Royal Westmoreland Golf Club
Royal Westmoreland is the established championship course on the west coast of Barbados, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that opened in 1994. A par 72 of about 7,045 yards, it cuts through coral rock gullies and across elevated plateaus on a former sugar plantation, with the Caribbean in view from many of its greens.
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The verdict
Royal Westmoreland is the course that put Barbados on the golf map. Robert Trent Jones Jr. routed it across the coral ridges above the platinum west coast in the early 1990s, opening in 1994, and it remains the island's best known championship test at a par 72 of about 7,045 yards. The land does the talking: deep coral gullies, abrupt elevation changes, and long views down to the sea from the high plateaus.
It sits at the heart of a residential and resort estate, which sets the tone for how you play it. This is a private members and residents club, played most easily as part of a villa stay or through approved tour partners, and the polish of the operation matches the address. For a Barbados golf trip it is the anchor round, set against the quarry drama of Sandy Lane's Green Monkey and the high ground of Apes Hill.
Royal Westmoreland at a glance
- Opened
- 1994
- Designer
- R.T. Jones Jr.
- Type
- Coral ridge
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,045 yds
- Access
- Members and residents
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; Royal Westmoreland is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that opened in 1994, a par 72 of about 7,045 yards. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season, broadly from about US$200 to US$300 for 18 holes for visitors arranged through accommodation or partners, before cart where applicable; rates change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The coral gullies are the signature. Jones used the natural ravines in the limestone to frame several holes, so tee shots carry across rough scrub filled gulches to fairways on the far side, and the short holes in particular drop dramatically from elevated tees. The greens are quick and well guarded, and the right miss matters as much as the line.
The wind is the second examiner. On the higher plateaus the trade wind off the Caribbean is rarely still, and a hole that plays a gentle iron downwind can demand two more clubs into the breeze. Length off the back tees at about 7,045 yards is real, but position into the wind and respect for the coral edges protect the score.
For a Barbados trip we set Royal Westmoreland as the championship anchor and build the rest around it. It pairs naturally with the resort exclusivity of Sandy Lane and the modern routing at Apes Hill, all within a short drive on the same coast, so the order of play comes down to tee time access and the wind on the day.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members and residents club; visitor play arranged through estate villas, accommodation, or approved tour partners, booked in advance |
| Indicative green fee | Indicative for 2026, broadly US$200 to US$300 for 18 holes for visitors arranged through accommodation or partners; always confirm directly before booking |
| Designer and year | Robert Trent Jones Jr., opened 1994; a par 72 of about 7,045 yards on a former sugar plantation |
| Booking window | Reserve well ahead, especially in the December to April high season; access is tied to staying on or near the estate |
| Getting there | In Saint James on the west coast, roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Green fees are third party and indicative for the 2026 season; they vary by season, access route and tee time and may exclude cart, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability and we will build the round into your trip.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the estate itself, where Royal Westmoreland's villas and apartments sit around the course and ease your access to tee times. A villa stay with staff suits a group or a family taking a week on the west coast at an unhurried pace.
The platinum coast of Saint James and Saint Peter also puts the island's best beach hotels within a short drive, so you can mix the golf with the restaurants and beaches of Holetown. We can build the stay either way and add Sandy Lane and Apes Hill to the schedule. Tell us your dates and your group and we will match the base to the golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Royal Westmoreland.
Plan your Barbados golf trip
Royal Westmoreland is the championship anchor of Barbados golf, all coral gullies and sea views on the platinum coast. We arrange the villa or hotel stay, the tee times and the order of play, and cost it to the head. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling.
Royal Westmoreland questions
Who designed Royal Westmoreland and when did it open?
Royal Westmoreland is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that opened in 1994, a par 72 of about 7,045 yards laid out across the coral rock ridges of a former sugar plantation above the west coast of Barbados.
Can visitors play Royal Westmoreland?
Royal Westmoreland is a private members and residents club. Visitor play is generally arranged through the resort's villas and accommodation or through approved tour partners, with tee times booked in advance. Always confirm current access and rates directly before booking.
What makes the layout distinctive?
The course plays through dramatic coral rock gullies and across elevated plateaus, with the Caribbean Sea visible from many greens. The signature short holes drop across ravines and the breeze off the sea is a constant factor.
When is the best time to play golf at Royal Westmoreland?
The dry season from about December to April is the prime window, with steadier trade winds and less chance of rain. The course is exposed on the high ground, so wind direction shapes the round through the year.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season and subject to change. Last reviewed June 2026.