Best golf courses in The Bahamas: Albany, Emerald Bay and more

Officially known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the island country in the Caribbean is magical.

A hit with holidaymakers thanks to the blazing climate and white beaches, but even better if you bring your sticks.

There aren’t many golf courses to choose from but let that take nothing away from the quality.

Here are some of the best golf courses in the Bahamas.

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Albany Resort

Green fee: From $300

A true golfer’s paradise, the 18-hole course at Albany is the work of Ernie Els and combines the best of links and desert golf. It plays host to the Tiger Woods-hosted Hero World Challenge each year and there is no better place for the pros to end their season.

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The Abaco Club

Green fee: From $125

That’s a steal for an off-peak season green fee at The Abaco Club. It calls itself the No.1 in The Bahamas, and it might well be with undulating greens and breathtaking bay and ocean views. Tucked between palms and turquoise waters, this is a private paradise.

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Baker’s Bay

Green fee: N/A

Baker’s Bay is another of the best golf courses in The Bahamas – just ask Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler. The PGA Tour stars are no stranger to a holiday here, indulging in the 2010 layout that runs along the shoreline. A Tom Fazio design that caters for all and boasts dramatic views.

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Royal Blue – Baha Mar

Green fee: From $275

An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus design set in Nassau. The front nine rolls over white sand dunes, while the back nine weaves around limestone landscapes and elevation changes. Each morning, the grounds crew replaces tee locations based on the moving Nassau.

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Grand Lucayan

Green fee: From $100

The Reef Club is among the world’s most spectacular looking golf courses. The Robert Trent Jones Jr design is a championship course that will test your game from the tips. Bunkers and water hazards are there to make you look silly, and that’s before the wind wreaks havoc.