New Colombia Course Added to TPC Network


The TPC Network has announced the expansion of its international portfolio with the October 10th grand opening of TPC Cartagena at Karibana, Colombia.

View Across TPC Cartagena in Karibana

The resort and real estate development is the second licensed TPC property in Latin America, following the opening of TPC Cancun in Mexico. In addition, the Web.com Tour's new 2015 season will launch with the first four tournaments in Latin America.

TPC Cartagena at Karibana will host the Karibana Championship, a new Web.com Tour event beginning in 2015 that will have a 144-player field and a purse of $700,000. The event will be played March 2-8 as part of the Tour's early-season run in Latin America.

"The PGA Tour is delighted to have our first South American TPC located in such an iconic destination city and magnificent golf course development," said Charlie Zink, PGA Tour co-COO. "We look forward to hosting a newWeb.com Tour tournament in Cartagena beginning in early 2015 and creating TPC memories for our members and guests."

Another Beautiful Hole at TPC Cartagena

Featuring views of the Caribbean and excellent conditioning, the Jack Nicklaus-designed TPC Cartagena at Karibana boasts a front nine surrounded by a lush natural forest and six man-made lakes, while the back nine offers dramatic ocean vistas.

In addition, TPC Cartagena offers an upscale clubhouse and expansive golf practice facility for guests. The Karibana Beach Club has three exclusive beaches, a full-service bar, pool, sundeck and the Maroma Restaurant; a tennis facility; a variety of water sports; and ecological tours.

Karibana will soon be home to a five-star, 270-room hotel managed by Conrad. Scheduled to open in June 2016, the hotel will include a 1,000-person convention center, meeting rooms, restaurants, a pool, spa and a rooftop bar. Guests will have access to TPC Cartagena at Karibana while staying at the hotel.

For more about the TPC Network, visit www.tpc.com.