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Golfing Bermuda: A Cruiser’s Guide
By Lisa Plotnick
Aside from pink sands and blue waters, the islands of Bermuda offer plenty of green. Bermuda has the most golf green space per mile in the world, according to Bermuda Tourism. In a presentation to travel industry professionals at the 2014 Boston Globe Travel Show, Bermuda Tourism reviewed some of the highlights of its public and private courses and clubs.
Recreational golfers who cruise to Bermuda have seven golf courses from which to
choose. Additionally, two family-
Public golf courses
Port Royal Golf Course
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Par: 70
Of note: Host of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (the 2014 PGA Grand Slam will be held
Oct. 13-
Website: http://www.portroyalgolf.bm/
Ocean View Golf Course
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
Par: 35
Of note: Nine-
Website: http://oceanviewgolfbermuda.com/
Private clubs
Turtle Hill Golf Club
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Par: 54
Of note: Affiliated with Fairmont Southampton
Website: http://www.fairmont.com/southampton-
Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 16.0 km / 9.9 mi
Par: 70
Of note: Oldest golf course in Bermuda
Website: http://www.riddellsbay.com/
Belmont Hills Golf Club
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 18.0 km / 11.2 mi
Par: 70
Website: http://www.newsteadbelmonthills.com/bermuda-
Tucker’s Point
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 30.1 km / 18.7 mi
Par: 70
Website http://tuckerspoint.com/club/golf/
Mid Ocean Club
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 30.7 km / 19.1 mi
Par: 71
Website: http://themidoceanclubbermuda.com/The-
Miniature Golf
FunGolf
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 550 m, 0.3 mi
Website: http://www.fungolf.bm/
Bermuda Golf Academy Driving Range
Distance from Royal Naval Dockyard: 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Website: None
Golf excursions may be booked through the cruise line or reserved directly in advance with the golf club. Visit your cruise line’s website or call your travel agent for further details.
This article was originally published by the author on Examiner.com on March 10, 2014.