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Bermuda Golf Courses

Fairmont Southampton Golf Course

Enjoy all of the luxury and grace that golfing at the Fairmont Southampton course can provide. It's a beautiful series of links immersed in the lush jungle green that cries Bermuda! with all its might.

Overall, the scene is breathtaking. In fact, many are stunned with awe at the perfect beauty of it, taking more than a few moments to absorb the splendor it presents.

Crafted by Theodore Robinson, a true visionary in the field of golf course design, this jungle-like golfing destination at first glance appears complex. The eye, really, has a hard time deciding what to rest upon. What with the palm trees, the tropical birds, the gaping sea and the spanning fairways, where do you begin?

But the impressed newcomer like you soon begins to focus on what's important: the gleaming white golf ball waiting expectantly upon the tee. Ready, and swish-pop! It's flying through the blue Caribbean sky toward the first of the fantastic 18 holes of this unforgettable place to golf.

The par-3 Fairmont Southampton Golf course is your ticket to all the tropical fun that Bermuda has to offer. Not only can you expect to have a great game, but you'll enjoy all of the fine amenities to be expected from a luxury beachside resort.

Of course, don't get fooled into thinking this course is a cakewalk. Indeed, the world-class design does not skimp when it comes to providing the challenge of hazards that are quite well placed along elevations that can only be described as exigent. Regardless, the rewards of golfing here are palpable.

Fairmont Southampton Golf Course
101 South Shore Road
Southampton, Bermuda
(441) 239-6952

Ocean View Golf Course

Despite its classic age and history of ups and downs, the Ocean View Golf Course in Bermuda has endured as a beautiful island gem. Golf here and take out the enjoyment of the best in Bermuda golf resort delight.

You'll find 9 holes of exceptional golfing pleasure delivered at a flat rate, so that you can golf two rounds for the same price as one. Experience the austere pleasure of incredible ocean views all around you that are set against the impressive palm and pine trees that shoot high up into the blue Bermuda sky above.

You'll find Ocean View Golf Course set in the heart of Devonshire Parish. During the 1950's, this course was the epicenter for the elite African community of Bermuda. After segregation was struck from the books here, many players moved on to other courses. Since then, Ocean View has undergone a $2 million restoration and proves to be one of the finer places to golf on the island, despite somewhat of a lingering reputation for being, shall we say, above par.

Golfing itself here can prove to be quite a spry sort of challenge. "Wily," said one golfer of the unexpected hazards tend to jump out and pluck balls out of the sky. Others, however, will faithfully attest to the rewards that only an exceptional course like this can provide.

Ocean View Golf Course
Barker's Hill Road
Devonshire, Bermuda DV 05
(441) 295-9093

Riddell's Bay Golf & Country Club

Take a spin out onto the links and fairways of the beautiful Ridell's Bay Golf & Country Club. Ambling along a lush green stretch of peninsula that's shaded by cool palm trees, this golf course juts out into calm blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean-Ridell's Bay peninsula is widest at only 600 yards.

The wonderful grace and beauty of this course is not lost on anyone who comes here to golf, no matter their level of skill. It may not be the most challenging club destination on the island of Bermuda, but it certainly does deliver a fun game which is accompanied by scenery that really is unbeatable.

Come check out the amazing terrain that's to be found here, and experience the simple island joy that comes to those who traverse the 5,800 yards of this 18-hole, par 70 course.

You might also be interested to discover that Ridell's Bay Golf Course & Country Club is the oldest in all of Bermuda. It was built in 1922 by the legendary designer Devereux Emmett-whose repertoire includes the Congressional golf course near Washington D.C., where the U.S. Open was hosted in 1997.

Of course, with the changing times, the management is looking forward to the thorough modernization of this course, led by none other than the visionary in golf course reform, Ed Beidel.

Riddell's Bay Golf & Country Club
Middle Road
Warwick, Bermuda
(441) 238-1060

Belmont Hills Golf Club

Elevate and escalate through multiple tiers and ambling slopes of the manicured golf course at the unbelievable beachfront Belmont Hills Golf Club destination in Bermuda.

You'll be impressed by the expansive views of white sandy beaches at the Hamilton Harbor and Great Sound Harbor shores which fall between elegant resort high rises and the stretch of glassy bay in which boats stand tall and elegant, waving gently in the intermittent tropical breezes.

It's an amazing destination that will wow you with 18 holes of intensity. That's right; this elegant beachfront Belmont Hills Golf Club destination is no walk in the park.

With 6,100 yards of challenging links and razor thin fairways are enough to make you whoop with delight for making par on any one of the 18 holes. Golfers at all skill levels, however, will appreciate the rewards offered by this amazing experience, even if you don't experience your best game here, you're bound to improve your overall game.

Lush, tropical plant life lines the fairways that overlook the glassy waters of the harbors, the tall sailboats and their long reflections. Its rich grassy green of the golf course perfectly complements the idyllic tropical island feel, and is broken only by graceful curves and gleaming white sand traps.

Also enjoy the countless amenities which are the pleasure of all the golfers here to enjoy at this semi-private resort.

Belmont Hills Golf Club
97 Middle Road
Warwick, Bermuda WK 06
(441) 236-6400

Port Royal Golf Course

By far the most-visited and enjoyed of all the golf courses on beautiful Bermuda, the Port Royal Golf Course is your ticket to some of the spryest and challenging links on this beautiful island.

Edging up against the breathtaking cliffs that hang over the turquoise colored Atlantic waters, this timeless golfing destination provides and amazing 6,561 yards of golfing excitement spread between 18 challenging holes. With a par 71, the Port Royal Golf Course is not to be missed during your splendid vacation to Bermuda.

This exceptional Port Royal Golf Course came about in 1970 as one of the premier vacation locations. It was indeed crafted by one of the most leading edge visionaries of his time-Robert Trent Jones-a name which resonates among seasoned pros here as one of the best in golf course design.

Yet however impressive the visual layout of the course, its true genius lies in the fact that it applies an exceptionally simple approach to golfing: reward the good shots, punish the bad. That's right; the expert design here leaves no exceptions for stray balls. It's this stern philosophy of design which does well to attract the pros and keep everybody on their toes.

You'll also enjoy a fine list of amenities including electric golf carts and much, more when you golf the Port Royal Golf Course.

Port Royal Golf Course
Middle Road
Southampton, Bermuda
(441) 234-0974

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See you on the Golf Course, John "Duffer" Walsh

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