Golf and Cuba

[CdnLimitada]

I haven't seen anything about Cuba being a top golf destination but how is it overall?

The reason I ask is that I have been planning a golf and scotch tour of Scotland for my 40th for 10+ years now as I love both golf and scotch. Recently though I have been obsessed with cigars and really am considering a trip to Cuba instead. I am less than a year from 40 and need to choose. I realize that I would have to give up some in the golf department for sure but is it at least decent?

I know...tough to go wrong with either

Cheers.

[Guest rob]

I'm obsessed by golf. Play twice a week and always look forward to my next round.

After having been to Cuba two times I can say that I wouldn't be planning any golf trips to Cuba. Their ability to grow fruit and vegetables is limited, let alone golf course quality grass.

[Guest rob]

And to give you an idea about resources available - this is the lawnmower used at the most famous, and best presented cigar factory in the Cuba - El Laguito (Nov 2012)

[IPORTER]

Mate I would say if you are looking for the golf experience Scotland and Ireland are the places to go, with a leaning more towards Ireland (I'm Irish so I may be biased) although have played courses in Scotland too e.g.Royal Troon, St. Andrews, Loch Lomand, Royal Dornoch, to name a few and yes they are spectacular.

Something about the courses in Ireland though....Druids Glen, K Club, etc that are magical. There are also a pile of less expensive public courses that are just magificent in their own right. Don't forget Ireland has a host of excellent whiskey's too to tease your pallet!!!!!

[CdnLimitada]

Mate I would say if you are looking for the golf experience Scotland and Ireland are the places to go, with a leaning more towards Ireland (I'm Irish so I may be biased) although have played courses in Scotland too e.g.Royal Troon, St. Andrews, Loch Lomand, Royal Dornoch, to name a few and yes they are spectacular.

Something about the courses in Ireland though....Druids Glen, K Club, etc that are magical. There are also a pile of less expensive public courses that are just magificent in their own right. Don't forget Ireland has a host of excellent whiskey's too to tease your pallet!!!!!

Thanks for muddying the waters!!

My father has played Ireland and mentioned that it was amazing for golf. Had planned on seeing a bit of it on the trip for sure.

[tmac77]

There are two golf courses in Cuba. An 18 hole "championship course" ( i use the term loosely) in Varadero and an excec. course in Havana.

My wife and I have played at the Varadero course many times and I leave a set of spare clubs down there so as to eliminate the hassle of carting them back and forth. The Varadero course is not fantastic (fairways and greens are in rough shape) but suffices and it is quite scenic. If you do go be sure to stay at the Melia Las Americas resort. 5 min walk to the course and green fees are included. You do however have to pay for a compulsory cart (30 CUC)

[HarveyBoulevard]

And to give you an idea about resources available - this is the lawnmower used at the most famous, and best presented cigar factory in the Cuba - El Laguito (Nov 2012)

I've been telling my wife for years that mowing the lawn was a two person job!!! Now I have the proof!!

That is the craziest lawn mower I have ever seen

[topdiesel]

There are plenty of great golf coursed in other parts of the Caribbean. You could certainly hit those places on a whirlwind tour or cruise and then hit Cuba as the beginning or end of your trip.

I don't have the right attitude for golf. My best round was my last round, because I quit.

If you are really into golf, I would think a trip to Scotland would be something to experience. Tough call. Cold and windy or warm and breezy.

[ebhead]

And to give you an idea about resources available - this is the lawnmower used at the most famous, and best presented cigar factory in the Cuba - El Laguito (Nov 2012)

And it lets loose some pretty nasty projectiles. I think one person got mortally wounded as a result. :-)

E

[Guest rob]

And it lets loose some pretty nasty projectiles. I think one person got mortally wounded as a result. :-)

E

There was some conjecture as to whether that was a lone shooter from the book depository across the road, or the grassy knoll.