Tucker's Point Club

Description

Formerly the Castle Harbour Golf Club, Tucker’s Point has undergone a dramatic revamp under the watchful eyes of Roger Rulewich (former senior designer for Robert Trent Jones). The newly rebuilt greens have truer putting properties thanks to resurfacing with TifEagle; an imported Bermuda hybrid grass.

Originally designed by Charles Banks and Robert Trent Jones, with later amendments by Californian Algie Pulley, it began as an 18-hole course, but was cut back to 9 holes during World War 2. It became a challenging 18 hole, par 71 course over 6,440 yards with sea views, when it was opened by the Governor of Bermuda in December, 1959. It has a scenic opening hole and incredible views. But with closure of the Castle Harbor hotel, it became 9 holes from January 10, 2000. It was completely re-vamped and reopened in April 2002 as 18 holes again.

While measuring only 6,361 yards, the fifth and sixth are back-to-back par-4’s over 400 yards (425 and 430 respectively). Two of the three par-5’s are over 500 yards as well, with the 485-yard third the best shot to hit the green in two.

Tucker’s Point’s two signature holes are the parallel 13th and 17th, which offer fantastic views of Tucker’s Town and the island’s north shore.

The club, which is private but available to certain hotel guests, includes plenty of practice facilities. It has a 10,000 square foot putting green, driving range and areas to tune up chipping and bunker play.

A round of golf on weekdays costs $185. Clubs can be rented for $40 and carts cost $27 per person. A half-hour lesson with head pro Andrew Trott costs $50.