82 POINT HARDY Coore & Crenshaw’s routing sees nine holes interact with the coastline I promised myself that if we got another chance, I would stop and smell the roses. A year ago, I called Mike Keiser and said why don’t we go down with just Bill and Ben. Those few days of walking around, just the four of us, are one of my favourite memories in nearly two decades of developing. Thankfully, we got a great photo, and it hangs in our office, which will be a great reminder for a long time!” The round begins with a challenging opener, taking golfers up to the top of the ridge, to access the subsequent holes along a plateau, and unveiling panoramic views of the entire Cabot Saint Lucia property and the Caribbean Sea. “The visuals of the golf course will definitely not be an issue,” says Coore. “That would be an understatement. There are a number of holes that are immediately adjacent to the cliffs and the ocean. It’s not going to be a course without drama!” The first direct interaction with the sea comes at the par-three seventh green. This is followed by a tee shot over the water’s edge to the eighth fairway. Then the par-three ninth plays directly alongside the Caribbean. Image: Coore & Crenshaw
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