Aerial of Point Hardy, the course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. “It’s very possible that Cabot Saint Lucia is the most visually stunning piece of land we have ever worked with,” said Coore. “It was a privilege to work with the Cabot team on this one-of-a-kind site, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished. This project was truly a labour of love, and the initial feedback on this enchanting property as one of the world’s most sought-after golf destinations is very special to Ben and me.”
The Cabot brand is expanding all over the world. The visionary mind of Ben Cowan-Dewar has now developed a project in St Lucia that is nothing short of Amazing. Capital A.
Having started out creating Cabot Cape Breton, now both Cabot Cliffs and Cabot Links are included in The LINKS 100 — a brand new ranking of the world’s top 100 golf courses, ranked exclusively by golf architects, Cowan-Dewar has set his sights way beyond Nova Scotia.
I was very privileged to play Point Hardy, the course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. I felt equally fortunate to be able to include several high resolution photographs in the Terroir of Golf book that were taken by highly regarded Swedish photographer, Jacob Sjöman, in the Bill Coore golf architect profile.
Cabot St Lucia
Point Hardy, an 18-hole course in Saint Lucia is quickly becoming known as one of the best courses in the entire world. It is without a doubt the most visually stunning course, known for its dramatic elevation changes, and opportunities for hero shots.
My partner, Kevin McGrath, and I built in enough time to fly down to the Caribbean after the PGA Show in Orlando to avail of our invitation. We were joined by another couple who Kevin enticed by telling them Point Hardy is Pebble Beach on steroids. It turned out to be an understatement.
According to an article I read by James Colgan in GOLF magazine: “Buyers have flooded in from every direction, and the all-star cast includes Yankees’ first-baseman Anthony Rizzo.
I had heard that Annika Sörenstam, who finished No.1 on the money list eight times starting in 1995, parlayed her winning ways as a professional golfer into a successful business career. That now includes a partnership with Cabot St. Lucia, so she has a home there too.
On the Cabot site, I read that real estate at Cabot Saint Lucia starts at $1 million, but I read elsewhere that listings run from $2 to $8 million. Some day, Cabot St. Lucia might have availability for public play, perhaps through another on-property resort. Time will tell. Right now, the focus appears to be homesites for custom homes and some other turnkey residences.
Cabot Saint Lucia offers real estate opportunities that combine the magic of island living with a strong sense of community.
All lots and turnkey residences enjoy close proximity to Point Hardy Golf Club, as well as an array of amenities.
Playing Golf at Point Hardy
The 18-hole layout has been built along one-and-a-half miles of coastline. Nine of the holes – six to nine and fourteen to eighteen – play directly on the rocky cliffs that jut into the ocean.
I’m really glad I got to play Point Hardy now where you barely see a single house. A few are built or under construction high above the course in commanding positions, obviously with staggering views. As yet, there is no clubhouse, but work has begun on the well-chosen site.
There are no shortage of spectacular vistas. Over the entire 18 holes, I climbed Mount Everest, I descended over moguls the size of a King Aire RV. I saw the bluest ocean there is on Earth. I heard magnificent waves crashing on the rocky shores of this volcanic island that is now covered by tropical rainforests.
Point Hardy is what I call a muscular course. It is bold. It is imaginative. Like a symphony that pushes the listener forward, sometimes relentlessly. Probably the most dramatic holes are the last four. Starting with the 15th, requiring a heroic shot over water. Sixteenth and seventeenth, both par-3s, are truly intimidating. The closing stretch ends with a par-5 taking your last ounce of energy to carry a cove short of the green.
What else will you find at Cabot St. Lucia? Comfort stations with a lovely array of fabulous food, wines, beers, and expertly mixed drinks. Check. Blind shots. Check. Wind. We had plenty. Mandatory caddie and cart. Yes, too hilly to get around any other way.
For Ben Cowan-Dewar, who as a 10-year old was sketching golf courses, he has obviously followed a dream that has led to creating an impressive portfolio of properties in his growing empire. If you’ve heard any of the hype, it’s all true.
Taba and Kevin with friends Tom Kaufman and Cheryl Willner playing golf at Point Hardy
Cabot St Lucia temporary Pro Shop
Enormous waves crashing on rocky coastline at Point Hardy’s 17th hole.
Hole #8 at Point Hardy
Terroir of Golf – images of Point Hardy included in the Bill Coore golf architect profile
