If you’re a dedicated golfer, head for Montego Bay to find champion courses. White Witch of Rose Hall is a magnificent course and legend has it that the ghost of legendary husband killer, Annee Palmer, roams the course and grounds. If you make a bad shot on this course, you can blame it on Annee’s spirit.
The Ironshore Golf and Country Club has been renovated and is now known as SuperClubs. Though the greens have been greatly improved, you will still run into blind holes here.
At Tyrell Golf Tennis and Beach Club, try your hand at three very different and difficult courses that were created by architect Robert Van Hagge. These courses will give even experienced golfers a challenge.
The fairways of Half Moon are deceptively difficult, due to high winds that tend to be constantly present. Nine holes play against the wind, while nine holes play into them. If you’re up to a real golf challenge, be sure to play a few rounds at Half Moon.
Audubon Golf Trail, Louisiana
The Audubon Golf Trail was named after John Audubon, the artist who painted many of his canvases in the State of Louisiana. Here, you can combine golf and bird watching. Some of the species are spectacular and their songs follow you around the course. All members have made a pledge to ensure protection of the natural resources surrounding the course.
Trails lead you through pine woods and over rolling hills. As you continue along the trail, you’ll see coastal plains, marshlands and wetlands. Vacation golf packages for nine hole play are available during the peak golfing season.
The Bear Trace, Tennessee
If you are a Jack Nicklaus fan, pack your bags and head to Bear Trace in the beautiful State of Tennessee. Bear Trace includes Harrison Bay near Chattanooga, Cumberland Mountain near Crossville, Chickasaw near Henderson, Tims Ford near Winchester and Ross Creek Landing near Clifton.
At Bear Trace you can purchase a package that allows you to play all five courses, which are built in and around Tennessee’s beautiful rolling hills. Each course presents its own unique set of challenges. For a great golf vacation in a majestic setting, be sure to take in Bear Trace. It has everything you could possibly ask for.