Top Golf Courses and Resorts in the Caribbean

The Caribbean has always been a popular golf destination, but today there are more choices than ever for golfers. The Dominican Republic has emerged as one of the world’s best golf destinations—Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog course is listed as one of the best in the world by Golf Magazine, for example—and you can even find golf in such unusual destinations as Cuba and Haiti. So pack your clubs for your next trip to the Caribbean, and experience firsthand the fun of playing golf under the tropical sun.

Anguilla: CuisinArt Resort Golf Club

This links course at the CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa features 18 sea-view holes that distract duffers with its breathtaking panoramas of the Caribbean and nearby St. Martin/Maarten. However, keep your eye on the ball, because the course is full of lagoons and ponds, including one stocked with bonefish if you decide to throw down the clubs and pick up a rod and reel.

Antigua: Jolly Harbour Golf Course

Address

34C8+3PX, Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

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Phone: +1 268-462-7771 ext. 625

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This par-71, 18-hole championship course in St. John’s is located next to the Jolly Harbour Marina in a lush tropical setting and winds around seven lakes.

Aruba: Golf Course at Tierra del Sol

Address

Caya di Solo 10A, Malmok, Noord, Aruba

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Phone: +297 586 7800

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This Robert Trent Jones II designed course is Aruba’s only 18-hole championship golf course. It’s a par-71, 6,811-yarder that highlights Aruba’s arid outback of cactus and Divi-divi trees rather than ocean views.

Bahamas: The Abaco Club on Winding Bay

Address

8X2P+M9G, Little Harbour, The Bahamas

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Phone: +1 242-367-0077

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The Abaco Club is home to a wonderful seaside, Scottish-style links course that is par-72, 7,138-yards long. It also includes a world-class practice facility featuring a double-edge range and a short-game practice area.

Bahamas: Grand Lucayan

Address

1 Sea Horse Lane, G976+235, Freeport, The Bahamas

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Phone: +1 855-582-2926

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The Grand Lucayan resort on Grand Bahamas Island features a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. This open and breezy course spans 6,909 yards with its fairways scattered with bunkers, rough, and water hazards. Golfer magazine has labeled this course as one of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World, with many prestigious national championship tours hosted here.

Bahamas: Lyford Cay Club

Address

Lyford Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas

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The exclusive Lyford Cay gated community on the west end of New Providence Island surrounds the Lyford Cay Club, a members-only institution featuring an 18-hole championship golf course that ranks among the world’s best—if you are fortunate enough to get an invitation.

Bahamas: Ocean Club Golf Course

The luxury Ocean Club neighboring the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island boasts a Tom Weiskopf-designed resort course that appeals to both weekend warriors and serious golf fanatics alike.

Bahamas: Sandals Emerald Bay

Address

Queens Highway, Great Exuma, The Bahamas

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Phone: +1 888-726-3257

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Greg Norman designed this championship 18-hole course on the Bahamas out-island of Great Exuma. The oceanfront fairways run past sand dunes and tall seashore grasses to conclude on a breathtaking final hole at the end of a stunning peninsula. This course has been named one of the best resort courses in the Caribbean by Travel & Leisure magazine.

Barbados: Sandy Lane

Address

Sandy Lane Hotel Sandy Lane St. James, Saint James BB24024Barbados

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Phone: +1 246-444-2000

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Sandy Lane is where Tiger Woods tied the knot, a testament to the exceptional quality of golf here. The resort’s Green Monkey course, named for the green Bajan monkeys you may spot, was designed by Tom Fazio on the site of an old quarry, with towering walls overlooking various fairways and bunkers. The course boasts 18-holes, is a par 72, and spans 7,343 yards. However, it is exclusively accessible for those staying at the high-end Sandy Lane resort, accompanied by a greens fee in the $400 range.

Bermuda: Mid Ocean Club

Address

1 Mid Ocean Drive, St. George’s, Bermuda

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Phone: +1 441-293-0330

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The members-only Mid Ocean Club is one of the oldest golf courses in the Caribbean area, having opened in 1921. The championship 18-hole course in Tucker’s Town can only be played by invitation or by members or their guests, though hotels owned by club members may assist with tee time appointments on select days. Keep in mind, shorts must reach a modest “Bermuda-length” if worn on the course.

Bermuda: Port Royal Golf Course

Address

5 Port Royal Golf Course Road Southampton SB, 03, Bermuda

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Phone: +1 441-234-0974

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This public course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., features perhaps the most iconic hole in Bermuda: the par-3 16th hole where the water hazard is the Atlantic Ocean—a challenge not for the faint of heart. It’s just one of many hurdles on this scenic par-71 course.

