Aruba
GOLF ARUBA'S FINEST COURSE
$127 Per Person
Designed by renowned Robert Trent Jones II, and situated on the scenic
northwest point of Aruba, this course is the only 18 hole championship
golf course on the island.
This course has taken the sport of golf to a new high-tech level with the
latest in satellite and computer technology. The popular 18-hold PGA
Championship Course has installed the Parview GPS system, a one-of-a-kind
satellite network that is designed to enhance the golfing experience,
while enabling the resort to improve overall course operations, efficiency
and service to the guest. One of the very first courses in the Caribbean
to utilize the Parview technology, this course is proud to be a member of
an elite group of golf courses.
Each golf carts is equipped with a satellite dish and a 10.4” color
screen. Some of the features include graphic hole and green overviews;
exact distancing from the cart to the center of the green; exact pin
placement for each day; electronic scoring; two-way communication with the
clubhouse; food and beverage ordering from the cart to the grill and pro
tips.
Pro Tips
Wind:
As Nick Price would say, during the 1998 Shell's Wonderful World of Golf,
"keep you hat on tight when you play here!" The various wind conditions in
Aruba can challenge golfers of all abilities. Bring your imagination since
club selection can prove to be your greatest asset.
Terrain:
Typical desert links terrain - dry, arid and for the most part flat. The
fairways are fairly wide for desert links, very forgiving and in excellent
condition (Bermuda Grass). The wind is more a factor when negotiating your
approach shot to the green.
Hazards:
Include sand bunkers filled with soft white sand, found on Aruba's lush
beaches, cacti, coral rock formations and water hazards, which we refer to
as Salinas. The bunkers, cacti and coral rock come into play throughout
the course. Water comes into play on holes 13, 14 and 15 only.
Green:
Are wide and accommodating. They are Bermuda Tif Dwarf grass. Put very
honestly, no hidden breaks, fast and most putts are affected by the wind.
Pin placements are fair.