PGA Tour Golf in Punta Cana, 12 to 18 July 2027

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PGA Tour golf is listed to return to Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic, from 12 to 18 July 2027. The event is the Corales Puntacana Championship at Puntacana Resort and Club.

The resort names those dates on its tournament page, but its ticket page still shows the 2026 event. This guide for US golf fans sets out what is known, what is not, and how to plan without paying too early.

What the Tournament Is and Why It Matters

The PGA Tour is the main organiser of men’s professional golf in the United States, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. PGA Tour golf reached the Dominican Republic with this event, which was the country’s first.

Winners earn 300 points in the FedExCup, the PGA Tour’s season-long points race. The 2026 edition had a US$4 million prize fund, and the winner, Stefano Mazzoli, took US$720,000, according to the PGA Tour’s schedule.

The tournament is run by Grupo Puntacana, the company that owns and operates the Puntacana Resort and Club. In a joint announcement, the PGA Tour and Grupo Puntacana said they had extended the event through 2027.

The profits from this PGA Tour golf event go to the Grupo Puntacana Foundation, which funds health, education and environmental projects around Punta Cana. The resort’s own release says the field in 2026 had 144 players from about 20 countries.

The venue for PGA Tour golf in Punta Cana, Corales Golf Course, was designed by the American architect Tom Fazio and opened in 2010. Six of its holes run beside the sea, and the last three are known as the Devil’s Elbow.

The 18th hole requires a long shot over a cliff-lined bay, which is why the finish is popular with spectators. Recent champions include Billy Horschel in 2024 and Garrick Higgo in 2025.

Dates: What the Resort Says for 2027

The resort’s tournament page says the next edition will be played from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 July 2027 at Corales Golf Club. The same page still carries the text of the ninth edition, which was the 2026 event, so we treat the dates as a listing.

The resort’s ticket page still says 13 to 19 July 2026, which suggests the website has not been fully updated. We found no 2027 schedule from the PGA Tour, whose published schedule at the time of writing covers only 2026.

Dates have moved before, with the 2022 edition in March and the 2025 edition from 16 to 20 April. The 2026 edition ran from 16 to 19 July.

If the 2026 pattern holds, the four tournament rounds would fall from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027. That is our inference from the resort’s week and last year’s schedule, not an announced fact.

Tournament week for PGA Tour golf includes a pro-am, an event where amateurs play alongside professionals. In 2026, 120 amateurs and 80 professionals took part, according to the resort.

Tickets and How to Watch

No tickets for PGA Tour golf in Punta Cana 2027 are on sale as of 29 October 2026. The resort’s page for the 2026 event listed sale points at its visitor centre, its pro shops and three hotel front desks.

That page also gave a telephone number for information, 809-959-2222, which US callers dial like a long-distance number with the prefix 1. Buy only through the resort’s own ticket page or its sale points, and ignore offers from strangers on social media.

We found no published ticket prices for 2027, and none for 2026 on the pages we could open. The resort’s 2025 spectator guide said the grounds opened at 8 in the morning, with music in the evenings, but that is an old programme.

If you cannot travel, PGA Tour golf from Punta Cana is shown on US cable television. The PGA Tour also sends it worldwide on its own world feed, but 2027 broadcast times are not published.

Getting There and Where to Stay

Punta Cana International Airport is the first point on the map in the resort’s spectator guide. For a visitor flying in from the United States, that keeps the trip simple.

The resort’s own hotels are the Westin Puntacana Resort and Club, Tortuga Bay Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village. All three sold tournament tickets in 2026, and the resort also offers golf packages that we have not priced.

No 2027 room rates have been published for the tournament week. Wait until the dates are confirmed before you pay for a non-refundable flight or room.

If you stay away from the resort, arrange a taxi or a hotel transfer in advance. Other events nearby include <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/afro-fest-punta-cana-2026-dominican-republic-november-6-8-afro-nation-afrobeats/”>Afro Fest</a> and <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/cadabra-fest-punta-cana-2026/”>Cadabra Fest</a>.

Tips for US and Foreign Visitors

The US State Department, Washington’s foreign ministry, says US citizens need no visa for stays of under 30 days in the Dominican Republic. Visitors without a Dominican visa must pay a US$10 tourist card, which can be bought at the airport or online before travel.

The State Department says your passport must be valid at the time of entry, with one blank page for the stamp. Our <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/dominican-republic-passport-rule-us-tourists-2026/”>Dominican passport rule for US tourists</a> guide explains the passport rule that runs to the end of 2026.

The State Department advises increased caution because of crime, and says violent crime including robbery is common. It tells travellers not to display valuables or resist a robbery, and our <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/dominican-republic-security-crime-explained-2026/”>Dominican security guide</a> has more.

The State Department also warns that the 911 emergency number is not yet operational in Punta Cana and some other parts of the country. It lists the tourist police, known as CESTUR, at 809-200-3500.

The same page lists dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever as present and says tap water is unsafe, while bottled water is considered safe. July is hot and humid, so bring sun protection and plan to drink plenty of water on the course.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, so July falls inside it. Buy travel insurance that covers cancellations and medical care, because the State Department says most providers expect cash before treatment.

The Dominican Republic uses Atlantic Standard Time all year, which matches New York in July. For more Dominican sport, see our <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/lidom-opening-day-santo-domingo-2026/”>Dominican winter baseball season</a> guide.

What Is Not Confirmed Yet

The 2027 dates for PGA Tour golf in Punta Cana are not confirmed by the PGA Tour, and the resort’s pages disagree on the year. Ticket prices, the on-sale date, the player field and the daily programme for 2027 have not been published.

The pages we opened on 29 October 2026 did not name an official online ticket seller for 2027. We will update this guide when the resort or the PGA Tour publishes the schedule, so check the resort’s ticket page before you book travel.

More: Dominican Republic news in English, every day from The Rio Times.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Corales Puntacana Championship in 2027?

The resort lists Monday 12 to Sunday 18 July 2027. The PGA Tour has not confirmed it, so treat the dates as provisional.

How do I buy tickets for the Corales Puntacana Championship?

No 2027 tickets are on sale yet. The resort’s ticket page and its sale points sold the 2026 tickets, so watch that page and avoid unofficial sellers.

Do US citizens need a visa to watch golf in Punta Cana?

No, not for stays under 30 days, according to the State Department. Visitors to PGA Tour golf in Punta Cana pay a US$10 tourist card and need a valid passport.

Sources: Puntacana Resort and Club, Corales Championship tournament page (2027 dates, volunteers, press releases), accessed 29 October 2026; Puntacana Resort and Club, PGA tickets page (sale points, 2026 dates, information line), accessed 29 October 2026; PGA Tour and Grupo Puntacana, multi-year extension through 2027 (press release), accessed 29 October 2026; Puntacana Resort and Club, 2026 Pro-Am release (field, prize fund), accessed 29 October 2026; PGA Tour, 2026 schedule (dates, purse, FedExCup points), accessed 29 October 2026; US State Department, Dominican Republic country information, accessed 29 October 2026.

This article was produced by The Rio Times’ automated newsroom system. How we use AI · Report an error · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief