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Bahamas

New Providence, Great Exuma & Great Guana Cay (Bahamas)

Albany, Baker's Bay, Atlantis Ocean Club, and Sandals Emerald Bay - Caribbean island golf, an hour from Florida.

Updated May 2026 · By the Pinseekers Travel team

The short answer

The Bahamas is the closest world-class island golf to the eastern US - Nassau is 35 minutes by air from Miami. Pinseekers Travel runs 4-5 night trips here that pair Albany Golf Club (Tiger Woods's Hero World Challenge host on New Providence), the Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis (Tom Weiskopf), Sandals Emerald Bay (Greg Norman, Great Exuma), and Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club (Tom Fazio, Great Guana Cay) for groups of 4-12. Best months are November through May.

Best season

November - May (December-April peak)

Trip length

4-5 nights / 3-4 rounds

Group size

4 - 12 players

Pricing from

$5,500 - $12,000 per player

Best for

Quick winter golf escape, partner-friendly trips, members-and-guests-only experiences

Fly into

NAS (Nassau, gateway) + GGT (Great Exuma) + private to Baker's Bay (TCB)

On the Ground

“Albany is the prettiest course in the Bahamas and the hardest to get on. We tell groups Baker's Bay is the more interesting trip if Albany access falls through - the Tom Fazio routing across the dunes is dramatically better than the brochure suggests.”

Billy Belair, PGA Professional · Co-Founder, Pinseekers Travel

The courses we play

CourseDesignerType
AlbanyErnie Els (2010)Caribbean coastal
Ocean Club Golf Course (Atlantis)Tom Weiskopf (1962, redesigned 2002)Caribbean peninsula
Sandals Emerald Bay (Great Exuma)Greg Norman (2003)Caribbean coastal
Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club (Great Guana Cay)Tom Fazio (2009)Caribbean dunes

Albany

Ernie Els (2010) · Caribbean coastal · 7,500 yds, par 72

Annual host of the Hero World Challenge (Tiger Woods's December event). Members-and-guests-only - Pinseekers arranges access through Albany member sponsorship or partner-resort packages when available.

Ocean Club Golf Course (Atlantis)

Tom Weiskopf (1962, redesigned 2002) · Caribbean peninsula · 7,159 yds, par 72

Built on a peninsula with the Caribbean on three sides. The most accessible top-tier course in the Bahamas - open to Atlantis Resort guests and Ocean Club residents.

Sandals Emerald Bay (Great Exuma)

Greg Norman (2003) · Caribbean coastal · 6,930 yds, par 72

Six holes play along the Caribbean; an island par 3 (Hole 16) plays into the prevailing trade wind. The marquee round on Great Exuma - a quieter, more remote island than Nassau.

Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club (Great Guana Cay)

Tom Fazio (2009) · Caribbean dunes · 6,985 yds, par 72

Members-only Discovery Land Company club on a private cay in the Abacos. Routinely top-100 in the world. Pinseekers arranges access only through member sponsorship - never sold openly.

Sample itinerary

A representative routing - every Pinseekers trip is tuned to the group's travel windows, handicaps, and tee-time preferences.

Day 1

Arrive Nassau

Fly into NAS (35 min from MIA, 90 min from JFK). Check into the Atlantis Ocean Club Residences or the One&Only Ocean Club. Welcome dinner at Dune (One&Only) on the Caribbean.

Day 2

Ocean Club Golf Course

Caddie round at the Ocean Club Golf Course. Lunch at the clubhouse. Afternoon at the Atlantis water park (partner-friendly), the Aquaventure pools, or the casino. Group dinner at Nobu Atlantis.

Day 3

Albany (premium / member access)

Caddie round at Albany - premium tier with arranged access. Lunch at the Albany clubhouse. Afternoon at the Albany Marina or beach. Group dinner at Albany or back at the resort.

