Perched 1.5 miles above the Atlantic Ocean on a dramatic 375-acre peninsula at Saint Lucia's northern tip, Point Hardy Golf Club is a once-in-a-lifetime experience crafted by legendary architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. The par-71 course winds through volcanic terrain and lush jungle before revealing nine oceanside holes that defy imagination—particularly the famous finishing stretch of holes 15-18, which appear suspended above rocky coves and crashing waves. Elevated tees, dramatic carries over turquoise inlets, and strategic bunkering create a course that challenges and humbles even accomplished golfers, while the ever-present Caribbean wind adds an unpredictable edge to every shot.
What sets Point Hardy apart is the sheer natural drama of the setting combined with meticulous design that works with rather than against the landscape. The course opened in 2023 to immediate acclaim, debuting at No. 76 on GOLF Magazine's World Top 100, and features two full-service comfort stations stocked with bars and refreshments. The conditioning is immaculate, the service impeccable, and the views are simply unmatched—nine greens play directly along the ocean, while all 18 holes offer incomparable vistas that will have you reaching for your camera repeatedly.
This is golf theater at its highest level. A private equity round might yield 40 players daily maximum, caddies are mandatory and included, and the experience is designed to feel exclusive without being pretentious. Expect windy conditions (1.5-2 clubs on average), significant elevation changes, and several holes that will make you pause before swinging. Cart-only play, but the ride between holes is part of the spectacle.
Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design, 6,575 yards from tees, heavily oceanside with dramatic elevation changes and mandatory cart play.
Upcoming pitch-and-putt designed by Trevor Dormer with flexible 3-, 6-, and 9-hole routing options.