Bermuda isn’t just a paradise for snorkelers, sun and sea lovers – it’s easily one of the greatest place on earth to play golf. In fact, Bermuda is golf heaven!
Just like the wonderful beaches of pink sand in Bermuda and the most northern coral reef on the planet, golf courses in Bermuda are a cut above the rest.
Almost all are links courses (if you’re a golfer then you’ll know how good, yet tough they can be!).
In addition, from any of the nine courses – eight 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course – on the island, you have amazing views of Bermuda and its shorelines as well as the North Atlantic Ocean – you really need to see it to believe it.
The 18-hole courses are:
- Belmont Hills Golf Club
- Fairmont Southampton Golf Club
- Mid Ocean Club
- Ocean View Golf Course
- Port Royal Golf Course
- Riddell’s Bay Golf and Country Club
- St George’s Golf Course
- Tucker’s Point Golf Club
The nine-holer at Horizons & Cottages in Paget, as well as the driving range at the Bermuda Golf Academy.
Beruda’s golf courses themselves are surrounded by beautiful tropical sceneries and the climate and grass make the greens firmer and slower than usual. Might be a good idea to do some test putting first to get a feel! It can be a test for a golfer with even the lowest handicap!
Also, the Island’s weather means you can play golf all year round on our courses. No need to practice and develop your swing from March to September – every day is playable here – although, take an umbrella just in case of an Atlantic rainfall!
The influence of British culture, inherited from the time Bermuda was a colony, is still very strong in the Island, now a British overseas territory. Golf is the perfect example of it, as it was introduced by British officers in the 1800′s. It’s grown in popularity ever since and as a result, Bermuda has the world’s highest concentration of golf course per square miles! Even though it is a small island (20.6 square miles/ 53.2 square kilometres) it is an impressive record.
But quantity would not be enough to make Bermuda a haven for golfers. Fortunately, the courses are reputedly some of the best and most challenging you’ll ever find. Some have been designed by famous courses architects such as Charles Blair McDonald, Robert Trent Jones or Charles Banks. If you add to the difficulties and obstacles of the designers the unpredictable climatic conditions like sudden gushes of winds from the ocean or tropical showers, you can easily understand why it is not surprising why you may have to use every club in your bag when going round some of the courses.
The quality of Bermuda’s golf scene has been recognised by professional players and the Island will host the PGA Grand Slam of Golf for the fifth consecutive year in the 18th and 19th of October. The Bermuda Golf Association holds its own event mid-June each year, the Bermuda Open Championships. The 72-hole stroke play event will take place at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton.
Some courses are owned by resorts, others by the government. Many private courses are however accessible to the public, but some require membership. One of the best ways to enjoy a golfing holiday in Bermuda is to look for special golf packages and vacations on offer via the internet.
But don’t forget that the Island is not only renowned for its golf courses. After a splendid day on the greens, you can relax like nowhere else, such as a beautiful beach, a world-class restaurant or spa.
A vacation in Bermuda may actually give you the golf bug, even if you’ve never picked up a club before!
Scooter Rental in Bermuda
If you are coming to Bermuda to play golf, when not on the greens or fairways, why not get around the Island by scooter, modped or bike. Just let us know by booking online with our easy to use booking form, and let us know the date and time of arrival, and our scooter delivery team will have your scooter ready and waiting for you when you arrive. We’ll even pick it up again when you are finished with it! Our scooter rental service is ideal for golfers needing to get around Bermuda, whether you’re looking to book a rental for a few days or a week.
Check availability today and book your scooter now – take advantage of our pre-pay 15% discount if you book your bike, scooter or moped now!
* Photographs copyright of Bermuda Department of Tourism
