Holidays combined with Golf in the Caribbean Islands have been captivating travelers for centuries.
THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
GOLF HOLIDAYS
Holidays combined with Golf in the Caribbean Islands have been captivating travelers for centuries.
The Caribbean Islands are famous for their beaches, sugar-soft sand and as a peaceful place to take time out and relax. Although the islands are often visible from one another, they are different. Some of the islands are lively and developed while others just have picturesque panoramas over the turquoise and emerald water. The Caribbean is a great place for golf and because each course is so unique there are enough courses to satisfy the most avid golfer.
BERMUDA
Extraordinarily pleasant weather and a distinctive island escape make people love Bermuda heartedly.
Bermuda is composed of approximately 180 islands linked by bridges. All of the islands feature spectacular beaches, vegetation and unique wildlife. Golfers have always been attracted to Bermuda’s scenery, agreeable climate and sophisticated activities. All golf courses offer spectacular ocean vistas.Ocean View Golf Course 9-holes, 35 par, 2940 yards. As the name suggests, magnificent north-shore ocean views are a feature of this popular nine-hole golf course.
BAHAMAS
The Bahamas, specifically the Grand Bahama Island, maintains an international glamour and tropical ease.
Golfers come from around the world to play in world-class-tournaments.
Popular golf courses in the Bahamas: Paradise Island Golf Course 18-holes, 72 par, 6776 yards; Dick Wilson designed. South Ocean Golf Course 18-holes, 72 par, 6707 yards; Joe Lee-designed.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The island offers a selection of resorts with their own golf courses, carefully designed incorporating the hills and coastline.
Designed in 1978 by Robert Trent Jones Sr., The Playa Dorada features an 18-hole, 6730-yard, par 72 course with lush terrain, sloping hillsides, wide fairways and huge sand bunkers. Punta Cana is a surprising hidden paradise located at the edge of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana Golf Areas:1. Cap Cana Golf courses in Cap Cana; 2. Punta Cana Golf courses in the Punta Cana and Cabeza de Toro areas; 3. Bavaro Golf courses in the Bavaro beach area; 4. Roko Ki Golf Course in the Roko Ki development in Macao beach
CANCUN
The Golf Club of Cancun was designed in 1976 by one of the most famous and talented architects, Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course is built right on an old Mayan ruins site. The golf course is perfectly integrated with this impressive archeological treasure, making golf in Mexico a magical experience.
The Playacar Golf Club is a spectacular Championship Golf course located near Cancun with 18-holes, par 72, 7144 yards, located on Riviera Maya surrounded with the clear turquoise lagoon of the Caribbean Sea and the Mayan jungle.
CUBA
Cuba is the largest Caribbean island in size (750 miles long) easily accessible from Canada and Europe. There are many excellent beaches on the mainland and on offshore keys. There is an extremely strong Latin culture and Spanish colonial architecture in Havana, Santiago and other cities. Cuba has a large tourism industry with many hotels, resorts and world-class golf. The Varadero Golf Club opened in 1998. This par 72, 18-hole, 6269 metre course was designed by Les Forbes, the Canadian architect who spent many years working with the renowned Robert Trent Jones.
PUERTO RICO
Rich soil, temperate climate, warm sun and a variety of natural landscapes: these conditions make for good golfing and Puerto Rico has some of the finest courses in the Caribbean. All Golf courses are located in Puerto Rico's countryside in cities such as Aguirre, Aquadilla, Cabo Rojo, Ceiba, Coamo, Dorado, Fajardo, Fort Buchanan, Humacao, Palmer, and Rio Grande. Just some of the many courses: Aguirre Golf Club, Berwind Country Club, Caguas Real Golf, Club Deportivo del Oeste, Coamo Springs Golf Club & Resorts, Costa Caribe Golf Club Dorado Beach, Dorado Beach East, Dorado Beach West, Dorado Del Mar Golf Course, El Conquistador Resort & Country Club.
Golfing can be a relaxing experience, as well as exciting competition when visiting a multi-faceted vacation destination in the Caribbean
Travelers may arrange package vacations to fit the needs of golfing and non-golfing enthusiasts alike. With a large variety of activities, the perfect climate and plenty of beaches, this beautiful Caribbean region makes for a truly memorable leisure or business experience.
