The region has some of the most stunning courses in the world. Here are some of the best.
The Best Golf Courses In The Caribbean
The Caribbean consists of hundreds of islands, big and small that have reefs, coves, stunning blue water and amazing views out to sea.
Because of this, the region has some incredible golf courses and here we have taken a look at some of the best. Strictly speaking Bermuda is not a Caribbean country but given its proximity to other countries in this list, we have included some of its brilliant courses.
Casa de Campo (Teeth of the Dog) – Dominican Republic
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The number one layout at the wonderful Casa de Campo resort on the south coast of the Dominican Republic is a Pete Dye (opens in new tab) design called ‘Teeth of the Dog’. Carved by sledgehammer and pickaxe through the rocky coastline, it’s an 18-hole masterpiece, with seven stunning holes that hug the coastline.
With the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea lapping the edge of the layout on one side and palatial villas overlooking the other, this is a luxurious place to play golf and knocking shots around a course of such exceptional quality is really rather special – true millionaire’s golf.
Mid Ocean Club, Bermuda
Mid Ocean is a delight and is regualrly in the conversation for the best in the Caribbean. From the first hole where a decent drive invites a startling approach to a green that seems to be hanging in the ocean to the 18th where a slight dog-leg right takes you past the clubhouse and a verandah filled with the sort of people who like to laugh at your misfortune, Mid-Ocean is top class.
Punta Cana (Corales), Dominican Republic
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Tom Fazio’s Punta Cana (Corales) course opened in 2010 and it has everything. With some of the low yellow flowering bushes and overcast skies, you rally could be playing a links course in Scotland when you play along the Caribbean se holes – well, apart from the manicuring of the course, and the warm breeze instead of the biting cold of the North Sea. It’s a…
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