Carambola Course

Carambola

St Croix, Virgin Islands, USA
Public
18 holesPar 726,843 yds

About this course

Carambola Golf Club sits on the northwest coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1966. The course occupies rolling terrain that transitions from tropical forest to coastal views, with the routing working through valleys and over ridges characteristic of the island's volcanic topography. Jones incorporated the natural contours and vegetation into a layout that requires thoughtful club selection and course management in the trade winds that blow across the property. The design features Jones's signature elements from this period: elevated tees, strategically placed bunkers, and greens with substantial undulation. Several holes play through corridors of mahogany and other native trees, while others open to views of the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding hills. Water comes into play on multiple holes, and the bunkering emphasizes both visual intimidation and strategic positioning. The greens are typically large and contoured, rewarding accurate approach shots while penalizing poor angles. Carambola has served as a venue for various professional and amateur tournaments over the decades, including events on the Caribbean Tour and LPGA qualifying. The course underwent restoration work in the 2000s to address maintenance challenges common to tropical environments and to preserve Jones's original design intent. The facility operates as a resort course, accessible to visitors staying at nearby accommodations and to local golfers on St. Croix.

Quick facts

Location
St Croix, Virgin Islands, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1966
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,843 yards

Getting there

The journey to Carambola begins at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix's southern coast, the island's sole commercial gateway serving flights from San Juan, Miami, and select mainland hubs. From the terminal, a twenty-five-minute drive northwest traces the island's central ridge, passing through rolling hills of sugarcane ruins and tropical forest before descending toward the crystalline waters of the North Shore. The final approach winds through Carambola's lush, secluded grounds, where the road narrows beneath a canopy of mahogany and sea grape, delivering you to one of the Caribbean's most serene and understated retreats - a place where the trade winds and Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s emerald fairways have held quiet court for decades.

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Common questions about Carambola

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Carambola was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..

Yes. Carambola is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Carambola is 72.

Carambola plays 6,843 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Carambola is a 18-hole course.

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