Golf enthusiasts of all levels will find challenging courses in beautiful settings throughout the Island. With over a dozen golf courses and more on the way, it's no wonder people call Puerto Rico the "Scotland of the Caribbean." Puerto Rico's many professionally-designed championship golf courses.

Río Grande, a quick trip from San Juan, has several courses, including the Bahía Beach Plantation Public Golf Course (256-5600) is one fine 18-hole course, which is located in the two Hyatt resorts in Dorado are home to four of them. Others are located in Fajardo, Humacao, Río Grande and Aguadilla. The latest to open is the new course at the Westin Río Mar Beach Resort and Country Club. Most courses have golf pros, equipment rentals and are open to the public.

There are also more than 100 tennis courses islandwide. Most large hotels have facilities and tennis pros. At San Juan's Central Park, 17 lighted courts are available for a nominal fee. (Call 722-1646 for reservations. Located at Cerra Street exit off Route 2.) Another public court, with a dramatic view of San Juan Bay, is located between El Morro Fortress and the gardens of Casa Blanca in the historic zone. Most large hotels, some smaller ones, and several condominium complexes also have courts.

Horseback riding is quite good in Puerto Rico, as it's possible to gallop along beautiful beaches or through lush forests. There are horse rentals and instruction in San Juan, Humacao and the Río Grande-Luquillo area. Hacienda Carabalí has beach and rain forest trails, and an equestrian center at the Palmas del Mar Resort offers beach riding. Polo is played at Loíza's Ingenio Polo Club.

Sports enthusiasts may want to cycle, jog or roller blade through one of San Juan's parks. Muñoz Marín Park, on Piñero Avenue, Hato Rey, has playgrounds, paths and small lakes. The tree-filled Muñoz Rivera Park runs through Puerta de Tierra alongside Muñoz Rivera Avenue. There is a walkway to the balneario and sports complex across the road at El Escambrón. Central Park also has a running track, several paths on which to walk or jog and exercise courses.

A linear park now in the works will eventually hook up all of the city's parks via paths. A completed section runs along a canal adjacent to Central Park.

The Old City, Isla Verde and Condado are all good places to start a bicycle trip. Rentals are available throughout the greater San Juan metropolitan area.

For the more adventurous, Puerto Rico presents opportunities for such daredevil sports as sky-diving and hang-gliding. Check out San Juan's Puerto Rico Skydiving Center (726-0326).