GOLF AT GREAT HARBOUR CAY

PGA Grand Opening At
Great Harbour Cay, 1969

Upon completion of the Great Harbour Cay course in 1969, Joe Lee believed it to be one of his finest courses and the rave reviews poured in from far and wide. Gardner Dickinson Jr., one of Ben Hogan's proteges was the original Director of Golf at Great Harbour Cay. He was ably assisted by John Philp, a member of the club-making family from St. Andrews in Scotland.

Great Harbour Cay Golf Club had arrived and the golf world knew it! A list of the Pro-Am guests for the Grand Opening in 1969 read like a Who's Who of business, golf, media and entertainment. Ben Wright, golf writer for the Sunday Times of London flew in with the top European golf writers who like everyone else, became enchanted with Great Harbour Cay. PGA Tour players Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Tony Jacklin, Bob Murphy, and dozens more enjoyed the timeless challenge of playing seaside golf on a beautiful tropical island.

Pristine Resorts is currently discussing plans with several resort golf management and ownership groups to turn the clock back and return the golf course to its former prominence.
The golf club and all golf operations will be part of the future 104 room Beach Resort and Golf Club.