Ocean Club Golf Course
Tom Weiskopf rebuilt the Ocean Club along a slim Paradise Island peninsula, the ocean on three sides and the crosswind in your face. A par 72 of 7,159 yards reopened in 2000 over an earlier Dick Wilson layout, it has hosted the LPGA Bahamas Classic and remains the great public-access round near Nassau.
Photo: Ocean Club Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
The Ocean Club is the round most traveling golfers build a Nassau trip around, and for good reason. Laid out along a narrow finger of Paradise Island with water on three sides, it was originally a Dick Wilson design before Tom Weiskopf rebuilt it from the ground up, reopening in 2000 as a sterner, more strategic par 72 of 7,159 yards.
The defining feature is the wind. With the Atlantic on one side and the harbor on the other, the crosswinds rarely let up, and the course that looks gentle on a still morning bares its teeth by mid afternoon. It has hosted the LPGA Bahamas Classic and sits within easy reach of the Atlantis and Four Seasons Ocean Club resorts, making it the most accessible high-end golf in the Nassau area and an easy course to plan around.
Ocean Club Golf Course at a glance
- Reopened
- 2000
- Designer
- Tom Weiskopf
- Type
- Resort peninsula
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,159 yds
- Green fee
- From about 285 dollars
Designer, redesign year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. The Ocean Club is a par 72 of 7,159 yards rebuilt by Tom Weiskopf over an earlier Dick Wilson layout and reopened in 2000. The indicative green fee from about 285 dollars reflects 2026 high season rates and changes by season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Weiskopf used the peninsula brilliantly, pushing holes toward the water so the ocean is in view for most of the round and a genuine threat on several tee shots and approaches. The fairways are fair off the tee but the wind narrows them in practice, and the bunkering and run offs around the greens demand precise distance control rather than brute carry.
The closing stretch is the signature, with holes set hard against the Atlantic where the breeze is strongest and the margin for error smallest. A par here in a stiff wind feels like a birdie, and the temptation to take on the ocean line is balanced by the cost of missing it.
It is a course that rewards a controlled, lower ball flight and good course management, exactly the skills the trade winds demand. Combine the test with the setting, palms, white sand and turquoise water on every side, and it is one of the most photogenic resort rounds in the Caribbean.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public-access course on Paradise Island; open to resort guests and visiting golfers by tee time |
| Green fee | From about 285 dollars for 18 holes including cart, indicative 2026 high season; rates vary by season and demand |
| Booking | Book through the golf shop, the resort or a Bahamas golf specialist; reserve early in the high season |
| On the day | Carts standard; caddies and forecaddies can be arranged; pack for wind and bring a lower ball flight |
| Getting there | Paradise Island, linked by bridge to Nassau, about 20 minutes from the international airport |
| Best months | November to May for the drier, breezier high season |
Access and fees verified June 2026; resort pricing changes by season and demand, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Paradise Island is built for this kind of trip. The sprawling Atlantis resort and the more refined Four Seasons Ocean Club both sit minutes from the first tee, with beaches, dining and the casino all on the island, and Nassau just across the bridge for more variety.
A wider Bahamas golf tour pairs the Ocean Club with the links at The Abaco Club on Abaco and Greg Norman's Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma, an easy island hop from Nassau.
Looking for a base on Paradise Island? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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Ocean Club Golf Course questions
Who designed the Ocean Club Golf Course?
The Ocean Club Golf Course was originally a Dick Wilson design and was completely rebuilt by Tom Weiskopf, reopening in its current form in 2000 on Paradise Island.
What is the par and length of the Ocean Club Golf Course?
The Ocean Club is a par 72 of 7,159 yards laid out along a narrow peninsula with the ocean on three sides, exposed to the crosswinds off the Atlantic.
How much does it cost to play the Ocean Club Golf Course?
Indicative resort green fees run from about 285 US dollars in the 2026 high season for visiting golfers. Rates change by season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play the Ocean Club Golf Course?
Yes. The course is open to resort guests and visiting golfers by tee time on Paradise Island, near the Atlantis and Four Seasons Ocean Club resorts. Book ahead in the November to May high season.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, redesign year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.