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Tryall
Montego Bay, Jamaica
One of the most celebrated courses in the Caribbean, Tryall
Club features holes that skirt the water and the jungle. Designed
by Ralph Plummer, Tryall’s 18-hole, par-72 championship
course has been host to the prestigious Johnnie Walker World
Championship on a number of occasions. Noteworthy holes include
the par-three 4th that incorporates the natural challenges of
the Caribbean Sea and Flint River, and the par-four 7th, which
provides a dramatic tee-shot through the stone pillars of a
historic aqueduct
Par 72, 6772 yards (72.5/133)
(Ralph Plummer)
(800) 238-5290
www.tryallclub.com |
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Half
Moon Golf Club
Montego Bay, Jamaica
This classic Robert Trent Jones Sr. course is sculpted out of
the foothills of the western Jamaican coastline, and has an
international reputation for being challenging and breathtaking.
A member of Jack Nicklaus’ “Great Golf Resorts of
the World,” Half Moon has hosted a number of prestigious
tournaments including the Jamaica Open Golf Championship, the
Dunhill Cup Final of the Americas, and the Red Stripe Pro-Am.
With 7,119 yards of difficult driving areas, plenty of bunkering,
and undulating greens, this course puts up a challenge. Among
its memorable holes are the 535-yard third hole and the relatively
short, 362-yard fourth hole.
Par 72, 6700 yards (73.7/127)
(Robert Trent Jones Sr.)
(866) 648-6951
www.halfmoon-resort.com
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The White Witch
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Winding through the mountains of Jamaica's historic 4,000-acre
Rose Hall Plantation, The White Witch golf course is carved
out of 600 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside that
features panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea from 16 of its
18 holes. Conveniently located just ten minutes from the Ritz-Carlton
Golf and Spa Resort.
Par 71, 6718 yards (74.0/139)
(von Hagge, Smelek and Baril)
(876) 518-0174
www.ritzcarlton.com
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Cinnamon
Hill
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Cinnamon Hill Ocean Course, located at Wyndham Rose Hall Resort
and Country Club, offers a variety of mountain, island and ocean
views. Cinnamon Hill is situated on what used to be a 400-acre
sugar plantation, and remnants of the area’s history,
such as inlaid stone walls and sugar mill plantation ruins,
are sprinkled throughout the mountains and valleys. Stretching
from Jamaica’s lush Blue Mountains out to the coast, Cinnamon
Hill offers nearly 7,000 yards of greens and tees suited to
players of all skill levels.
Par 71, 6637 yards (72.4/133)
(von Hagge, Baril)
(876) 953-2650, x89
www.wyndham.com
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Our
Lucaya - The Lucayan Course
Bahamas
The Lucayan Course pits your golf skills against Dick Wilson’s
design and the natural wonders of Grand Bahama Island. Testing
precision rather than distance, with doglegs, elevated greens
and thick stands of tropical foliage, The Lucayan is a good
test for any level of player. The tall trees give shade from
the sun and other players on the course. With wide target areas
off the tee and well-protected, elevated greens, it's a great
place to enjoy a leisurely round. Built in 1962, The Lucayan
Course is an Audubon-affiliated member of the USGA and The Metropolitan
Golf Association.
Par 72, 6821 yards, (72.1/128)
(Dick Wilson)
877-OURLUCAYA
www.ourlucaya.com |
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Ocean
Club
Paradise Island, Bahamas
This 18-hole, par 72 championship course is designed by Tom
Weiskopf and operated by Troon Golf. Weiskopf's PGA course features
meticulous seaside green and tee settings, alternating fairways
and breathtaking signature holes stretched over 7,100 yards.
An on-site Pro Shop, teaching pro and Clubhouse compliment this
remarkable golfing experience. Tee times can be reserved 60
days in advance of the requested day of play and will be held
with the authorization of a major credit card.
Par 72, 7100 yards (75.6/140)
(Tom Weiskopf)
(242) 363-6682
www.oneandonlyresorts.com
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Wyndham
El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa G.C.
