Golf courses & clubs in Aruba
Many all-inclusive resorts and hotels of Aruba have golf courses on site, still there are only 27 regulation holes on the whole island. Most hotels, resorts, and clubs offer a non-regulation golf course for play.
Tierra Del Sol
Overlooking Aruba's northwest coast, Tierra Del Sol provides a level of luxury that exceeds a vacationer's dream. The golf course is ideally located near Tierra Del Sol resort and California Lighthouse, with additional activities for children available nearby. Opened in 1995, this well groomed 18-hole course was the creation of Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
The only championship golf course in Aruba, Tierra Del Sol is home to the Aruba Aces Championship, a senior PGA tour event. The course also sports the GPS yardage system, which provides golfers with a virtual view of the field to help vacationing "pros" with their shot.
During the high season, when Aruba tends to be very busy, Tierra Del Sol's fees increase to $133 in the morning and $88 in the afternoon. If you do pay the afternoon fee during this time, it is established that you probably will not finish the course. Afternoon sessions during the high season are shorter than the morning sessions, so most visitors don't finish the course. During the off-season, prices drop to $88 in the morning and $68 in the afternoon.
If you travel to Aruba between May and October, you could find a bargain package, in which you can play five days of golf for $380. For an additional $45, you can attend a half-day golf clinic that includes lunch in the clubhouse. Tierra Del Sol's clubhouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Aruba Golf Club
If you are looking for a more budget-conscious course, then Aruba Golf Club is right for you. Located east of Sint Nicolas on the southeastern coast of Aruba, this nine-hole course is unusual. In addition to playing on oiled sand greens, golfers will face 20 sand traps and five water traps designed to increase the level of difficulty for players. The trade winds from Aruba are a natural obstacle, as are the goats that roam the course! Even though it is a nine-hole course, it may feel more like a competitive 18-hole course. Rates at Aruba Golf Club are not affected by the tourist seasons: $10 for nine holes and $15-$18 for 18 holes. Caddies and clubs are also available for rent.
Divi Aruba Golf Course
Although it is not a regulation course, Divi Aruba golf course provides an ecologically- and visitor-friendly course for guests and tourists alike. While this course is open to the public, priority is given to the guests of Divi Aruba resort. The use of a golf cart is mandatory, but there is no caddie service. Be sure to follow the dress code: collared shirts for men, collard sleeveless shirts for women, no jeans or cut-offs, and golf length shorts.
Club Divi Aruba offers also professional golf instruction, along with a driving range, chipping area, and bunker practice area.
Joe Mendes' Adventure Golf
For the amateur golf enthusiasts or vacationers with children, Joe Mendes' Adventure Golf provides wholesome family fun. Located in the Black Hog Saloon, Adventure Golf is the world's largest miniature golf course. It has two elevated 18-hole miniature golf courses - an easy course and a more difficult course. A round of 18-holes costs just $7.
A warm, balmy climate and a remarkable landscape make Aruba an ideal environment for a golf vacation! Why don't enjoy YOU a such vacation?