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The Links at SafeHaven is a 6605 yard par 71, 18 hole championship course, designed by Roy Case. It was awarded "1997 best golf course in the Caribbean" by Caribbean World Magazine. Practice and learning facilities available. The Links restaurant and patio bar are open daily. Approximate costs: US$110.
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The Links at SafeHaven is a 6605 yard par 71, 18 hole championship course, designed by Roy Case. It was awarded "1997 best golf course in the Caribbean" by Caribbean World Magazine. Practice and learning facilities available.  
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Services: On-Site: Equipment Rental, Golf Carts, Golf Club Rentals, Golf Lessons Available, Golf Pro, Golf Pro Shop, Driving Range<br>
Services: On-Site: Equipment Rental, Golf Carts, Golf Club Rentals, Golf Lessons Available, Golf Pro, Golf Pro Shop, Driving Range<br>
Contact details: P.O. Box 1311 George Town, Grand Cayman<br>
Contact details: P.O. Box 1311 George Town, Grand Cayman<br>
Phone: (345) 949-5988, Fax: (345) 949-5457 <br>
Phone: (345) 949-5988, Fax: (345) 949-5457 <br>
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For more information, visit their web site at http://www.safehaven.ky/links.htm <br>
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'''''NOTE: The course is now owned and operated by The Ritz-Carlton and is (in theory) only for the guests of the hotel.'''''
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'''''NOTE: The Links isn't expected to reopen until January 2007 at the earliest'''''
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Jack Nicklaus has created a masterful golf course for Britannia and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. Reminiscent of legendary courses such as Royal Troon, Turnberry and Royal Birkdale on the other side of the Atlantic. The Britannia course features grassy mounds, rolling dunes, lakes and oversized bunkers. On the fifth shot hole, the tee shot must carry over the Caribbean Sea while on the breathtaking 562-yard Hole 9, three different shots are over water.<br>
Jack Nicklaus has created a masterful golf course for Britannia and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. Reminiscent of legendary courses such as Royal Troon, Turnberry and Royal Birkdale on the other side of the Atlantic. The Britannia course features grassy mounds, rolling dunes, lakes and oversized bunkers. On the fifth shot hole, the tee shot must carry over the Caribbean Sea while on the breathtaking 562-yard Hole 9, three different shots are over water.<br>
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There are two courses at the Britannia/Hyatt; a 9-hole and an executive 18-hole. The course being played changes each day, so best to check with the club-house. Approximate cost: US$50-100.<br>
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There are two courses at the Britannia/Hyatt; a 9-hole and an executive 18-hole. The course being played changes each day, so best to check with the club-house.<br>
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Approximate cost: US$50-100.<br>
Services: On-Site: Golf Carts, Golf Club Rentals, Golf Lessons Available, Golf Pro, Golf Pro Shop<br>
Services: On-Site: Golf Carts, Golf Club Rentals, Golf Lessons Available, Golf Pro, Golf Pro Shop<br>
Contact details: P.O. Box 1588 George Town, Grand Cayman<br>
Contact details: P.O. Box 1588 George Town, Grand Cayman<br>
Phone: (345) 949-8020, Fax (345) 949-8528<br>
Phone: (345) 949-8020, Fax (345) 949-8528<br>
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For more information, see the web page at http://grandcayman.hyatt.com/property/sportsrelax/golf/index.jhtml
 
The newest course is the Blue Tip, a Greg Norman-designed nine hole golf course at the Ritz-Carlton. The 3,515-yard, par 36 course offers five sets of tees for varied play. Blue Tip features five long Par Fours and a 600 yard Par Five. Water comes into play on eight out of nine holes. Carved along a serpentine waterway with sweeping views of the North Sound, Blue Tip at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is the first course to be constructed on the island in 10 years. The website says that the course is only open to Ritz-Carlton guests and Residence owners of The Ritz-Carlton.
The newest course is the Blue Tip, a Greg Norman-designed nine hole golf course at the Ritz-Carlton. The 3,515-yard, par 36 course offers five sets of tees for varied play. Blue Tip features five long Par Fours and a 600 yard Par Five. Water comes into play on eight out of nine holes. Carved along a serpentine waterway with sweeping views of the North Sound, Blue Tip at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is the first course to be constructed on the island in 10 years. The website says that the course is only open to Ritz-Carlton guests and Residence owners of The Ritz-Carlton.
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Finally, Sunrise Family Golf Centre off Hirst Road in Newlands. This new, moderately priced and family oriented golf centre has green fees at US$21 (junior, US$10). It's a nine hole Par 3 course, with all grass tees maintained to championship course standards. The centre includes a full-length driving range, practice chipping and putting green, golf shop, clubhouse, and open-air patio. Rental clubs, pull carts and instruction by certified PGA Professional are also available.<br>
 
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Contact details:<br>
 
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Phone: (345) 947-GOLF, Fax: (345) 946-0508, E-mail: mailto:sunrise1@candw.ky <br>
 
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'''''NOTE: Sunrise was so badly damaged by the hurricane that it is ulikely to be rebuilt'''''
 

Latest revision as of 23:33, 16 November 2011

Golf in Cayman

There are several golf courses on the island to choose from.


The Links at SafeHaven is a 6605 yard par 71, 18 hole championship course, designed by Roy Case. It was awarded "1997 best golf course in the Caribbean" by Caribbean World Magazine. Practice and learning facilities available.

Services: On-Site: Equipment Rental, Golf Carts, Golf Club Rentals, Golf Lessons Available, Golf Pro, Golf Pro Shop, Driving Range
Contact details: P.O. Box 1311 George Town, Grand Cayman
Phone: (345) 949-5988, Fax: (345) 949-5457
NOTE: The course is now owned and operated by The Ritz-Carlton and is (in theory) only for the guests of the hotel.


Jack Nicklaus has created a masterful golf course for Britannia and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. Reminiscent of legendary courses such as Royal Troon, Turnberry and Royal Birkdale on the other side of the Atlantic. The Britannia course features grassy mounds, rolling dunes, lakes and oversized bunkers. On the fifth shot hole, the tee shot must carry over the Caribbean Sea while on the breathtaking 562-yard Hole 9, three different shots are over water.
There are two courses at the Britannia/Hyatt; a 9-hole and an executive 18-hole. The course being played changes each day, so best to check with the club-house.
Approximate cost: US$50-100.
Services: On-Site: Golf Carts, Golf Club Rentals, Golf Lessons Available, Golf Pro, Golf Pro Shop
Contact details: P.O. Box 1588 George Town, Grand Cayman
Phone: (345) 949-8020, Fax (345) 949-8528


The newest course is the Blue Tip, a Greg Norman-designed nine hole golf course at the Ritz-Carlton. The 3,515-yard, par 36 course offers five sets of tees for varied play. Blue Tip features five long Par Fours and a 600 yard Par Five. Water comes into play on eight out of nine holes. Carved along a serpentine waterway with sweeping views of the North Sound, Blue Tip at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is the first course to be constructed on the island in 10 years. The website says that the course is only open to Ritz-Carlton guests and Residence owners of The Ritz-Carlton.

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