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GOLF GUIDE THE 19TH HOLE IS WHERE THE REAL GAME BEGINS Bermuda has been well established as a golfers paradise-our fairways have been played by celebrities, leaders and major golf champions from across the globe. It’s no wonder that our six courses are popular amongst visiting golfers. Just a two-hour flight from the East Coast, golf enthusiasts will find delights such as: the Mid Ocean Club-a Charles Blair McDonald design, Port Royal-the Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece, Tucker’s Point, Belmont Hills, Ocean View and the breathtaking Turtle Hill par 3. Come and enjoy the spectacular vistas and pristine courses, then celebrate your hole-in-one with a round of Rum Swizzles. BERMUDA Follow in the footsteps of Champions 2014 Port Royal Martin Kaymer 2013 Port Royal Adam Scott 2012 Port Royal Padraig Harrington 2011 Port Royal Keegan Bradley 2010 Port Royal Ernie Els 2009 Port Royal Lucas Glover 2008 Mid Ocean Jim Furyk 2007 Mid Ocean Angel Cabrera PORT ROYAL BELMONT GOLF COURSE HILLS GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESORT GOLF COURSE RESORT GOLF COURSE Our most popular course provides breathtaking views and challenging golf. Famous Designed in 2002 by renowned golf course architect Algie M. Pulley, Jr., the course is a golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, combined our undulating terrain, lush greenery and magnificently contoured showcase of Bermuda’s natural beauty. Featuring 6,100 yards of dramatic ocean side cliffs to create a sporting experience you will not soon forget. Ranked strategically laid out bunkers, multi-tiered greens and slender fairways, this world-class among the world’s best public golf courses by Golf Digest and named Bermuda’s finest layout offers a challenging test for players of all handicaps. Panoramic views of bustling course by the New York Times, Port Royal features 18 championship holes over 6,842 Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound provide an inspiring accompaniment to every manicured yards, the longest and most picturesque course in all of Bermuda. The course shot. The 17th and 18th holes in particular are among the finest finishing holes in the has a driving range, pro shop and on-site food and beverage is available. game. Address- 5 Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton Parish Address: 25 Belmont Hills Drive, Warwick Parish Website- portroyalgolf.bm Website- newsteadbelmonthills.com Telephone- +1 (441) 234.0974 Telephone- +1 (441) 236.6060 Email- [email protected] Email- [email protected] Par: 71 Par: 70 Yardage: 6,842 Yardage: 6,017 HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL YARDS 438 567 148 458 380 370 517 213 383 3,474 350 443 424 235 393 412 235 507 410 3,368 3,474 6,842 YARDS 339 386 378 115 368 470 178 329 326 2,889 329 172 533 344 350 436 385 167 412 3,128 2,889 6,017 PAR 4 5 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 36 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 35 36 71 PAR 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 35 4 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 35 35 70 4 5 TURTLE HILL OCEAN VIEW GOLF CLUB GOLF COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP PAR & GOLF COURSE NINE-HOLE GOLF COURSE Winner of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play Golf”, this Bermuda golf resort’s course Give your senses a lift at Ocean View Bermuda’s premiere nine-hole golf course. With a features 18 challenging par 3 holes, most with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. With four-star Golf Digest rating and coral hued scenery to flank your sight lines, Ocean View its lush sub-tropical surroundings, dramatic elevation changes, and strong coastal winds, Golf Course offers a lesson in the game’s enduring lure and Bermuda’s timeless charm. this challenging 2,684-yard golf course is designed to take your short game to new heights, With 18 different tee positions set for a tricky par 70, you will undoubtedly be enticed requiring patience and prudent club selection. Whether you head out to the Bermuda to better your front-nine performance by taking in another round of the mesmerizing golf course for tournament play or a friendly game, you’ll be delighted with the myriad scenery, and playing the course twice. of bunkers, two water hazards, and three tee offerings on all 18 holes. Ranked one of the top five par 3 courses in the world by Golf Magazine, Turtle Hill is the perfect course for Address: 2 Barkers Hill Road, Devonshire Parish golfers of all skill levels. Website: oceanviewgolfclub.com Telephone: +1 (441) 295.9092 Email: [email protected] Address: 101 South Shore Road, Southampton Parish Telephone: +1 (441) 238.8000 Website: fairmont.com/southampton-bermuda/golf/ Email: [email protected] Par: 54 Par: 35 Yardage: 2,737 Yardage: 2,940 HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TOTAL YARDS 152 145 142 188 180 110 140 149 126 1,332 135 129 138 126 216 