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Devils Elbow sign Westin Puntacana Resort acres with 90 acres of grass. To put Corales gigantic 350-acres in perspective, realize that the Par 5, 623-yard, 12th hole is 17 wall-to-wall acres all by itself. You can almost visualize Fazio on horseback and waving a cowboy hat while surveying the raw property of Corales. Giddyup partner, we’re just getting started. Depending on the time of year, the Corales ocean holes may also provide a glimpse of jumbo seaside entertainment. During this year’s Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, television viewers of this PGA event were treated to the sight of a humpback whale breaching on the back nine. COCONUTS IN THE CARIBBEAN About the time you’re fully engaged into the Corales visuals and Caribbean ambiance, that’s Just in case you forgot that you’re smack when this Fazio design turns up the front nine dab in the heart of the Caribbean, a Corales to back nine momentum. The 7th, 8th, and staffer named Jose is waiting with a surprise 9th are a trio of husky fairways followed by on the Par 5, 545-yard 4th hole tee box. Jose putting greens that are bearhugged by a rip- asks if you’d like him to cut open a fresh roaring ocean. The ninth is a grip and rip 204- coconut so you can drink the juice. If there yard Par 3 featuring the Caribbean Sea clinging is any hesitation about taking advantage of to back of the green like a novice skydiver this authentic island moment, Eddie and who won’t let go. Santiago remind that coconut juice is full of electrolytes and is known as nature’s sports drink.