Hi Walter,
There are basically three places to check out if golf is important to you in retirement: the Central Valley, Central Pacific coast, and Northern Pacific coast (aka the Gold Coast). This is where the most golf courses are concentrated, many of which are from top designers. Golf courses tend to be part of country clubs, residential communities, or luxury resorts. But usually anybody can play or become a member. I’m not a golfer, but from what I understand the greens fees tend to be higher in CR than the United States.
Here are some places to check out:
Northern Pacific – Hacienda Pinilla, Reserva Conchal
Central Valley – Carirari, Valle del Sol
Central Pacific – Los Suenos