Golf Villas
There's a reason why golf enthusiasts are drawn to the charms of the Caribbean and Mexico. Well, to be honest there's more than just one reason. Let's start with the golf courses themselves. Drawing from the talents of some of the most admired golfers and golf course architects in the world, there are so many top-ranking courses to be enjoyed. Courses that capitalize on the natural splendor of the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines and the lush tropical vegetation, deliver a wide variety of courses that will both challenge and charm a golfer. Find more golf destinations offering the perfect golf villas.
Find your luxury villa in one of our top golfing destinations:
Jamaica | Dominican Republic | Mexico | Barbados
Then take the weather! You can get out and about on these courses for most of the year. It's the perfect antidote to severe North American winters to hop on a short flight to paradise where you can unwind and improve your golf game all at the same time. So, regardless of your skillset on a course, there's a golf game waiting for you and luxurious Caribbean golf villas and exclusive private Mexican residences just waiting to welcome you and your group.
Tee Time in Jamaica
Tryall Club in Jamaica is one of those fabulous private Caribbean estates that offers a myriad of leisure and pleasure activities. Golf is at the heart of its offering and the dramatic and sublime Tryall Golf Course is designed to make each game a unique and exciting experience.
This championship golf course was designed by the celebrated course architect Ralph Plummer. Working with the spectacular natural terrain of this 17th century sugar plantation, the layout of the course, sweeping from the gentle hills of this private estate down to the beach, are a heavenly distraction to your game.
Since 2010, the Tryall Course has been Audubon certified which means that the course helps preserve the natural heritage of the game by helping enhance the valuable natural wildlife habitats that golf course provides. That’s something that's great to know.
And with over 84 private spacious villas spread across this distinctive property, you and your group can establish a relaxing base from which to build a vacation that will include not just golf but other activities like tennis, horseback riding and all manner of water sports. And it doesn't have to be all go go go. With a private pool and dedicated staff, you can create a bespoke vacation experience at one of the luxurious villa homes like Sugar Hill villa within the Estate.
The beautifully appointed Caribbean golf villas either high on the hills with dramatic coastal views or sitting right on the beautiful white sands like Sunset on the Beach are perfect for a group of golfers, multi-generational families or travellers who enjoy an active vacation with all the bells and whistles of a country club. From tee times at the Tryall Golf Course to Tea time on the terrace of the Great House where a traditional English afternoon is served daily, you will be captivated by the grandeur and welcome of Tryall.
Travelling outside the bounds of the estate the whole thrilling Jamaican experience can be enjoyed too. Explore Montego Bay, visit Kingston, sample delicious local cuisine washed down with flavorsome local rum, sway to the music. It's one heady package and you get to improve your golf game too. Win win!
Tryall Golf Course: 18 hole / par 71 / 6836 yard. It has been rated among the most beautiful golf courses in the world.
Dominican Republic - Spoiled for Choice
Dominican Republic has established itself as one of those unique destinations in the Caribbean with a well-deserved reputation for golf. And Casa de Campo, Punta Cana and Cap Cana are three distinctive resorts within this country that provide the most luxurious villas on golf courses from which you can set out each day to improve your game.
The Resorts offers so many activities to enchant the traveller so whether you are a group of golfers who like to mix up your vacation or a family group where some of you are a little golf adverse and need to find their amusement elsewhere, you will find any of the Dominican Republic resorts are designed to keep absolutely everyone entertained.
Casa de Campo Resort
This fabulously exclusive resort set in 7,000 lush acres, hugging the coast of DR, is home to some of the most memorable golf in the world. The famous Teeth of the Dog, named number one golf course in the Caribbean, is one of the three Casa de Campo courses designed by the famous golf course architect, Pete Dye.
Dramatic natural terrain is harnessed in the most ingenious ways to deliver shots that will both challenge and charm any golfer. Peter Dye famously said that he only designed 11 of the holes, the remaining 7 were created by 'the Man upstairs'.
That gives just a little insight into the pretty stunning course you are about to experience. Why not stay at Punta Minitas 34, which gorgeous views and luxurious accommodations. It's probably one of the loveliest Caribbean golf villas ideally designed for a group of golfers or a large family who want to enjoy all aspects of the Casa de Campo resort.
The other Pete Dye golf courses at Casa de Campo are Dye Fore and The Links. The different style courses will keep any golfing vacation to DR fresh and interesting. And let's not forget the coaching and golf schools where you can learn how to improve your game. It's the complete one-stop-shop for golf fanatics and all wrapped up in a beautiful setting.
Teeth of the Dog: - 18 hole / par 72 / 7471 yard. Considered No.1 course in the Caribbean. The Dog is a challenge but definitely on every golfer's bucket list.
Dye Fore: 27 holes / par 72 / 7714 yard. Visually intimidating but eminently playable.
The Links: 18 holes / par 71 / 6739 yard. All the charm of a traditional British links course with coconut palms and sunshine!
Cap Cana Resort
This Dominican Republic private resort in addition to golf provides so many other activities like Cycling, Fine Dining, Fishing, Horse riding, Shopping, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water Sports. But if golf is your number one reason for touching down in DR, then the stunning Imperial Villa at Eden Roc in Cap Cana will delight you.
