
Cinnamon Hill Course
Rose Hall - Cinnamon Hill Golf Club




About this course
Cinnamon Hill, carved into the undulating landscape of Rose Hall, is where the ghost of Annie Palmer, the White Witch, is said to oversee play, a persistent reminder of the land's dramatic history intertwined with its golfing present. The course itself is a compelling study in contrasts, beginning as a seaside challenge before ascending into the verdant foothills of the Jamaican mountains. Designed originally by Hank Smedley, with later enhancements by Rick Baril, Cinnamon Hill presents golfers with a strategic test. The early holes navigate the coastal plains, rewarding bold play and offering glimpses of the Caribbean Sea; the inland holes require a different strategy, with tighter fairways, elevation changes and dense vegetation placing a premium on accurate iron play. It's a course that favors the thoughtful player, rewarding intelligence over brute strength. While Cinnamon Hill has not hosted major championships, it retains a unique appeal. The club is renowned for its laid-back atmosphere and local cuisine, particularly their jerk chicken - a post-round ritual as essential as the first tee jitters. It's a place where the spirit of Jamaica infuses every round, a captivating blend of golf, history, and the island's vibrant culture.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in Jamaica
Best in Cornwall
Quick facts
- Location
- Montego Bay, Cornwall, JM
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Robert von Hagge, Rick Baril
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,244 metres
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
The gateway to Rose Hall - Cinnamon Hill Golf Club is Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ), which welcomes direct flights from major North American and European hubs and sits just twenty minutes east along Jamaica's coastal A1 highway. The drive traces the turquoise edge of the Caribbean before turning inland toward the historic Rose Hall estate, where the road climbs gently through lush tropical hillside dotted with royal palms and breadfruit trees. As you pass through the gates of the former sugar plantation - once home to Johnny Cash himself - the modern world falls away, replaced by the quiet grandeur of a Georgian great house and fairways that roll across 400 acres of storied Jamaican high ground.

FAQ
Common questions about Cinnamon Hill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cinnamon Hill has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 34 logged golfers.
Cinnamon Hill was designed by Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril.
Yes. Cinnamon Hill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cinnamon Hill is 72.
Cinnamon Hill plays 6,244 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Cinnamon Hill is a 18-hole course.





