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Royal Isabela is an 18-hole coastal golf course on the cliffs of northwest Puerto Rico. Brothers Stanley and Charles Pasarell developed the property and participated in the course design with architect David W. Pfaff.
Historical accounts place the course's opening in spring 2011, although some golf databases list 2009 as its build year. The standard Naturals configuration is par 72 at 7,538 yards with a published 80.3 course rating and 155 slope; an alternate tee on the sixth can turn that hole from a par four into a 622-yard par five, creating a 7,667-yard par-73 configuration. The course has six published tee sets in the standard configuration, extending down to 5,063 yards.
The course is an 18-hole links golf course. It plays to par 72, 7,538 yards, course rating 80.3 and slope rating 155. Designed by Charles Pasarell and Stanley Pasarell and David W. Pfaff, the course originally opened in 2011. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving range, Putting green, Short game area, Golf instruction, Pro shop, Golf carts, Restaurant.
Royal Isabela grew from a project by Puerto Rican brothers Stanley and Charles Pasarell, former tennis professionals who turned their attention to golf and resort development. They worked with architect David W. Pfaff on the course.
Historical accounts describe the golf layout opening in spring 2011, before the resort's broader 2012 opening.
The course was fitted into approximately 426 acres of coastal land, with golf sharing the property with areas managed for conservation. Its routing uses the cliff-edge terrain and allows unusual flexibility, most notably at the sixth hole where the back configuration can be played as either a par four or a longer par five.
Royal Isabela subsequently developed lodging, dining, an organic farm and other resort amenities around the golf course while retaining the course as one of the property's defining elements.
Early coverage included Robb Report's 2012 Best of the Best recognition and Golf Magazine attention among new courses. The course has continued to attract coverage for its coastal setting and unconventional design.
Royal Isabela operates as both a resort golf facility and membership club while accepting public tee-time bookings. The club currently offers daily play from 8 a.m., with Mondays closed seasonally from mid-April through mid-November.
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| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 |
| Yards | 525 | 422 | 375 | 166 | 420 | 493 | 463 | 605 | 174 | 3643 |
| Index | 10 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 16 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 578 | 285 | 435 | 588 | 443 | 460 | 415 | 200 | 491 | 3895 | 7538 |
| Index | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 9 | - | - |
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