Bermuda: Tucker’s Point Club

Address

Tuckers Point Drive, HS 02, Bermuda

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Phone: +1 441-298-6970

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This recently redesigned course is renowned not only for its excellent resort golf experience but also for delectable dining following a day on the links. Access is available only to members and resort guests, and the course runs along Castle Harbour and Harrington Sound.

Cayman Islands: North Sound Golf Club

Address

557 Safehaven Dr, Cayman Islands

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Phone: +1 345-947-4653

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This links-style course on Grand Cayman is the only 18-hole championship course. Stretching 6,605 yards and par 71, it meanders along North Sound and takes full advantage of the island’s natural terrain. It’s ideally located near Seven Mile Beach, allowing golfers to relish a morning round and still have ample time for a beach visit.

Cuba: Varadero Golf Course

Address

Carretera Las Americas KM 8 1/2, Autop. Sur, Varadero 111321, Cuba

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Phone: +53 45 668480

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Varadero is Cuba’s premier beach resort catering to foreign visitors, and this 18-hole championship course (the first of its kind in Cuba) is situated near various resorts such as Superclubs Breezes, the Melia Las Americas, and Melia Varadero Hotel.

Curaçao: Blue Bay Curaçao Golf and Beach Resort

Address

Landhuis Blaauw z/n, Willemstad, Curaçao

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Phone: +599 9 888 8800

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You do not need to stay at a luxury resort to access some of the best golf courses in the Caribbean. The golf resort complex on the former Blaauw plantation provides world-class golf along with the scenic beauty of Blue Bay.

Dominican Republic: Cap Cana Resort

Address

FH3M+WWR, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

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Phone: +1 809-469-7767

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This Jack Nicklaus course, Punta Espada, is the first of three located at the Cap Cana Resort. At this stunning course, 15 of its 18 holes overlook the sea, with a landscape showcasing bluffs, beach, and jungle.

Dominican Republic: Casa de Campo

Address

Carretera La Romana – Higuey Hwy, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic

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Phone: +1 866-818-4966

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The Casa de Campo Resort’s Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore, and The Links courses have become legendary among golfers. Designed by Pete Dye, the Teeth of the Dog (named for the rugged coral formations along the coast) is also described as “labyrinthine,” while The Links is arguably even more challenging. Many a ball has found the Caribbean on the Dog’s fifth through seventh holes. Dye Fore is the designer’s latest Campo creation.

Dominican Republic: Playa Grande Golf Course

Located on the north coast of Hispaniola near the Dominican town of Rio San Juan, Playa Grande is one of the last courses envisioned by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. This par-72 course is perched atop towering cliffs overlooking the beach and sea, providing extraordinary vistas.

Dominican Republic: Puntacana Resort & Club

Address

Resort & Club, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

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Phone: +1 809-959-4653

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The Puntacana Resort & Club features 45 holes of championship golf. Tom Fazio designed the Corales Golf Course with holes that are situated on rocky cliffs and coral reefs. The other course, designed by Pete Dye, features 27 holes spread over 7,152 yards. La Cana Golf Course showcases Dye’s signature pot bunkers, including 21 strategically placed along hole 7.

Grenada: Grenada Golf Course

The nine holes at the Grenada Golf Course represent the island’s best golf experience; they also stand as the only golf course available on the island. Still, this location offers delightful ocean views, and greens fees remain quite reasonable.

Guadeloupe: Golf International de Saint-Francois

Address

Avenue de l’Europe, Saint-François 97118, Guadeloupe

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Phone: +590 590 88 41 87

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This 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. is known for its challenging windy conditions and multiple water traps, posing a serious test to golfers who take on the course.

Haiti: The Petionville Club

Address

Rue Metreaux, Bourdon, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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Phone: +509 29 40 5447

The Petionville Club is situated in the southeastern part of Haiti’s capital, offering one of the few upscale experiences in the country. It features a nine-hole course, rated a par 66 for two go-rounds, which has recently undergone renovations.

Jamaica: The Half Moon Golf Course

Address

Rose Hall, 44 Grape Way, Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Phone: +1 800-626-0592

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Montego Bay’s Half Moon has been celebrated as the best golf resort in the region by Caribbean World magazine, and its golf course has recently undergone renovations to meet the demands of the modern game. The course was originally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and later modernized by Roger Rulewich.

