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Golf
Golfing by Resort Areas


If Golf is your passion, welcome to the promised land
Jamaicans have always taken our golf seriously. Inspired, quite likely, by the rich British heritage, accommodating weather and truly spectacular terrain.

It’s all here, right now, awaiting your arrival, whether novice or experienced, from amateur to pro, golfing Jamaica has what you’re looking for in a great golf destination:

Elevated tees and promontory greens with photo-opportunity views of the Caribbean.
Lush, verdant fairway turf that gives woods and irons a comforting bite.
Enough hills and valleys, blind holes and hazards to keep scratch players on their toes. And more than enough challenge to start the adrenaline pumping in the world’s top professionals.

So bring your clubs to any one or two or three of our clubs, and experience a round of the good life.

Here’s a thumbnail sketch of golfing around Jamaica, by resort area:


NEGRIL
Negril Hills Golf Club, 876-957-4638
Located in the lush green hills high above the white sand beaches of Negril, this sporty 18-hole course is distinguished by its tropical greenery, elevated tees and greens, gently undulating fairways and picturesque water hazards.
Negril Hills offers the challenging topography and natural beauty that characterizes the great golf courses of the world.
Par 72; 6,333 yards

MONTEGO BAY
Half Moon Golf Club, 876-953-3105/2211
This Robert Trent Jones designed classic is located in the exquisite, 400-acre Half Moon resort complex near Montego Bay. Home of the Red Stripe Pro Am, this extremely spacious course is consistently acclaimed as one of the top courses in the world.
Difficult driving areas, plenty of bunkering and big, undulating greens sculpted from the foothills of the western Jamaican coastline, give this course its flair.
The club also features the internationally noted David Leadbetter Golf Academy (DLGA) for golfers of all levels who hope to improve their swing.
Par 72; 7,119 yards

RATES:
$110 green fees ($70 for 9 holes) Caddy (mandatory) $17 + tip ($9 for 9 holes)
Cart (optional) $35 ($25 for 9 holes)
Club rental $35 & $20

Tryall Club, 876-956-5681
Golfers in search of the ultimate thrill need look no further, Tryall's 6,221-yard, par 72 course is considered to be the finest in the Caribbean and the pride of Jamaica. It attracts the game's leading players and prestigious international events

The course's sculpted fairways and manicured greens meander through forest-green hills, between stands of coconut palms and fruit trees, round lily-padded ponds, down to a one-and-a-half mile long shoreline.
Nine level holes by the sea and nine rolling holes in the hills combine to offer both the experts and resort golfer the best combination of challenging approaches, lush surroundings and stunning vistas.

Located in a 2,200-acre luxury resort complex, only 12 miles from Montego Bay, Tryall is former home to the LPGA Tour’s Jamaica Classic and the Johnnie Walker World Championship.

This beautiful course, with rolling fairways, devilish greens and unique layout, is considered one of the finest anywhere in the world.

Tryall was built by a Texas architect (Ralph Plummer), in 1960 on the site of a 19th-Century sugar plantation and has hosted 13 international events.
The Golf school is staffed with award winning PGA instructors.
Par 74; 6,772 yards

RATES:
Green fees are Per Day
If an additional round is played on the same day, there are no additional Fees, except for Caddie and cart

Guests playing with golf members (proprietary, resident, overseas golf) during the Winter Season only: 25% discount on Tryall In House daily

GUESTS IN TRYALL VILLAS:
In Season:
$80.00 per day (December 21st to April 15th) Under-17 50% discount (no controlled tee off times)

Off Season:
$40.00 per day (April 16th to December 20th) Under-17 50% discount
18 to 25 years 25% discount (no controlled tee off times) Plus 12.5% Tax.

GUESTS STAYING OUTSIDE OF TRYALL:
In Season: $150.00 per day (December 21st to April 15th) Tax included

Off Season: $110.00 per day (April 16th to December 20th) Tax included

Golf Cart Rental: US $27.00 plus 12.5% tax for 18 holes
US $16.00 plus12.5% tax for 9 holes

Caddie Fees and Tipping Policy:
18 holes "A" Caddie US $18.00 plus Tip - 9 holes at US $9.00 plus tip.
Tipping is not mandatory. If your Caddie is courteous, helpful, gives accurate yardage, repairs ball marks, (all of which he has been trained to do), we recommend that you tip him accordingly. Caddie fee and tip may be paid through the Golf Pro Shop and charged to your account.

