White Witch Golf Course at Rose Hall in Rose Hall, Saint James, Jamaica | GolfPass
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3.7
40 Reviews 40 Reviews
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.6
77.0%
Recommend this course
30 out of 40 reviews
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4.0
7 Reviews 7 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.0
9 Reviews 9 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
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0
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6758 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.0

The White Witch Course at Rose Hall is named after one of Jamaica's most famous legends, Annie Palmer who was called the "White Witch of Rose Hall." It is rumored that her spirit haunts the Rose Hall estate, including the golf course. Rather than a tropical setting, the course has a unique mountainous terrain but the vibrant foliage, tradewinds, and pleasant ocean views are still in keeping with its Caribbean location. The golf course is challenging with an intimidating layout that features dramatic elevation changes and numerous well-placed bunkers. Although it is a difficult course, its scenery makes it popular amongst all golfers.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Tifway 419
Greens Tifdwarf Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Most credit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared Shirt & Non-denim shorts, skorts or slacks. No Bathing Suits, Short Shorts, Halter Tops, Heels, Jogging Shorts, Tank Tops, & T-Shirts

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
40 Reviews (40)
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a great expérience!

One of the best layout that I’ve played! Some green were on poor condition but some were good and fairways were ok. But the layout of this course is something ; ill be back for sure! Thanks to our Lovely caddie : Shauny . Great experience!

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Amazing Experience

This course sits atop a mountain with amazing views of the ocean and beach. This course is very windy, but the caddy was excellent with the club recommendations. It also was a fine educational experience about the island of Jamaica from my experienced caddy.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful but…

The course is both beautiful and challenging. Unfortunately, the greens are not in the best condition. We had an excellent caddy, Kendra, who has been working there for 17 years.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Golf Course

Pace of play was excellent caddie was good greens were only so so

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Great course, greens were chewed up due to either weather, Grubbs, etc.. Also please maintain the sand traps as they were hard and wet.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfing in Jamaica

Great course with view of the Ocean, caddie was amazing and very knowledgeable of the course. The only down fall are the greens (really bad shape) all greens. Tee box and fairways are in great shape - hazards in somewhat good condition (some bunkers unplayable). Other then greens - beautiful course.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor condition

This course is in the worst condition of any course I’ve ever played. The greens are mostly dirt, the bunkers have grass growing all over and many of the fairways are scruffy.

The layout is great but it’s a shame they’ve let the course deteriorate so much from the last time we played 4 years ago

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Greens ruin it

Good reviews on this website but greens are horrible-unplayable. Staff/caddies great and friendly. Wouldn’t recommend to play until green issue figured out.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

I was robbed in Jamaica

This course is the worst I have ever played on. The greens are dirt and clumpy. All 18 holes! I played 100+ rounds each of the last 20 years and this is by far the worst. The views are very nice and the staff are friendly but the course conditions ruined the experience. Not even worth half the price I paid. Stay clear of this course!

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unplayable course conditions

Golf is about the greens. Plain and simple. The worst course conditions a golfer should have to face is recent aeration .. and generally speaking, when booking your tee time if the greens are under repair, the course generally makes people aware ahead of time.

What I experienced yesterday was one of the saddest golf experiences I’ve ever had. I came to Jamaica for one week with my family and just wanted one nice round while I was here.

When I showed up, the staff were friendly and made
Me and my dad very excited to start our round. Once we got to the first tee, our caddy explained that the greens weren’t in great shape and just to take two when hitting the green…

When we got up to the first green, without any exaduration, it was dirt. Just dirt and mud with a few grass patches. There didn’t appear to be any effort being taken either. No sign of seeding, plugging, patching, just seems like they’re letting it go and have given up hope…

The staff were nice and the caddy was very helpful getting around the course, and it’s no doubt that they would all like to see the greens in playing condition as well.

I don’t know where the problem is here but this course should seriously consider shutting down and reopening when you can play golf on the golf course again.

Feel totally ripped off having paid over 300 for the round including the mandatory caddy on a golf course that’s completely unplayable.

I wish I could add pictures to this review, but just picture a 5 star layout with 18 dirt greens and you’ll get the picture.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

greens in terrible shape, fairways okay

Greens were sub par. Dried out and just plain dirt, didn't seem to have irrigation. Never seen greens that bad. Overpriced for the quality of the greens. Caddie was knowable and enjoyable. Pro shop was good.
Shape of the greens ruined our experience at White Witch. We arrived in Jamaica by cruise ship were very disappointed in our golf excursion.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Golfing in Jamaica

Great challenging course, its only downfall are the greens. Greens are in super bad shape. Most hazards are playable, some can use some TLC. Tee box and fairways properly care for. Beautiful course,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

wish golf now was honest upfront

the course was nicely laid out, but the greens were dried up mud and I mean putting was like putting on a table top of dried mud with animal foot tracks sticking up .....so while I shot good getting to the greens, it made is impossible to score.
I think that golf now should have known this and let me know up front prior to booking that this was how this course was....Frankly I think they should return our money

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day of golf at White Witch.

Views were spectacular. Caddie Shawnee was very good. Greens rough for this time of year. Rest of course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are in bad shape

Let’s start with the positive. Our caddy’ was amazing! The course was in bad shape. Also what upsets me is that when I booked this online on TeeOff app nowhere did it say there was a caddie fee or that the conditions of the greens would be like dirt. Such a shame. The course could be amazing with proper upkeep.

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Greens are appalling, even at a discounted rate wouldn't be recommending this to anyone. The staff were excellent and very welcoming / friendly but they should leave this course to recover and it needs a good 6-12 months before it gets to acceptable

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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