Jamaica: Rose Hall White Witch Golf Course

Address

Rose Hall Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Phone: +1 876-618-0174

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“Like the legendary plantation mistress Annee Palmer, the elusive ‘White Witch of Rose Hall’ characterizes the course with its alluring dangers and unpredictability,” states designer Robert von Hagge. The course is filled with rocky outcroppings and ravines, offering ocean views from nearly every hole. The course stretches to a par-71 and covers 6,758 yards.

Jamaica: Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa

Address

Rose Hall Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Phone: +1 876-953-2456

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An all-inclusive stay at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa includes golf at the resort’s famous Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, which boasts stunning ocean and mountain views. Golfers can warm up on an open front nine before tackling the more difficult back nine peppered with traps and dense foliage.

Jamaica: The Tryall Club

Address

Country Club Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Phone: +1 876-956-5660

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The Tryall Club course includes a tee shot through the stone pillars of a historic aqueduct—part of a former sugar plantation—but this 18-hole, par-72 course does not rely on gimmicks to challenge players. Summer months are optimal for gameplay, while winter play is restricted to Tryall Club members and their guests.

Martinique: Martinique Golf and Country Club

The Empress Josephine Golf Course in Trois-Ilets, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., takes full advantage of banks, trees, lakes, bunkers, and other obstacles to provide 18 challenging holes for keen golfers.

Nevis, West Indies: Four Seasons Resort

Address

Pinney’s Beach, Charlestown, St Kitts & Nevis

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Phone: +1 869-469-1111

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This Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course winds from the seashore to the slopes of Mount Nevis, traversing a former coconut plantation and tropical rainforest, complete with steep ravines. Monkeys may join your foursome as you play alongside the base of an extinct volcano.

Puerto Rico: El Conquistador Resort

Address

1000 Avenida El Conquistador, Fajardo, 00738, Puerto Rico

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Phone: +1 787-863-1000

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This par-72 course features a 200-foot elevation change over its 18 holes and culminates in a final hole that necessitates hitting a shot over a waterfall. Designed by Arthur Hills, it offers stunning vistas of El Yunque National Forest and the ocean at one of Puerto Rico’s most family-friendly properties.

Puerto Rico: Palmas del Mar Country Club

Address

1 Country Club Dr, Humacao, 00791, Puerto Rico

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Phone: +1 787-656-3000

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This luxurious clubhouse marks the start and finish of the Palmas del Mar experience, while the Rees Jones-designed Flamboyan Course has been dubbed the finest golf course in Puerto Rico, complemented by the resort course crafted by champion golfer Gary Player.

Puerto Rico: Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort

Address

6000 Blvd. Río Mar, Río Grande, 00745, Puerto Rico

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Phone: +1 800-474-6627

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The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort encompasses two championship courses. The Ocean Course, designed by Tom and George Fazio, is highly regarded, especially its seaside 16th hole. The River Course, authored by Greg Norman, follows the flow of the Mameyes River and remains memorable for its scenic paths.

St. Kitts and Nevis: St. Kitts Marriott Resort and The Royal Beach Casino

Address

858 Frigate Bay Road, Frigate Bay, St Kitts & Nevis

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Phone: +1 869-466-1200

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The Royal St. Kitts Golf Club is often regarded as one of the most underrated golf courses in the Caribbean. Its 18 holes lie alongside black-sand beaches and follow the natural contours of the Kittsian coast.

St. Lucia: Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Club

Address

La Toc Road, Castries, St Lucia

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Phone: +1 888-726-3257

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The all-inclusive Sandals resorts on St. Lucia share a 9-hole course, providing complimentary greens fees for their guests. Set within a valley, the course presents a narrow, hilly, and challenging experience. Players can spot cruise ships sailing out to sea while contemplating their next tee shot from the elevated 4th green.

Trinidad and Tobago: Mount Irvine Bay Hotel and Golf Course

Established in 1968, this 18-hole course offers a classic Caribbean golf experience, replete with swaying palms and captivating ocean vistas, complemented by attentive service.

Turks and Caicos: Provo Golf Club

Address

Grace Bay Rd, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands

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Phone: +1 877-218-9124

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“Rugged” is the best word to describe this Providenciales course, presenting challenges not only through water hazards and sand traps but also an array of captivating natural limestone formations. This course is not for the faint-hearted.

U.S. Virgin Islands: Carambola Golf Club, St. Croix

Address

72 Estate River, St Croix 00850, USVI

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Phone: +1 340-778-5638

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Laurance Rockefeller bestowed golf-course design pioneer Robert Trent Jones, Sr. a blank check to materialize his vision at the Carambola Golf Club, which opened in 1966. Jones, who designed thousands of courses in his illustrious career, considered Carambola among his finest creations, as generations of golfers unanimously agree.