Although only 10 courses serve the entire country, each has its own distinct character, and you can expect a golfing experience in Jamaica to be a departure from the typical North American links experience.

A trip to Jamaican courses can guarantee, among other things, stellar service.Caddies in Jamaica are expertly trained and very familiar with the nuances of their courses. Each golfer receives individual attention from his or her own caddie, unlike busier golf locations where caddies may be serving one or two golfers at once.

One of Jamaica's most serious golf locations is the Tryall Golf Club, about an hour west of Montego Bay. Founded by Texans in the 1950s, the resort is a collection of upscale homes owned by North Americans and Europeans. Tryall is a private resort area, and many golfers are also renters or owners of the resort's villas. If you opt out of staying at Tryall, a visit to their course may be arranged through hotel concierges. Staying at Round Hill Hotel, a small upscale hotel just east of Tryall, increases the ease with which such a visit can be arranged.

Another main golfing area in Jamaica is the hub of Negril's all-inclusive resorts. Be warned, though, when considering golfing in Negril, the predominant players here are not expert golfers. Rather, you'll encounter many first-timers, or once-a-year types. Regardless, golf at Negril Hills Golf Club is a rare and novel experience, as you travel up and down the elevated tees to the valley fairways, twisting and turning around the guango trees.

Some of the best golf on the northern coast of Jamaica is at the Sandals Golf and Country Club. This golf area, formerly known as the Upton Country Club, was in a sad state of disrepair until about two years ago, when Sandals purchased and revamped the area.

Manchester Club is home to the Caribbean's oldest golf course. This golfer's treasure is found in the city of Mandeville on Jamaica's South Coast. Only nine holes, it is set in luxurious rolling hills and is worth a visit for aficionados.

Other resorts in Jamaica, such as Half Moon and Ironshore in Ocho Rios, Wyndham Rose Hall (also known as the “White Witch” course), Breezes, and Sandals, include challenging and fun courses and cater to the golfer with a family. These resorts are all-inclusive and will include, among other things, water-sports, meals, and spa time for family members less interested in golf.

Golfing on the island of Jamaica is a relaxed activity that generally does not require reservations or advanced booking. Making an impromptu decision to hit the links should be easy and can help open your leisure-activity options.

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Caymanas Golf & Country Club

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Caymanas Estates
P.O. Box 61
Spanish Town
Tel:876- 922-3388
Fax:876-922-3394
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Conceived in the early 1950's the Caymanas Golf Course opened for play in 1957 and since that time has developed into a magnificent parkland thanks to the tropical climate of Jamaica. Caymanas is now regarded by many to be the finest in Jamaica and ranked amongst the best in the Caribbean. It offers an enjoyable and exacting test for golfers of all abilities.

Cinnamon Hill Golf Club
Robert Von Hagge Associates
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at Wyndham Rose Hall Resort
Queen's Highway, Rose Hall
Montego Bay
Tel:876-953 2650
Fax:876-953 2617
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18-hole Championship Ocean-side course
Par 71, 4 sets of Tees, large practice area
6637 yards Rated 72.4 USGA Slope 133
6215 yards Rated 70.2 USGA Slope 128
5864 yards Rated 74.4 Women Slope 133
5162 yards Rated 70.5 Women Slope 122
Elevations from Sea Level to 391 feet !

Constant Spring Golf Club
Stanley Thompson

Constant Spring Road
P.O. Box 743
Kingston
Tel:876-924-1610
Fax:876-931-7741

Located in the heart of one of Kingston’s nicest residential areas, Constant Spring was built in 1920 making it one of Jamaica’s oldest golf courses. It is a tight, short course with a breathtaking view at the 13th tee, and the challenge of driving to a narrow plateau of fairway beyond a steep valley.

Grand Lido Braco Golf Club

Grand Lido Braco
Rio Bueno
Tel:876-954-0000
Fax:876-954-0021

Located in Trelawny, between Duncan and Rio Bueno, this compact but challenging 9-hole course is designed to sharpen your short game. Water hazards, sand traps and deep grass bunkers punctuate the fairways, making each approach tricky. The Bermuda Tifdwarf greens can be cut to 3/16 of an inch, making them very fast and challenging to read.

Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club

Montego Bay
P.O. Box 80
Montego Bay
Tel:876-953-3105
Fax:876-953-8089

Consistently ranked one of the top golf courses in the world, the classic Robert Trent Jones Snr. course is sculpted out of the foothills of the western Jamaican coastline, and has an international reputation for being challenging and breathtaking. A member of Jack Nicklaus’ “Great Golf Resorts of the World,” Half Moon has hosted a number of prestigious tournaments including the Jamaica Open Golf Championship, the Dunhill Cup Final of the Americas, and the Red Stripe Pro-Am.

Caledonia Road
P.O. Box 17
Mandeville
Tel:876-962-2403
Fax:876-625-6746

Located in the historic resort town of Mandeville, more than 2,000 feet above sea level, Manchester Country Club was built over 100 years ago in the rolling hills of Manchester, this is Jamaica’s oldest course, and one of its most popular. Set on 55 acres, it has 9 greens and 18 tee boxes, enabling you to play 18 holes.