Puerto Rico
Arthur Hills designed this course to be challenging, player-friendly
and aesthetically pleasing, all at the same time. The course’s
picturesque but daunting hills and bunkers are tamed by strategically
placed openings. Other features include elevation changes of
more than 200 feet, rare for a Caribbean golf course, and prevailing
trade winds that add a touch of uncertainty to each round. The
fairways are dotted with palm trees and are impeccably manicured
and surrounded by lush flora and fauna. In addition, the 9th
and 18th holes share a common green, with a striking waterfall
located nearby. The El Yunque rain forest to the west and the
Atlantic Ocean to the north add to the beauty of this top-notch
track.
Par 72, 6746 yards (73.1/134)
(Arthur Hills)
(888) TroonUS
www.troongolf.com
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Teeth
of the Dog
Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
Long considered the class of the Caribbean, The Teeth of the
Dog, designed by Pete Dye, stretches to over 6,900 yards through
citrus and coconut palm trees and along the rocky coastline.
The golf course features seven ocean holes, each scenic enough
to grace the cover of any golf publication. Flanked by the sea
on one side, the front-nine ocean holes come back toward the
clubhouse after the signature 5th hole, a short par-3 that requires
a carry over the rocks and beach. Wayward shots are generally
unwelcome here, particularly on the back nine, where plentiful
sand, water, and trees can wreak havoc on your score. While
railroad ties are rare, all other Dye trademark hazards are
omnipresent, including two holes where players are required
to drive across the runway of the local airport.
Par 72, 6941 yards, (74.1/140)
(Pete Dye)
(800) 877-3643
www.teethofthedog.com
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Sandy
Lane Golf Club
St. James, Barbados
This 7,060-yard, Par 72 golf course features lush greens, five
lakes and relatively open fairways with angled slopes. Most
holes offer impressive Caribbean Sea views, and are shared with
the famous Bajan Green Monkeys, which live in the gullies in
and around the grounds. The course is comprised of 5 par threes,
8 par fours, and 5 par fives. Also soon to be available at Sandy
Lane is the new, championship-style Green Monkey Course designed
by Tom Fazio. Carved out of a former quarry, the new course
is said to boast dramatic elevation changes and views of the
Caribbean.
Par 72, 7060 yards, (74.7/140)
(Tom Fazio)
1+(246) 444-2000
www.sandylane.com
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Tierra
Del Sol
Aruba
Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, Tierra del Sol, situated
on the scenic northwest point of Aruba, is the only 18-hole
championship golf course on the island. Conveniently located
just 5 to 10 minutes by taxi from all the major resorts, this
free-standing facility is accessible to guests staying at any
resort. Tierra del Sol includes a full-length practice range,
putting greens, chipping areas, an impressive clubhouse with
golf shop, restaurant and swimming pool. In addition, each of
Tierra del Sol’s golf carts is equipped with a satellite
dish and a 10.4” color screen. Some of the features include
graphic hole and green overviews; exact distancing from the
cart to the center of the green; exact pin placement for each
day; electronic scoring; two-way communication with the clubhouse;
food and beverage ordering from the cart to the grill and pro
tips.
Par 71, 6811 yards, (74.2/132)
(Robert Trent Jones, Jr.)
(866) 978-5111
www.tierradelsol.com
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Hyatt
Regency Britannia
Cayman Islands
Britannia Golf Club is the Caribbean's first signature Jack
Nicklaus golf course with three courses in one. A nine-hole
Championship regulation course with an 18-hole, par-57 executive
course built in. For the Britannia Club, Nicklaus created a
track reminiscent of legendary courses such as Royal Troon,
Turnberry and Royal Birkdale. The hallmark of a Nicklaus design
is his ability to provide players with a challenging and rewarding
golf experience. Off the regulation tees, it plays as a par-35,
nine-hole course. Play the additional nine greens and tees,
and it's a par-57, 18-hole executive course. Or tee up the revolutionary
restricted-flight "Golden Bear Cayman Ball" and play
a par-71, 18-hole round. The course has all the natural challenges
and hazards of a traditional seaside or links layout.
