Course History and Description:
In June 1992, Sandals Resorts International purchased Upton GC and set about creating the most elite golf course in Jamaica. All the greens were rebuilt with Tifdwarf Bermuda grass and the fairways resurfaced with Bermuda grass removing all the existing crab grass and weeds. Sandals now boasts one of the finest Golf Courses in the Caribbean. Golf Digest Magazine granted a four star rating for courses to play while on vacation.

Sandals Golf and Country Club in Oho Rios, Jamaica, is a formidable test characterized by narrow fairways and minuscule, drop-off greens. A par-71 18-hole layout measuring 6,311 yards, it stretches out over a verdant, rolling landscape with sweeping views of sparkling sea and mountains cloaked in dense vegetation. While there are no major forced carries and few fairways bunkers, precision is key; ten holes are flanked by out-of-bounds stakes. Particularly vexing is the unassuming-looking par-3 13th hole on the course, but it packs a wallop with its treacherously shallow green fronted by a steep slope and backed by a hidden bunker.

Forgot your clubs? To borrow a favorite Jamaican saying, “No problem, mon,” full sets by Callaway and Precept can be rented from the well stocked golf shop, which also features the latest styles from Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Norman and Gear. While browsing, be sure to grab a yardage book for tips on how to play the course.

“This is a true resort course, but plenty of trouble lurks out there,” says head pro Ewan Peebles. The affable Peebles hails from a prestigious golf club in central Scotland. He embodies the traditional flavor of Sandals Golf & Country club, where the dress code requires collared polo shirts and the caddies are as solicitous as butlers-they’ll even pluck ripe fruit for you from the mango and guava trees that line the fairways. The perfect mid-round snack!

Every year, many loyal Sandals and Beaches guests return to Jamaica to participate in the festive Sandals Cup, a three day Couples tournament scheduled in late September, complete with a welcome cocktail party and beautiful prizes. All the more reason to tee off in the Caribbean!

Golf Vacation Packages Available:
Golf at Sandals Golf & Country Club is complimentary for guests at all Sandals and Beaches Resorts on Jamaica, including the nearby, family-oriented Beaches Boscobel Resort.

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort: Nestled between luxuriant hillside gardens and the glistening turquoise waters of the Caribbean, this modern-day Garden of Eden promises a veritable taste of paradise. From championship golf and a renowned scuba program to private strolls along Ocho Rios' longest sugar-white-sand beach; from world-class gourmet dining to stolen moments amid the fragrant, jasmine-scented gardens, this exquisite sanctuary offers something to tempt even the most demanding of souls. Who knew that giving into temptation could be so good for you!

Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club: Searching for the ultimate family vacation? Look no further than Beaches Boscobel. Jamaica's only all-inclusive with golf for kids. A vast selection of features and activities for kids has youthful spirits soaring. And while the kids are at play, so are you! From championship-level golf and a whole slew of top-of-the-line land and watersports to relaxing moments spent on the magnificent beach, you'll soon agree that this spot is paradise for children of all ages.
 

Tee	Par	Yardage	Rating (US)	Slope (US)
Championship	71	6311	70.9	128
Men's	71	6054	69.9	125
Ladies'	71	4961	69.3	120

Golf tee times are subject to availability and black-out dates
and some restrictions may apply.

*All descriptions, costs and amenities are subject to change.