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Wednesday 26 June 2019

The Greatness of Golf

Animals on Course
Golf Lovers are Nature Lovers. Walking greens, enjoy-
ing quietness, absorbing surroundings and focus on your
game all comes along with the art of golf. Now Tierra del
Sol Golf has an unique add-on as here you are on the
housing grounds of the protected local burrow, in local
language called ‘shoco’. Priority of Tierra del Sol is to pro-
tect the birds and their nests making it a strong possibility
for you as golfer to bump into one. A nesting site consists of
a pair of burrows. Shocos are running out of areas where
they can nest. They often end up using piles of construc-
NOORD — The ONLY 18-hole golf course on this island is at Tierra del Sol. The uniqueness tion sand on development areas which collapse due to
is the reason to visit it, yes, but added to that is an overwhelming nature and outstand- human activities, killing the offspring. Aruba’s burrowing
ing service. There is no way you can miss out on this experience. Imagine: a drive to owl is a critically endangered endemic subspecies and
the North end of the island where you encounter the island’s rugged north coast and was declared a national symbol of Aruba in 2012. Anoth-
Blue Ocean forming your panoramic from a masterfully sculpted 18 beautiful holes of er local beauty you are likely to meet is the Aruban goat.
championship golf by Robert Trent Jones II. Your play field combines the elements of Welcome to nature, welcome to the greatness of golf.
wind, sea, and earth in perfect harmony. You may even encounter goats and the local
burrows names ‘shocos’. Let us show you around. After Game Delight
Tierra del Sol’s restaurant, either from the poolside out-
Tierra del Sol Golf is all about respecting nature and indulging in the calmness of the door terrace or from the elegant indoor restaurant, is a
sea, the challenges of the wind and the braveness of the rugged coastline. You will heavenly after-game delight. The offering: From break-
feel inspired by this landscape that could easily function as an impressionist’s painting. fast to dinner excellent cuisine, friendly service, and a
Four sets of tees per hole provide a variety of approach angles and challenge. The Par gorgeous setting.q
View GPS yardage system offers a virtual view of the field to help vacationing “pros”
with their shots. It also allows for electronic scoring, including leader board and track Testimonials
skins for groups. The facility also features a full-length practice range, putting greens and
chipping areas. Golf Digest described the course as playing Scotland, Arizona, and the “Awesome golf course. Had a blast!!”
Caribbean all at once. Whether you are a novice or avid golfer, you will find the sensa-
tion of golf here truly exhilarating. “Wonderful golf and you will see goats on the course. You
may be fortunate and see Shoco owls. Just know it will be
very very windy.”

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