Event Overview
- Venue: La Iguana Golf Club, Costa Rica
- Date: 8 – 10 April 2024
- Open To: All blind, vision-impaired, and open ability golfers.
- Register online
Competition Categories
- Blind Division: Includes individuals with blindness, encompassing light sensitivity.
- Vision-Impaired Division: Open to legally blind or partially sighted players.
- Open Abilities Division: Welcoming all golfers with disabilities, who possess a current golf handicap.
Format and Scoring
- Stroke Play: For players with a handicap below 18.5, featuring both net and gross scoring.
- Stableford Play: For players with a handicap above 18.5.
Special Awards and Divisions
- Senior Division: For players aged 55 years and over.
- Junior Division: For young golfers below 18 years of age.
Registration Information
- Entry Fee: USD$200.
- Deadline: Registration closes at March 31 2024.
Playing Conditions
- Assistive Technology: All golf-related assistive devices permitted.
- Handicaps: Regular WHS handicaps apply. Non-handicap players can participate but are ineligible for major prizes,
Player registration
Registration for the 2024 Costa Rica Blind Golf Open can be done here.
We are using the World Blind Golf Genius registration sustem to manage all aspects of your playing experience. This same system powers most high profile international tournaments including PGA events.
Register to play
Accommodation and Events
The Los Sueños Resort in Costa Rica is a luxurious destination known for its exquisite beauty and world-class amenities. Nestled on the Pacific Coast, it’s a haven of tranquility and adventure. The resort features the renowned La Iguana Golf Course, a stunning 18-hole course designed by Ted Robinson, which offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.
Los Sueños boasts elegantly appointed accommodations, ranging from lavish hotel rooms to private villas and condos, each offering spectacular views of the surrounding rainforest and ocean. The resort is also home to a world-class marina, providing access to some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world.
Guests at Los Sueños can indulge in a variety of dining options, from casual to gourmet, each serving an array of international and local cuisines. The resort’s spa services offer an oasis of relaxation, featuring treatments that incorporate natural, local ingredients.
For adventure seekers, Los Sueños provides an array of activities, including zip-lining through the rainforest, horseback riding, and ATV tours. The resort’s proximity to the Manuel Antonio National Park makes it an ideal base for wildlife exploration and eco-tourism.
In summary, Los Sueños Resort in Costa Rica represents a blend of luxury, natural beauty, and adventure, making it an exceptional choice for travelers seeking a tropical paradise experience.||
Course Information
The La Iguana Golf Course features 18 championship holes with a 73.4 course rating, par-72 and slope 145. Playing our exotic 6,698-yard Ted Robinson-designed golf course in Costa Rica would be any golfer’s dream. The naturally challenging layout will please players of all skill levels.
Special discounted booking link
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1708470753237&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Our golf course in Costa Rica is richly landscaped to include exotic native plants, banana trees, orchids, monkeys and more than 150 species of birds and local wildlife. PGA-qualified golf professionals, a vast driving range, putting green and TaylorMade rental equipment provide members with the finest of Costa Rica golf facilities and services. No matter what your current level of play, our state-of-the-art facility and equipment will assist you with achieving your golfing goals.
Sponsorship
- Premium Sponsor – includes 4 foursomes in the scramble. $5000
- Platinum Sponsor – includes 2 foursomes – $2500
- Gold sponsor – 1 foursome in the scramble $500
- more details here
