Nevis Is the Hidden Gem of Caribbean Golf, With Monkeys, Mountains and No Crowds

It begins with the silence. No carts humming in the distance, no starter calling your name, no buzz of nearby resorts. Just the rustle of palm trees, the gentle, fragrant breeze, and that moment of stillness before you tee off with Nevis Peak rising in the distance.

This isn’t just another Caribbean golf course. This is Nevis — and if you know, you know.

Caribbean Golf’s Hidden Gem

Set on the grounds of the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones II may be one of the most surprising — and spectacular — layouts in the Caribbean

In a region where beachfront resorts get the attention, Nevis plays it differently. The course winds through old sugar plantation ruins and tropical forest, climbing to elevated tees that offer jaw-dropping views of neighboring St. Kitts and the Caribbean Sea and the Nevis Peak volcano.

You Don’t Just Golf Here — You Sink In

This isn’t just scenery for scenery’s sake. The topography makes the course feel like a true journey — one where elevation, wind, and design all factor into the experience. And somehow, no matter how many times you play it, it still feels personal. Still quiet. Still yours.

From the dramatic par-5 15th to the postcard par-3 16th, the layout is a masterclass in variety and natural beauty. The local vervet monkeys are your constant gallery. But the pace is never rushed — and that’s the point.

The course is open to resort guests and visitors, with tee times that are rarely crowded. Whether you’re playing solo, with friends, or just squeezing in nine before sunset, the round feels more like a private retreat than a public track.

It’s challenging, yes — but never punishing. And at every turn, there’s something that makes you pause: a moment of light on the water, the scent of sea air on a back swing, a view that reminds you why you came to Nevis in the first place.

Here’s What to Know

Par: 71

Designer: Robert Trent Jones II

Signature Hole: No. 15 — a sweeping, elevated par 5 with ocean and island views that’s well over 600 yards

Wildlife: Monkeys, donkeys, goats, cows

Access: Located at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, but open to outside guests with reservations.

Rentals: Premium club rentals available.

Bonus: Great driving range with a view of Nevis Peak, and the charming Mango restaurant nearby for a post-round cocktail.