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Bermuda golf - do it in an exotic way
Golf is a very popular sport on Bermuda, and many vacationers skip an afternoon of sand and sun at the beach to head for the island's greener turfs. A large number of tournaments and golf competitions are held annually on Bermuda, so remember to pack your clubs when planning for your vacation on this gorgeous little island. With spectacular picturesque scenery as a backdrop to an afternoon tee time, travelers will discover that Bermuda is the perfect vacation destination for anyone who enjoys golf. Bermuda golf courses are very distinct from other island courses as well as from courses in the United States. Some of the more distinguishing features of these golf courses are that they are short but challenging; the grounds of the fairways and greens are very firm, sandy areas; and signature gusts of wind that can sometimes help or hurt your shot are to be expected. The greens and fairways of Bermuda's golf courses are firmer than most courses because of the limited amount of fresh water available on the island and because of the nominal irrigation system. These conditions can make the ground very hard, so you may have to adjust your style of play if you're used to more plush putting conditions. Some of the fairways at the island's courses are also hilly. This elevation is caused by underground cave formations beneath the courses, which make it difficult to flatten the land with bulldozers. Although golf season is almost year-round, fall, spring, and early winter are the best times for golf on Bermuda's seaside. If you want to plan your Bermuda golfing events in sync with the Bermuda Golf Association's calendar, their first event is in early March with a men's amateur tournament. Golf competitions continue all the way up until November with events like the Bermuda Open, which is the highlight golf tournament of the year. There are eight 18-hole courses on Bermuda and two miniature courses with nine holes that make up about 17 percent of the island's 21.6 square mile mass. Four of the courses are championship courses, and if you want a top-notch golf experience, check out Belmont Hills Golf Club, the Mid Ocean Club, Port Royal, and Tucker's Point. To visit the gorgeous greens of Bermuda's golf courses, proper golf attire and soft-spiked golf shoes are required. All of Bermudas courses enforce a strict dress code. Both men and women must wear collared shirts with sleeves; the sleeveless varieties of collared shirts are not allowed. Men should usually wear long pants, but if shorts are worn, they must be Bermuda length (to the knee), and absolutely no jeans and cut-off shorts are allowed at the golf clubs. Also, not all golf courses are open to the general public.
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