Day 4

Inter-island to Great Exuma

Morning flight NAS → GGT (Great Exuma; 50 min on Bahamasair or Western Air) or private aviation. Check into the Sandals Emerald Bay or Grand Isle Resort. Caddie round at Sandals Emerald Bay. Dinner at the Sandals Schooner's.

Day 5

Replay or beach + departure

Morning replay round (Sandals Emerald Bay or Atlantis Ocean Club back on Nassau) or beach day on Great Exuma's Tropic of Cancer Beach. Afternoon flight home from GGT or NAS.

Lodging & basecamp

Basecamp: Atlantis Ocean Club Residences or One&Only Ocean Club (Nassau) + Sandals Emerald Bay or Grand Isle (Great Exuma) + private cottage on Baker's Bay (member-arranged)

The Ocean Club is the historic Forbes Five-Star resort connected to Atlantis with private golf access. The One&Only is the boutique luxury tier. Atlantis Ocean Club Residences are condo-style for groups of 6+. Baker's Bay accommodation is by member sponsorship only - we never sell the cottages openly.

When to go

November-May is the prime window - 75-85°F, low humidity. December through April is peak (and most expensive). June-October is the wet season; hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, with peak risk August-October. The Hero World Challenge runs at Albany in early December - the course is closed to outside play for 3 weeks around the event.

Getting there & transfers

NAS (Nassau / Lynden Pindling International) is the major gateway - direct flights from MIA, FLL, JFK, EWR, ATL, ORD, IAD on multiple carriers. GGT (George Town, Great Exuma) is the gateway for Great Exuma - direct from MIA, ATL, FLL on regional carriers. Baker's Bay is private-aviation-only via TCB (Marsh Harbour, Abaco). Pinseekers arranges van transfers and inter-island flights or private aviation as the trip requires.

Pricing tiers

Indicative ranges. Final quotes depend on group size, season, lodging, and tee-time tier - email events@pinseekerstravel.com for a custom build.

Standard

$5,500 - $7,500 per player

  • · 4 nights at Atlantis Ocean Club Residences (shared rooms)
  • · 3 rounds: Ocean Club Golf Course + 1 inter-island round at Sandals Emerald Bay + 1 replay
  • · Caddies on every round
  • · Welcome dinner + breakfast daily
  • · Inter-island flights NAS ↔ GGT
  • · Airport transfers

Premium

$7,500 - $9,500 per player

  • · 5 nights with One&Only Ocean Club upgrade (single rooms)
  • · 4 rounds (adds Albany on member-arranged access)
  • · Two group dinners (Dune + Nobu)
  • · Sandals Emerald Bay 1-night extension on Great Exuma
  • · Half-day partner experience (snorkel charter, swimming pigs at Pig Beach)

Black Card

$9,500 - $14,000 per player

  • · 5-6 nights with private Baker's Bay cottage stay (member-arranged only)
  • · 5 rounds with confirmed Albany and Baker's Bay access
  • · Private aviation NAS ↔ TCB ↔ GGT (Pilatus PC-12 or King Air)
  • · Private chef dinner at Baker's Bay or One&Only
  • · Sport-fishing charter or scuba day

Tipping & budget tips

  • Albany and Baker's Bay are members-and-guests-only. Pinseekers does not promise access on Standard tier - Premium and Black Card tiers depend on a confirmed member sponsor or partner-resort allocation.
  • Caddie tips at Ocean Club, Albany, and Baker's Bay run $80-$120 USD per bag, end of round, cash.
  • Inter-island flights on Bahamasair are inexpensive but can run late - budget 2-hour buffers for connections.
  • Sandals Emerald Bay is all-inclusive - the room rate covers most meals and drinks, which is unusual for Pinseekers trips and a real value if you don't mind the resort dining.
  • Hero World Challenge week (early December at Albany) closes the course for 2-3 weeks. Plan around it.

Common questions about Bahamas golf trips

How much does a Bahamas golf trip cost per person?

