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Jamaica's true colors: red, green and golf
Jamaica is blessed with all
the qualities of a world-class golf destination. In addition to excellent
year-round weather, the topography, lush vegetation and scenic beauty of our
tropical island also encourages creative golf course designs by imaginative golf
course architects. Jamaica is also famous for its caddies: lively, entertaining,
experienced, dedicated - with an uncanny ability to track down wayward shots and
to read the breaks on even the trickiest greens. We invite you to play our
courses for yourself for an unforgettable golfing experience:
Montego Bay is the
island's golf capital boasting five championship golf courses, premium hotel
accommodations, an international airport served by several major airlines,
beaches and other recreational, shopping and entertainment facilities.
SuperClubs Ironshore
The former Ironshore Golf & Country
Club is a links-style, par-72 course. Once referred to as Jamaica's gem in the
rough, it's a demanding course with plenty of doglegs and bunkers to challenge
your A-game. Since January 2000, SuperClubs has been polishing that gem. A
beautifully decorated new clubhouse was built and a massive course renovation
completed. The greens are in their best condition in 20 years, locals say. The
6,570-yard layout delivers what is expected - an entertaining golf experience,
with several water encounters and a number of interesting blind shots. Fairways
are separated by tall, frilly Australian pines, as well as flowering hibiscus
and bough.
Half Moon
Designed by the renowned Robert Trent
Jones Sr., the course opened in 1961 and since has firmly established itself as
one of prized courses that the Caribbean has to offer. Measuring a massive,
7,119 yards from the back tees, it has been selected as host venue for several
professional and amateur tournaments, including the Jamaican Open and the
Dunhill Cup. The course boasts some of the trademark Jones features, including
runway tees and use of the land's movement or the 'figure eight' routing that
cleverly changes angles just enough to cause bewilderment on the windy days. The
greens also demand special attention: while they are very playable, their shape
and contour often force the better golfer to work the ball to get their
approaches close to tucked pins, while leaving an opening for the novice player
to run the ball in.
Cinnamon Hill
One instinctively marvels at the
parcel of land on which Robert von Hagge-designed Cinnamon Hill GC (formerly
Three Palms), at the Wyndham Rose Hall. On an island blessed with lushness and topographical character, and short on acreage,
the layout moves from an open, windswept front nine into the lower elevations of
the Blue Mountains on the back nine, where dense foliage traps the fairways of
the incoming holes. Boasting interesting, serene, descriptive and sometimes
downright intimidating names each hole has its own intriguing characteristics
and is sure to leave behind a memorable experience. The surrounding scenery at
#15 "Mountain Falls" is so striking, that a scene was shot here for the James
Bond film Live and Let Die. The course is built on what was once a 400-acre
plantation, and remnants of the area's history, including aqueducts,
gravestones, and ruins of historic homes, offer a crumbling reminder of a land
that once breathed a life of its own, long before golf.
White Witch
Locals are quick to say that Annie Palmer still haunts the Rose Hall Great House
and the estate- including the course built there on the grounds. The White Witch
Course, designed by the team of Robert Von Hagge, Rick Baril and Mike Smelek,
opened in August 2000 as the centerpiece of the new Ritz Carlton Rose Hall
Resort. Instead of traditional tropical terrain, the layout is mountainous and
rugged. The 6,718-yard course sticks to the high ground where there are cool
breezes and ocean views on 16 holes. This elevated route can be intimidating,
with its carries over jungle-like terrain, but the course intertwines with the
mountains and provides golfers with some of the best views of the coastline.
Tryall
Tryall's 18-hole, Ralph Plummer-designed championship course has played host to
such prestigious international events as the Johnnie Walker World Championship,
last won by Fred Couples in 1995. With holes that kiss the shoreline and flirt
with the edges of jungle ravines, it is probably the most celebrated golf course
in the Caribbean. The course stretches 6,772 yards from the ocean-side up into
forested hills, past coconut groves, and back down to the sea along a route
lined with flowering plants and magnificent trees. The signature par-three 4th
hole incorporates the natural challenges of the Caribbean Sea and the Flint
River, while the memorable par-four 7th hole provides a dramatic tee-shot
through the stone pillars of the historic aqueduct that feeds the adjacent
waterwheel. Tryall's homeowners, many associated with the club for generations,
have preserved the atmosphere of charming gentility that has been "modernized
out" of many other historic properties.
Negril Hills
Nestled in the hills minutes away from
Negril's famous
seven-mile white-sand beach, golf enthusiasts will find this relaxed resort's
hidden gem- the Negril Hills Golf Club. Famous for its elevated tees and greens,
undulating fairways and emerald ponds, this layout promises an enjoyable round
that's a perfect break from Negril's sand and sea. Built in 1993 by Robert
Simmons, this 18-hole course spans 6,333 yards, cut into Negril's low, rolling
hills. This topography makes for fast play, with snaking fairways and mildly
sloping greens. It also
reveals fleeting views of Negril's distant golden sands
and calm seas. Along the fairways, coconut and other tropical trees dance in the
soft sea breezes wafting in from the coast. This course is characterized by
water hazards, boasting nine ponds that all come into play. Marshlands and
sandtraps also lurk throughout the course, waiting to claim wayward balls.
