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