Pinseekers Travel Bahamas trips run $5,500 - $12,000 per player. Final pricing depends on group size, season, lodging tier, the caddie program, and whether you add premium rounds or off-property activities. We publish standard, premium, and black-card tiers on this page; email events@pinseekerstravel.com with your dates and roster size and we'll come back with a custom quote within one business day.

What is the best time of year for a Bahamas golf trip?

The prime window for Bahamas is November - May (December-April peak). Conditioning, weather, and tee-time access all peak in that range. Shoulder months can drop pricing 20-30% with most days still playable. We don't book outside the prime window unless the group prefers off-season value over guaranteed weather - the "When to go" section above breaks down each month in detail.

How many days should a Bahamas golf trip be?

Most Bahamas groups travel for 4-5 nights / 3-4 rounds. Shorter than that and the marquee rounds feel rushed; longer and fatigue cuts into scoring on the closing days. We size every trip to the group's travel windows, handicaps, and how many courses they want to play - the sample itinerary on this page is one representative routing, not the only shape the trip can take.

What are the must-play courses at Bahamas?

The marquee rounds we sequence on a Bahamas trip are Albany, Ocean Club Golf Course (Atlantis), Sandals Emerald Bay (Great Exuma), Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club (Great Guana Cay). Each is profiled in "The courses we play" section above with designer, course type, and the strategic reason it earns a tee time on the schedule. Additional add-on rounds and replay options are available for groups that want to extend the trip or get a second crack at a favorite layout.

What's the closest airport to Bahamas?

Most groups fly into NAS (Nassau, gateway) + GGT (Great Exuma) + private to Baker's Bay (TCB). Pinseekers arranges group transfers from the airport to the basecamp and between courses for groups of four or more, with larger groups split across multiple vans. Private aviation arrivals are coordinated separately when the group has access. The "Getting there & transfers" section above lists the alternates worth considering.

Can I ship my golf clubs to Bahamas?

Yes. Pinseekers handles club shipping on every trip via Ship Sticks or Luggage Forward, with door-to-door pickup from your home or club and delivery to the resort bag room before arrival. Most groups ship one direction and fly back with their sticks; we coordinate the pickup window, the labels, and the resort hand-off so you land and play.

What's a typical group size for a Bahamas golf trip?

Bahamas trips typically run 4 - 12 players. The format suits quick winter golf escape, partner-friendly trips, members-and-guests-only experiences. Smaller groups (under the listed minimum) are workable but lose tee-time flexibility; larger groups need a custom build and a longer lead time for lodging blocks. Tell us your roster size in the brief and we'll size the routing - and the sample itinerary - around it.

How early should I book a Bahamas golf trip?

Book Bahamas trips six to twelve months ahead for prime-season dates. Marquee rounds and on-property lodging fill earliest, especially over weekends in the November - May (December-April peak) window. Off-season and weekday trips can sometimes be confirmed inside 90 days. Send the brief as soon as the group's dates are firm; we hold tee times the same week the contract is signed.

Are caddies available at Bahamas?

Caddies are available at most Bahamas courses and required at a few. Pinseekers books the caddie program with the round - including forecaddies, pro-line caddies, and walking-only setups where the property requires it. We brief every caddie on the group's preferences before the round goes off, and tipping guidance is included in the trip packet so nobody is guessing on the first tee.

Does Pinseekers handle non-golfer activities at Bahamas?

Yes. Pinseekers coordinates non-golfer activities on every Bahamas trip - spa, dining, off-property tours, cultural experiences, fishing, and whatever else the group's spouses or non-golfing partners want to fit in. Tell us in the brief who's traveling and what they want to do, and we'll build the parallel schedule into the trip without making it feel like a separate booking.

Further Reading

Plan your Bahamas trip

Pinseekers Travel runs Bahamas trips end-to-end - tee times, lodging, transfers, dining, and the on-trip schedule. Send a brief and we'll come back with two routings within one business day.

Inquire about Bahamas

Last updated: 2026-05-05