OB SPORTS GOLF & LEISURE
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DESTINATIONS
Additionally, great care was taken in
preserving the natural landscaping as
well as the flora that is habitat to more
than 70 indigenous birds. All the pro-
tected trees on the property, including
mahogany, silk cotton and Caribbean
pine, were preserved.
Measuring 7,189-yards, the par-72
course is the first in the Bahamas de-
signed by Nicklaus himself,
who has built nearly 300
around the world. It is part of
a $4.2 billion integrated resort
development. The beachfront
destination will ultimately in-
clude three world-class hotels, more
than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges,
the largest casino in the Bahamas, and
more than 30 luxury retail outlets.
Reservations at the Grand Hyatt Baha
Mar are available for stays beginning
May 29. The two other hotels, SLS Baha
Mar and Rosewood, will open in fall,
2017, and spring, 2018, respectively.
When fully built out, the resort will
attract golfers from across the globe, but
the golf course is already up and run-
ning and receiving robust accolades for
its stunning visual layout and challenge,
as well as its amenities.
The club will offer an extensive
forecaddie program through Cad-
diemaster, the same company that
works with prestigious clubs such as
Pebble Beach and Augusta National.
Another interesting feature about the
course is that different tees are set up
every day. Each morning, a member of
the professonal staff will determine vari-
ous tee locations on the course, taking
weather and playing conditions into
consideration, to create a unique golfing
experience. By utilizing freeform teeing
areas rather than traditional tee pods,
any hole can be altered by as much as
100 yards from day to day, allowing
guests to play multiple variations of the
course during their stay while adhering
to a similar overall yardage.
And don't worry about bringing your
own clubs. Golfers can rent the latest
equipment from Callaway, TaylorMade,
Titleist, PXG and others.
"Before our guests tee off, a member
of our golf professional staff will offer a
club fitting on our practice range to as-
sist in identifying the perfect equipment
match – and complete the first step to
an unforgettable round," Deiro said.
VISIT
ROYAL
BLUE
GOLF
CLUB
Baha mar's royal Blue golf Club
opened for play in late april.
