Travis904

I've played South Hampton many times in the past, and unfortunately the course needs a lot of TLC. Like other reviews have shared, there is currently no practice area (driving range or putting green available), only a net to hit into.

The course has lost the greens on many of the holes, hopefully they will improve as year progresses. Unfortunately with this, approach shots were not sticking to green, etc.

The starter let two twosomes play behind us, which ended up hitting into us on the later holes in the round (we were keeping pace with the foursome playing in front of us). Nearly five hour round.

I would not recommend this course to others or play here again until the driving range and putting green are open this summer and the course conditions improve. Price of round was fair compared to other public courses in the area, however I would play those before South Hampton.

From the moment we were picked up at the Baha Mar resort and dropped off at the clubhouse at Royal Blue you know that you're somewhere special.
You are greeted by course staff, brought to the pro-shop to check in, then straight to the range to get fitted with clubs for the round. The range and practice facility was great - Royal Blue had Titleist, PXG, Itoberi, Taylor Made, Callaway clubs to try out and use for the round.

After the practice session was completed, we were shuttled to the starter and introduced to our forecaddie Alex, who was cordial, witty, knowledgeable and very helpful around the course (especially with the elevation changes on the back 9 holes).

The course was in perfect condition during the round - from the tee boxes all the way to the greens our group had no complains for Royal Blue. Like other resort courses, there are multiple risk/reward holes that you can take advantage off the tee.

The front 9 had views of the Baha Mar resort and the Atlantic ocean. Getting off the tee safety was the challenge as the undulating fairways, rolling white sand dunes came into play on many of the tee shots. The back 9 however was completely different - you are set through dense jungle and elevated terrain that was breathtaking.

The island green on the par 3 16th hole was a fun challenge - especially with the downhill elevation change, make sure to go down a club (as Alex recommended).

After the round, we enjoyed lunch and drinks at the tavern to end the day. I fully recommend the Royal Blue Golf Club and want to personally thank Sean Cracraft and the staff for the great experience!