The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo earns Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation as the resort introduces a new approach to the classic golf getaway
GUANACASTE, Costa Rica, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, "Breaking 100" means more than lowering a golf score. With the Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo, a newly designated Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the resort welcomes golfers to explore how thoughtful environmental stewardship, movement, performance, recovery, and connection to nature can support both a better golf game and long-term wellbeing.
Designed by Arnold Palmer, the 18-hole, par-72 Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo follows the natural contours of the peninsula, with dramatic elevation changes, tropical forest and sweeping views of Bahía de Culebra. The course offers golfers an immersive way to engage with Costa Rica's biodiversity while spending hours moving outdoors and connecting with the surrounding environment.
The new Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation for The Ocean Course is an internationally recognised environmental certification awarded to golf courses that demonstrate strong practices across environmental planning, water conservation, wildlife and habitat management, responsible turf management and other areas of environmental responsibility. The accolade reflects the Ocean Course's ongoing commitment to protecting the natural landscape that defines the Peninsula Papagayo experience.
"Earning the Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation is a meaningful recognition of our team's commitment to caring for the extraordinary natural ecosystem that surrounds the Ocean Course," says Manuel Saragga, Director of Golf at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo. "Our goal is to offer an exceptional golf experience while thoughtfully conserving water, supporting local wildlife and protecting the habitats that make this course so special. This is all part of playing the long game, preserving this remarkable landscape so golfers can continue to treasure it for generations to come."
Play the Long Game
Research has associated playing golf with longevity benefits linked to regular physical activity, time outdoors, social connection, and mental focus. At Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, these elements are complemented by science-backed wellness offerings designed to help guests better understand and improve their health and performance.
The resort's PNOĒ VO₂ Max Active Test provides insights into metabolism, endurance and recovery through breath and VO₂ Max testing. Following the assessment, guests receive an individualised plan spanning nutrition, training and recovery strategies tailored to their biology and personal goals.
The experience complements the resort's broader focus on human performance, which includes an exclusive partnership with renowned human performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin. Together, these offerings allow golfers to look beyond their scorecard and consider the physical foundations that can help them continue playing well for years to come.
Recovery Is Part of the Game
Playing well for longer also means knowing when to recover. At the Spa, golfers can complement time on the course with restorative treatments, yoga, breathwork, and wellness programs designed to support the body and mind.
Following a round, the Healing Bamboo Massage uses warm bamboo sticks and deep-pressure techniques to help alleviate muscle and tendon tension, stimulate circulation and release built-up tension throughout the body.
Movement also comes naturally across Peninsula Papagayo. Guests can hike through tropical vegetation to secluded beaches, swim in the Pacific, surf, kayak, or paddleboard. Through Papagayo Explorers, they can venture farther into the surrounding 1,400-acre (566-hectare) peninsula for additional outdoor discovery and nature-based adventures.
Lessons From a Blue Zone
Located in Guanacaste, within reach of Costa Rica's famed Nicoya Blue Zone, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo offers guests an opportunity to explore the cultural traditions associated with one of the world's best-known longevity regions.
Through A Journey to the Costa Rican Blue Zone, guests travel into the countryside of the Nicoya Peninsula, visiting traditional villages, meeting residents and learning firsthand about the customs, relationships and everyday practices that have shaped the region's reputation for longevity. The experience offers a broader perspective on well-being, one that extends beyond structured exercise to encompass purposeful movement, time in nature, nourishing food, community and meaningful social connection.
Together, the Ocean Course's environmental stewardship and the resort's performance, recovery and cultural immersions introduce a different kind of golf getaway, one centered not only on playing better today, but also on protecting the places where the game is played and preserving the ability to enjoy it for years to come.
Whether the goal is breaking 100 on the course or discovering practices that can support a life well lived toward 100 and beyond, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo invites golfers to play the long game, both on and off the green.
For more information about Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, visit fourseasons.com/costarica.
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