Golf -- The Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed courses at the Hyatt Dorado Beach match the finest anywhere. The two original courses, known as east and west (tel. 787/796-8961 for tee times), were carved out of a jungle and offer tight fairways bordered by trees and forests, with lots of ocean holes. The somewhat newer and less noted north and south courses, now called the Plantation Club (tel. 787/796-8915 for tee times), feature wide fairways with well-bunkered greens and an assortment of water traps and tricky wind factors. Each is a par-72 course. The longest is the south course, at 7,047 yards (6,443m). Guests of the Hyatt get preferred tee times and pay lower fees than nonguests. On the north and south courses guests pay $65 to $90, and nonguests pay $65 to $130. On the east and west courses guests pay $99 to $180, and nonguests pay from $99 to $185. Golf carts at any of the courses are included, whether you play 9 or 18 holes. There are two pro shops -- one for the north and south courses and one for the east and west courses, each with a bar and snack-style restaurant. Both are open daily from 7am until dusk.