Negril Hills Golf Club
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Sheffield
Negril
Tel:876-957-4638
Fax:876-957-3890

Today, our commitment to our guests is as strong as ever!
Our guests enjoy the best in golf club privileges, from the elegance and charm of one of Jamaica's finest golf courses. The breathtaking scenery, the challenging multi-rise golf course, and a tranquil atmosphere attracts new and returning visitors each year.

Located just outside of the resort town of Negril, the Negril Hills Golf Club is one of international golf's best kept secrets.

Our staff has been carefully chosen to ensure our promise of total guest satisfaction. Our caddies have been selected to help enhance your experience at Negril Hills Golf Club... Crown jewel of Caribbean golf courses.

Sandals Golf & Country Club

Sandals Golf & Country Club
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P.O. Box 771
Upton District
Ocho Rios
Tel:876-975-0119
Fax:876-975-0196

In June 1992, Sandals Resorts International purchased Upton GC and set about creating the MOST ELITE GOLF COURSE

RSE IN JAMAICA. All the greens were rebuilt with Tifdwarf Bermuda grass and the fairways resurfaced with Bermuda grass removing all the existing crab grass and weeds. Sandals now boasts one of the finest Golf Courses in the Caribbean. Golf Digest Magazine granted a four-star rating for courses to play whilst on vacation.

Complimentary Green Fees to all Sandals Guests.
Complimentary transportation to all guests of Sandals/Beaches Resorts within Jamaica's Ocho Rios area.
Complimentary golf lessons Monday - Saturday. Lessons are bookable through the resort's Tour Desk.
Caddy is mandatory at $18 per caddy for 18 holes; $12 for 9 holes
Carts are optional at $40 per cart for 18 holes; $25 for 9 holes
Club Rental: Precept: $25 - Callaway - $45 (all rentals available in ladies and gents, left & right handed)
Shoe rentals (includes free socks) $16.

Putting Green, Teaching Pro, Chipping Green

SuperClubs - Ironshore Golf Club
45 holes

Montego Bay
P.O. Box 531
Montego Bay
Tel:876-953-3681
Fax:876-953-8628

Jamaica's largest golf provider with 45 holes on 3 courses. With its crisp breezes, rugged topography and breathtaking scenery, Jamaica may well be the best kept secret among golfers. The resident pros at Breezes Runaway Bay have created a special package for that let's you sample up to five of Jamaica's most challenging courses - for one fixed price. And that includes everything from green fees to roundtrip transportation from Breezes Runaway Bay.

Teaching Pro, Golf School

SuperClubs Golf Club
British Naval Commander J. Harris
45 holes

Main Street
Runaway Bay
Tel:876-973-7319
Fax:876-9737320

This course has hosted many championship events, including the Jamaica Open and the World Cup of Golf Qualifier. Legendary for its breathtaking views of the Caribbean and notoriously fast greens, many have tried, but few have truly conquered this course. Learn how to play golf at our golf school; our golf director and several professionals are there to assist you. For beginners to advanced golfers, approximately 20 hours of instruction are available each week. The school has a lecture room with video equipment, a 10-bay golf range, large practice green, sandtrap and chipping area. Green fees and golf school instruction are all included in your stay at Breezes Runaway Bay.

Teaching Pro, Chipping Green, Golf School, Practice Bunker

Tryall Club Jamaica

The Tryall Club
Ralph Plummer
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Sandy Bay P.O.
Hanover
Tryall
Montego Bay
Tel:876-956-5660
Fax:876-956-5673
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Golfers in search of the ultimate thrill need look no further… Tryall's 6,221-yard, par 72 course - considered the finest in the Caribbean and the pride of Jamaica - attracts the game's leading players and prestigious international events like the Johnnie Walker World Championships, Mazda Champions, Jamaica Classic and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf.

Designed by Ralph Plummer, the course's sculpted fairways and manicured greens meander through forest-green hills, between stands of coconut palms and fruit trees, round lily-padded ponds, down to a one-and-a-half mile long shoreline.

The Tryall Club's course enjoys both spectacular views and challenging golf. The course winds along the beach and into the hillside; while some of the holes seem wide open and ready to accept your longest drive, beware of the trade winds. As the Johnnie Walker players discovered at Tryall, strategy and position are the keys to a successful round.

Putting Green, Teaching Pro, Chipping Green, Golf School, Practice Bunker, Driving Range

White Witch of Rose Hall Golf Course

1 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Rose Hall
Montego Bay
Tel:876-518-0174
Fax:876-518-0143
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Winding through the mountains of Jamaica's historic 5,000-acre Rose Hall Plantation, The White Witch golf course is carved out of 600 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside featuring panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea from 16 of its 18 holes. As part of Jamaica’s premiere golf resort - The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort - the par-71, 6,719-yard course was so named by its creators, golf course architects Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril, in reference to the 19th century beauty, Annee Palmer, who owned the 5,000-acre sugar plantation on which the course is built. The White Witch features a clubhouse complete with men's and women's locker rooms, a proshop, The White Witch Clubhouse restaurant and complimentary services of the resort's exclusive golf concierge

Wyndham Rose Hall Golf & Beach Resort

(Montego Bay; tel. 876/953-2650): This has been called one of the top courses in the world. It's a challenging seaside and mountain course. The 14th hole passes a waterfall.

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