Golf Like A Champion On Grand Cayman

W hile Grand Cayman is           boxes, the 18-hole par-57          known for its beaches and     executive course is built right    underwater activities,        into the primary 9-hole course.    golf is becoming an increasing        The most unique option, however,   popular sport with locals and         makes use of the exclusive         tourists alike. The small island      “Golden Bear Cayman Ball.” A       now boasts courses designed by        restricted-flight ball designed    the likes of Jack Nicklaus and        to fly approximately half the      Greg Norman, while there are a        distance of a standard golf ball,  number of other facilities            the Cayman Ball converts the       perfect for golfers of all skill      course into a challenging 18-hole  levels looking for a fun way to       71-par adventure. The Britannia    enjoy an afternoon. After you’ve      Golf Club currently offers         experienced everything else this      regulation play every day and      remarkable island has to offer,       Cayman-style golf on Mondays and   enjoy the Caribbean weather and       Fridays.                           scenery on one of Grand Cayman’s                                         distinctive golf courses.             One of the most challenging                                              courses in the Caribbean is Grand  Featuring a rare 3-in-1 course        Cayman’s own Links at Safe Haven.  designed by Jack Nicklaus, The        Designed by Roy Case in 1994, The  Grand Cayman Britannia Golf Club      Links at Safe Haven makes          is one of the most unique             incredible use of the island’s     facilities in the world. All the      waterfront scenery and prevailing  action at the Britannia Golf Club     winds. Tucked against the breezy   revolves around the 9-hole            North Sound of the island near     championship course, a par-35         Seven Mile Beach, The Links at     that rivals some of the best          Safe Haven generally plays longer  courses in the Caribbean. Making      than its listed 6,605 yards.       use of additional greens and tee      Constructed as a traditional       Scottish links course with a          nearly all of Blue Tip’s holes     par-71, The Links at Safe Haven       bring the sparkling water,         features gently rolling hills and     natural mangroves and rocky        elegant open spaces, all set          hazards into play.                 against the backdrop of Grand                                            Cayman’s picturesque coastline.       If you want to simply spend a      Even if you don’t head out on the     pleasant Caribbean afternoon       course, you can enjoy an              outdoors while swinging the        afternoon hitting balls on the        clubs, The Sunrise Family Golf     course’s unique aquatic driving       Centre is an affordable option.    range or sipping cocktails at the     Featuring a large driving range,   open-air bar.                         large practice greens and an                                             enjoyable 9-hole par-3 course,     The newest option for golfers on      The Sunrise Family Golf Centre     Grand Cayman is the Greg Norman       offers plenty of great ways to     designed Blue Tip. Developed by       unwind while on vacation.          Norman as a reinterpretation of       Measuring approximately 900 yards  the 9-hole format, Blue Tip has       in length, the par-3 course        earned a reputation as a              offers golfers the chance to       world-class course in just its        spend a few relaxing hours         first year. Though enough land        amongst the scenery, admiring      was present to construct a            Grand Cayman’s near-perfect        sizable 18-hole course, Norman        weather. As the name implies, The  decided to develop nine spacious      Sunrise Family Golf Centre is      and difficult holes for his           also inviting to children and      design – including five lengthy       beginning golfers, yet remains a   par-fours that play directly into     fun challenge for all skill        the Caribbean trade winds. By         levels. Golfers can simply show    making remarkable use of the          up ready to play and take          undulating coastal landscape,         advantage of low-priced club       rentals and other equipment in        possible discounts for guests,     the friendly clubhouse.               you will be able to find                                                 transportation to the golf course  If you are unsure about where to      of your choice and schedule tee    play golf on Grand Cayman, ask        times with the help of your        the concierge at your resort for      resort.                            recommendations. In addition to        About the Author: This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about vacationing in the Caribbean for the Grand Cayman Islands. Published At: www.Isnare.com