New Golf Courses in Jamaica, 2026
Jamaica's golf story in 2026 is recovery, not a new opening. After Hurricane Melissa, the island is rebuilding, and the milestone is Half Moon reopening its Eclipse resort. Here is the state of play and where to golf around Montego Bay this year.
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A year of recovery, not new builds
Jamaica's golf is small, concentrated around Montego Bay and Rose Hall on the north coast, and built on a handful of strong courses rather than constant new development. For 2026 we could not confirm a brand new course, and the defining story is instead resilience: the island has been recovering from Hurricane Melissa, and the headline golf moment is Half Moon announcing the reopening of its Eclipse resort on 2 April 2026, described as a milestone in Jamaica's post storm recovery.
That frames the year well. Rather than a debut layout, 2026 is about the established Montego Bay courses getting back to their best and welcoming travelers again. For golfers that means the classic Jamaican itinerary, a few rounds folded into a Caribbean beach holiday, is very much on, just with a recovery story behind it.
Jamaican golf in 2026 at a glance
| Course | Where | Why it matters in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Half Moon | Rose Hall, Montego Bay | A Robert Trent Jones Sr design from 1961, later renovated; its Eclipse resort reopened on 2 April 2026 |
| White Witch | Rose Hall, Montego Bay | A par 71 championship course by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril, with mountain and sea views |
| Cinnamon Hill | Rose Hall, Montego Bay | A scenic resort course that completes the Rose Hall cluster |
| The Tryall Club | near Montego Bay | A long established course and a former tournament host on the western coast |
Where to play in 2026
The recovery story
The biggest Jamaican golf news of 2026 is not a new course but a comeback. Following Hurricane Melissa, Half Moon announced the reopening of its Eclipse at Half Moon resort on 2 April 2026, a moment the resort framed as a significant milestone in the island's recovery. It is a reminder that the Caribbean golf calendar is shaped as much by weather and rebuilding as by new construction, and that 2026 is about the island getting back on its feet.
The Montego Bay cluster
The golf itself is concentrated around Montego Bay and Rose Hall. Half Moon is a Robert Trent Jones Sr design dating to 1961 and later renovated, White Witch is a par 71 championship course by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril that climbs into the hills for sweeping views, and Cinnamon Hill completes the Rose Hall trio. A little further along the coast, the Tryall Club adds a fourth established option with real tournament pedigree.
Is anything new for 2026
We verify new opening claims at the time of writing, and for 2026 we could not confirm a brand new course opening in Jamaica. The island's golf future is about maintaining and refreshing what it has rather than expanding the count, so this guide focuses on the proven courses. If a confirmed opening or major renovation emerges during the year we will update this page.
Our take
Our take for 2026 is that Jamaica remains a golf and beach destination first, with the rounds woven into a wider holiday rather than a course bagging tour. The Rose Hall trio of Half Moon, White Witch and Cinnamon Hill, plus the Tryall Club, gives you enough variety for several days, and the recovery from Hurricane Melissa means it is worth confirming exactly which courses and resorts are fully back open when you book.
Treat any quoted green fee as indicative and season dependent, and note that Jamaican golf is busiest and priciest in the dry winter months. Our Jamaica destination hub and the best courses in Jamaica list are the places to anchor the plan, and our team can shape the rounds, tee times and lodging around your dates.
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New Jamaican courses, your questions
Are any new golf courses opening in Jamaica in 2026?
We could not confirm a brand new course opening in Jamaica in 2026. The island's golf is concentrated around Montego Bay and Rose Hall, and the defining 2026 story is recovery from Hurricane Melissa, including Half Moon reopening its Eclipse resort on 2 April 2026. If a confirmed opening emerges during the year we will update this guide.
Where should I play golf in Jamaica?
The Rose Hall area near Montego Bay is the heart of Jamaican golf, with Half Moon, a 1961 Robert Trent Jones Sr design, the von Hagge and Baril designed White Witch, and Cinnamon Hill. The Tryall Club to the west adds a fourth established option. Confirm which courses and resorts are fully open when you book.
How did Hurricane Melissa affect golf in Jamaica?
Hurricane Melissa prompted a period of recovery across the island, and golf has been part of that rebuilding. Half Moon marked progress by reopening its Eclipse resort on 2 April 2026. Because recovery is ongoing, it is worth confirming the exact status of courses and resorts directly before you travel.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Jamaican course details and the Half Moon Eclipse reopening on 2 April 2026 compiled June 2026 from resort and golf travel sources; fees and recovery status change, so confirm directly. Last reviewed June 2026.