What to Expect — Before You Arrive
Las Iguanas Golf Course is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design — which means it is beautiful, strategic, and harder than it looks from the scorecard. The course opened in November 2025 and the grass and conditioning are still maturing in places, but the routing, hole designs, and overall experience are fully realised. Expect a course that rewards patience and precision over aggression.
The Iguana Surprise — What No One Tells You
First-time Las Iguanas players are often genuinely startled by the iguanas. They are large — up to three feet long — and occasionally appear directly on or adjacent to playing areas. Your caddie will help you navigate any rule situations, but the main thing to know in advance is: do not attempt to interact with them. Enjoy the encounter, take a photo, and play on. They are protected wildlife and part of what makes Las Iguanas genuinely unlike any other course in the world.
The Ocean Holes — Managing Holes 12–14
Three pieces of advice for holes 12–14 on your first round: (1) take one club more than you think on windy days — the Caribbean trade wind is always stronger than it appears from behind a tee. (2) Trust your caddie's line on every approach — the wind's interaction with the green complexes is something only regular experience teaches. (3) Stop and look. These three holes are among the most visually beautiful in Caribbean golf. Do not rush through them trying to protect your scorecard.
Post-Round — What Next
After your first Las Iguanas round, the natural next step is Punta Espada. The two courses together — both Nicklaus Signature designs at Cap Cana — provide the definitive Cap Cana two-day golf experience. Villa Espada is the base that makes both rounds accessible without a car journey. Book the villa, play both courses, and take a caddie on at least one of them.