Bermuda Golf
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 Bermuda
is a golfer's paradise with 8 courses on a string of islands no more
than 20 miles in length and 1/2 mile wide in places. I've played
at Port Royal twice and Belmont Hotel and Castle Harbour golf courses
once each. Of these, my favorite is Port Royal Golf Course.
Port Royal is located in Southampton Parish, on the Southwestern portion
of Bermuda. It is a spectacular golf course with beautiful ocean
views. Holes No. 8 and 16 have the most scenic views. The green
fees are reasonable, as resort courses go, and you have the option to
walk the course. It is a very hilly course, however, and it may
be advisable to rent a cart.
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Hole 16
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| One inconvenient thing about playing golf in Bermuda is that there are no rental cars. Some people sling their golf bags on their backs as they ride rented motor scooters. But, that seems very dangerous. You could try to carry your clubs on board the public buses. But, some bus drivers will not permit it, especially if the bus is crowded. So, most people take taxis to and from the golf courses. That, of course, can really add to the cost . | ||
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Castle Harbour Golf Club - panoramic view of hole no. 1 |
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Castle Harbour Golf
Club is adjacent to the Castle Harbour Marriott Hotel, in the Eastern
part of Bermuda. The first hole shown above commands a spectacular
view. But, my honest opinion is that green fees here are a bit overpriced
for what you get. The greens and fairways are not kept in the excellent
shape that you would expect at a golf course of this price range. |
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