GO FOR THE GREEN ON THE MANY CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES IN THE BAHAMAS
It’s Tee Time in The Bahamas
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS: JULY 2022: Inviting golfers and those who travel with them, The Bahamas is home to some of the finest and most scenic golf courses in the world. Pack your clubs, call your caddy and go for a hole-in-one on one of many championship golf courses that salute the sea. www.bahamas.com/
The Rosewood Baha Mar
An 18-hole, par 72 golf course, designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, the Rosewood Baha Mar is located in Nassau. The Royal Blue Golf Course at the Rosewood Baha Mar is a golfing experience that you shouldn’t miss. Available to both Rosewood guests and non-guests, this course seamlessly winds its way through the Bahamian landscape offering views of the sand dunes, white sand, and the Atlantic Ocean. The jungle landscape combined with the elevation changes strewn across the course makes it both challenging and exciting. Golfing at the Royal Blue is a unique experience that changes day to day; every morning tee locations are intentionally changed to suit the direction of the wind and provide a novel play experience.With high-tech GPS-equipped golf carts and Rosewood standard amenities, you can comfortably be assured that you are experiencing the best on the island. There’s no need to worry about packing your club. Travel light, knowing that sophisticated, top-of-the-line Gen4 PXG clubs in various club heads and shaft flexes are available through the ‘better than your own’ rental service. On the day of your tee time, one of the course’s golf professionals will ensure that you are using the best equipment for your skill level, recommending and identifying the perfect match uniquely for you. www.rosewoodhotels.com/
Sandals Emerald Bay Resort
In The Exumas and often described as a golfer’s paradise, this golf course was designed by Greg Norman. Recognized as one of the most scenic yet challenging places to golf, this 18-hole oceanside course is sure to both push your performance as well as leave you in awe of its impeccable beauty. With six signature holes that hug Exuma’s coastline, this course is consistently considered a premier destination in the Caribbean. Practice ranges, putting greens, and practice bunkers as well as golfing lessons (at an additional cost) are available for those looking to warm up, brush up their skills, or simply learn the basics of golfing for the first time. Complimentary green fees are offered to all guests of the resort. If you forget or don’t have anything from clubs to shoes, they are all available for rental at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort. www.sandals.com
The Reef Course, Grand Lucayan
Recognized globally as a superb golfing resort, The Reef Course at Grand Lucayan is unmissable. A previous host location to the PGA Bahamas National Open, this course with its 6,909 yards, designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, is set against the backdrop of Grand Bahama Island. Jones has channeled his hall of fame pedigree in designing the course, leaving no stone unturned in his mission to craft an enviable course. With the cooling Bahamian breeze calming you before you swing and the island landscape reminding you of life’s treasures, The Reef Course balances its championship-level experience with constant, scenic reminders that you are currently on vacation in the lap of paradise. Among the courses of The Bahamas, The Reef also stands out as being one of the best for shorter sessions. www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/things-to-do/reef-course
Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas
This beautifully crafted course by Tom Weiskopf offers everything a golfer needs to have a perfect round. Having over 30 curated golf courses under his belt and numerous championship accreditations, Weiskopf has realized a signature course at the Atlantis Paradise Island that upholds the standard of excellence associated with his name. With sophisticated course presentations that cater to all golfing proficiencies, this 18-hole par, 72 championship course stretches over 7,100 yards across the Paradise Island oceanside peninsula. The course is eminently well maintained and seamless, blending naturally within the island’s landscape, offering gentle transitions from the golf greens to the sand and sea surrounding them. With courses designed by legendary golfers and world-class architects, golfing in The Bahamas is sure to take your skills and standards to new heights. The Islands of The Bahamas being a premier golfing destination as well as a vacation spot like no other, there’s no reason to delay — sun, fun, and tee time are just a flight away. www.atlantisbahamas.com/
