
White Witch Course
White Witch Golf Course




About this course
White Witch, etched into the rolling hills above Montego Bay, is as much a tapestry of Jamaican folklore as it is a challenging golf course. Legend whispers of Annie Palmer, the "White Witch," whose spirit is said to roam the grounds, a spectral presence adding an intriguing layer to every round. Architect Robert von Hagge's 2000 design unfolds across dramatic terrain, a distinctive modern era layout that delivers sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea from nearly every hole. The elevated tees and undulating fairways, characteristic of von Hagge's work, provide a visually stunning yet demanding test, often favoring a draw. While there aren't blind shots necessarily, plotting along the course is paramount to taking on the challenge. The course's location in the Rose Hall estate, once a vast sugar plantation, provides a tangible connection to Jamaica's colonial past. The club's open-air restaurant, perched high above the course, is known for its jerk chicken, a fiery taste of local cuisine that perfectly complements the day's round. The views and history add a memorable charm for all.
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
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,180 metres
- Difficulty
- 74/139
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
The journey to White Witch Golf Course begins at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, where the transition from tarmac to tropical mountain is swift and dramatic. A winding thirty-minute drive east along the coast road climbs steadily into the lush hills above Rose Hall, the landscape shifting from beachfront sprawl to dense Caribbean rainforest as the elevation rises. The final ascent delivers you to the gates of the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, where White Witch sits perched 600 feet above the sea - a spectacular eyrie commanding views across the turquoise expanse of the Caribbean and the verdant folds of Jamaica's interior highlands.

FAQ
Common questions about White Witch
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
White Witch has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Yes. White Witch is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at White Witch is 71.
White Witch plays 6,180 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at White Witch is 139.
White Witch is a 18-hole course.





