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| NASSAU BAHAMAS |
Ocean Club- Paradise Island Golf Course |
A redesign by Tom Weiskopf in
2000 has transformed the course into an entirely new track (which encompassed the old
airstrip). Much of the foliage that blocked the ocean views was removed to make way for
seaside tees and greens, as well as 121 luxury homesites (all sold in a month) along the
Atlantic Ocean and Nassau Harbor. Ernie Els is the Ocean Club’s touring pro, and
Michael Jordan stages his annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (televised October
17, 2002) here. |
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Par: 72 |
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South Ocean
Golf Club |
Nestled away from Nassau's main
tourist areas, yet just minutes from the airport, downtown and major attractions. South
Ocean Golf Club is a Golfer's Paradise. This golf course is an 18 hole Championship rated,
that is a wonderfully challenging Joe Lee design, built in 1972. The front nine of the
golf course is a parkland style well-bunkered greens and water coming into play in three
of the nine holes. The back nine winds through a large section of our 195 acre property.
The back nine is also highlighted by the numerous elevations and changes that start with
the uphill of the par three 11th hole. |
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Par: 72 |
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Radisson Cable Beach
Golf Course |
The newly redesigned golf course
plays 6,453 yards and features spacious fairways guarded by a beautiful network of lakes.
The greens are protected by a series of multiple mounds to create containment to assist
the golfer who occasionally strikes a stray shot. Additionally, the course features a
minimum of sand bunkers making it a challenging but "resort friendly" course for
golfers of all skill levels. |
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Par: 72 |
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| BERMUDA |
St. George's
Golf Course |
The newest of
Bermuda's Government golf courses was designed by Robert Trent Jones. This par 62, 4,043
yard course is challenging and breathtakingly beautiful, with ocean views on every hole.
Located at the east end of the island this course is close to many cultural attractions. |
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Par: 62 |
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Belmont Hills
Golf Club |
Set High on the
Hills of the Former Belmont Hotel Property The Newly Designed Belmont Hills Development
Features Private Residential Homes and Apartments, Golf Club and Majestic Views over the
ocean and Golf Course. |
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Par: 70 |
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Fairmont Southampton
Golf Club |
Bermuda's only 18
hole par 3 course was designed by Theodore G. Robinson. The average playing time for this
2,684 yard course is 2 hours with every iron in the bag being called in to play over a
hilly, panoramic layout. Located on the grounds of the luxurious resort, The Fairmont
Southampton Golf Club is a short ferry ride from The Fairmont Hamilton. An island gem
designed to take your short game to new heights. |
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Par: 54 |
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Ocean View
Golf Club |
This Par 35, 2940
yard superbly challenging course has proven to be as competitive as it is picturesque. The
elevated, central location offers wide North Shore vistas. With 18 tee positions, you'll
want to add a second nine to your conquest of the first. NOTE: Ocean View is a Government
run, public golf course. |
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Par: 35 |
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Port Royal
Golf Course |
Robert Trent Jones
has taken full advantage of some of Bermuda's most stunning South Shore terrain in laying
out this popular and demanding course. The cliff-side holes are especially memorable.
NOTE: Port Royal is a Government run, public golf course. |
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Par: 71 |
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Riddell's Bay
Golf & Country Club |
Riddell's Bay is
one of Bermuda's eldest country Clubs and has enticed golfers around the world since 1922.
Winding along a peninsula measuring only 600 yards at it widest this 5,800 yard course
provides a magnificent challenge to one's golf game. NOTE: Introduction by a member or
your hotel management is required. |
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Par: 70 |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS |
Brittannia- Hyatt
Golf Course |
The Britannia Golf Course is a
Scottish style design by Jack Nicklaus. And the Golden Bear's only Caribbean course credit
to date is also one of his more creative in that it can be played three different ways.
