Abaco Course
The Abaco Club on Winding Bay
About this course
The Abaco Club is a testament to the enduring allure of links-style golf in a decidedly un-Scottish setting. Carved into the dramatic coastal bluffs and pristine beachfront of Winding Bay on Great Abaco, the course offers a rare blend of windswept seaside challenge and Bahamian tranquility. Designed by Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie, the course's modern interpretation of classic links architecture unfolds across rolling dunes and vibrant turquoise vistas. Wide fairways encourage aggressive play off the tee, but cunningly placed bunkers and testing coastal winds punish errant approaches. Doglegs right are prevalent, with a tendency to favor those who can work the ball left to right, a valuable skill in the ever present ocean winds. While lacking the storied tournament history of some of its peers, The Abaco Club offers a different kind of prestige: an exclusive escape for those who appreciate the finer things in life, where the most competitive matches unfold amongst friends and families against a backdrop of unparalleled natural beauty. The club is known for its relaxed atmosphere and deep sea fishing, attracting a membership drawn to the island's laid-back pace.
Quick facts
- Location
- Marsh Harbour, The Abacos, BS
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2004
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Steel, Tom MacKenzie
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,502 metres
- Difficulty
- 75.1/145
- Course Vaults score
- 8.5
Getting there
The journey to The Abaco Club on Winding Bay begins with a flight into Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH), the commercial gateway to the Abacos, accessible via direct service from South Florida or connecting flights through Nassau. Private aviation is the preferred arrival for many members, with the club's own 5,000-foot airstrip offering a seamless touchdown directly on the property - a rare luxury that eliminates the need for ground transfers entirely. For those arriving commercially, a brief drive south along the Great Abaco Highway transitions from the bustle of Marsh Harbour into increasingly remote coastal terrain, where development yields to native coppice and glimpses of turquoise shallows, before the final turn onto the club's private peninsula reveals the full sweep of Winding Bay's pristine crescent shoreline.
FAQ
Common questions about Abaco
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Abaco has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.
Abaco was designed by Donald Steel and Tom MacKenzie.
Yes. Abaco is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Abaco is 72.
Abaco plays 6,502 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Abaco is 145.
