
The Buccaneer Course
The Buccaneer Beech & Golf Resort

About this course
The Buccaneer occupies a distinctive position in Caribbean golf as one of the few courses in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Designed by Bob Joyce and situated on the grounds of a historic resort property on St. Croix's northeast coast, the course plays across rolling terrain with views of the Caribbean Sea. The layout takes advantage of the island's natural topography, incorporating elevation changes and tropical vegetation that define the character of golf in this region. The course serves primarily as a resort amenity for guests of The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort, which traces its hospitality roots back several generations on St. Croix. The routing reflects the constraints and opportunities of resort golf in a tropical island setting, where trade winds and coastal conditions influence play. Holes move through groves of palm trees and native Caribbean flora, with several offering glimpses or direct views of the water. As one of the limited golf options in the U.S. Virgin Islands, The Buccaneer provides a golf experience shaped by its island environment rather than championship ambitions. The course appeals to visitors seeking to combine beach resort amenities with golf in a setting distinct from mainland American courses. The resort's long-standing presence on St. Croix gives the property a sense of place within the island's tourism and recreational landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- St Croix, Virgin Islands, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1973
- Designer
- Bob Joyce
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 5,685 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.4/125
Getting there
The journey to The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort begins with a flight into Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix's southern coast, served by connecting flights through San Juan, Miami, or Atlanta. From the terminal, a twenty-minute drive northeast traces the island's rolling coastline, passing through Christiansted's pastel Danish colonial architecture before the road opens toward the resort's 340-acre promontory. The approach reveals glimpses of turquoise water through stands of mahogany and tamarind, culminating at the estate's gated entrance where manicured grounds and the original 1653 great house signal arrival at one of the Caribbean's most storied hideaways.

FAQ
Common questions about The Buccaneer
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Buccaneer was designed by Bob Joyce.
Yes. The Buccaneer is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Buccaneer is 70.
The Buccaneer plays 5,685 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Buccaneer is 125.
The Buccaneer is a 18-hole course.



