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Beach Golf Course
Nassau, Bahamas
By Ron
Smith
Nassau is the most cosmopolitan city in the
Bahama Islands and a hub for international commerce
and tourism. Just 10 minutes from Nassau's downtown
dining and fabulous shopping district you'll
find this magnificent resort course to be ideally
located. Cable Beach actually got its name in
1907 as transatlantic telephone cables were
being laid, linking what used to be an isolated
Bahamas to the rest of the world.
Ron
Smith, writer at hole #5
The parkland style golf course was designed
by Devereux Emmet and it is a golfer's treasure.
It was redesigned by Fred Stettle in 2002 and
visitors and island residents enjoy both a full
scale driving range and putting green at this
18-hole world-class championship golf course,
big plus for those who like to use their irons.
(Hole #14)
An abundance of ponds and mini-lakes along
with numerous sand traps will all come into
play at every hole and you'll defiantly need
to step up your game on these fairways. And,
as if the hazards won't keep you concentrating,
the landscape is a pleasant showstopper.
I found myself several times stopping my play
just to admire the beauty of the course. Whether
it was the sights of the swaying Bahamian trees,
bright red and pink hibiscus or the sound of
the Atlantic Ocean crashing upon white sand
beaches, just across the road, you will pause;
especially knowing that the water temperature
in the Bahamas is never below 72° F.
(Hole #5) Golfers
have their challenges cut out for them with
the more than 100 bunkers around the course.
One of the many remarkable things about Sheraton’s
Cable Beach Golf Course: well maintained greens,
practically flawless paspalum grass to say the
least. I would recommend all golfers take a
second read of the greens on this world-famous
course, as a heavy slant or sharp break can
easily be overlooked. For a challenge to even
the most expert golfer, try to get a grapple
on Hole #14, their signature hole.
A short par 3 yes, but with an elevated tee
overlooking a peninsular like green you'll find
yourself patiently debating which club to use.
And once on the green, you're still not out
of harm's way...over putt this hole and into
the water you may go! You'll also notice the
tall grass that surrounds the ponds and mini-lakes.
Lose your ball in one of these and it's gone
forever. So, make accuracy your friend here.
(l-r: Chris
Lewis, Course Manager; Rochelle Smith, Writer,
Richard Gibson, Golf Pro)
On an island with 340 sunny days per year and
warm, friendly people, Cable Beach Golf Course
is great for golf. Several island women’s
leagues play regularly. Although, no clubhouse
is available an outdoor café cooks up
burgers, fries and offers refreshing beverages.
There is also a fully stocked pro shop with
friendly and knowledgeable staff on site to
assist you.
(Hole #15)
Rates: $180 until April 30th and $130 from May
1 - Nov 30th, 2009 (18 holes), mandatory cart,
club rental available. Preferred rates are at
least 33% off for guests staying at Wyndham
and Sheraton
Cable Beach Resorts
Golf Club
W. Bay St.
Nassau, New Providence Islands
(800) 2-CASINO (toll free)
(242) 677-4175 Golf Club
www.CrystalPalaceVacations.com
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