Golf in South Puerto Rico: Ponce & Guayama
The south coast sits in a rain shadow, so it is typically drier than the north, and its courses are among the island’s best values. Costa Caribe in Ponce has 27 holes and a Hilton shuttle, while El Legado in Guayama is a Chi Chi Rodríguez design with five sets of tees and on-site villas.
Last reviewed October 2026
Courses in this region
| Course | Holes | Longest tees | Typical fee | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Caribe | 27 | — | $ – $$ | Open to public |
| El Legado | 18 | 7,193 yd | $$ | Open to public |
Costa Caribe
South Coastcourses/costa-caribe-1.jpgCosta Caribe Golf & Country Club
27 Holes — Tarpon, Island & Osprey Nines
El Legado
South Coastcourses/el-legado-1.jpgEl Legado Golf Resort
18-Hole Course by Chi Chi Rodríguez — Guayama
Golf hotels here
Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort
Ponce, Puerto Ricohotels/hilton-ponce-golf-casino-1.jpgHilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort
Beachfront resort in Puerto Rico’s second city with a casino, five restaurants and a complimentary shuttle to Costa Caribe’s 27 holes.
Resort facts
- 255 rooms; reported rates about $186–$658
- 2 pools, mini golf, tennis, casino and spa (by appointment)
- La Terraza, La Cava, El Bohío pool bar, Costa Caribe restaurant and Sancho’s Sushi Bar
- 60,000+ sq ft of meeting space
- 10 minutes from Mercedita Airport; about 90 minutes from San Juan
- Rates & fees: Reported rates about $186–$658 per night.
Best for: Ponce’s historic center, museums and value golf.
Make a day of it
- Ponce, the “Pearl of the South,” with its historic center and museums.
- Guayama’s mountain-and-Caribbean setting.
- Mercedita Airport is about 10 minutes from the Hilton Ponce.
- A detour to the Guavate lechoneras in the central mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many golf courses are there in South?
2 of the courses in our directory are in this region: Costa Caribe, El Legado.
How far is this region from San Juan airport?
Costa Caribe: roughly 1 hr 30 min–2 hr. El Legado: roughly 60–80 min.
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