Links at Safehaven
in
Grand Cayman
celebrates 10th anniversary
By Brandon Tucker,
Staff Writer
Located on the northern inlet of Grand Cayman Island, the Links at Safehaven is set on one of
the most gorgeous pieces of land in all of the Caribbean. Opened in 1994, The Links is celebrating
its tenth anniversary this year.
Director of Golf Bob Cooke says the beautiful scenery mixed with a challenging layout (75.1
slope rating) keeps its guests coming back.
"Golfers at The Links at SafeHaven are always looking forward to their next round at our
course," says Cooke. "The scenery is beautiful, the course is challenging, but playable and our
service is excellent."
Challenging indeed. Don't let the course yardage at just over 6,500 yards fool you. The island
climate, mixed with wind makes the course resemble a layout closer to 7,000 yards. The fairways
provide generous landing zones, usually around 70 yards wide. The greens are also monstrous,
averaging 5,000 square feet.
Cooke describes the rest of the layout.
"The course is a Roy Case design, snuggled up against the North Sound, a beautiful inlet of
crystal clear Caribbean Sea," recalls Cooke. "The course is reminiscent of the undulating Scottish
moors giving credence to the Links name. The property has been left as natural as possible, with
wide-open spaces and heather-like grasses that are home to many indigenous flora and fauna,
including our resident iguanas."
Amenities on site at the Links at Safehaven include an open-air bar, practice facilities
including an aqua driving range, short game greens with bunker areas and a full service pro shop. A
full service food and beverage cart is always on the course, complete with sandwiches, snacks and
drinks.
Another plus to the Links at Safehaven is its temperate Caribbean climate. It's never too hot or
too cold to enjoy the outdoors, with seasonal averages between 72 and 92 degrees.
Specials rates and packages are available through many other resorts including the Grand Cayman
Marriott, Sunshine Suites by Wyndham,Westin Casuarina Resort, The Grand Caymanian, Coral Sands
Resort, Reef Resort and the Ritz Cayman, which is scheduled to open late in 2004.
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.
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