Runaway Bay GC
The par 72 course was designed by
Major John Harris from Britain and opened in 1960. From the Blue Tees, the
course measures a long 6,870 yards with a slope rating of 124. The combination
of the wind gusting up to 35 miles per hour, long rolling fairways with large
flat greens and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, guarantee that golfers
can expect an exhilarating experience whether they are beginners or accomplished
players. The PGA-quality golf course has hosted many an international event
including the MatchPlay games between the United Kingdom and the West Indies,
the Jamaica Open and the World Cup of Golf Super-qualifier tournaments.
Sandals Ocho Rios
Formerly known as Upton Golf Club, the Sandals Golf & Country Club was
established in 1951 as a 9 hole course located 700 feet above sea level in
Upton, a few miles east of
Ocho Rios. The original 9-hole layout which, designed by P.K. Saunders, was
expanded in the early 1960s to 18 holes. In June 1992, Sandals Resorts purchased
the property and set about creating one of the most elite golf courses in
Jamaica. The greens were rebuilt with Tifdwarf Bermuda grass and the fairways
resurfaced with Bermuda grass. Although comparatively short- 6311 yards, par 71
from the Blue Tees, the course makes for a challenging 128 slope.
Manchester
Carved into the rolling hills near
Mandeville more than
a century ago, the Manchester Country Club is Jamaica's and the Caribbean's
oldest golf course. Boasting 140 years of history, it is easily the most unique
in Jamaica with it's nine greens and 18 tee locations. Founded as a Country Club
in 1865 and soon after the Scots invented the game of golf, a golf course was
built on the site. It is situated in the middle of the town of Mandeville, the
capital of Manchester and has one of the most breath-taking scenic wonders,
provided by the course's 2201 foot elevation. Although it is a private members
club, it is open to the public and is one of Mandeville's main tourist
attractions.
Caymanas
Located 9 miles outside Kingston, Caymanas GC rests in the foothills of St.
Catherine and overlooks the parish's verdant cane fields, stretching all the way
to Kingston Harbour. Designed by well-known Canadian architect, Howard Watson,
in the 1950s, the course's hilly environment is brilliantly incorporated in the
layout. Several of the 18 tee boxes are elevated while the fairways undulate in
accordance to the topography of the craggy limestone hills. Stately Cotton and
Guango trees line the fairways and guard the greens throughout the course's
6,844 yards, creating daunting natural hazards. Strategically placed bunkers and
ponds also make for more challenging play. The Club, which hosted several
Caribbean Championships, including the Jamaican Open, the Jamaica Classic and
Shell's Wonderful World of Golf, is sloped at 123 from the Blue Tees and
measures 6,844 yards.
Constant Spring
Located in the heart of one of Kingston's nicest residential areas, Constant
Spring was built in 1920 by Scottish architect Stanley Thompson, a mentor of
Robert Trent Jones, making it one of Jamaica's oldest golf courses. It is a
tight, short course with a breathtaking view at the 13th tee, and the challenge
of driving to a narrow plateau of fairway beyond a steep valley. It has hosted
all of the island's top players, many of the socially elite and more than a few
concerts during its long
history.
The Jamaica Golf Association, comprised of individual golfing members and golf
clubs islandwide, is at the forefront of the drive to develop the game of golf
for a better Jamaica.
David Leadbetter Golf Academy -
Half Moon
The Academy combines the finest golf instruction available on one of Jamaica's
most challenging courses. Created by one of the masters in the art of teaching
the golf swing, David Leadbetter has a unique ability to communicate and a
profound dedication to the game. He is known for rebuilding Nick Faldo's fabled
swing and has worked with Ernie Els, Greg Norman and Nick Price, and has
developed an exclusive group of teaching professionals to give "tour-proven"
advice to ambitious golfers at all stages of development.
Cable & Wireless National Golf Academy
Kingston's bustling business and entertainment hub, New Kingston, is also fast
becoming the capital city's recreational sporting center thanks in part to the
addition of Cable and Wireless' National Golf Academy. Located on lands with a
view of New Kingston's towering buildings and the distant Blue Mountains, the
National Golf Academy is the island's first public driving range and putting
green. Spanning an impressive 240 yards, the driving range plays like a real
golf course with undulating fairways, 6 manicured greens and well-placed holes,
bunkers and ponds. From the Academy's 23 bays you may practice your swing and
drive, or on the adjacent putting green, you can hone you short game skills.
**for more information visit
www.jam-boree.com, Jamaica's visitor website, the complete source for travel
and tourism information featuring hand-picked deals on vacation packages,
hotels, villas, flights and car rentals**
About the Author
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visitor website
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