If you're going to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic you're in for a treat! With so many great beaches and attractions, plan your excursions with our guide.
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The majority of the Dominican Republic s all-inclusive resorts are located in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, the two largest resort towns on the island, and the smaller town of
La Romana on the southern coast is home to some top resorts as well.
Punta Cana is located on the eastern tip of the island, home to an international airport and a cruise ship port, as well as several celebrities who have added to its popularity. The
Cap Cana area is its southernmost stretch of beach, and also the most exclusive. On the other side of the small city,
Bávaro Beach stretches north into Arena Gorda, and the more secluded
Matthews cruises to five-shot win in Puerto Plata Brandon Matthews holding the tournament trophy after his victory at the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open at Playa Dorada Golf Course in the Dominican Republic. (Media/PGA TOUR) In This Article
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic Thirteen months after missing a putt to extend a playoff at the VISA Open de Argentina, where he was distracted by a fan with Down syndrome who yelled at a critical moment, Brandon Matthews found redemption with a five-shot win at the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open.
Leading by four after a third-round 63, Matthews proved impossible to catch Sunday at Playa Dorada Golf Course. The 26-year old from Dupont, Pennsylvania, never led by less than three shots, and a final round, 6-under 65 led him to a comfortable five-shot victory. Matthews finished the week at 26-under par 258, with fellow American Jacob Bergeron claiming runner-up
Tosti fires another 63, leads by three in Puerto Plata
University of Florida alum Alejandro Tosti leads by three shots after consecutive 63s at the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open in the Dominican Republic. (Media/PGA TOUR)
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic Leading by one after an opening 63, Argentina’s Alejandro Tosti kept the pedal down Friday by firing another 63 to get to 16-under and open a three-shot lead halfway through the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open.
American Brendon Doyle followed an opening 65 with a 64 to move into solo second at 13-under, with his countryman Brandon Matthews one shot further back after back-to-back 65s.
Tosti fires a 63, leads by one in Puerto Plata
University of Florida alum Alejandro Tosti carded a bogey-free 63 in the opening round and holds a one-shot lead at the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open in the Dominican Republic. (Media/PGA TOUR)
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted PGA TOUR Latinoamérica players in many different ways. For Argentina’s Alejandro Tosti, it was a blessing in disguise as the lack of playing opportunities allowed him to focus on earning his Spanish language and literature degree from the University of Florida.
Tosti had his last final exam a week ago and will receive his degree during a virtual graduation ceremony this coming Saturday. Carrying on the excitement of having achieved a major personal goal into this week, Tosti fired a bogey-free, 8-under 63 Thursday to hold the outright lead in the opening round of the Puerto Plata Open.