Five minutes from the Jack Nicklaus designed Punta Espada Golf Course, you can enjoy breath-taking coastal views as you make your way around this award-winning course.
Punta Espada: 18 Hole / par 72 / 6764 yards. Home to a PGA Senior Tour Champion’s Tour stop.
Puntacana Resort
Another glorious destination within Dominican Republic where you can kick back in luxurious accommodations overlooking the Caribbean and build an unforgettable vacation around your golf game. Corales Golf Course within this resort features the famous Devil's Elbow with a dramatic forced carry over one of the cliffs of Corales Bay.
This course was designed by Tom Fazio and it's one of the most well-established and admired courses in the Caribbean.
La Cana Golf Course another Pete Dye creation is made up of three 9-hole courses. It has been favourably compared to Pebble Beach in terms of its topography and required level of skill. Let's just say, it's a feast for all the senses.
Corales: 18 hole / par 72 / 7670 yard. 6 holes unfold along the dramatic coast and let's not forget the Devil's Elbow - the striking 18th hole!
La Cana: 27 hole / par 72 / 7344 yard. 14 holes with Caribbean views. The Caribbean Pebble Beach.
Mexico for Stylish Golfers
If you are attracted to the idea of a Mexican getaway with all the fun and flavour that entails but are also keen to build some pretty fabulous golf into your vacation, then Punta Mita is the place God created just for you.
With so much natural beauty, this peninsula that leans languorously into the Pacific, is home to 36 holes of sublime golf. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Pacifico Course and Bahia Course are two 18-hole destination courses that will deliver challenging golf in an unforgettable setting. Don't fret if your game isn't all that, you can polish your skills with some on-site lessons at the Golf Academy and enjoy the lifelong pursuit of your perfect game.
If you like the idea of staying in private villas on golf courses with access to fabulous dining and beaches, then any of the beautifully exclusive villas like Casa Koko in Punta Mita will suit your requirements. You'll enjoy the quiet and space of this beautiful property where you can unwind with a cool drink by your own pool.
Pacifico Golf Course: 19 hole (yes, 19!) / par 72 / 7014 yard. The unique Tail of the Whale, the 19th island green is not to be missed.
Bahia Golf Course: 18 hole / par 72 / 7035 yard. The newer of the two Punta Mita courses that traverses spectacular undulating terrain to create a constantly challenging and interesting round.
Barbados - Historic and Glamorous Golf
The fabulous Barbados is one of those incredible island nations in the Caribbean with so much to offer. As a golfing destination it stands shoulder to shoulder with any of the top golfing destinations in the world. Whether it's the glitz of Sandy Lane Estate or the tradition of Royal Westmoreland, there's enough golf in Barbados to suit all tastes. Royal Westmoreland Golf Resort in Barbados is one of those stunning destinations that is tailor made for golfers.
Exquisite self-contained luxurious villa properties like Coconut Grove 2 or Seventh Heaven allow visitors to enjoy the bliss of a private residence with views across the golf course. If you are keen on staying in villas on golf courses and more especially Caribbean golf villas, then the many unique properties dotted around Royal Westmoreland will suit your needs to perfection.
And it's not all golf, with access to tennis and other resort activities as well as the Mullins Beach facilities, your group will have plenty to do when they're not chasing the little white ball.
Royal Westmoreland: 18 hole / par 72 / 6640 yard. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Spectacular views. A classy, well-established course.
Sandy Lane's Green Monkey golf course is celebrated all over the world. Tom Fazio has brought all of his genius to bear in the design and layout of this ultra-exclusive course. Sandy Lane is synonymous with luxurious vacations and where golf's concerned, the Green Monkey is the jewel in it's crown. If you want to build golf into the perfect honeymoon, why not stay at the fabulous Sandy Lane and avail of all the amenities this destination provides.
Green Monkey: 18 hole / par 72 / 7343 yard. Ultra-exclusive course. Once in a lifetime experience to play this course.
For something a little different and self-contained, take a look at the majestic Casablanca villa overlooking Sandy Lane Old Nine Golf Course. It's another of those villas on golf courses that offer easy access to some memorable rounds for the keen sportsman. Your fellow guests who are a little golf-adverse can lounge by the pool enjoying the luxurious quiet while you take to the fairways of the famous Sandy Lane Old Nine Golf Course adjacent to your home.
Sandy Lane 'Old Nine' Golf Course: 9 hole / par 36 / 3345 yard. Built in 1961, you are playing history right here in the Caribbean.
Caribbean Golf Villas
Whether you are a golf aficionado or a newby to the divine game, Exceptional Villa's award-winning sales and concierge teams can best advise you on the golf course for you. When you're not chasing that maddening little white ball around some of the most spectacular scenery on this planet, you will want to ease back into the most exclusive and beautiful villa accommodations.
What better way to honour your game than to weave it into your next vacation? Just picture it. Those long leisurely dinners on your private terrace at the end of each day, will be the time when you will relive those 'almost there' shots.
As you make your way around some of these exceptional courses, steeped in the tropical beauty of these heavenly destinations, you will find moments of magic when hand, eye and God all combine to deliver that shot of a lifetime.
Let the good times roll …. straight to the pin!