The Ocean Club
Gumbo Limbo, reef sharks, and
Justin Rose are all woven into
the fabric of an 18-hole round at
the beautiful Ocean Club Golf
Course on Paradise Island in the
Bahamas. Ocean Club delivers
non-stop landscape visuals, only
in the Caribbean back stories, and
an upscale island vibe that is pure
Bahamian.
Expect a glimpse of the Caribbean Sea on each
of Ocean Club’s sun-splashed 18 holes. Your golf
adventure soars to exhilarating heights on the seven
holes in which the Caribbean wet stuff gets up
close and personal. The magnificent seven serve as
an amazing reminder why seven million tourists are
drawn to the Bahamas each year. This colorful 7,100-
yard layout is where Bahamas blue meets fairway
green. Golfers are first introduced to Ocean Club’s
cavalcade of views at the pro shop deck. It’s here
you witness a sweeping left to right visual of the
18th green, ninth green, 11th green and 10th tee box.
General Manager Robbie Leming elbowed a first time
Ocean Club golfer staring wide-eyed at this scene and
said, “How can you not love this?”
These Names are Part of the Game
Ocean Club’s mystique is enhanced by the Bahamian
flavor that is sprinkled throughout this Tom Weiskopf
design. Golfers can’t help but wonder about the
names on the signposts next to each Ocean Club tee
box. The first hole is christened with the delicious tag
of Gumbo Limbo. Before inquiring if this is a favorite
Bahamian soup, realize this label honors the species of
hardwood trees prevalent on this 403-yard Par 4.
The 411-yard, 7th hole is called the Peninsula. This
scene stealer features a zigzag tee-to-green journey that
culminates in a putting green embraced by water on
three sides. This Par 4 is so photogenic there’s a replica
postcard for sale at the pro shop.
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