SAN DIEGO, California – Agustin Pizá, internationally acclaimed golf course architect and Founder of Pizá Golf, is leading a global movement with his award-winning “Wellness Golf” concept.
Designed to blend art, nature, and human well-being, Wellness Golf transforms the traditional game into a holistic experience of relaxation, connection, and play.
Much like the spa revolution redefined the luxury resort experience, Pizá envisions Wellness Golf as the new cornerstone of destination hospitality.
First unveiled at the lush Chablé Resort in Mexico and more recently commissioned at The Residences at The St. Regis Papagayo Resort in Costa Rica, Wellness Golf is designed to meet guests where they are.
The courses are sculpted landscapes where golfers might meditate under the trees, walk barefoot on grass to connect with the earth, or play a sociable round that finishes in under 90 minutes.
Guests can choose their pace and level of challenge, from the avid player seeking distinct shot values to the beginner experiencing golf for the very first time.
“Wellness Golf represents a new way of experiencing the game,” said Pizá. “It is inclusive, social, and restorative. Golfers and non-golfers alike can enjoy it, whether through meditation, playing barefoot to connect with nature, or sharing a fun round with family or colleagues. At its core, it is about well-being in dialogue with the land.”
Visually, these courses are striking works of art. Compact footprints are reimagined as grass sculptures, with sweeping tee angles, multiple greens, and playful pin placements that invite variety and discovery. From above, they resemble living canvases, designed with what Pizá calls “the fifth façade,” ensuring the course is as stunning from the sky as it is from the ground. The result is a space that is as photogenic as it is playable, a modern interpretation of golf as both lifestyle and luxury.
By merging aesthetics with inclusivity, Wellness Golf delivers something far beyond recreation. It creates a sense of serenity for spa-goers, a playful adventure for families, and a unique team-building activity for corporate groups.
Above all, it introduces golf as a wellness ritual, a chance to slow down, connect, and recharge while immersed in nature.
As luxury resorts continue to elevate their wellness offerings, Pizá Golf stands at the forefront of innovation. With more projects in development and growing demand from destinations across the globe, Pizá is shaping not just golf architecture, but the future of experiential travel itself.