Reserva Conchal: Crown Jewel of Costa Rica

That would be the Reserva Conchal Beach Resort Golf and Spa, a luxury resort situated on Costa Rica’s sparkling northwestern Pacific coast. Situated between white sand beaches and a “dry” tropical forest, Reserva Conchal is a prominent golf development in the country’s Guanacaste region.

Set within the resort’s vast 2,300 acres is a five-star all-inclusive Westin Golf Resort & Spa, featuring 60,000-square-foot Reserva Conchal Beach Club. Its highlights include an extensive swimming pavilion, modern workout facilities, fine dining and an exquisite spa. Future plans call for luxury residences and a W Costa Rica – Reserva hotel to be built. But the crown jewel of Reserva Conchal is its championship golf course.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, the layout is wonderfully carved between the azure Pacific Ocean waters and lush greens of the neighboring tropical forest. The par-71 course can stretch beyond 7,000 yards, and boasts breathtaking ocean vistas and unforgettable holes meandering through lakes, rugged ravines and rolling hills.

Historically, no other golf course in Costa Rica rivals Reserva Conchal. In 2008, it hosted the region’s first international professional event, the Costa Rica TLA Masters. Notable professional golfers Jesper Parnevik, David Leadbetter and Hale Irwin have notched rounds here, and that list will grow substantially in May.

Next month, Reserva Conchal will host the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica Essential Costa Rica Classic. The inaugural tournament – sponsored by the Costa Rica Tourism Institute – is the first-ever PGA TOUR event in Costa Rica, and will boast 144 professional golfers from more than 25 countries.

Consistently ranked among the top-30 best in the Caribbean and Mexico, Reserva Conchal was the first course in Costa Rica bestowed certification by Audubon International. Other calling cards are a world-class practice facility and learning center with four green complexes, bunkers, chipping and approach areas, and an expansive practice tee. Single- and multi-day golf clinics are offered, including the PGA TOUR Academy featuring certified instructors from famed TPC Sawgrass.

Right after the pros leave might be the best time to make Reserva Conchal your happy place. Starting at $379 per person, per night (four-night minimum), the Golf Escape package includes luxurious accommodations at the Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal, and a round of golf on either Reserva Conchal, Hacienda Pinilla or the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo. Golf cart, driving range access and bottled water is included. Transportation to golf courses and golf clubs are not included, and other restrictions may apply.

The offer expires November 30, and guests must mention PGAPROM promotion code when booking online at www.westinplayaconchal.com or by calling 855-851-5000. For more information about Reserva Conchal, visit www.reservaconchal.com