Caribbean Golf Course Reviews
Blue Shark Golf Club in the Bahamas: The Greg Norman- designed resort course is not as tough as you might think
The Blue Shark Golf Club could be known as Blue Easy. Norman certainly never forgot he was designing a resort course when he remolded an old Joe Lee design into a largely different longer course with its own quirks and personality.
... full article »Cable Beach Golf Club: An afternoon delight where real people golf in Nassau, Bahamas
Golfers looking for at least a smidgen of authentic travel experience in the Bahamas should play Cable Beach Golf Club. Authenticity and excellent green fees make Cable Beach a sure bet for a good round of golf in Nassau, Chris Baldwin writes.
... full article »Caribbean golf courses offer new look, winter break
Drop the snow shovel, fetch the sunscreen and clubs. The Caribbean has a ton of great golf destinations in the prime of the season. What's more, all the fine old courses built in the 1960s and 1970s have been upgraded in recent years, and top architects give us new layouts every year. With Caribbean golf, it's not easy to single out "bests." However, here are the humble opinions of one who has devoted many hours to laborious research under the warm Caribbean sun.
... full article »New look in store at Half Moon
New look in store at Half Moon
Roger Rulewich will be performing some much-needed remodeling of the Half Moon Golf Course, designed by his mentor Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1961. It's hard to argue with Half Moon's reputation as one of the most complete resorts in the Caribbean, but time has dulled some of it appeal. The changes won't turn Half Moon into a White Witch or Cinnamon Hill, but Rulewich says he can add some appeal and make it a lot more playable.
... full article »Jamaica's Tryall Club and its golf course are still world class
Many new courses have appeared in the Caribbean since the Tryall Club track was built in the 1960s, but the Ralph Plummer design has kept pace with the competition. Today there are many rivals for the title of best golf course in the Caribbean, many of them fresh off the drawing board and built using the latest technology. In the face of that competition, most aficionados would agree that Tryall still remains one of the top 10 island courses.
... full article »Puerto Rico's Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort is better than ever
A 1,000-acre resort -- and its four Robert Trent Jones Sr. layouts -- nears the end of a massive multi-year facelift. The multi-million-dollar renovation proves it is possible to make things better without sacrificing the soul of the original. This is especially true of Raymond Floyd's work on the vintage golf courses. Dale Leatherman takes a tour and gives you the lowdown. In a nutshell: Change is good.
... full article »The Awakening: Bahamas' Great Exuma
The island of Great Exuma is one of the Bahamas' Out Islands, but it is decidedly in vogue now, ever since the opening in November 2003 of the Four Seasons Great Exuma at Emerald Bay. With the opening of an elegant new resort and a spectacular Greg Norman golf course, this sleepy little island is now wide awake and enjoying the limelight. Join Dale Leatherman for an inside look.
... full article »As the underdog, Puerto Rico comes through
Puerto Rico has 20 quality golf courses that challenge and eventually win over guests with the never-ending views of the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean and the undulating terrain. The classy architecture adds an artistic touch to this colorful and dramatic canvas, making Puerto Rico a diamond in the rough when it comes to a travel golf destination. Join Brendan McEvoy as he discovers what makes golf in Puerto Rico so special.
... full article »El Conquistador requires patience, and bring your 'A' game
El Conquistador is a challenging design that requires patience and smarts. Middle and low handicappers will enjoy the layout, but it will overwhelm the high handicap player. The views, however, might be worth the frustration. The best perch on the course -- and perhaps any course in Puerto Rico -- is on the 15th hole. The tee box is 200 feet above the fairway and overlooks the coastline.
... full article »Westin Rio Mar in Puerto Rico has it all
Puerto Rico's Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort and Golf Club includes two superior layouts - the Greg Norman-influenced River Course and the Ocean Course, designed 30 years ago by George Fazio and his now-famous nephew Tom - plus a splendid 35,000-square-foot clubhouse.
... full article »- Palmas del Mar gets better with age
- Guavaberry Country Club offers a scrumptious challenge
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- The Ocean Club on Paradise Island is a Phoenix Rising
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- A True Costa Rica Escape at Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Costa Rica: Garra de Leon Course
- Jamaica's beguiling White Witch
- Jamaica: Three Palms Ocean Course
Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic: Way more than just a 'Caribbean hideaway'
When completed, Cap Cana will have three miles of beaches, five golf courses, a tennis and racquet complex, 500 hotel rooms, numerous "villages" with a total of [...]
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Photo Gallery: Blue Shark Golf Club in the Bahamas
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