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Caribbean golf - do it in an exotic way
Golf is widely available throughout the Caribbean, especially on the larger islands. Some of the best golf in the Caribbean can be found in the Dominican Republic at the Casa de Campo Resort. There are four courses here, the most well-known being the legendary "Teeth of the Dog." This is an 18-hole course designed by Pete Dye. There are seven holes adjacent to the sea, and the other eleven are a diabolical masterpiece of twists and turns. The third course at Casa de Campo is La Romana Country Club, which is most frequently played by local residents rather than guests. The fourth course is the long-awaited and recently opened "Dye Fore," the brainchild of designer Pete Dye. Jamaica is another excellent Caribbean choice for golfers, from beginners to experts. The island is known (though some would say "cursed") for its deviously tricky ocean breezes. Here you'll find Tryall Club Jamaica in Montego Bay, which some call the finest golf on the island. It is laid down over the grounds of an old sugar cane plantation and is credited to Ralph Plummer. The par 71 course covers 6,920 yards. The Johnny Walker World Championship tournament is played here, as well as the Jamaica Classic Annual. Wyndham Rose Hall Golf and Country Club (Rose Hall, Jamaica) is home to the "Three Palms Ocean Course," named by experts as one of the top five golf courses in the world. Its par 72, mountain and seaside layout stretches over 6,598 yards, with the back nine occupying the steep slopes and cavernous ravines of Mount Zion. Everybody talks about the eighth hole, which doglegs onto a little peninsula and has a green that sticks itself 200 yards into the sea. There are other well-known holes, too, like the14th, which passes by Johnny Cash's vacation home; and the 15th where there is a waterfall once used as part of the setting of a James Bond movie. The 10th fairway lies adjacent to the historic burial grounds of the Barrett family. Extensive amenities include a pro shop, pro staff, and clubhouse. The Ritz Carlton's new course, called "The White Witch Course," gets its name from Annie Palmer, the "White Witch" who was the mistress of Rose Hall Plantation. Located in the old plantation countryside surrounding Rose Hall, Jamaica, the 18-hole course (commanding some pretty hefty fees) occupies about 200 yards of mountainous terrain. From most of the holes, there are such amazing views of the sea that your game just might suffer a bit from the distraction of them. The designer, Robert Von Hagge, must have known what he was doing. With at least 18 championship-quality courses at various locations on the island, Puerto Rico is another superior Caribbean destination for the golf enthusiast. Some of the best course architects, like Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Gary Player, and Greg Norman have credits here. Other excellent choices include "Mahogany Run" on St. Thomas and "Carambola" on St. Croix, both in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Cricket is the most popular sport on Barbados, but golf runs a close second.
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