All day Monday, Wednesday, Friday and on Sunday mornings the course is set up in executive
format. The 18-hole, par-57 challenge consists of 15 par-3s and three par-4s. It's a quick
jaunt - typically takes a little less than three hours - and perfect for vacationers
determined to hit the hot sand of the beach in the afternoon. The rest of the week the
course plays as a nine-hole championship design that can be navigated twice from different
tees for a full 18-hole, par-70 experience checking in at just under 6,000 yards. |
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Par: 70 |
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Links at Safehaven
Golf Course |
The Links Grand Cayman Golf at
SafeHaven has been designed to compliment the existing Caymanian terrain, taking into full
account the natural obstacles of prevailing ocean breezes, narrow fairways and abundance
of water and sand. This 6605-yard par 71 course was designed in 1994 by Roy Case and is
set against the North Sound, making for both interesting play and panoramic vistas of the
Caribbean Sea. Located on West Bay Road, close to the famous 7 Mile Beach waters, a round
of golf on The Links is a must for avid golf fans or the amateur looking to spend a day of
leisure on the island. |
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Par: 71 |
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| COZUMEL |
Cozumel
Country Club |
This couse was built with cruise
ship passengers in mind. The total number of passengers arriving in Cozumel in 2003 is
expected to be 1.8 million, not to mention 700,000 crew members, many of whom also play
golf. Passengers like this course a lot, but they do sometimes complain about losing too
many balls. This comes as no surprise after playing the 6,734-yard, par-72 course, which
winds around trees, mangroves and wetlands, incorporating the natural habitats of the
island. In the process, there are significant carries over marshy areas and water hazards,
craters created in construction when limestone and coral rock was quarried to construct
elevation for the course. Calcarious rock, a high calcium limestone, was a main ingredient
of the terrain, where Bermuda 419 was used for fairways and hybrid Bermuda for greens. The
first hole, a casual 378-yard, par-4 which doglegs slightly left around a pond, is a
precursor of hazards yet to come. About half of the holes have significant water to deal
with, and all carry the imminent threat of a ball lost forever in the kind of spiny,
malicious growth only an ancient Mayan would venture into. Your golf bag may get
precariously low on balls by the time you reached the daunting 18th, an easy-sounding
356-yard Par-4 handicapped as No. 4, which nevertheless required a precision shot 150
yards over a marsh to a small landing area. |
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Par: 72 |
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| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
Teeth of the Dog
Casa de Campo |
Ranked the number one course in
the Caribbean and 34th in the top 100 courses in the world by Golf Magazine, play
Teeth’s seven holes directly on the Caribbean Sea. The “Teeth” course
attracts the best professional and amateur golfers in the world. Tricky shots include a
devilish dogleg and signature Dye obstacles such as elevated greens and trick of the eye
trees. Top-notch caddies are ready and eager to guide you through the terrain. |
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Par: 72 |
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The Links
Casa de Campo |
The Links course, also designed
by Pete Dye, has a moderately hilly track with tall bahia and guinea grass roughs as well
as plenty of sand traps to keep you on your toes. Thought by some to be reminiscent of
traditional British and Scottish courses, there are several lagoons and even lakes with
wading birds. There are five holes where water comes into play on this course making it a
challenge unto itself. |
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Par: 72 |
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Dye Fore
Casa de Campo |
Of the 18 picturesque holes on
the Dye Fore course, number 12 and number 15 are two of the greatest par three courses in
the world. This new addition to the Casa de Campo golf triad is said to rival the
“Teeth of the Dog” course. “Dye Fore has spectacular views of the Caribbean
Sea, the mountains, the Chavón River below and the Altos de Chavón artists'
village," said Gilles Gagnon, Director of Golf at Casa de Campo. "Visually, the
course is intimidating and the par three's are incredible.” |
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Par: 72 |
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| JAMAICA |
Wyndham Rose Hall
Golf Course |
Championship course is laid out
between the sea and the mountains. The signature 8th hole plays along the sea and then out
on to a pennisula; the back nine challenge the hills and offer a panoramic view (300 ft
up); the 13th and 15th holes feature a waterfall! |
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Par: 72 |
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Ritz Carlton White Witch
Golf Course |
The White Witch Course, designed
by the international architectural team of Robert Von Hagge, Rick Baril and Mike Smelek,
opened in August 2000 as the centerpiece of the new Ritz Carlton Rose Hall Resort. Instead
of traditional tropical terrain, the layout is mountainous and rugged. The 6,718-yard
course sticks to the high ground where there are cool breezes and ocean views on 16 holes.
This elevated route can be intimidating, with its carries over jungle-like terrain. |
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Par: 72 |
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Half-Moon Bay
Golf Course |
Like Tryall, the historic Half
Moon layout has an international tournament reputation. The 1961 Robert Trent Jones design
is relatively flat, but long (7,115 yards) and subject to constant, sweeping winds. Nine
holes play into the wind, nine against. A caddy is a must, since his advice can mean a
difference of two or three clubs to compensate for the wind. |
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Par: 72 |
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Cinnamon Hill
Golf Course |
"Cinnamon Hill is unlike
any other seaside course we've designed," says designer Robert Von Hagge.
"There's no question that its holes are among the most varied in the Caribbean."
What the architect refers to is the split personality of the 6,798-yard, par 71 layout.
