Course Facts
Designer:
Jack Nicklaus
Status:
Under Development (TBD)
Location:
Point Hardy
St. Lucia British West Indies
Website:
http://www.rafflesstlucia.com/
Affiliations
Course Overview
Jack Nicklaus Golf Club - St. Lucia
Private Golf Club and Residential Resort Represents
Jack Nicklaus' first foray into St. Lucia
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla.- When Jack Nicklaus first saw the land that is now known as the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club St. Lucia, he described it as perhaps one of the five most spectacular pieces of property he had ever seen. "It's Pebble Beach warm," he added.
The Jack Nicklaus Golf Club St. Lucia, a private golf club and residential resort, is owned by Point Hardy Development, LLC. This elegant "Private Reserve" will set new standards for the luxury resort residential market, in St Lucia and throughout the Caribbean. In addition to a members-only 18-hole championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course- which will represent the Golden Bear's first design work in St. Lucia- the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club St. Lucia will feature 113 luxury villa home sites, a 140-key "Five Star" resort hotel, 224 luxury condominiums, and a 20,000-square-foot spa.
The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course will be the centerpiece to a site considered truly one of the most magnificent in the Caribbean. The land is almost 360 acres at the Northeast point of St. Lucia, and is part of Cap Estate, a former sugar plantation nestled between the Atlantic Ocean on its north shore and the Caribbean Sea to the south and west. The location, with water on three sides, affords breathtaking views, cooling breezes and a series of almost totally private bays and white sand beaches. The large bowl shape of the property provides a sense of exclusivity and privacy on the home sites, and being surrounded on three sides by water also provides a sense of greater security. Rare elevation changes that vary from sea level to 350 feet allow for wonderful views of the ocean, beaches and golf course. Because the property is undeveloped, The Jack Nicklaus Golf Club St. Lucia is afforded the luxuries of proper land planning, site design, and a Signature Golf Course.
Jack's reference to "Pebble Beach warm" may be explained by the fact that his vision for the course includes seven holes that play parallel to the water, and 11 more with stunning views of the ocean- all backdropped by a tropical island where the yearly average temperature of 82 degrees actually - feels cooler due to the prevailing trade winds.
Every Jack Nicklaus Signature Course features extensive personal involvement by Jack Nicklaus. But, in St Lucia, Jack is not just the designer of the course; he is a partner. The partnership grew out of a long-standing working relationship with development partners Dennis Nardoni and Robert Petrallia, and with Howard Gintell of Urban-Nicklaus Holdings.
About Nicklaus Design
Nicklaus Design, the global firm founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and owned by the Nicklaus family, is widely regarded as the world's leading design firm with 294 courses open for play in 28 countries. Of the 294 courses open for play worldwide, Jack Nicklaus has designed, co-designed or re-designed 243 of those. At least 47 Nicklaus Design courses have been ranked in various national or international Top-100 lists, and by the end of 2006, at least 79 Nicklaus courses will have hosted a combine total of more than 500 professional tournaments worldwide or significant national amateur championship. Nicklaus Design currently has 58 courses under construction and a total of 79 courses signed, under design or under development in 30 different countries. Of those 79 courses under development, 50 are outside of the United States.
About Raffles St. Lucia
As a Windward Island of the Lesser Antilles, St. Lucia is a gorgeous, unspoiled island that is fast- becoming one of the most sought-after resort destinations in the West Indies. Its collection of natural offerings is staggering: pristine turquoise water, dramatic coral reefs, picturesque beaches, a lush, mountainous interior, and an exotic landscape that is unmatched in the region.It is here, for the first time, that the Raffles brand will be associated with the most honored name in golf: Jack Nicklaus. Poised in this magical setting to deliver an ownership opportunity of unparalleled luxury, Raffles St Lucia is spread out across 360 acres of prime oceanfront property to give you privileged access to a deeply rewarding lifestyle. Raffles St Lucia will present members with an array of exclusive amenities.The mere fact that the world-renowned Raffles is embarking on such an ambitious project in St. Lucia is confirmation of the island's preeminence as a luxury destination. And Raffles St Lucia is now offering a very exclusive opportunity to get in early on their Phase I release of property. A limited number of Estate Lots and elegantly appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom Residences are currently available. These premier Residences will provide the perfect backdrop for a living experience that will feature unparalleled luxury, sweeping views and convenient access to everything the resort has to offer. Estate Lots will start at US $550,000; the Residences start at US $829,000.
About Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels around the globe that distinguishes itself through the highest standards of products and services. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world.
Raffles' relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Conde Nast World's Best Places to Stay and Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards. Its flagship, Raffles Hotel Singapore, was named Best Luxury Hotel 2006 by Travel Trade Gazette Asia. Raffles Hotels & Resorts was ranked second among the world's top hotel brands in the 2006 Conde Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards.
The award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes Raffles Hotel and Raffles The Plaza in Singapore, Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Raffles Beijing Hotel, People's Republic of China, Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills in the U.S., Raffles Resort Canouan Island, The Grenadines, Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg, Germany and Raffles Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland. Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will open in the third quarter of 2007.
Future additions to the Raffles portfolio include a hotel on the Cotai Strip in Macau, Raffles Da Nang in Vietnam, Raffles Konottaa in the Maldives and Raffles Phang Nga Resort and Residences in Phuket, comprising 150 rooms and 25 luxury residential villas overlooking the Andaman Sea. www.RafflesStLucia.com (800) 297-1857 UK Toll Free: 01 808 120 3646
About IMI
In the dynamic field of luxury real estate, IMI has emerged as a brand of distinction. Through many highly successful ventures with the Caribbean’s and North America's most respected developers over the last decade, IMI has established itself as the brand to trust when homebuyers are searching for the finest luxury real estate opportunities. The IMI brand is further enhanced through strategic alliances with leading companies like Bang & Olufsen, Citation Shares, Nicklaus Design and PGA Tour professionals.
Course News & Downloads
- Jack Nicklaus Golf Club St. Lucia Overview Page
- Jack Nicklaus Makes Site Visit at Raffles St Lucia to View Progress on His Signature Course
- Raffles St Lucia Founders Launch a Success -- Announces Exclusive Phase I Offering
- Site Map (4.9M pdf)
- Vision (4.4M pdf)
- Nicklaus Home (708K pdf)
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts Adds Another Luxury Resort to Caribbean Portfolio at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club St. Lucia
More Information
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