Par 70, 5829 yards, (73.2/135)
(Jack Nicklaus)
+1 (345) 949-1234
www.grandcayman.hyatt.com
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Four
Seasons Resort, Nevis
Nevis, West Indies
The course provides a dramatic view of the Resort, the Caribbean
and the neighboring island of St. Kitts. Two complimentary weekly
clinics are offered to guests, and a golfer's conditioning program
is also available for an additional fee. Guests are invited
to take part in the 9-hole guest/manager scramble each week.
Par 70, 6682 yards, (73.6/132)
(Robert Trent Jones II)
+1 (869) 469-1111
www.fourseasons.com/nevis |
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Provo
Golf Club
Turks & Caicos
Provo Golf Club offers a solid test for golfers of any caliber.
Designed in a way that offers a larger green area if your approach
shot is long, while the shorter approaches generally challenge
a larger number of hazards, this is a course that can be played
conservatively or with daring. According to locals, the prevailing
"Trade Winds" that provide cool air over the entire
islands can also make your round a bit more challenging, so
be prepared.
Par 72, 6705 yards, (74/136)
(649) 946-5991
www.provogolfclub.com |
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Carambola
Golf Course
St. Croix
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and built by Laurence Rockefeller,
the Club annually hosts the Konica USVI Golf Classic featuring
LPGA professionals. Nestled in a verdant tropical valley, the
Carambola Golf Course features rolling terrain, ninety-four
bunkers and four of the best par 3's in the Caribbean. The course
also features natural spring-like ponds that come into play
on holes 5 and 14. The most challenging hole is the signature
hole #8, a 223-yard, par 3, which requires an uphill tee shot
to a well-bunkered green. For variety, also try the nearby Buccaneer
Golf Course.
Par 72, 6843 yards, (74.3/135)
(Robert Trent Jones)
(340) 778-5638
www.carambolabeach.com
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Mahogany
Run Golf Course
St. Thomas
Mahogany Run’s Signature 13th, 14th and 15th holes are
known as The Devil’s Triangle. The 327-yard 13th is a
dogleg-left par-4 that slopes precipitously towards a tiny shelf-like
green carved out of a hillside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Playing the hole in regulation requires an accurate 200-yard
tee shot followed by a wedge into the windswept 25-foot-wide
green. Number 14 is a 173-yard, cliff-side hole with the Atlantic
Ocean in place of the fairway. The golfer often must play the
ball out over the ocean, battling swirling winds to find the
green. Finally, the 15th is a 560-yard par-5, and is the number
one handicap hole on the course. Accuracy off the tee is vital.
After a monster drive, long hitters often try to smash a second
shot over a pond that guards the front of the hole, only to
find trouble with the out-of-bounds behind the dramatically
sloped green.
Par 70, 6022 yards, (70.5/133)
(George and Tom Fazio)
(800) 253-7103
www.mahoganyrungolf.com |
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Los
Suenos Marriott, La Iguana G.C.
Costa Rica
La iguana is a 6,700-yard Ted Robinson Jr. design with a unique
and dramatic setting at the Los Suenos Marriott. The front nine
plunges into the shadow of the rainforest along a narrow river
valley. From the hills there is an occasional chorus of howler
monkeys and mature trees near the stream are placed for maximum
difficulty. For instance, the second hole requires a long iron
shot either over or under two trees guarding the green.
Par 72, 6700 yards, (NA/NA)
(Ted Robinson)
(506) 630-9012
www.marriott.com
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Guavaberry
Golf Club
Dominican Republic
The black championship tees offer the greatest challenge at
Guavaberry, as there is a 936-yard difference between the middle
white tees (11-20 Hcp) and black tees (scratch golfer) -- the
sight lines are quite different for the two tees and the penalty
for missing a landing area can be harsh. There are a few holes
that require some sharp, short iron play to avoid a big number
and still others that offer birdie opportunities. The greens
are quite true for such a young course and, as is the case with
courses in this environment, they should become even more consistent
with time
Par 72, 7156 yards, (NA/NA)
(Gary Player)
(809) 333-GOLF
www.guavaberrygolf.com |
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