In Chiriqui the 9- hole course at Valle Escondido is open and a new 18-hole course is being built at the residential development of Cielo Paraiso. A championship course and residential development is also under construction at Tucan Country Club, the old Horoko course beside the Canal.

GOLF AT CORONADO The course at Coronado, on the Pacific coast 83 km from Panama City, attached to the Hotel Coronado Club Suites Resort is an 18-hole par 72 course offering 7,116 yards for professionals, 6,637 yards for men, 5,926 yards for seniors and 5,545 yards for women.

It is a challenge to both amateurs and professionals, with strong breezes during Panama's five months of "summer".golf-in-panama The sixteenth hole is the most spectacular - a par 3 over water with a green surrounded by sand.

Coronado also has a 9 hole ( all par 3) executive golf course which can be played at night. It is dedicated to corporate tournaments( after business meetings at the hotel), family and children's tournaments.

SUMMIT GOLF AND RESORT. Located in the midst of the verdant forests surrounding the Panama Canal, Summit Golf & Resort is a semi-private facility featuring 18 championship holes, a well-furnished club house, a Pro-Shop, a restaurant. The 6,626 yard course is at 72 par and was designed by the famous American designer, Jeffrey Myers. It is set in picturesque surroundings with stunning views of the Panama Canal and the Camino de Cruces National Park.

VISTA MAR The latest course to be built on the Costa Pacifica is at the Vista Mar resort between Lagomar and San carlos. Nine holes are presently open.

COSTA BLANCA The 18 hole, par 71, world class Mantaraya Golf Club, situated at the Royal Decameron Beach Resort at Farallon was designed by the internationally renowned designer, Randall Thompson in association with the American Golf Course Design Company. It is set in lush tropical surroundings and incorporates many challenging water hazards. The facility boasts a practice range, driving range and proshop.