Bermuda Golf ?

[mfm22]

I might be going to Bermuda next month -cruise from NY. This has a 3 day stay at Bermuda

Should I pack some clubs ? Looks like there's a few courses , I'd like to feel comfortable and not pay hundreds per round

Not a long hitter so no Champion course Lol.

 

Any advice is welcome

[cagecitizen]

Bermuda has some excellent courses with ocean views, so if you're an avid golfer, I say why not. How many times in your life will you have an opportunity to play a round of golf in Bermuda, or any tropical setting? Life is short, go for it.

[EastCoastGolfer]

Go play Port Royal. Literally the nicest course ive ever played. Book online and you can save a ton of money.

[mfm22]

Port Royal looked like a better course - I'm a 16 hcp at best

[dadsfromlockhart]

MidOcean. CB McDonald classic

It was my choice a few years ago. Priceless chance to play one of his courses .

[Lenny7]

Am I the only one who thought this was gonna be a grass thread?

[breakingbad]

Port royal is breathtaking. Word of advice. Always play for a hard green. Water is scarce on the island so they don't do much for the course until the grand slam match if that's even still a thing

[shizblam]

I have never been there, but I'm going at the end of summer with my family. I will be playing rounds at Port Royal and Turtle Hill. My parents go nearly every year, and this is their take...

 

All golf is pretty expensive on Bermuda. If you're trying to go cheap, don't bother taking your clubs. The nicest and most expensive is The Mid Ocean Club ($200+). Port Royal is also nice, and used to host a PGA event, but unfortunately, it is not as nice as it once was. It is still expensive ($100-200). There is also the par 3 course, The Turtle Hill Golf Club. The par 3 is my parents favorite to play, but it is also expensive for a par 3 ($75-100). You will have beautiful views at all three.

 

I'm looking forward to making my trip, I hope you enjoy yours. Please report back if you choose to play and give a quick review!

[retep]

I have never been there, but I'm going at the end of summer with my family. I will be playing rounds at Port Royal and Turtle Hill. My parents go nearly every year, and this is their take...

 

All golf is pretty expensive on Bermuda. If you're trying to go cheap, don't bother taking your clubs. The nicest and most expensive is The Mid Ocean Club ($200+). Port Royal is also nice, and used to host a PGA event, but unfortunately, it is not as nice as it once was. It is still expensive ($100-200). There is also the par 3 course, The Turtle Hill Golf Club. The par 3 is my parents favorite to play, but it is also expensive for a par 3 ($75-100). You will have beautiful views at all three.

 

I'm looking forward to making my trip, I hope you enjoy yours. Please report back if you choose to play and give a quick review!

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Hi, jumping on this thread, looking at going in August this year (end of the summer). I accept that it is an island and so it is $$$$$.... I think i could get three rounds in, recommendations? How was your experience @shizblam ?

[LBRMGR]

I'm booked to play MidOcean Club next month. Expensive but YOLO. Playing as a single, first tee time...hope to play in 2.5 hours...

[retep]

Playing :

Belmont Hill's Saturday

Tucker's Point Club Sunday

MidOcean Wednesday...

 

Should i add Port Royal?

[CaptainSlow]

Resurrecting this thread! I'm going in August on a cruise out of NY.  Will be playing with my son and can probably only manage one round.  Was thinking Port Royal because of positive feedback and proximity to cruise port.  Mid Ocean looks good too but too far from the ship, I will eventually need to meet back up with my wife so trying to be efficient.

 

Any thoughts from those of you that went and played? 

[slideguy]

Sorry as I should have been reading this.  My company is based in Bermuda so I spend a lot of time there and am a member at one of the clubs.

 

Mid O-  Best course and best conditioning with some great holes.  The cape hole is classic.   Good CB McDonald track.

 

Port Royal-  This is the best course and in my top 3 all time with Pinehurst #2 and Carnoustie.  However it is a public course, so the conditions slip.  Best played Sept thru December when the PGA event is held and they get the course in shape.  Can be tough April thru June

 

Tuckers Point-  Very tricky course with the best views of any course.  Some real trick holes and blind tee shots but worth it.

 

Turtle Hill- Great Par 3 course, a blast to play.  Near Horseshoe beach.

 

Belmont Hills-  short and narrow older course.

 

Five Forts- Temporary closed, executive course in St George’s.  It is good to play if you have high handicap golfers.

 

Oceanview-  9 holes mostly a local track.  Does not have much ocean view.

Edited September 14, 2023 by slideguy

[Tanner25]

On 6/22/2023 at 10:50 AM, CaptainSlow said:

Resurrecting this thread! I'm going in August on a cruise out of NY.  Will be playing with my son and can probably only manage one round.  Was thinking Port Royal because of positive feedback and proximity to cruise port.  Mid Ocean looks good too but too far from the ship, I will eventually need to meet back up with my wife so trying to be efficient.

 

Any thoughts from those of you that went and played? 

 

Going on a cruise this summer, did you play Port Royal? It seems to be a short taxi cab drive from the Naval dockyard port. 

Edited March 18 by Tanner25

[CaptainSlow]

 

 

Yes we did play Port Royal.  It was a good choice. We played on departure day so we played early early morning.  The taxi ride is about 10-15 minutes. The course was beautiful, especially the back 9 by the water.  Not a ton of services, there is a range and a small snack shack, not sure what else you need though.  I would recommend.

 

[shankasaurus rex]

I played both Port Royal and Mid-Ocean this past fall. Mid Ocean is a very nice club, but I didn't love the golf course. Port Royal, on the other hand, was an absolute joy to play, and easily had some of the best views on the island. Everyone from the pro shop to the restaurant were just as nice and helpful as they could be. I played it about two weeks before the Butterfield, so it was in AMAZING shape. Don't miss the opportunity if you go.

 

FWIW, it looked like they had lots of sets of rental clubs, and they appeared to be in great condition. Definitely call first, but that would likely be an option if you can't travel with your clubs.

 

Edited to add: They did have a cart lady while I was there, but I was on 14 or so before I saw her. Not at all an issue from my standpoint (you pass the snack shack both when you start and at the turn).

 

Edited March 18 by shankasaurus rex

[Tanner25]

Anyone play the par 3 course at the Turtle Hill Golf Course Fairmont SouthHampton hotel?

[mstuewe]

1 hour ago, Tanner25 said:

Anyone play the par 3 course at the Turtle Hill Golf Course Fairmont SouthHampton hotel?

I did with my daughter.  Had a blast.  Weather was terrible so we had the course to ourselves.  Very nice folks in the pro shop. 
 

It’s not on the ocean, but close and high enough that there are some very nice views.  Greens roll well.  

[Tanner25]

8 hours ago, mstuewe said:

I did with my daughter.  Had a blast.  Weather was terrible so we had the course to ourselves.  Very nice folks in the pro shop. 
 

It’s not on the ocean, but close and high enough that there are some very nice views.  Greens roll well.  

 

Thanks, mstuewe! Sounds good. Going in July, will report back.