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Concierge Golf Specialist
Bermuda is a golfer's paradise ... no matter your experience level there's a few courses that you will enjoy.
Tips for the Novice: Fairmont Southampton is a wonderful short course. Classified as an Executive Par 3 course it features a hilly topography and great vistas. Give your short game a workout with tight chips shots and controlled putting required to score well. Ocean View is a little more challenging and as a 9 hole course that features either as a positive - you can play the same nine holes again now knowing some of the layout, or as a negative - you might find the same traps all over again! St George's is a notch above the other two for challenging play.
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Last word: Let your location dictate the course, nearer the West end .. play the Fairmont, nearer the Central or Eastern parishes ... play Ocean View.
Tips for the moderate/pro Player: Belmont is a new course in excellent condition with Tiff Eagle greens, reports from visitors back to us indicate that this course is a pleasure to play. Centrally located they provide excellent access to quality times. Port Royal has some of the most scenic holes and with Belmont were recently rated as high quality resort courses. Riddell's Bay is a notch below these courses as far as challenge is concerned and has limited tee times for visitors making it a little hard to book. Tucker's Point is a private members course that will allow visitors and is a top level course. A little expensive for the experience we have heard more than once. Last word: Play Belmont and Port Royal.
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Belmont Hills Golf Club
This tricky course combines elevated and double tiered greens, blind second shots, tight fairways and small, narrow putting surfaces to stymie even the most patient. Number of holes: 18, Par: 70, Yards: 6,100. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Greens Fees: $130/pp includes cart. Location: Harbour Road, Warwick. Tel: 441-236-6400.
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Fairmont Southampton Golf Club
This 18 hole, par-3 executive golf course provides heavily bunkered greens and water hazards to offer challenging short play focusing on accuracy rather than power. Number of holes: 18, Par: 3, Yards: 2,737. Golf Pro: Bruce Sims. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Greens Fees: $70/pp (cart is included). Location: South Shore Road, Southampton. Tel: 441-239-6952.
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Ocean View Golf Course
Ocean View is a 9-hole, public course with many elevated tees overlooking the ocean, hence its name. Ocean View also offers a driving range making it the perfect location for a quick game of golf or to practice a few shots. Number of holes: 9, Par: 35, Yards: 2,940. Golf Pro: Dwayne Pearman. Open sunrise to sunset with lots of Specials from November to March. Greens Fees: $93.00 (18-holes) plus golf cart. Location: Barker’s Hill Road off North Shore Road in Devonshire. Tel: 441-295-9093.
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Port Royal Golf Course
NOTE: POrt Royal is presently closed for major redesign construction. ( MAR 08 ) most popular course provides breath-taking views and challenging golf. Architect Robert Trent Jones combined the undulating terrain, lush greenery and dramatic oceanside cliffs to provide a golf experience you won’t soon forget. Visitor Golf Tournament on Friday mornings 7:30am to Noon. Number of holes: 18, Par: 71, Yards: 6,561. Open sunrise to sunset. Greens Fees: $139/pp including cart & token for range balls. Location: Middle Road, Southampton. Tel: 441
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Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club
Holes placed perilously close to the ocean heighten the challenge at this, the elder statesman of Bermuda country clubs. Golfers since 1922 have marveled at the requirements of accuracy of this tight course. Note: This is a private course and only weekday play is permitted by non members. Number of holes: 18, Par: 70, Yards: 5,800. Greens Fees: $145 per person plus includes cart. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Location: Middle Road, Warwick. Tel: 441-238-1060.
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St. George’s Golf Course
Another of Bermuda’s courses designed by architect Robert Trent Jones, St. George’s is short at only 4,043 yards therefore requiring skillful short play and careful club selection. Number of holes: 18, Par: 62, Yards: 4,043. Golf Pro: Rawn Rabain. Open sunrise to sunset. Greens Fees: $88/pp includes cart $28/pp for 18 holes. Location: St. George’s. Tel: 441-297-8353.
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Tucker’s Point Golf Club
A dramatically re-designed championship golf course, crafted by Roger Rulewich, former senior designer for Robert Trent Jones. There are newly-designed holes and greens boasting dramatic views and re-contoured fairways and bunkers. Note: This is a private course and visitors can play daily but tee times can only be reserved 48hrs in advance. Number of holes: 18, Par: 70, Yards: 6,361. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Greens Fees: $224/pp. Location: Tuckers Town, Smiths. Tel: 441-298-6900.
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Bermuda Golf Academy
Driving Range and Adventure Mini Golf. Equipped with night lighting, featuring a 320 yard driving range with 40 practice bays (25 covered), an 18 hole practise green, 8 target greens, chipping area and a bunker play area. Golf lessons and a video swing analysis are available. Open daily 9am - 10pm. Rate Range: $4 - $8.50. Location: Industrial Park Rd (off Middle Rd), Southampton. Tel: 441-238-8800.
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