Course
Opened – 1995
Course Designer – Robert Trent Jones junior
Special Features - Beauty has been highlighted in the design and landscaping with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the West Coast of Barbados from almost all areas of the golf course.
General Playability - The par 3 holes are among the best four in the world. Each is a different length, has a different direction, and poses an intriguing individual challenge. While Royal Westmoreland is a relatively wide course in the landing areas, placement is definitely a key for low scoring. First looks can be intimidating, as can be the wind. The par 5's are true three-shot holes, with the exception no. 14 on the tournament course and that hole still requires pin point accuracy in the second shot for the eagle or birdie opportunity. All the par 4's are strong, but the wide fairways on some holes do allow for variance in tee accuracy.
Undulating/Flat - Very undulating terrain.
Treelined/exposed - The golf course is landscaped with low maintenance but extremely beautiful plant material. On some holes, missing the landing area will result in a lost ball or at the least having an unplayable lie. Some of the landscaped areas are four feet deep feather grass.
Many / few water hazards - There are gullies or water to cross on ten holes.
Changes to the Course –
Greens
Type of grass - tiff dwarf
Height of cut - Mowing heights will be lowered to approximately 3mm before the week of the tournament to add to the speed and roll quality.
Speed/stimp reading – 9.5' - 10.5'
Any specific comments –
Fairways
Type of grass – Hybrid Bermuda
Height of cut – 12mm
General width and contouring – Landing areas are approximately 40 yards in width
Any specific comments -
Tees
Type of grass – Hybrid ermuda
Height of cut - 10mm
Collars
Type of grass - Hybrid Bermuda
Height of cut – 8mm
Rough
Type of grass – Hybrid Bermuda
Semi-rough - Height of cut – N/A
Intermediate – 75mm
Rough - Height of cut – 102mm
Any specific comments – Uncut feather grasses and bush
Weather
In advance – Very wet winter, drying throughout February
Forecast for tournament – Dry with temperatures of 30ºC
