Port Royal Golf Course

Description

[Editor's Note] Port Royal Golf Course is closed for renovations. Scheduled to re-open January 2009.

A government-run course located in Southampton Parish, Port Royal Golf Course is consistently ranked as one of the best public courses in the world. Not surprisingly, it is the most popular and heavily-played Bermuda golf course. Designed by course luminary Robert Trent Jones it enjoys spectacular ocean views and plays host each year to the Bermuda Open Championship.

Highlights are plentiful during a round at Port Royal, but perhaps the brightest is the beautiful, oft-photographed 16th. From tee to green, this stunning par-3 perches precariously on the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It takes a perfect shot to hit the green and avoid a the deep abyss. Jack Nicklaus, a visitor to Port Royal dubbed the 16th a personal favorite.

18 holes, including cart and range balls, will set you back $132. Club rental is $37 for a full set. Sunset golf costs $55 in the high season (after 16:00) and $40 in the low season (after 14:30). A brush-up appointment with the resident professional Francis Rabain can be made. Half hour lessons costs $50. The clubhouse has a world-class restaurant, Greg’s Steakhouse and serves Certified Angus Beef Steaks, racks of lamb and more. The course plays a par-71 6,561 yards. Proper golf attire and soft-spiked golf shoes are mandatory. As with the other government-run courses, Ocean View and St. George’s, reservations can be arranged through an automated reservation system by calling (441) 234 4653.