Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay

If I'm a golfer who is paying Caribbean prices to play golf, I want more than the Hard Rock Golf Club offers. When I played the Hard Rock Golf Club in October of 2011, it felt like just another flat Florida golf course to me. It's probably the least enjoyable Jack Nicklaus course I've come across in all my travels. Water and bunkers and jungle will challenge you but there's nothing really inspiring about the layout or the scenery. Snowbirds who are seeing green grass for the first time during the winter months will love it. There's wide fairways and secluded holes through the jungle. But if you're looking for a more engaging experience, pay the extra money for the cab ride to Punta Cana to discover why the Dominican Republic is so good for golf. Two top 10 Caribbean courses, Punta Espada and Corales, are worth the trip.

Practice facilities could be better, but overall a great experience and fun course!

I am hoping that I can get my money back. When I booked the course, I thought I was booking the course in Playa De Carmen in Cancun, Mexico. When we got to the course, they said I booked in Puerto Rico.
I clicked on the icon from a map showing Cancun, Mexico and did not know it brought up the course in Puerto Rico. I ended up paying another $140.00 x 2 for the course in Mexico.
I hope you can help me with this issue.

Great course layout. If you can get this course for under $100 it’s a great value. Drinks and food are included during and after your round. Great staff on and off the course.

Stayed at Hard Rock. Was stoked that there was a Nicklaus course on property.

The course layout is very good. It’s well-maintained. Greens were in good shape. I played 5 times in 7 days, so obviously I enjoyed it.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t include the downsides. The practice facility golf balls are literally the worst collection of shag balls I’ve ever seen. You can’t charge $225 for a round and have a range that terrible and balls that pathetic. The chipping and practice green are fine but the range itself is ghastly.

Also, for the value, you gotta book the night before or the day of. I played for about $90 each time which was what it should cost. You’ll pay a premium if you want to play early morning, and I’m sorry, that’s just not a $200+ experience.

Overall? My experience was very positive. If I came back to Hard Rock I’d play it every day like I did. Just be aware of the shortcomings and plan accordingly.

Better signage where to exit fairway

Driving range needs yardage signs and better balls

Rental clubs all need new grips

Would recommend this course, great conditions everywhere from tee to green.

Great layout, terrific staff and excellent value for the money.

Great course, very well kept. Fantastic greens.
Staff were good, refreshment cart very good.
Bad points
Hire clubs were terrible. A miss match of very old clubs, I had 2 3 woods for some reason and my sand wedge was all rusty.
Had to swap golf cart after 9 holes as battery light came on.
No gps or music playing as advertised, wasn’t to bothered with this because I had my watch.
Driving range terrible , hardly any balls and most of those were really old.
Tips
Get a deal on golf now, if you are a solo player sometimes it looks like you will be will be with someone else but if you want to play on your own get there early and if not busy will let you go.
Take plenty of balls, price in the shop in stupid. If you need extra keep an eye out for some of the people you meet on the course they will sell you some.

Conclusion.
Great course just let down by some simple things, $50 for beaten up clubs is not on.
It’s also an all inclusive deal so snacks, beer and drinks after are all included in the price.

Very friendly staff , pace of play was very good ,
Course conditions were pretty good wouldn't say it's worth it unless you got the hot deal as the back 9 seem to have the same layout every other hole so it was just repeating it self , the front was very good and alot better condtions...

Golf cart barely made it through 9 holes before we had to switch it out. Course is just OK. Not worth it unless you get a hot deal. No cart GPS monitors on any carts and no music. Nothing to associate this with hard rock except name on golf carts. Staff is friendly but guy who cleaned clubs left 1 head cover in cart and I had to go looking for it.

Very solid track. Canadian, 5 cap, having not hit the clubs for a few months I appreciated the generosity off the tee. Tough greens, but overall a fair layout. Staff was excellent.