Magic in the Indian Ocean – Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius
Mauritius’ Deer Island is golf-as-paradise: an 18-hole championship course carved into a private island and surrounded by turquoise lagoon waters and volcanic outcrops. The layout was created under Bernhard Langer’s name and the island course is only accessible by the club’s boat shuttle (or helicopter for a spectacular arrival), which turns a lap into a sensory day trip. Expect park holes with lakes and dramatic seaside tee shots – it’s a classic ‘play and stay’ or ‘play and beach’ option for anyone who combines golf with a tropical holiday.
Pacidic Grandeur – Raller (»Plantation Course), Maui, Hawaii
Mauis! High platy conduation is both tournament tested and scenic. The long, expansive layout offers dramatic elevation changes, panoramic ocean vistas and the kind of finishing holes that have hosted elite fields – Lative enaper was for a long time the home of the PGA TOUR event traditionally known as The Sentry. It’s a par-73 that requires strategic tee placement and rewards creativity when the Pacific winds kick in. Even without a tournament, playing Kapalua feels like stepping into professional-level golf theater.
Caribbean Jewels – Teeth of the Dog (Casa de Campo), Dominican Republic and The Ocean Club, Bahamas
The Caribbean punches well above its weight for dramatic seaside golf. By Piet Dye Dog teeth at Casa de Campo is carved into coral and coastline, with seven holes that play precisely along the Caribbean — the course’s name comes from the jagged coral that defines much of the coastline and the way the sea can water the greens. It is routinely ranked as the Caribbean top course for both design and coastal drama.
In the Bahamas, The Ocean Club on Paradise Island – designed by Tom Weiskopf – stretches across a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and puts you to the test with crosswinds and wide, classic resort architecture. Both courses pair beautifully with luxury resorts, deep blue waters and easy island vacations.
Atlantic cliffs — Buenavista Gulf, Tenerife (Canary Islands)
On Tenerife, Buenavista Gulf — a design by Seve Ballesteros — is set on the island’s northwestern cliffs, where views of the Atlantic Ocean are constant, and the Teno mountain backdrop gives the course dramatic depth. The combination of elevation, cliff lines and Canary microclimates create a course that plays differently depending on wind and weather; it’s a favorite for players looking for a nice change without long journeys from the mainland Europe.
Scotland’s Island Links – The Machrie, Isle of Islay
Scotland invented links golf, and island links bring that tradition in concentrated, wind-blown beauty. The Machrie on Islay is a classic links course, laid out over dunes and coastline, where blind shots, firm fairways and natural contours reward craftsmanship and imagination. While not a tropical escape, Islays The combination of raw coastal golf and the island’s whiskey culture makes for a unique and deeply local island golf holiday.
Australian island course — Hamilton/Dent Island (Queensland)
Australia answer to island wave is striking: Hamilton Island’s championship course is actually located on nearby Dent Island and is designed with a sense of tropical challenge and panoramic seascapes. Peter Thomson’s route through Dent gives you a compact island experience combined with easy access from Hamilton Island accommodation hubs and reef excursions to make the trip multi-fun. It’s a great option if you want reef time and a memorable round.
Sustainability and Island Golf
Island ecosystems can be vulnerable. Many resorts and clubs are increasingly focusing on sustainable water use, native vegetation and protecting coral and reef systems around coastal holes. If environmental impact is important to you, look for courses that publicize sustainability efforts (water conservation, native landscaping, reef protection partnerships) and ask your host how they minimize the carbon footprint during play and maintenance.
Final tee: building the perfect island golf escape
An island golf trip becomes more than one round when you combine experiences: plan a golf tee time in the morning, followed by a seaside meal and an afternoon of snorkeling or cultural excursion, and end with a sunset drink that looks back on the course you just played. Make sure the character of the course matches the rest of your travel mood – seek out rugged connections and local culture Scotland islands, dramatic cliffs and volcanic backdrops the Canary Islandsor powder-soft beaches and luxurious resort service in the Indian Ocean and Caribbean.
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