcement does not give a specific date. What’s confirmed is the club is preparing the 51st edition with over 140 golfers and a tribute to Don Nano.

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