Hola
I have played Varadero many, many times.
The people of Cuba are it's greatest asset,and getting to know them on a golf course proved to be very rewarding for me.
In 1999-2000 the PGA European Challenge Tour Grand Final tournament was held in Varadero.
The course can be put in first class shape, however, budgets that are impacting courses worldwide, are tight in Cuba as well.
Best beach in the world.
I am the co-author of Great Donald Ross Golf Courses Everyone Can Play - 2nd Edition (Roman and Littlefield Publishers). I am seeking the original plans of the Country Club of Havana and Havana Biltmore courses and expect to travel to Cuba next year once our Embassy is open and operating a full tilt.
In the next fifty years I predict that there will again be great golf in Cuba, tied to inviting housing and open to public play. Under the present government I do not foresee private courses and clubs being created until there are gradual changes in the governing philosophy there.
Anyone reading this with knowledge of the original Ross plans for the two courses here may contact me at paulandbj [at] nc [dot] rr [dot] com
Paul Dunn
Pinehurst, NC
910 235 0397
Get rid of the women who "run" the pro shop
The golf course is quite good for the price - but the women who work at the place where you pay for the golf are obnoxious, arrogant, huffy and rude individuals - the exact opposite of the Cubans. I have never encountered such socially inept staff at any golf course anywhere in the world. Their lack of social skills should be recognized by the golf course manager and the government. They are responsible for the disenchantment of tourists who wish to play golf in Cuba. Can the course manager not get rid of them?
I spent a month in 2014 as a consultant to and playing golf with the head pro from Veradero Golf and would be willing to pass on my professional experience there if interested contact our email address golfpgt [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Do I trust Americans to much or are Americans realy so thrustfull? I go for the last choice. And so...I believe all they try to tell me.
No desire to go. Many places to play right here. Would play in Cuba, MO.
What about Guantanamo Bay? Supposedly at one time it was the best in the Caribbean. Now you have to bring your own turf. If they turn the water back on, it would probably take little time to get it back in shape.
Golf in Cuba without hesitation. Why wait? Go again down the road to see how time has changed/improved it as a destination in general. I love the adventure of golfing outside the US. Aruba, Costa Rica and the DR so far. I just may have to plan some time for that tourney in April...Who needs to watch the Masters when I can make my own "Major" adventure!
Not in my lifetime but only because I am too old now-my expectation is that given what we have just seen that in 15 years there will be lots of golf in Cuba for the moderately well-to-do tourista. So good!! Do it!
