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Wildlife sensitive areas are common in Costa Rica; however
players signage for safety
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Most golf courses have dress codes that require
golf shirts with collars for men and proper attire t-shirts
bathing suites and short shorts are not permitted
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The saying “trees are 90% air”
does not apply to the dense tropical rainforest trees.
The woods here take expression “tree lined fairways”
to another level. Keeping it in play and in the fairway
will certainly reward your score
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On the ocean resorts learn to play the wind,
there can be more then a two-club difference
Check
the top of the trees to get a good idea on the wind
strength and direction in order to make the proper club
and selection
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All turfs are strains of Bermuda grasses and
the grain generally grows the setting sun. If you are
accustomed to the northern grasses, you will find that
all grasses have a less break and are not as fast, and
more grain. If you have trouble reading the break, there’s
probably none
Ask
the course professional for tips on the local course
particularities that will have you adjust to course
conditions
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Local golfers are very friendly and enjoy meeting and
playing with visitors many like lasting friendships
have originated from a starter joining a single with
a threesome; so don’t worry about going solo.
The hospitality and friendliness of the Costa Rican
people is well documented and this is especially true
with golfers
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