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how to play baker's bay golf course

by Morris Sporer Sr. Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago
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Can you play golf at Bakers Bay?

The golf course at Baker's Bay is receiving rave reviews as one of the finest courses in the Caribbean. The Tom Fazio designed Par 72 plays slightly more than 7,327 yards from the back tees and features dramatic water views from 11 of the 18 holes.

Can anyone go to Bakers Bay?

Accessible only by boat, seaplane or helicopter, Baker's Bay offers an idyllic environment and gobs of privacy—perfect for Hollywood families and PGA Tour buddies trips.

How much does Bakers Bay cost?

Prices range from $1.5 million to more than $10 million for custom homesites. Cottages and boathouses are priced from $4.5 million to $5.5 million.

Where is Bakers Bay golf course?

the BahamasBaker's Bay Golf and Ocean Club is the Bahamas' most exclusive, members-only club community. Spacious. Opulent. It features a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, 6½ majestic miles of sugar-white beach, epic cuisine from our own organic farms, a world-class spa and luxurious residences.

Does Reese Witherspoon have a home in the Bahamas?

Earlier this year, Witherspoon and Toth sold off their Pacific Palisades East Coast traditional for $17 million after it spent three years on the market. The actor still maintains several homes in Nashville, as well as an oceanfront mansion in the Bahamas.

Where do you fly into for Bakers Bay?

However, you can take the car ferry to Marsh Harbour, take the taxi to Marsh Harbour, then take the ferry to Great Guana Cay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nassau airport, fly to Marsh Harbour, take the taxi to Marsh Harbour, then take the ferry to Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club.

Where does Reese Witherspoon go in Bahamas?

Atlantis and Nassau are famous Bahamian destinations for hordes of vacationers looking to let loose, but you won't find Reese and fam at the regular tourist traps. They head a little further inward to their private residence at the members-only Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club in the Abacos.

When did Bakers Bay open?

2008Discovery Land Company has removed most of the island's remaining mangroves and literally cut the island in two. Scheduled for the end of 2008 is the opening of the first piece of Bakers Bay Golf & Ocean Club - a 180 slip marina, with deepwater amenities for private yachts up to 300 feet in length.

Where do you fly into for Abaco Bahamas?

There are three primary airports in the Abacos—Marsh Harbour International (MHH) the largest on Great Abaco Island, Treasure Cay International (TCB), and Walker's Cay (a very small airport servicing private flights).

How do you get to Great Guana Cay?

Ferry, car ferryTake the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbour.Take the car ferry from Freeport Harbour to Marsh Harbour.Take the ferry from Marsh Harbour to Great Guana Cay.

Where is Baker's Bay Golf Club?

Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club. Nestled between the Sea of Abaco and the Atlantic Ocean, Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club is the Bahamas’ most exclusive, members-only club community.

What to do at Baker's Bay?

Here at Baker’s Bay, spend your days enjoying as much or as little adventure as you please. Play golf barefoot in board shorts and bikinis; island hop to nearby bars and beaches; dive for lobster or reel in a marlin; and practice yoga overlooking the spectacular Sea of Abaco.

How much does Solemar Beach cost?

Prices for units start at $1.8 million.

How much does Abaco Club cost?

Prices start at $2 million.

How many acres are there in Abaco Club?

The Abaco Club, spread over 600 acres, features an 18-hole golf course (designed by the golf course architects Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie) and two miles of beach. Amenities include a water sports center offering kayaking, sailing and scuba diving; tennis courts; a spa; two restaurants; and bars.

Is a beach a good investment?

The beach gives homeowners the feeling of being on a vacation that doesn’t have to end, said Rick Moeser, executive director of Christie’s International Real Estate. In addition, a residence with a golf and beach combination can function as an investment, he said. “Your asset is definitely going to appreciate over time.”

Is golf a good vacation home?

For certain types of buyers, golf properties make for attractive vacation homes. For others, beachfront living is crucial. Today, a growing number are seeking homes that offer a slice of both, according to several real estate experts.

Is Pompano Beach a public golf course?

Pompano Beach has several courses, a mix of public and private. Palm Aire Country Club is private, for example, and has three courses; Tom and George Fazio designed the Oaks and Cypress courses, and the prolific William Mitchell is behind the Palms course. Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course and its Greg Norman Signature Pines Course are public.

How many holes are there in San Francisco?

San Francisco's legendary golf pocket consists of a fab foursome of clubs - the 27-hole TPC Harding Park and three privates: Lake Merced Golf Club, The Olympic Club (36 holes plus the nine-hole par 3 Cliffs course) and the uber-exclusive San Francisco Golf Club all within four miles of one another near Lake Merced.

What year did Coyote Creek host the Siebel Classic?

Each facility sports a solid claim to fame. Coyote Creek's Tournament course hosted the Siebel Classic on the PGA Tour Champions circuit from 2001-02. CordeValle was the venue of the PGA Tour's Frys.com Open from 2010-13 and the 2016 U.S. Women's Open.

What is the impact of Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club development on Guana Cay?

In 2006, Jean-Michel Cousteau stated in a letter to the Prime Minister, "...the Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club development on Great Guana Cay may undermine the environmental health of the region; specifically affecting the nesting sea turtles of Gumelemi Cay and to the north, and impacting the neighboring reefs adjacent to the proposed golf course."

Who opposes Baker's Bay Club?

Seventy five of the ninety one Bahamians on Great Guana Cay oppose Baker's Bay Club over the subject of whether the central government of the Bahamas has the right to offer public land to foreign developers at the expense of Bahamian use and preservation of the land.

Is golf barefoot?

The golf course is notable for its very relaxed dress code, which permits and even encourages golfers to play barefoot.

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