Treasure Cay Golf Club: Classic Bahamian Golf on Abaco’s Iconic Beachfront
Treasure Cay Golf Club is a classic, tree‑lined championship layout that once held the title of best golf course in the Bahamas and remains one of the most characterful golf course/club experiences in the Abacos. Set beside the famed 3½‑mile powder‑white beach, this quiet, uncrowded resort course blends mid‑century golf architecture with easy access to Treasure Cay’s marina, village, and Coco Beach Bar.
Dick Wilson & Joe Lee Design
Designed in the 1960s by renowned architect Dick Wilson and completed by his assistant Joe Lee in 1968, Treasure Cay stretches to 6,985 yards from the back tees as a par‑72 layout. Wilson and Lee’s routing favors narrow, gently undulating fairways, light but strategic bunkering, and small targets that reward precision rather than brute strength—especially when the ever‑present ocean breezes freshen. The course’s reputation for thoughtful design and shot‑making has earned it praise over the decades as one of the best golf courses in the Caribbean.
Front‑Nine Scoring and Tighter Back Nine
The outward nine runs parallel to the ocean at the north end of Treasure Cay Resort, giving players a taste of salty air even though the sea sits just out of sight beyond the trees. This is where you are encouraged to “make your score,” with two par fives (around 555 and 500 yards) and a stretch of holes that, while tight, offer scoring chances if you find the fairway. The back nine tightens considerably, introducing ponds, duck‑filled water hazards, and more demanding tee shots—particularly on the 11th, a 515‑yard par five where both water and wildlife can influence your line.
Quiet, Fast Rounds and Resort Access
One of Treasure Cay’s biggest selling points is how relaxed it feels compared to many modern resort tracks. Despite its full‑length championship yardage, rounds under three hours are common thanks to light traffic and straightforward transitions between greens and tees. Golf carts and pull carts are available, but the routing also makes Treasure Cay an excellent walking course for those who prefer to take in the tropical specimen trees, lush fairways, and gentle terrain at a slower pace. As a resort‑access course open to the public, it welcomes both hotel guests and day visitors, with memberships available for players who want Treasure Cay to become a home‑away‑from‑home base.
Hurricane Dorian and the Path to Revitalization
Treasure Cay, including its golf course, marina, and surrounding community, suffered devastating damage when Hurricane Dorian’s eye passed directly over the Abaco Islands in September 2019. In the years since, the rebuilding process has continued, and a major revitalization agreement announced with GreenPointe Holdings aims to restore Treasure Cay as a flagship resort community—complete with an upgraded 18‑hole championship golf course, revived Coco Beach Bar, enhanced marina, and new residential and commercial amenities. The vision is to bring Treasure Cay back to its former status as the economic and recreational heart of North Abaco—and to return the golf course to the top tier of Bahamian golf destinations.
Amenities, Events, and Resort Lifestyle
Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort supports a full suite of golf amenities: practice putting green, cart and club rentals, pro shop, lessons, restaurant, reception hall, changing rooms, and on‑site lodging. The property regularly serves as a venue for golf tournaments, corporate outings, weddings, and special events, combining the championship course with marina access and one of the Caribbean’s most photographed beaches just steps away. For golfers and non‑golfers alike, the surrounding Abaco experience—colonial‑style settlements, crystal‑clear waters, and a laid‑back Bahamian lifestyle—makes Treasure Cay a compelling choice for a golf‑plus‑beach getaway.
Why Treasure Cay Belongs on Your Golf Radar
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Historic Dick Wilson/Joe Lee 18‑hole, par‑72 design at 6,985 yards, long recognized as a top Bahamas and Caribbean layout.
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Tight, strategic routing: score on the ocean‑parallel front nine, then navigate a more demanding, water‑laced back nine.
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Quiet, uncrowded play with sub‑three‑hour rounds common, plus the option to walk or ride.
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Resort‑access golf course/club with public play, memberships, full practice and clubhouse amenities, and on‑site lodging.
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Ongoing post‑Dorian revitalization aimed at restoring Treasure Cay as a premier Abaco golf and beach destination.