Half Moon - Jamaica

RTJ design that is a demanding course that has stood the test of time since early 60's. First timers will be frustrated and confused with the layout and if the wind is blowing the scores will soar.

The key to this layout is to make your first visit an exploratory one. Keep as close to the bunkers as you can. RTJ courses always have the best routes to the hole closest to the bunkers. The greens are quite undulating so being on the correct level is key to not 3-putt. Bermuda greens also are tricky as the landscape and the break may not coincide.

One of the best courses in the Caribbean.

Almost like a computer simulation of a Caribbean course. Every hole flanked by palm trees. Didn't originally book to play this as looked a bit of an up and down by a Road rather than being by the sea like the others but a chef at our resort recommended it so managed to wangle a fourth round in the fortnight AND glad we did.

Very nice experience - and what a halfway house. Caddie also very good

First off, this is a beautiful part of the world and if you stay locally at the Rose Hall resort or the Half Moon resort then you are in for a treat, it is a real 5-star experience. The Half Moon course though is somewhat disappointing and not anywhere near the test that I expected plus it was a little scruffy in places. As far as the holes are concerned just a little predictable really! Favourite hole was the doglegging 4th; a very short par-4 with a ravine just short of the green. I had a good time playing golf here but more because of the location and the very warm welcome from all of the staff than the actual course. The very best hole on the course was the 19th! Situated perfectly after the ninth and eighteenth greens and a lovely place for a Jamaican Red Stripe or two. As far as a rating goes - a 6-ball for the service but only a 3-ball for the course.