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Wind plays a factor Exciting tee shot.
Draw off the lagoon? Tropical golf.
Unconditional Caribbean Captain Jack Sparrow, playing on location at this
Caribbean paradise turned golf course.
If your 2019 golf vacation budget includes just
one trip, then Emerald Reef Golf Club delivers a
bull market return on your dollar. Emerald Reef
offers the trifecta for golfers seeking superb
conditions, playing on an amazing island locale,
and a closing nine that deserves a place in
Norman’s trophy case next his two British Open
Claret Jugs.
At least a half dozen major airlines fly directly
into Great Exuma’s International Airport. See for
yourself about the relentless beauty of Emerald
Reef’s back nine. Experience what it’s like to
play golf with ocean waves crashing less than a
chip shot away. For 18 holes, imagine that you’re
As you sign off on your scorecard at the 18th
hole, there’s only one thing left to do. Stop by
the clubhouse and order a tall, cool Goombay
Smash. By the time you finish the second one,
everyone in your group will have tamed the
beauty named Emerald Reef.
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By Tim Cottroneo
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