Winding Bay,
nr Cherokee, Abaco
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open links-style. Gently undulating terrain.
Surroundings:
Oceanside (Winding Bay, Atlantic Ocean) and limited residential.
Designer:
Donald Steel & Tom Mackenzie
26.298648
-77.022271
On Abaco Island / 4.5 km NE of Cherokee / 32 km S of Marsh Harbour.
Abaco on Winding Bay
The private Abaco Club on Winding Bay is home to one of the top-rated and finest championship golf courses in the Bahamas. The excellent tree-lined and open links-style layout contains a wealth of wonderfully crafted, memorable and challenging holes. Definitely a course that will challenge your all-round game. This private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests, and guests staying in Abaco's vacation rental cottages (photos courtesy of Abaco Club on Winding Bay).
Private club - guests may only play if hosted by a member.
Must book in advance.
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The Abaco Club on Winding Bay was founded by English entrepreneur Peter de Savary, and was formerly a Ritz-Carlton Managed Club.
2020 Golf Digest rating: 2nd best course in the Bahamas.
Winding Bay, Great Abaco, Bahamas.
+1 (242) 367 0077
Visit websiteSeveral Abaco Club cottage homeowners offer their homes as vacation rental properties. These homes, overlooking the bay, ocean or golf course, are perfect for extended family stays or corporate retreats. Guests renting a cottage enjoy the same privileges and amenities as full club members.
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