Teeing Off In Jamaica

All India, 25th September 2014: Jamaica stays one of the leading golf destinations in the Caribbean. Jamaica’s world class golf courses feature a breathtaking mix of lush green hill and views of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. Each of Jamaica’s picturesque courses encircles the island like a necklace, providing a memorable and incredible experience.

Jamaica is home to some of the top golf resorts and courses in the Caribbean. Jamaica has been the preferred island of choice for avid golf travelers thanks to the balmy nights, the emerald ocean waters, the lilting sounds of distant steel drums and the ever-pervasive tropical atmosphere which is not only relaxing, but inspiring too. There are a range of world renowned golf resorts and courses to choose from.

Undulating greens, challenging drives and breathtaking vistas are all part of Half Moon Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and located in the exquisite 400 acre Half Moon resort complex near Montego Bay. Known as one of the finest golf courses in Jamaica, Half Moon Golf Club has hosted a number of prestigious tournaments including the Jamaica Open Golf Championship.

The sporty Cinnamon Hill Golf Course offers 18 holes of remarkable play. The expert caddies at the club, aside from helping with the shot can also give a little history as you pass through the golf course which is situated on what used to be a large sugar plantation. Considered one of the most user-friendly courses in Jamaica, every stroke at Cinnamon Hill is a beautiful one.

Negril Hills Golf Club offers an outstanding experience with its 18-hole golfer’s paradise located in the green hills of Negril. The club is distinguished by gently undulating fairways, elevated tees and greens. The topography of this course enables to provide all patrons with the challenge, natural beauty and excellence of hospitality which ensure total guest satisfaction.

White Witch Golf Club at Jamaica’s historic Rose Hall Estate is a 18-hole championship golf course offering a view of the Caribbean Sea. The golf club is named after the estate’s beautiful Mistress, Annee Palmer, whose ghost is believed to haunt the ground. With a pleasant setting and alluring mystiques, the golf club leaves visitiors fascinated.

One of the premium golf courses in the Caribbean, the Sandals Golf & Country Club is an ideal golf vacation spot, which stretches out over a rolling landscape with sweeping views of the sea and mountains. Guests staying at any of the six Sandals Resorts in Jamaica are welcome to play at this most scenic Country Club.

Equipped with expert local knowledge, Jamaican caddies provide first rate advice on wind conditions and club selection. Jamaica is a haven for golfers offering a diverse range of world class golf courses set amidst stunning beaches, valleys and mountains in an accessible and relaxing destination. Go ahead, tee it high, let it fly!

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About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2013. Also in 2013, Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote for the World’s Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination for the seventh consecutive year. Additionally, the Historic Falmouth Cruise Port was recognized as the World’s Leading Tourism Development Project while Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port and Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean’s Leading Airport. In Canada, Jamaica was voted the Favourite Honeymoon Destination by Travel Agents.
           
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Delhi and Tokyo. 

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Web site at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaica, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/visitjamaicanow, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/visitjamaica,  on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/myjamaica, or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/myjamaicajtb. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.