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PrIStINe the greats of the game past and present. PORT ROYAL GOLF COURSE
GoLf courSeS
coUrTESy Pga granD SlaM We invite you to come visit Bermuda CHAMPIONSHIP RESORT GOLF COURSE
For nearly a century, Bermuda has been well established as aPorT royal golF coUrSE and play our wide variety of pristine golf
golfer’s paradise—our golf courses have been the winter home courses with spectacular views that will Our most popular course provides breathtaking views
to thousands of visitors particularly from the United States, make your golf experience memorable. and challenging golf. Famous golf architect, Robert Trent
Canada, Great Britain and Europe. Today, with the growth of Jones,combined our undulating terrain, lushgreenery and
the cruise industry in the summer the Bermuda golf season is Golf travel packages are available dramatic ocean side cli s to create a sporting experience
truly year round. through the Bermuda Department of you will not soon forget. The course experienced a multi-
Tourism’s website, GoToBermuda.com/ million dollar renovation and is host to the 2013 PGA Grand
To complement our twelve month golf season, Bermuda has specialty-travel/golfing-vacations/. Accom- Slam of Golf. The course has a driving range, pro shop and
seven outstanding golf courses: Port Royal, Turtle Hill, Riddell’s modations range from luxury resorts to on-site food and beverage is available.
Bay, Belmont Hills, Ocean View, Mid Ocean Club and Tucker’s intimate guest cottages and family-run
Point, together with a fine driving range facility, the Bermuda inns, all incorporating the sophistication Tel 441 234 0974 Office | Fax 441 234 3562
Golf Academy. Each course o ers varying degrees of di culty and hospitality unique to the Bermuda On-line booking available via portroyal.bm
but all of our golf courses can claim that they o er the most experience.
spectacular views available anywhere to enjoy. Moreover, HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL
Bermuda remains in the forefront within the golfing world and FUNGOLF YARDS 438 567 148 458 380 370 517 213 383 3,474 350 443 424 235 393 412 235 507 410 3,368 3,474 6,842
has played host to the prestigious professional golf season PAR 4 5 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 36 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 35 36 71
finale seen by millions around the world—the PGA Grand Slam MINI GOLF
of Golf at Port Royal Golf Course, featuring the winners of Situated on one acre of ocean front TURTLE HILL GOLF CLUB
the four major championships: the Masters, US Open, British property in the Royal Naval Dockyard,
Open and the PGA Championship of the golf year. Ironically, FunGolf features 18 challenging and CHAMPIONSHIP PAR 3 GOLF COURSE
Bermuda was a pioneer in the world of televised golf when the exciting holes that represent the ‘best’
Mid Ocean Club hosted the prestigious World Championship golf holes from Bermuda, USA and This 18-hole Championship course is ranked #5 amongst par
Golf Series in 1959, the infamous match between Sam Snead Scotland. As much fun for the whole 3 courses in the world and is the host venue of the Bac-
and Mason Rudolph. family as it is for the avid golfer! ardi World Par 3 Championships March 29th–30th, 2014.
It provides heavily bunkered greens and water hazards to
In recent years, the majority of Bermuda’s golf courses have Come and enjoy the panoramic o er challenging short play, focusing on accuracy rather
invested millions of dollars upgrading. The outstanding golf 180° vista of sunsets while putting in than power. Turtle Hill Golf Club includes a new extensively
course architect Roger Rulewich not only upgraded Tucker’s style! The course also features a stocked resort retail outlet and after golf dining at Bacci.
Point Club from the world famous Castle Harbour, he also waterfall flowing into multiple salt
remodelled Port Royal, the Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece water ponds that display beautiful Tel 441 239 6952 | Fax 441 238 8479
that he presided over in 1970. In addition, the Mid Ocean Club examples of Bermuda’s fish species. fairmont.com/southampton
invested significantly in its golf course in recent years, as did Relax and enjoy refreshments at the
Belmont Hills whose 5,500 yard course Par 70 underwent a ‘Caddy Shack’ bar and concession. HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL
transformation to create target golf and undulating greens Tel 441 400 PUTT (7888) YARDS 152 145 142 188 180 110 140 149 126 1,332 135 129 138 126 216 150 173 150 188 1,405 1,332 2,737
that make shot selection, course management and putting a office@fungolf.bm | fungolf.bm PAR 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 27 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 27 27 54
premium. Bermuda’s oldest golf course is Riddell’s Bay, a classic Like Bermuda Fun Golf (on Facebook)
seaside layout with a Scottish flavour. Turtle Hill is considered RIDDELL’S BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
the finest Par 3 course anywhere and the government owned 10 1.800.BERMUDA
Ocean View Golf Course is an historic 9-hole golf course RESORT GOLF COURSE
considered a national treasure.
Holes placed perilously close to the ocean heighten the
Bermuda’s championship golf courses Port Royal Golf Course, challenge at this, the elder statesman of Bermuda country
Mid Ocean Club and Tucker’s Point in their present and previ- clubs. Since 1922, golfers have marveled at the accuracy
ous forms, are world class golf facilities who have played host to requirements of this picturesque tight course designed by
Devereux Emmet. The course is built on a 600 acre pen-
insula with water in view on many holes. Though it’s yard-
age seems short, Riddell’s Bay is a challenge for all levels of
golfers. At the Club, you will find a fully stocked pro shop,
professional instruction packages as well as dining options.
Tel 441 238 2060 Clubhouse | Tel 441 238 3225 Golf Pro Shop | Fax 441 238 8785
golfpro@riddellsbay.com | riddellsbay.com
HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL
YARDS 424 343 137 274 370 345 471 360 247 2,971 340 107 392 359 360 389 382 176 324 2,829 2,971 5,800
PAR 4 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 36 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 34 36 70
BELMONT HILLS GOLF CLUB
RESORT GOLF COURSE
Belmont Hills is a challenging par 70 course featuring faster
TifEagle greens and man-made lakes separated by a wa-
terfall. The excellent ocean views and tropical landscaping
also add to the new course’s appeal. The course o ers a pro
shop, practice area and on-site dining.
Tel 441 236 6400 | Fax 441 236 0694
golf@belmonthills.com | newsteadbelmonthills.com
HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL YARDS 339 386 378 115 368 470 178 329 326 2,889 329
172 533 344 350 436 385 167 412 3,128 2,889 6,017 PAR 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 35 4
3 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 35 35 70
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