Golf in U.S. Virgin Islands

Golf

St. Thomas

The Mahogany Run Golf Course (Rte. 42, Estate Lovenlund. 340/777-6006 or 800/253-7103. www.mahoganyrungolf.com) attracts golfers for its spectacular view of the British Virgin Islands and the challenging 3-hole Devil's Triangle. At this Tom and George Fazio-designed par-70, 18-hole course, there's a fully stocked pro shop, snack bar, and open-air clubhouse. Greens and half-cart fees for 18 holes are $150. The course is open daily, and there are frequently informal weekend tournaments. It's the only course on St. Thomas.

St. Croix

St. Croix's courses welcome you with spectacular vistas and well-kept greens. Check with your hotel or the tourist board to determine when major celebrity tournaments will be held. There's often an opportunity to play with the pros. The Buccaneer (Rte. 82, Shoys. 340/712-2144. www.thebuccaneer.com) has an 18-hole course that is close to Christiansted and is the centerpiece of the hotel. Greens fees are $70, not including $20 for a cart rental. The spectacular 18-hole course at Carambola Golf Club (Rte. 80, Davis Bay. 340/778-5638. www.golfcarambola.com), in the northwest valley, was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. It sits near Carambola Beach Resort. Greens fees are $79 for 18 holes, which includes the use of a golf cart. The Reef Golf Course (Teague Bay. 340/773-8844), a public course on the island's east end, has 9 holes. Greens fees are $20, and cart rental is $15.