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Sunny weather all year round makes Barbados an ideal location for golfing and the perfect vacation spot for golfers and "would-be" golfers! These glorious weather conditions are complemented by excellent golf courses and facilities.
Several golf tournaments are hosted throughout the year, attracting participants from a number of countries including Europe and North America . In addition most golf clubs offer professional instruction.
Sandy Lane Country Club Course - Venue for World Cup Golf 2006
SANDY LANE
The focal point of golf at Sandy Lane is the impressive Club House overlooking the 18th Hole of The Country Club Course and The Green Monkey. The clubhouse serves the three Sandy Lane courses:
The dramatic Green Monkey course being developed at Sandy Lane was designed by Tom Fazio. This course was carved out of the quarry formerly located there.
The Country Club at 7060 yards, Par 74.7, this challenging course features lush greens, five lakes and lovely open fairways with angled slopes. Most holes offer spectacular Caribbean Sea views, and are shared with the famous Bajan Green Monkeys, which live in the gullies in and around the course. The course is comprised of 5 par threes, 8 par fours, and 5 par fives.
The famous Old Nine course, constructed in 1961, is intimate yet challenging. With its tree-lined fairways, it still winds its way magically through the old estate.
BARBADOS GOLF CLUB
18 Holes. This 6,805 yard par 72 Championship golf course, which is open to the public, is the work of Ron Kirby, one of the world's most experienced golf course designers. The Barbados Golf Club has teamed up with several Official Partner Hotels offering Packages and special offers. Seven day unlimited golf passes available from as little as US$364. 18 Holes - Yards:6,553/5,520
Architect on old course: Robertson Ward
The famous hotel has recently been re-built from the ground up (Opened March 17th 2001). The 18 holes are being expanded to 44 for a master class facility. The new course architect is Tom Fazio.
ROYAL WESTMORELAND BARBADOS
18 Holes - Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr - opened 1994 Yards:6,870/5,333 - Hosted events such as 2000 European Seniors Tour Event and Barbados Open 1996-1999 Incredible Experience with young greens, great views and putts breaking to the ocean! Located five miles north of Bridgetown . This is a members only course but with special arrangements if staying at Glitter Bay . The course must be viewed as one of the worlds most exciting resort courses, complete with spa, tennis, restaurants and golf villas.
ROCKLEY GOLF CLUB
9 Holes
A pleasant 9-hole course with par 36. It is situated in a Villa resort area with several pools, tennis and club facilities.
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