Golf courses of the Caribbean
Sun, sea, sand – and a putting green. The Caribbean golf courses you simply must play
by Max Williams
Playa Grande
Dominican Republic
With ten oceanfront holes along the 60ft cliff tops, Playa Grande is unquestionably one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Built in 1997, Playa Grande is one of the last courses designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones (who redesigned two holes at Augusta) before his death in 2000. playagrande.com
Playa Grande
Dominican Republic
The 7250-yard par 72 offers some thrilling holes as well as stunning views. Perhaps the pick of the bunch is the 12th, a 488-yard par 5 that allows golfers to drive over the ocean. Try not to hit any flying fish. playagrande.com
Grenadines Estate Golf Club
The Grenadines
Formerly Trump International, the Grenadines Estate Golf Club at the Canouan Resort is situated on the minuscule and beautiful island of Canouan. The course rises from sea level to the rim of an extinct volcano, where the islands of the Caribbean spread out below you. canouan.com
Grenadines Estate Golf Club
The Grenadines
The par 72 course measures 6,900 yards, although the length is very much secondary to the climb. The 13th hole, 840ft above sea level, is the highest point of the course and offers panoramic views of the Grenadines to those fortunate enough to be playing it. canouan.com
Teeth of the Dog - Casa De Campo
Dominican Republic
Another masterpiece from prolific designer Pete Dye, Teeth of the Dog at the Casa de Campo resort has been considered arguably the best course in the Caribbean since it opened in 1971. Dye famously claimed to only design eleven of the holes – as God Himself made the other seven on the shoreline. casodecampo.com
Teeth of the Dog - Casa De Campo
Dominican Republic
Teeth of the Dog is a 7,471-yard par 72 which will test even the most skilled golfer on a blustery morning. The hole that gave the course its evocative moniker is the 16th, a 194-yard par three that demands a carry over the Caribbean and the jutting teeth of its rocks. casadecampo.com
Ocean Club Golf Course
Bahamas
Open to guests of the Atlantis Resort, the Ocean Club inhabits the picturesquely named Paradise Island - formerly known as 'Hog Island' until the resort opened in 1962 and its American owner successfully lobbied for a more attractive, non-porcine related moniker. Michael Jordan has hosted his Celebrity Invitational charity event here since 2001. alantisbahamas.com
Ocean Club Golf Course
Bahamas
The 18 hole par 72 course stretches over 7,100 yards. Watch out for the 12th hole known as 'Spyglass', a 208-yard, par three. If the bunkered green weren't tricky enough, your tee shot must carry an inlet to reach it. Prayers to the island gods may be required… atlantisbahamas.com
