Golf in Jamaica
Including Caymanas Golf and Country Club and Manchester Golf Club. On the map.
The vibe
Teeing off here means playing lush, undulating fairways that drop dramatically toward the turquoise sea, where ocean breezes constantly alter your club selection. The dry winter months offer immaculate course conditions and comfortable temperatures for a full eighteen holes. The vibe is decidedly visitor-friendly and relaxed, blending upscale resort amenities with a warm, easygoing island hospitality that feels worlds away from stuffy traditional clubs.
Caymanas Golf and Country Club, Kingston
Saint Catherine
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Located just outside Kingston, Caymanas is Jamaica's premier tournament-grade parkland course, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Blue Mountains. Its flat, tree-lined layout tests precision and strategy across generous fairways and well-guarded greens.
Access. A short drive from downtown Kingston; easily accessible for travelers based in the capital looking for authentic local championship golf.
Notes. Tropical climate calls for early morning tee times to beat the midday heat.
Manchester Golf Club, Mandeville
Mandeville
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Established in 1865, the Manchester Golf Club in the cool highlands of Mandeville is the oldest golf course in Jamaica and the western hemisphere. This historic 9-hole course provides a quirky, charming mountain retreat for golf traditionalists.
Access. Located in central Jamaica's hill country; reachable via scenic drives from Kingston or the south coast.
Notes. Cooler highland climate makes for comfortable year-round walking.