Golf was introduced to the Cayman Islands in 1985 with Britannia Golf Club. The links-style course was designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. Because of space limitations, the course was designed with the unique concept of an 18-hole par-three executive course, overlaid with a nine-hole championship course. Over time, the executive course was used less often, and most days now only the nine-hole course is used.

At first glance, Britannia Golf Club looks easy enough. There aren’t a lot of sand bunkers, not much rough and as long as a shot doesn’t end up in the drink, the ball is playable. But tight fairways, small greens, numerous water hazards and strong winds coming off North Sound make the par-35, nine-hole course much more challenging than it looks.

Two noteworthy holes include the signature par-three fifth hole along the shore-line that requires a carry over the waters of the North Sound and the 510-foot par-five ninth, which requires the golfer to carry over the water twice.

Britannia Golf Club is open year round with tee times from 7am in winter and from 8am during summer.