The 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship is set to take place from April 17-20 at Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This alternate-field event runs concurrently with the RBC Heritage, offering a $4 million purse and 300 FedExCup points to the winner.
Tournament Details
Event: Corales Puntacana Championship (PGA Tour)
Dates: April 17-20, 2025
Location: Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Course: Par 72, 7,670 yards
Purse: $4 million
Defending Champion: Billy Horschel (2024 winner)
TV Coverage: Golf Channel, ESPN+ (streaming)
Course Overview
The Corales Golf Course, designed by Tom Fazio, is known for its coastal winds, wide fairways, and challenging final stretch called the “Devil’s Elbow”. The course features six holes along the Caribbean Sea, making it one of the most scenic stops on the PGA Tour. While the fairways are generous, the greens require precision, and players must navigate strong ocean breezes throughout the tournament.
Top Contenders & Betting Odds
Keith Mitchell (+1400)
The betting favorite but has struggled in 2025, failing to record a top-10 finish.
Finished runner-up at Corales in 2018 but ranks 93rd in strokes gained: putting, which could be a concern.
Alex Smalley (+1800)
Has performed well on coastal courses and has previous success at Corales.
His ball-striking ability makes him a strong contender.
Ben Griffin (+1800)
The highest-ranked player in the field (No. 55 OWGR).
Has not missed a cut in his last six starts, showing consistency.
Harry Hall (+2200)
A strong putter, which is crucial at Corales.
If he can capitalize on early scoring conditions, he could contend.
Rico Hoey (+3300)
A longshot pick but ranks third on Tour in strokes gained off the tee.
Has two top-25 finishes in his last four events, including T11 in Houston.
Nate Lashley (+5500)
Winner of this event in 2017 when it was part of the Web.com Tour.
His course familiarity makes him an intriguing sleeper pick.
Tournament Outlook
The 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship offers a wide-open field, with many past winners returning to chase another title. The coastal winds and tricky greens will challenge players, favoring those with strong ball-striking and putting skills. While Mitchell is the favorite, Griffin, Smalley, and Hoey could emerge as serious contenders.
