Playing Golf in the Virgin Islands

There is more to the Virgin Islands than aquamarine waters and pristine beaches - Tee-off the Caribbean way! Lush greens, beautiful flora with sun and sand the whole year round. Combine that with a variety of choices and you have the makings for a fantastic vacation.

Carambola Resort Par-70 Golf Course

The Buccaneer Hotel offers an 18-hole course located next to the shore of the Caribbean Sea. Mild hills and lush greens set against the sea shore is a perfect setting for a relaxing game. There is a golf pro on the premises full time for the benefit of the guests and visiting non-guests. The day can start with breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Christiansted Harbor with a full 18-hole play to follow.

The Reef Club for Golfing on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands

Laurence Rockefeller is credited with building the Carambola Golf Course.

Queen Conch Shell on Beach of US Virgin Islands

Photography by Carol Lee

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, this course has been awarded a gold medal by GOLF magazine as the finest resort course in the world. This four-star rated course by Golf Digest is full of water hazards of spring-fed lakes. There are nearly 100 bunkers, four sets of tee markers and rolling hills that makes for a course that all levels of skill may challenge. There is a club house, practice putting green, driving range and pro shop.

The Mahogany Run Golf Course in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

For those who wish a little variety and/or who are not staying at a major resort there is the Reef Club. This consists of a 9-hole mini-course in the northeastern part of St. Croix. One may enjoy an afternoon of putting or put the driving range to use. Golf is for everyone!

This 18-hole, 70-par course was designed by Tom Fazio. The course has rolling hills, tropical valleys, lush greens and has just undergone a multi-million dollar renovation. The course over looks the Atlantic ocean and gives one a clear view of the British Virgin Islands. There are DCI brand rental clubs available and three-day golfing packages are offered. This course is famous for its spectacular Devil's Triangle. This is a combination of three holes made so challenging - the pro shop offers a prize for anyone who completes them without a penalty shot.

The US Virgin Islands offer accommodations for golfers that exceeds any
Playing Golf at The Buccaneer Hotel in St. Croix
Photography by Carol Lee

home away from home facility. You need not worry about bringing your own clubs, shoes and/or pro. All is available for the golfer in the Virgin Islands.