Cinnamon Hill Golf Club, 876-953-2650/2655
(Formerly known as Three Palms Ocean Course at Wyndham Rose Hall)
Designed by renowned golf architects Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, the course opened in April of 2001. It immediately passed the test by hosting the Caribbean Classic Golf Tournament. Cinnamon Hill offers mountain, island and sea views that will impress even the most seasoned golfer.
The course plays from sea level to 900 feet above and is blessed with refreshing daily trade winds. 18th-century sugar mill ruins, aqueducts and stone walls run throughout the course.
The caddies aside from helping with every shot, can also give you a little history as you pass through the lush tropical surroundings.
Par 71; 6,637 yards

RATES:
$125, includes greens fees, cart and caddy ($70 for 9 holes)
Club rental - $20

SuperClubs Golf Club, Ironshore Montego Bay, 876-953-3681
Built in 1972 in the midst of a luxury villa resort near Montego Bay, Ironshore's 18-hole course was designed by Canadian Robert Moote and is noted for its challenging layout with a number of intriguing blind holes.
A link-type course, Ironshore's many well bunkered greens put a premium on accurate, steely-nerved approaches.
The beautiful decorated SuperClubs Club House is the perfect place to relax after a day on the links.
Par 72; 6570 yards

White Witch Golf Course, 876-953-2800 or 1-800-241-3333
Winding through the mountains of Jamaica's historic 4,000-acre Rose Hall Plantation, this 18-hole championship course is located five minutes from the Luxury Ritz Carlton.

The par-71, 6,718-yard course was so named by its creators, golf course architects Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril, in reference to the 19th century beauty, Annee Palmer, who owned the 4,000-acre sugar plantation on which the course is built. The Men's USGA course rating and slope is 74.0/139 and the Women's USGA course rating and slope is 73.2/126.

It was completed in August of 2000 and sits on 600 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside. The spectacular panoramic sea, mountain and island views offer a pleasant distraction.

Sharpen your game at the natural turf driving range. Aim at the Caribbean Sea and watch your shots hit the target greens below.
The golf school offers clinics and options of playing nine holes with a PGA certified golf professional.
Par 71; 6718 yards

The Men's USGA course rating and slope is 74.0/139
Women's USGA course rating and slope is 73.2/126. Greens Fees

7 a.m. - 1:30p.m. : $ 125.00 per person
Following 1:30p.m. - 4:50 p.m (Twilight): $99.00 per person
Rates include greens fee, cart, golf concierge and range balls for tee times before twilight. Rates do not include 6.25% tax or gratuity for the golf concierge.

Additional Information
Shoe rental is available for $25 per pair Club rental for $50 for 18 holes and $25 for nine holes and twilight tee times
Golf lessons are also available for $40 for 1/2 hour and $80 for an hour

Reservations can be made up to 45 days in advance for hotel guests and seven days in advance for outside guests

Group tee times (13 or more players ) are also available.

OCHO RIOS
Sandals Golf & Country Club, 876-975-0119/0120/0121/0122
In June 1992, Sandals Resorts International purchased Upton GC and set about creating the Most Elite Golf Course In Jamaica.
All the greens were rebuilt with Tifdwarf Bermuda grass and the fairways resurfaced with Bermuda grass removing all the existing crab grass and weeds.

Sandals now boasts one of the finest Golf Courses in the Caribbean.

Nestled amongst verdant hills, 700 feet above sea level, Located two miles east of the resort town of Ocho Rios, is one of the most scenic 18-hole courses in Jamaica. It is noted for its majestic trees.
The 10th hole offers a spectacular view of the sea.
Golf Digest gave this course a fou-star rating.
Par 72; 6311 yards

RATES:
$100 greens fees ($70 for 9 holes)
Caddie (mandatory) - $15 & $12
Cart (optional) - $38 & $25
Club rental - $17 (Wilson Pro-staff) & $45 (Callaway X-14s)

RUNAWAY BAY
SuperClubs Golf Club, Runaway Bay, 876-973-7319
THis championship golf course offers an exhilarating experience for both the beginner and accomplished golfer.
Located in Runaway Bay, west of Ocho Rios, this course has hosted many championship events, including the Jamaica Open and the Heineken World Cup Qualifier.
Designed by British Naval Commander James D. Harris in 1960, SuperClubs is a favorite of modern-day golf purists.
Within walking distance of the Caribbean Sea. Par 72; 6814 yards

RATES: $80 greens fees ($50 for 9 holes)
Caddie - $14 & $9 Cart - $35 & $23 Club rental - $14

RIO BUENO
SuperClubs Grand Lido Braco, 876-954-0000
A spicy 9-hole executive golf course. Perfect for sharpening ypur game.
Water hazards, sand traps and deep grass bunkers punctuate the beautifully landscaped fairways, making each approach surprisingly difficult.
The Bermuda Tifdwarf greens can be cut to 3/16 of an inch, making them very fast and challenging to read.
Par 28; 1357 yards

KINGSTON
Caymanas Golf Club, 876-922-3386
located about six miles from Jamaica’s capital city, Kingston, Caymanas was built in the mid 1950’s and was Jamaica’s first major 18-hole championship course. It is known for its elevated tees and greens, and for its difficult 12th hole, located 50-feet above a rather narrow fairway, bounded by woods and limestone rocks on either side.

Constant Spring Golf Club, 876-924-1610
Located in the heart of one of Kingston’s nicest residential areas, Constant Spring was built in 1920 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.

SOUTH COAST
Manchester Country Club, 876-962-2403
Located in the historic resort town of Mandeville, more than 2,000 feet above sea level, Manchester Country Club was built over 100 years ago in the rolling hills of Manchester, this is Jamaica’s oldest course, and one of its most popular. Set on 55 acres, it has 9 greens and 18 tee boxes, enabling you to play 18 holes.

All rates are in US Dollars and are subject to change without notice


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