Golf
Photo: Canouan Golf Club- Mandarin Oriental Hotel, St. Vincent
Golf Courses in the Caribbean
Select a country name below to explore its golf courses
Aruba | Bonaire | The Bahamas | Curacao | Grenada | Guadeloupe Islands | Nevis |
TIERRA DEL SOL RESORT & GOLF (NW Aruba, near lighthouse)
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
18-hole, Par 71 championship course, 6,811 yds from the championship tees
Claim to Fame
Desert-style links with panoramic Caribbean Sea views, full service clubhouse and a premium restaurant. Recently reopened after 13 month sustainable renovation completed in late 2025
THE LINKS AT DIVI ARUBA (Oranjestad)
Architect: Litten/Viola J.V.
9-hole; preferred tee times for Divi Resort guests, but open to the public
Claim to Fame
Can package golf with a 5 night to a 14 night play and stay vacation
PIEDRA SO BONAIRE GOLF CLUB (Mi Casa)
Architect:
18-hole, Par 72 course, 6,143 yds.
Claim to Fame
Features nine artificial greens and nine natural browns. Beautiful views of the Caribbean sea, this course is as natural as it gets and designed to be ecologically friendly. Golf among the cacti, rock, shrubs, sand & stones.
ROYAL BLUE – BAHA MAR (Nassau, Cable Beach)
Architect: Jack Nicklaus
18-hole, Par 72 championship course, 7,150 yds from Bear Tees
Claim to Fame
Signature par three, 16th hole
OCEAN CLUB GOLF COURSE (Nassau, Paradise Island)
Architect: Tom Weiskopf
18-hole, Par 72 championship course, 7,100 yds from Bear Tees
Claim to Fame
Former home of the Pure Silk Bahamas/LPGA Classic
THE ALBANY (Nassau)
Architect: Ernie Els
18-hole, Par 72 championship course, 7,400 yds, private but can play once as a non-member. Apply in advance.
Claim to Fame
Home to the PGA TOUR’s Hero World Challenge
LYFORD CAY CLUB (Nassau, Lyford Cay)
Architect: Dick Wilson/updated by Bryce Swanson of Rees Jones
18-hole, Par 72 championship course, 7,007 yds from Gold Tees. Private.
Claim to Fame
A stunning and lavish course for elite membership. Fans of James Bond movies will note references to Sean Connery.
THE ABACO CLUB (Abaco, Winding Bay)
Architect: Donald Steel, Mackenzie & Ebert
18-hole, Par 72 championship course, private but can play once as a non-member.
Claim to Fame
Sport par four, 5th hole (tee on beach!)…and daring par five 18th hole!
EMERALD BAY (Great Exuma, Georgetown) *Temporarily Closed*
Architect: Greg Norman
18-hole, Par 72 championship course, 7,200 yards
Claim to Fame
Home of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Bahamas Great Exuma Classic; features six holes that are oceanfront on the Emerald Bay peninsula.
THE REEF (Grand Bahama Island, Freeport) *Open on weekends only*
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
18-hole, Par 72 championship course, 6,920 yards
Claim to Fame
Moderate difficulty, water hazarded links-style championship layout
OLD QUARRY GOLF COURSE (Santa Barbara Plantation)
Architect: Pete Dye
18-hole, Par 72 championship course; 6,946 yds from championship tees
Claim to Fame
Named after the historic 19th century limestone quarry; this course offers 3 distinct landscapes: the Caribbean Sea, Spanish Water Bay, then the base of the Tafelberg mountain.
BLUE BAY GOLF COURSE (Blue Bay)
Architect: William ‘Rocky’ Roquemore
18-hole, Par 72 championship course; gold tees 6,645 yds, blue tees 6,290 yds.
Claim to Fame
Beautiful vistas along the Caribbean Sea with dramatic cliffs, natural elevation and rolling fairways.
CURAÇAO GOLF & SQUASH CLUB (Willemstad)
Architect: Ed van Kampen
18-hole, Par 70 course, 6079 yds.
Claim to Fame
With 10 greens, a putting green and a golf school, this course is designed for all levels of players and is open 7 days a week. Wide fairways, large undulating greens.
GRENADA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (Grand Anse, near St. George’s)
9-hole, with alternating tee boxes allowing for an 18-hole round; 18-hole, Par 67, 5,159 yds.
Claim to Fame
Charming and scenic, this course has 7 elevated greens offering lovely views of the Caribbean sea.
GOLF INTERNATIONAL DE SAINT-FRANÇOIS (Saint-François, Grande Terre)
18-hole, Par 71 championship course, 6,550 yards.
Claim to Fame
A wonderful course for players of all skill levels, golfers may find the first six holes particularly challenging. With many bunkers, water hazards and natural slopes, the tropical setting along with the beautiful trade winds provides a strategic dimension making each round unique.
FOUR SEASONS RESORT NEVIS (Pinney’s Beach, Charlestown, Nevis)
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
18-hole, Par 71 championship course, 6,766 yds.
Claim to Fame
With sweeping views of Nevis Peak and neighbouring St. Kitts, this is a challenging but captivating course – watch out for the playful green vervet monkeys.
GUACALITO DE LA ISLA GOLF COURSE (Rivas O, Mukul Resort)
Architect: David McLay Kidd
18-hole, Par 72, 6,676 yds from the Black tees
Claim to Fame
Located on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, this golf course has stunning ocean views, challenging fairways, lush landscapes and an eco-friendly design rooted in sustainability. Famous beachside 18th green!
IGUANA GOLF COURSE (Playa Colorado)
Architect: Niels Oldenburg
9-hole, par 36, 2,911 to 3,374 yards; can be played as an 18-hole using different tee boxes for the back nine
Claim to Fame
Known for its natural beauty and challenging layout. Hole 8 is a water trap, and home to Omar the caiman!
CANOUAN ESTATE (Canouan Estate Resort & Villas Golf Course)
Architect: Jim Fazio
18-hole, Par 72 championship golf course, 6,900 yds.
Claim to Fame
Breathtaking views from every angle, with the course set amidst dramatic sloping hills skirting the ocean’s edge. Holes 12, 13, 14 and 15 are the most scenic holes; they sit on top of the ridge and have spectacular views of the Grenadines.