For the third consecutive year one of the Dominican Republic�s top golf courses will play host to the PGA TOUR�s Champions Tour in 2010. Punta Espada, the first of three Jack Nicklaus Signature courses located in Cap Cana, has been selected as the venue for this prestigious event which takes places from 22 � 28 March 2010.

Golf legends that have participated are: Greg Norman, Tom Watson, Gary Player, Hay Haas, Craig Stadler, Bernard Langer, Ian Woosnam, Jeff Slumank, Hale Irwin and Eduardo Romero, among others.

The Dominican Republic golf courses have long been recognised as having some of the best golf courses in the world and the hosting of this prestigious event there continues to provide proof to this.

In addition to Punta Espada, Dominican Republic also has 4 other golf courses which have been recognised as being within the top 30 best golf courses in the Caribbean and Mexico region as voted by �Golfweek� as follows:

� Teeth of the Dog located in Casa de Camp and designed by Pete Dye - voted 4th � Dye Fore at Casa de Campo designed by Pete Dye - voted 13th

� Playa Grande at Rio San Juan designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. & Roger Rulewich - voted 18th � The Faldo Legacy Course at Roco Ki Golf Club designed by Nick Faldo - voted 25th

The Dominican Republic, blessed with breathtaking countryside and pristine beaches, is home to some of the world's most dramatic and spectacular golf courses designed by legends such as Pete Dye, P.B. Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Gary Player, Tom Fazio and Nick Faldo.

For further information on the destination please contact:

ESP: esp@esthersmith.biz or esp-bobby@hotmail.com Tel/fax: 01962 711239 � Mobile: 07768 901197 Website: www.godominicanrepublic.com

About Dominican Republic: Rich in history, the Dominican Republic�s first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Since then, it has developed into a diverse and luxurious destination offering both Dominican Republic and European flavours to more than 220,000 British visitors each year. A leader in eco-tourism, the Dominican Republic created the world�s first Whale Sanctuary and has established protection zones for more than 20 percent of its land and coastal areas. The country boasts some of the world�s best golf courses and beaches, the largest marinas in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families. Visit the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism�s official Web site at: www.godominicanrepublic.com or call +44 (0)20 7242 7778.