Aruba Is a Vacation Paradise - But Is it a Golfer's Paradise?

You make vacation plans for Aruba to experiencemandatory on the course. Cart fees are an
fantastic weather, wonderful beaches andadditional charge over the greens fees.
excellent water sports. But how about golf? IfTee times can be arranged on-line or calling the
you're a golfing enthusiast who likes nothing betterclub directly. Check with your hotel - they can
on vacation than to play nine or 18 holes everyhelp you make arrangements.
day the big question you might be asking could beIf you are interested in a golf and beach vacation
"is Aruba a golfer's paradise?"in Aruba, the Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort
Fortunately for you Aruba has some greatproperty is built around the Links at Divi Aruba
courses to compliment it's outstanding weathercourse. They offer a number of vacation
and beaches. While the number of courses on thepackages that include daily use of the golf course.
island is not great due to the size of the countryWant even more of a challenge? Aruba is home
Aruba's golf courses will challenge you every timeto a Robert Trent Jones II designed 18-hole
you play.course Tierra del Sol Country Club. This course
Here is a round-up of the available golf courses infeatures a great view of the island and the
Aruba:California Lighthouse, plus a true 18 holes that are
The Aruba Golf Club - Want a bit of excitementextremely challenging.
while playing golf? The Aruba Golf Club has nineThe Tierra del Sol course is extremely well
holes, twenty sand traps, five water traps, strongmaintained and is part of the Tierra del Sol
trade winds and even wild goats roaming theResort, Spa, and Country Club complex. In
course to make your game interesting.addition to the course, the complex includes
Built around 1940 for the refinery workers fromputting greens and chipping areas so you can
nearby San Nicolas, the Aruba Golf Club is akeep your game in shape.
desert course with some Astro Turf andGreens fees at the Tierra del Sol range from
oiled-sand greens. Fees for 9 holes are $30.00.$124 to $159 depending upon the time of year.
Club and cart rentals are available.They offer "late day" rates that are lower -
Check with your hotel's front desk for directionscheck with the course when making your
because the course is a little difficult to find. It'sreservations. You can rent clubs and shoes at the
located at the opposite end of the island from theclub house.
Eagle Beach and Palm Beach hotels - near SanOne cool thing about the golf carts at the Tierra
Nicolas.del Sol is that they feature a small satellite dish
The Links at Divi Aruba is part of the popular Diviand a 10" color LCD screen. The system tells you
chain of resorts. The nine-hole course rangesthe distance from the cart to the center of the
from 2,410 to 3,149 yards in length dependinggreen and lets you know how the pins are
upon the tees used. Designed as an ecologicallypositioned on each green. You also get electronic
friendly and visually appealing course, the Links atscoring and of course a "hot-line" for ordering
Divi Aruba features six holes that play over orfood and beverages.
along water.Tee times can be made on-line or by phone.
Greens fees for the course vary depending uponAgain - check with your hotel, they can help you
whether or not you are a guest at one of themake arrangements at the Tierra del Sol course.
Divi properties. If not, you can expect to payIf you would like to stay close to the course while
about US$75.00 to US$85.00 for nine holes plus anyou are in Aruba, the Tierra del Sol offers rentals
additional US$30 to US$40 to replay the course.of Villas surrounding the course.
Club rentals are available. The use of carts is