The gently rolling front nine opens under the gaze of the 18th-century Rose Hall Great
House, then rambles past the walled graveyard of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's family and
down to the ocean. Holes seven and eight are so near the water that a cranky sea breeze
can easily whip your ball into the deep. |
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Par: 71 |
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SuperClubs Ironshore
Golf & Country Club |
The former Iron Shore Golf and
Country Club has been referred to as Jamaica's gem in the rough. Since January 2000,
SuperClubs, the Caribbean's all-inclusive resort giant, has been polishing that gem, now
the SuperClubs Golf Club Montego Bay. A beautifully decorated new clubhouse is in place,
and a massive course renovation has been completed. The greens are in their best condition
in 20 years, locals say. |
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Par: 72 |
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Super Club Runaway Bay
Golf Club |
Designed by British commander
John Harris in 1960, the 6,870-yard layout has been periodically upgraded to meet modern
demands, and is well-maintained, with mature trees and flowering plants, lending color to
lush fairways. This course has hosted many championship events, including the Jamaica Open
and the World Cup of Golf Qualifier. Legendary for its breathtaking views of the Caribbean
and notoriously fast greens, many have tried, but few have truly conquered this course. |
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Par: 72 |
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Tryall Club
Golf Course |
The two new Von Hagge courses in
Montego Bay have created a dynamic triumvirate with the historic Tryall Course, considered
one of the finest tournament venues in the Caribbean. Over the past two years, diligent
management has brought the Tryall course back to world-class form, with a second driving
range and other practice facilities |
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Par: 72 |
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| PUERTO RICO |
Bahia Beach Planation
Golf Course |
Bahia Beach is the only public
golf course in the San Juan area. This course has the best golf value in Puerto Rico. The
golf course was literally carved out of a coconut grove. There are no two holes alike; the
view of the El Yunque rain forest is incredible. The last three holes line the ocean. Well
maintained and a great designed golf course. |
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Par: 72 |
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Dorado del Mar
Country Club |
Chi Chi Rodriguez, the Puerto
Rico’s ambassador of Golf, brings his style and love of golf to Dorado. Dorado Del
Mar is a fun and exciting golf course. The setting is located in a community with the golf
course located in the center, makes for very tight fairways. Beautifully landscaped with
fair amount of water and bunker trouble. Chi Chi’s signature hole is #10. A par 5
uphill dogleg left to a green sitting right off the Ocean. Play where Chi Chi plays. After
the round enjoy a beverage of your choice in the members lounge. |
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Par: 72 |
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El Conquistador
Country Club |
This course is truly a must
play. The course is carved out of the mountainside with spectacular views. Some fairways
are hidden, so you must trust your game and aim at a target. The trick to the golf course
is to play it at least twice. Many hidden shots and once you know your targets the course
becomes more fun. Make sure you load up on golf balls prior to your round. The resort is
amazing, with all the amenities that you will need. |
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Par: 72 |
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Hyatt Dorado Beach
Resort & Country Club |
Consistently rated as one of the
world's best golf resort destinations and past host of the World Cup of Golf and Senior
Tournament of Champions, the Hyatt Dorado Beach features two courses designed by Robert
Trent Jones, Sr. As you might expect from their oceanside location, you'll encounter a
fair amount of wind and a wealth of exquisite vistas on these two Jones' classics. |
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Par: 72 |
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Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach Resort & Casino |
The Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach
Resort features 36 holes of championship golf spread over two courses designed by Robert
Trent Jones, Sr. Both layouts have earned high honors--a silver medal as the best in the
Caribbean, and a ranking that places them among the top 50 resort courses in the world.
With 95 bunkers, the North Course will challenge any golfer's sand game and please every
golfer's eye with sweeping views of Puerto Rico's mountains and beaches. |
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Par: 72 |
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Palmas del Mar
Resort |
Palmas del Mar is considered the
premier golf destination of the Caribbean, with two oceanfront, par 72 championship
courses: the Palm Course designed by Gary Player, and the Flamboyan Course designed by
Rees Jones. Both courses offer challenges to the most experienced of players as well as
breathtaking ocean vistas. To improve your game, golf professionals are available for
private lessons. |
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Par: 72 |
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Westin Rio Mar
Golf Course |
The first Greg Norman design
golf course in Puerto Rico. Truly takes after the designer. The River course
is a difficult golf course with winding fairways and smaller greens. The course follows
the Rio Grande River, making water come into to play very often. The Ocean Course
is a classic course. The course runs through mangrove trees and is very difficult when the
wind blows. There are plenty of bunkers and water hazards. The toughest hole is #16 a par
3 some 240 yards into the wind. Get on the green and consider yourself one of few. |
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Par: 72 |
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| VIRGIN ISLANDS |
Mahogany Run
Golf Course |
Mahogany Run Golf Course,
located on Estate Lovelund in northern St. Thomas, is the US Virgins Islands premiere
golfing destination. Designed by Tom and George Fazio, Mahogany Run Golf Course offers
challenging holes - including the 3 holes of the spectacular cliff-hugging Devil's
Triangle - and a breathtaking view of the British Virgin Islands to the east. Recent
renovations at Mahogany Run Golf Course improved grass conditions and expanded greens,
improving the course's status within golfing circles. The 18-hole, par 70, should provide
a challenge for the avid golfer, but frequent informal tournaments and a laid back
atmosphere make Mahogany Run Golf Course a fun day outing for anyone. Mahogany Run Golf
Course has a pro shop and snack bar onsite, as well as an outdoor clubhouse where golfers
can relax in the island breeze. Be aware there is a dress code at Mahogany Run Golf
Course, which calls for collared shirts and modest cut shorts. Golf carts are also
mandatory at Mahogany Run Golf Course. |
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Par: 70 |
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