Queen's Hwy,
Rose Hall, Montego Bay,
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain (especially the back-nine)
Surroundings:
Tropical forest and oceanside (for 2 holes).
Designer:
Original design by Hank Smedley (1969); substantially redesigned by Robert von Hagge & Rick Baril (2001).
Above distances are for the Cinnamon Hill course. Also at Rose Hall is the White Witch course (par-71; 6758 yards from back tees). Also nearby is the Half Moon golf course (par-72; 7119 yards).
18.518251
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16 km NE of Montego Bay
Cinnamon Hill
Cinnamon Hill Golf Course at Rose Hall is a well-rated and always popular layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course takes you on an expansive journey through parkland, then down to the ocean at 5, 6 and 7 for some stunning beachside holes.
The back-nine of this testing Von Hagge layout is routed through the jungle that encircles Cinnamon Hill Great House (a former residence of singer Johnny Cash). Here you'll find some notable elevation changes on several holes. Plenty of golfing challenge, as is usual with a Von Hagge layout, and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course.
Stay&Play at Rose Hall: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends. Open all year.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Caddies available.
Winding through the golf course is the ancient aqueduct that was used to grind sugar-cane in the plantation era. Take a close look at the supporting pillars and you'll see their year of construction - 1761.
The golf course circles around Cinnamon Hill Great House (as distinct from nearby Rose Hall Great House). Cinnamon Hill was built in the mid-18th century by Edward Barrett (of the famed Barretts of Wimpole Street). The property became the second home of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash for thirty years.
Jamaica's 3rd best course (Golf Digest, 2022).
Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
+1 (876) 953 2650
Visit websiteRose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort, is situated along the pristine shores that once served as the site of an 18th century sugar plantation. This top-quality Caribbean haven exudes an unforgettable ambiance in a stunning tropical setting.
Cinnamon Hill
White Witch; Half Moon; Ironshore
Tryall
Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica
+1 (888) 774 0040
Visit websiteLocated in the Montego Bay area, this all-inclusive Iberostar hotel laps the shores of Rose Hall Beach, the most exclusive beach in the area. The resort hotel features spacious guest rooms, attentive personnel and a wide array of activities and water-sports, entertainment, drinks and fine dining. This is Iberostar's first hotel in Jamaica.
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Cinnamon Hill; White Witch; Half Moon
Ironshore; Tryall
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