The Emerald Bay Golf Course is nestled along the picturesque turquoise Exuma waters of Emerald Bay itself. The front nine takes you inland, with native vegetation and winds through a mangrove preserve which is complete with its own island green. The back nine are the ocean holes. One would be hard pressed to find six more beautiful holes anywhere in the world than 11 through 16 which provide unparalleled vistas along the turquoise waters of Emerald Bay.
The 14th hole has one of the most spectacular tee shots in the Caribbean, as It is surrounded on three sides by the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Image yourself driving from the tee among the sounds and smells of thundering waves crashing against the shores.
For the dog-leg on the 16tth hole, smart players should respect the ocean and aim for the right center of the fairway. A well struck tee shot can set up a short iron approach to this well bunkered green, making birdies a real possibility.
Course Specifications:
Great Exuma Emerald Bay Golf Course was designed and built by Greg Norman. The 18-hole, par 72 course plays 7,001 yards of the back, Emerald tees. The courses rating is 74.1 with a slope of 140. Five sets of tees to make play enjoyable to players of all levels of skill. From the white tees, the course play a much more manageable 5,642 yards.
Facilities include a Pro shop, Driving range, putting Green and Rental Clubs. Golf instruction is available.
Green Fees:
- From $125 to $175 depending upon the time of year.
Where to Stay:
The Verdict: Ocean Heights is an exclusive oceanfront resorts on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas. It’s expensive but, as always, you get what you pay for. And, if you’re splitting the rate several ways, it becomes very reasonable. Recommended.
How to get There:
The Islands of the Bahamas are served by two international airports: Nassau International Airport and Grand Bahama International Airport. These two airports are served by almost all of the US domestic airlines as well as airlines from Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Travel to the Out Islands of the Bahamas is achieved via Bahamasair. Bahamasair offers regular scheduled service to the Abacos, Exumas, and most of the smaller inhabited islands.
Travel to the Abacos and The Exumas can also be achieved via the Fast Ferry from Potter’s Cay in Nassau – daily scheduled service is available. This is a great way to visit the Out Islands. I highly recommend it.
Rental cars are readily available at both international airports.
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I truly hope that you enjoy your visit to the Bahamas as much as I always have.
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