| A golf vacation in the Caribbean - doesn't | | | | |
| that sound great? Golf all day long, if you | | | | - Sandy Lane Resort in Barbados - this golf |
| so desire. And sun, sand and beach when you | | | | resort hosts 2 world-class 18-hole golf |
| don't feel like golf. Practically all the | | | | courses designed by Tom Fazio as well as the |
| island nations in the Caribbean are tourist | | | | famous Old Nine built 50 years ago. The Old |
| friendly - making their livelihood welcoming | | | | Nine is an affordable budget 9-hole golf |
| both casual visitors on vacation and golfers | | | | course. Sandy Lane was voted the 2007 GOlf |
| on holiday. The Caribbean is an ideal place | | | | Resort of the Year by The International |
| to spend your vacation, with many activities | | | | Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). |
| to keep your family out of your hair while | | | | |
| you play golf the whole day long, everyday of | | | | - Royal Westmoreland in Barbados - this |
| the week. Just playing golf for fun amidst | | | | resort's golf course is set at varying |
| the wonderful scenery of the many golf | | | | heights of 200 feet to 300 feet above sea |
| resorts dotting the Caribbean islands. | | | | level. The many different elevations make |
| | | | this is a challenging 18-hole golf course and |
| For a casual golfer, this is a great | | | | was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. |
| opportunity to recharge yourself. A chance to | | | | |
| get away from your usual golf haunts. A | | | | - Barbados Golf and Country Club - this was |
| chance to play in different terrain with the | | | | originally built in 1974 and completely |
| beautiful sea shining in the sun over the | | | | overhauled in 2000. Definitely a challenging |
| horizon. Just relax and forget about the golf | | | | course. In fact, challenging enough that it |
| swing instructions and mechanics that you | | | | was chosen to host a Champions Tour |
| were struggling with for the past year. | | | | tournament. The course is not only tough, it |
| Forget your golf swing techniques and golf | | | | is an awesome spectacle with bunkers carved |
| putting tips for a little while and just play | | | | from coral waste. Despite this, it is |
| for fun while soaking in the refreshing | | | | affordable to many budgets. |
| atmosphere of the islands. Relax away the | | | | |
| stress and normal anxieties, and just maybe | | | | - Rockley Golf Course - ideal for women and |
| that perfect swing which you were desperately | | | | seniors. It is the oldest golf course in the |
| trying to learn will just come together for | | | | Barbados, offering the finest parkland golf. |
| you. After all, it is just like finding your | | | | The course rewards golfers with accurate golf |
| car keys when they go missing - they turn up | | | | swing techniques. Excellent for all levels of |
| when you stop hunting for them. | | | | players and also one of the most affordable |
| | | | in the Caribbean. |
| Here is a list of the most famous Caribbean | | | | |
| islands which cater to golfers. Your tour | | | | - Half Moon Resort in Jamaica - a favorite |
| operator could probably find you a discount | | | | golf course of Jack Nicklaus. Is this good or |
| package for the golf resorts on these | | | | bad for you? Regardless, with an endorsement |
| islands: | | | | like this, you just have to try it and find |
| | | | out for yourself. |
| - Barbados - this tiny nation hosted the 2006 | | | | |
| World Golf Championships World Cup and has | | | | - Teeth of the Dog in the Dominican Republic |
| many world class golf courses | | | | has been named the top course on any of the |
| | | | Caribbean islands by Golf Magazine. As befits |
| - Dominican Republic - another Caribbean | | | | is fame, it is also one of the most |
| nation famed for its many world class golf | | | | expensive. |
| courses and resorts | | | | |
| | | | - Hilton's Coral brand of all inclusive |
| - Jamaica | | | | resorts in the Dominican Republic - this |
| | | | chain of golf resorts is ideal for budget |
| - Aruba | | | | golfers. You even get Gary Player's recent |
| | | | Guavaberry course, which is a beautiful and |
| - Virgin Islands | | | | well designed facility. |
| | | | |
| - Puerto Rico | | | | - Playa Dorado in the Dominican Republic - |
| | | | designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and |
| And this is a list of some of the more famous | | | | ranked in Golf Digest's foreign Top 100 |
| resorts and golf courses (no doubt your local | | | | courses outside the U.S. |
| tour operator can recommend more): | | | | |
| | | | So what are you waiting for, an invitation? |
| - Rio Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico - this | | | | Go plan your next vacation already - golf for |
| resort hosts Greg Norman's first golf course | | | | you, and sun, sand and surf for your family. |
| designed for the Caribbean. This breathtaking | | | | And who knows - playing at the spectacular |
| course is framed by both mountains and ocean, | | | | Caribbean golf courses may just inspire your |
| and retains its natural foliage. The hole | | | | golf skills to new heights. |
| placements were determined by natural | | | | |
| terrain. It is characterised by wide | | | | Do you have these 3 problems with your golf |
| fairways, open greens, shallow bunkers, and | | | | swing: 1) inconsistency; 2) slice; 3) |
| light rough - ideal for golfers of all skill | | | | distance? Click here to find out how to |
| levels. | | | | improve your golf swing. |