There are no courses on tiny St. John, but its two sister islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix are home to memorable links which rival top courses elsewhere in the world. St. Thomas' Mahogany Run, a George and Tom Fazio design, boasts 18 of the most beautiful and challenging holes in the Caribbean. Golfers extol the virtues of this 6,022-yard, par-70 championship course for its sheer beauty and exhilarating play, especially on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes. This signature trio, aptly nicknamed the Devil's Triangle, turns an already ambitious round of play into a veritable cliffside drama, where golfers must overcome a formidable stretch of Caribbean Sea that sprawls between the tee and the green.
Located just 20 minutes from the popular port of Charlotte Amalie on the north side of the island, Mahogany Run has fast become a favorite among cruise ship passengers, resort vacationers and island residents alike for its easy accessibility and variety of golf packages available. President Clinton, who tackled the course's challenging contours during his first trip to St. Thomas in December 1996, returned for an enthusiastic second round one year later, describing play as "very challening."
Under the direction of general manager Kristine Macken and golf pro Nevin Phillips, Mahogany Run has just received the finishing touches to a multi-million dollar renovation project that includes a 270,000-gallon desalination plant and irrigation network designed to provide the most efficient course maintenance in the Caribbean. The new system guarantees optimal playing conditions throughout the year despite the region's occasional dry spells, making Mahagony Run a viable golf destination year-round
Daily greens fees range from $55-$85. Rental clubs and carts are available for additional fees. For information or to schedule tee times, call (800) 253-7103 or (340) 777-6006