150 173 150 188 1,405 1,332 2,737 YARDS 469 151 360 355 500 387 190 336 192 2,940 PAR 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 27 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 27 27 54­­ PAR 5 3 4 4 5 4 3 4 3 3 MID OCEAN TUCKER’S POINT CLUB GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 18-HOLEST. George’sGOLF COURSE Parish CHAMPIONSHIP RESORT GOLF COURSE Tel 441 293 0330 Fax 441 293 8837 The Mid Ocean Club is a private club with a championship 18-hole golf course, guest A dramatically re-designed championship golf course crafted by Roger Rulewich, has rooms, full-service clubhouse, tennis courts and beaches. Ranked by experts as one of transformed this former Castle Harbour golf course. Re-designed holes and greens boast the best links in the world, Mid Ocean emphasizes the long game with six par 4s over 400 dramatic views; while a new practice facility and driving range can assist on enhancing yards. Accuracy and concentration are required to play a reasonable round here as traps your skills. All greens have been rebuilt with Tif Eagle, an imported hybrid Bermuda grass and the beauty of the ocean begs for your attention. providing a faster, truer putting surface. Tucker’s Point Golf Club has received high praise from golfers as well as numerous accolades by the media, including Best Golf Resort from Address: 1 Mid Ocean Dr., Tucker’s Town, St. George’s Parish Travel + Leisure Golf and a Gold Star Award for Best Corporate Golf Outing from The Website: themidoceanclub.com Bermudian Magazine. Telephone: +1 (441) 293.0330 Email: [email protected] Address: 60 Tucker’s Point Dr., Hamilton Parish Website: tuckerspoint.com Telephone: +1 (441) 298.6980 Email: [email protected] Par: 71 Par: 70 Yardage: 6,548 Yardage: 6,385 HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL YARDS 418 471 190 330 433 360 164 349 406 3,121 404 487 437 238 357 504 376 203 421 3,427 3,121 6,548 YARDS 400 169 485 190 425 430 525 210 370 3,204 402 225 340 425 175 545 359 310 400 3,181 3,204 6,385 PAR 4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 35 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 36 35 71 PAR 4 3 5 3 4 4 5 3 4 35 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 4 35 35 70 BERMUDA GOLF ACADEMY FUNGOLF MINI GOLF DRIVING RANGE ST. George’s Parish Tel 441 293 0330 Fax 441 293 8837 The Bermuda Golf Academy and Driving Range is a wonderful place to enjoy a game of golf Situated on one acre of ocean front property in the Royal Naval Dockyard, FunGolf for all ages. There’s an 18 hole Mini-Golf to challenge the family and friends a 300 yard features 18 challenging and exciting holes that represent the ‘best’ golf holes from Driving Range where the avid golfer can hone in on their game. Bermuda golf Academy Bermuda, USA and Scotland. As much fun for the whole family as it is for the avid golfer! is pleased to offer both private one-on-one or small group lessons. The Golf Academy Come and enjoy the panoramic 180° vista of sunsets while putting in style! The course also is conveniently located half a mile away from Port Royal Golf Course and is the perfect features a waterfall flowing into multiple salt water ponds that display beautiful examples place to prepare yourself before you tee off! of Bermuda’s fish species. Relax and enjoy refreshments at the ‘Caddy Shack’ bar and concession. Address: 12 Industrial Park Road Website: bermudagolfacademy.com Address: Royal Naval Dockyard Telephone: +1 (441) 239.8800 Website: fungolf.bm Telephone: +1 (441) 400.7888 Email: [email protected] Par: 70 Yardage: 6,017 HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL YARDS 339 386 378 115 368 470 178 329 326 2,889 329 172 533 344 350 436 385 167 412 3,128 2,889 6,017 PAR 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 35 4 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 35 35 70 Adventure Almanac BERMUDA BY THE SEASON AIR AND WATER TEMPERATURES (° F) 70˚ 70˚ 70˚ 72˚ 76˚ 81˚ 85˚ 85˚ 85˚ 80˚ 75˚ 73˚ 66˚ 65˚ 65˚ 68˚ 72˚ 77˚ 82˚ 83˚ 81˚ 77˚ 73˚ 68˚ GOLF, TENNIS & SPA CRICKET SEASON Ultimate Cup Match HIKING & CYCLING THE RAILWAY TRAILS CLIFF JUMPING ROCK CLIMBING Jumping off rocks Deep water soloing SCUBA DIVING with wetsuit SCUBA DIVING SNORKELLING & HELMET DIVING KAYAKING, STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING, JET SKIING, PARASAILING & FLYBOARDING SAILING KITE SURFING DEEP SEA FISHING Wahoo, yellowfin tuna, marlin in season June/July SPINY LOBSTER SEASON Lobster dive with locals REEF & SHORE FISHING Spearfish — Catch & cook with locals BIRD WATCHING Rare Cahow WHALE WATCHING HORSEBACK RIDING & DOGS ALLOWED ON BEACHES HORSEBACK RIDING ON TRAILS GLOW WORM CRUISES Once a month, 2 to 3 nights after the full moon SUNSET CRUISES & BOAT RENTALS °F AVERAGE DAILY HIGH AIR TEMPERATURE °F AVERAGE WATER TEMPERATURE Accommodations From Historic Oceanfront Resorts To Hillside Cottage Colonies, We Offer Many Choices For Your Ideal Island Hideaway.
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