Grand Cayman is the largest
of the three Cayman Islands
and home to the capital,
George Town. Remote, yet
accessible, Cayman has been
welcoming holiday makers for
over 400 years.
The three islands are limestone outcroppings, the tops
of a submarine mountain range called the Cayman
Ridge. The islands lack rivers or streams because of
the porous nature of the limestone rock. It is this lack
of runoff which gives the surrounding Caribbean Sea
exceptional visibility, often well over 120ft. All three
islands are surrounded by healthy coral reefs which lie at
the top of dramatic walls and drop-offs close to shore
and breathtaking underwater sea walls with a number
of shipwrecks, creating ideal conditions for diving and
sport fishing.
There are no shortage of hotels along the popular Seven
Mile Beach – however only one offers an AAA Five
Diamond hotel.
Spanning 144 acres sea-to-sea from world-famous Seven
Mile Beach to the North Sound, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand
Cayman offers a 375-room luxury resort featuring a la
prairie spa, five restaurants including Blue by Eric Ripert,
the island’s largest ballroom, an interactive culinary
studio, and The Courts tennis center.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grand Cayman is highlighted
by its Greg Norman-designed nine-hole golf course,
and by a new indoor golf simulator using Trackman
technology. Further property highlights include the
Starfish Cay water park, Oculus glass bottom boat,
renowned Ambassadors of the Environment family
program by Jean-Michel Cousteau, and the new Seven
South – the largest luxury hotel suite in the Caribbean.
Visitors to Gran Cayman either want to explore or relax.
With such an exciting destination on offer, 9-holes
of golf is probably all you will fit in during your daily
visit. In keeping with its five star quality, at the The
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman you will find one of the
best 9-holes courses in the World. The resort’s Greg
Norman-designed golf course delivers fiercely in its
shark pedigree.
Experience Grand Cayman golf that embraces the
island’s beautiful natural elements: water, mangroves
and refreshing albeit challenging trade winds. This nine-
hole course that rouses golfers with its five long Par
Fours into the Caribbean trade winds, which can make
a 470-yard hole play like 600. Feature holes include the
2nd, a Par-5 of 558 yards with water running down the
entire right side to a narrow green. Or the par-3’s 4th
or 9th, both of whom play over water, with the latter
being an island green.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grand Cayman offers
golfers the opportunity to make tee times at short
notice and enjoy a relaxing pace of play. The course is
perfect for both infrequent players who want to play
at their leisure and passionate golfers who want to play
multiple rounds in a single day. Seasonal and annual
memberships are also available for individuals and
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