Experience exceptional golf in Jamaica at a course that winds through the island’s historic 5,000-acre Rose Hall Plantation, The White Witch Golf Course is carved out of 600 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside that features panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea from 16 of its 18 holes. It is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the hotel.
Considered one of the finest golf courses in the Caribbean, White Witch was named by its creators, golf course architects Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril, after the 19th century beauty, Annee Palmer, who owned the sugar plantation on which the course stands.
The par-71, 6,859-yard golf course in Jamaica is characterized by mountainous terrain, cool tradewinds, colorful foliage and spectacular ocean views from most holes.
- Men's USGA course rating and slope is 74.0/139
- Women's USGA course rating and slope is 73.2/126
The Rose Hall Resort area also includes additional championship courses providing a total of 54 holes of golf. Tee times and transfers to other golf courses in Jamaica can be arranged through the hotel's concierge.
Greens Fees
December 21, 2009 – April 30, 2010
- Hotel Guests: $175
- Non-Hotel Guests: $185
- Twilight/9 Holes: $109
May 1– December 23, 2010
- Hotel Guests: $120
- Non-Hotel Guests: $130
- Twilight: $99
December 24, 2010– January 2, 2011
- Hotel Guests: $175
- Non-Hotel Guests: $185
- Twilight: $109
Summer Aeration Dates
- Hotel Guests: $99
- Non-Hotel Guests: $99
- Twilight: $85
All rates are valid per person, per round and include greens fees, golf cart, caddie concierge fees, and use of practice facility. Rates do not include government tax (8.25%) or gratuity for caddie concierge (recommended $20 per player). Twilight rates are valid after 2:30 p.m. daily.
Hotel guest rate includes Tryall, Hilton, & Half Moon guests. Credit cards will be required from all non Ritz-Carlton guests. Groups consist of 12 or more players.
Short Term – 5 Day Membership
December 21, 2009- April 30, 2010
All Guests: $825
May 1- December 23, 2010
All Guests: $550
December 24, 2010- January 2, 2011
All Guests: $825
Short Term Membership includes unlimited daily golf, unlimited daily use of practice facility, 20% off lessons and golf shop merchandise.
No Problem Golf Package – No Clubs, No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem (Hotel Guests Only)
December 21, 2009 – April 30, 2010
- Hotel Guests: $239
- Twilight rate valid after 1:30 p.m.: $159
May 1, 2010 – May 30, 2010
- Hotel Guests: $189
- Twilight rate valid after 1:30 p.m.: $149
June 1, 2010 – November 20, 2010
November 21, 2010 – December 23, 2010
- Hotel Guests: $189
- Twilight rate valid after 1:30 p.m.: $149
No Problem Golf Package includes one round of golf inclusive of green fees, cart, golf-caddie concierge services, club and shoe rental, two sleeves of golf balls and a Cutter & Buck golf shirt.
Try It & Test It – Round of Golf & Hour Lesson with Video Analysis
December 21, 2009- April 30, 2010
All Guests: $275
May 1- May 30, 2010
All Guests: $245
October 1, 2010- December 23, 2010
All Guests: $245
This one hour lesson includes extensive video and computer analysis as well as a specific plan for on going improvement. This is a great tool which can be used to help you understand your swing and ultimately learn how to maintain it. (Lesson must be booked in advance and subject to availability)
- All rates include greens fees, golf car, caddie concierge fees, and use of the practice facility.
- Rates do not include government tax (8.25%) or gratuity for golf concierge (recommended $20 per player).
- Twilight rates are valid after 1:30 p.m. daily.
- Credit cards will be required from all non Ritz-Carlton guests.
- The rack rate is quoted to non Ritz-Carlton guests.
- Groups consist of 12 or more players.
White Witch Golf Concierge Program
Another defining feature at White Witch Golf Course is our Caddie Concierge Program. Extending The Ritz-Carlton’s unparalleled tradition of service onto the green, this innovative program pairs each foursome with two knowledgeable and professional caddies, providing a distinguished level of service usually reserved for private clubs. Designed to enhance your golf experience with a unique personalized service, each Caddie Concierge offers a host of services, including the following:
- Tips for playing the course
- Location of each player’s ball
- Accurate Yardage
- Repair of ball marks
- Bunker raking
- Cleaning of golf clubs
- Course strategy tips
- Golf course education
- Educate golfers on the history of White Witch and Rose Hall, Jamaica
Other Fees
- Rental Shoes $25
- Rental Clubs $60 for 18 holes and $30 for nine holes
- Range Balls $15 unlimited
- Lessons $140 For one Hour with Video and Computer Analysis with Senior Instructor, $80 For one Hour, $40 For half Hour
- Golf Clinics Please inquire with golf shop for clinic information.