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Of all the islands which composes the US VIRGIN ISLAND, St Croix
is the one who, by far, offers the most golfic options. In fact,
most of those who are in holliday take advantage of the Resorts
and of the beaches of St Thomas or St John and go for one or two
rounds of golf in St Croix, after having visited the first two
islands.
Carambola Golf Club
This
golf course 18 holes is situated in a valley surrounded by hills
covered by a plentiful tropical vegetation. Drawn by Robert Trent
Jones and built by Laurence Rockefeller, it was rewarded with
a golden medal by Golf Magazine and was classified four stars
by Golf Digest. Its wave-like ground strewed with numerous water
traps and more than one hundred bunkers make him an exceptional
golf course which addresses to serious golfers. However, because
it contains wide fairways and several departures, it can also
be appreciated by any level player. At arrangement: a big clubhouse,
a practice with putting green, a driving arranges, a pro shop
which proposes clubs for rent. Courses are proposed by the pro
Greg McCulloch. The restaurant and the terrace bar overhangs the
18th hole.
Green
fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $34 to $70, according to the
season.
Golf course 9 holes: from $23 to $40 .
Information:
Carambola Golf Club
72 Estate River
Saint Croix, VI 00850 United States
Phone: 340 778 5638
The Buccaneer Golf &
Hotel
Created
in the 17th century and passed on from family to family, Buccaneer
combines the charm of the old times and its warm hospitality with
the enjoyments expected by a current traveler.
The luxurious Resort, established on a big domain raised by luxuriant
tropical plantations, contains three magnificent beaches, a golf
course 18 holes with a pro shop, 8 tennis courts, spa and fitness
centre, water sports centre, two swimming pools and four restaurants.
Situated at the edge of the beach, luxurious villas with patio
and balcony in front of a magnificent sight on the sea, they offer
spacious rooms full equiped, with bustle bathtub and separate
shower.
Buccaneer Golf Course
The
golf course 18 holes of Buccaneer was conceived in 1973 by the
professional of the Long Island PGA Bob Joyce. It is located at
the east of Christiansted and at 10 minutes from the Caribbean
Dream. It was built on the lands of an old sugar plantation. The
hilly ground offers magnificent points of view and brings right
towards the sea banks. Far from being easy, it is the golf course
which asks to use all the clubs. If needed, the pro Tim Johnston
is at permanently disposal for courses. From its terrace, the
restaurant offers a magnificent sight on the Christiansted port,
an ideal place to begin or to finish a round.
Green fees:
Special rates for the hotel guests:
Summer: 18 holes: $30 - 9 holes: $20
Winter: 18 holes: $45 - 9 holes: $25
[Golf Packages]
are proposed by the hotel:
Information:
The Buccaneer
P.O. Box 25200
Gallows Bay
Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
00824
Phone: (340) 712-2100 - Fax: (340) 712-2104
The Reef Golf & Beach
Resort
After
the accurate research for an ideal site, Reef was created as an
oasis at the edge of a tropical golf course, far from the noises
of the village but accessible from both sides of the island. Deliberately
isolated, the Resort is considered for its personalized architecture.
At first it was a private community welcoming in winter his numerous
owners coming from the whole world. Recently, certain villas became
accessible to the public for holiday stays.
The golf:
The Reef is a golf course 9 holes established
in the valley of the magnificent Teague bay, at the northeast
of the island. With its fairways, its impeccable greens and well
arranged water traps, the golf course will challenge players of
any level. At disposal: Driving Range, complete pro shop, two
tennis courts. Possible rent of clubs.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: $18 - 9 holes: $10
Information:
The Reef Golf & Beach Resort
5000 Teague Bay - St. Croix, US Virgin Islands 00820
340.773.9827 office - 340.773.4937 fax
1.800.595.2581 hot line
Carambola Beach Resort
With
the perfect combination of tourist activities and natural beauty,
the island of St Croix is a destination of dream for everybody.
The Resort, is ideally situated everything next to the white sanded
beach and the blue se. It offers at disposal 150 spacious and
comfortable rooms equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling ventilator,
private bathroom with shower, satellite television, telephone
…
Services at disposal: fitness centre, swimming
pools, tennis, shop, restaurants, conference rooms, car rent.
The hotel proposes numerous activities for all ages (island tour,
shows...)
Activities near: tourist visits, golf in Carambola Golf Club,
dive, sail, horse riding…
Information:
Estate Davis Bay, Kingshill
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands 00851
Phone: 340-778-3800 - Fax: 340-778-1682
Mahogany Run Golf Course
Drawn
by George and Tom Fazio, Mahony opened in 1980. Real exploit more
technical than architectural according to Golf Digest, this golf
course has the exceptional fact to be sensibly cut to fit on a
narrow and damaged ground portion, overhanging the sea and offering
spectacular points of view. Having changed owners in 1994, in
2001 an ambitious project of renovation was set up. The grass
of the whole golf course as well as for the practices were changed
with a special grass, ' Seashore Paspalum ', renowned for its
resistance on the golf courses of the coast which is sensitive
to the permanent intervention of the salt of the sea. Greens were
also modified, most saw their size doubling. Bunkers also took
advantage of this work of renovation and some sand was brought
by the island of the Barbados to complete the project. The 18
holes are opened, for an optimal quality of game in the exceptional
context of the island.
Green fees:
18 holes ( + rate ½ carriage): from $60 to $130
9 holes (+ rate ½ carriage): from $50 to $95
Information:
Mahogany Run Golf Course
P.O. Box 7517
St. Thomas
U.S. Virgin Islands 00801
(340) 777-6006 ~ Fax: (340) 777-6280
(800) 253-7103
The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas
Nested
in the heart of a domain of a dozen hectares, this luxurious Resort
gives directly onto the blue sea and to the beautiful white sandy
beaches with St Thomas. Guests can benefit from a big number of
enjoyments and from a very high quality personalized service.
Ritz-Carlton offers at disposal 200 rooms among which luxury suites
with sight in front of the sea or on the tropical garden. Rooms
are distributed in villas of Mediterranean style, ordered in semicircle
around the Bay. Recently, further to works of expansion, 48 new
rooms among which 16 suites and 24 accommodations to the Club
were added.
Information:
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
6900 Great Bay
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802
U.S.A.
Phone: (340) 775-3333 - Fax: (340) 775-4444
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