Cinnamon Hill Golf Course at Rose Hall
About
The Cinnamon Hill Course at the Rose Hall Resort and Spa is situated on what used to be a large sugar plantation. Jamaica's past history is still present throughout the golf course in the form of graveyards and ruins of old homes. One of these homes, which can be seen from the second hole of the golf course, is the historic former house of Annie Palmer who was called the "White Witch of Rose Hall." The golf course's layout begins fairly open but gradually moves into the lower elevations of the Blue Mountains, where there is dense foliage guarding the fairways. The Cinnamon Hill Course at Rose Hall is not only popular for its lush landscape filled with historical sights, but also for its challenging game.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6828 yards | 74.2 | 136 |
| White | 72 | 6380 yards | 71.9 | 134 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5890 yards | 75.4 | 135 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5208 yards | 66.0 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 74.2/136 | 574 | 168 | 375 | 177 | 453 | 168 | 405 | 473 | 521 | 3314 | 380 | 510 | 420 | 170 | 428 | 220 | 349 | 535 | 502 | 3514 | 6828 |
| White M: 72.0/135 | 518 | 157 | 344 | 168 | 432 | 146 | 395 | 448 | 500 | 3108 | 360 | 500 | 372 | 160 | 407 | 172 | 326 | 496 | 479 | 3272 | 6380 |
| Yellow M: 69.8/127 W: 75.1/133 | 510 | 140 | 320 | 149 | 420 | 135 | 338 | 432 | 480 | 2924 | 350 | 465 | 340 | 152 | 376 | 146 | 300 | 411 | 426 | 2966 | 5890 |
| Red M: 66.0/118 W: 71.7/126 | 484 | 104 | 281 | 120 | 372 | 105 | 300 | 399 | 434 | 2599 | 300 | 379 | 307 | 117 | 309 | 120 | 300 | 367 | 410 | 2609 | 5208 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 12 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
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Great course and awesome staff
Everything was amazing but they need an upgrade on the rental clubs
Caddies, Legends, and Ocean Views
Cinnamon Hill is not just a scenic golf course - it's steeped in rich history and full of character. Several holes run just feet from the shoreline, offering breathtaking ocean views, while others wind through lush jungle terrain that feels like a scene straight out of Jurassic Park. The course sits on what was once an actual cinnamon plantation, and the landscape still features cinnamon trees along with a variety of tropical fruit trees that add to the immersive Caribbean setting.
Our caddy, "Maestro," was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I not only enjoyed our round but also learned the stories behind the course. He told us about the legend of the White Witch and the Revenge of Takoo at Hole 10, pointed out filming locations from the James Bond movie Live and Let Die, and even showed us where Johnny Cash's former estate once stood.
One of the unexpected highlights for me was the birdlife - an absolutely stunning array of tropical birds unlike anything I’ve seen on a golf course before.
The course itself is beautiful, but navigation between holes could be improved. There are few, if any, signs to direct you, so having a knowledgeable caddy like Maestro is essential. Food options at the clubhouse were also very limited - just patties and beer when we visited - and while there is a sit-down café on site, it wasn’t operating that day.
Still, those minor drawbacks don’t take away from the experience. This course is absolutely worth a visit, and I’m happy to give it a full five stars.
Nice Layout at Rose Hall
Overall it was good round. Several of the greens need serious work. Good layout and fun.
The course was beautiful, the only 2 things that sucked were some of the greens were sandy and their are no signs that lead to any of the holes!
What a great course!
Great course great view. Great layout I’ll be back for sure. Only negative point : some green are rough, but overall they’re rolling good.
Once in a lifetime
This course was a great experience that you can not get anywhere else. I don't think I'll play a course with this type of layout with elevation changes and every hole was unique. 10/10 recommend.
Pretty good course
Overall I had a great experience at this course. The greens were a bit spotty but they rolled pretty well overall. My caddie Vernon was amazing he helped me out a lot with the greens. He guided us around the course and the layout was difficult enough to challenge a good player but easy enough to navigate with some smart course management. Next time I come to Jamaica I'll be playing here again.
No Other Way to Enjoy the Game
I had a great time with playing partner and our caddy for the round who stayed by my side and grew my confidence in the game. As a beginner player, playing with a caddy for the first time was a rewarding experience.
Jamaican breeze on the course
My time was great, educational as well as fun with my caddie
Scenic views
The course is very picturesque with lots of elevation changes and stunning views of the mountains and sea. Overall, it was in decent shape, but it was obvious that they were struggling with some of the greens. It was a good island course and I definitely would play it again.
Lessons
The long time golf set up a series of lessons for my lady friend to refresh her golf game. The level of instruction by Sebert and his assistants was exceptual. She made fantastic progress
Nice course
Beautiful track starting along the coastline in what originally were sugar fields then in the back 9 meandering uphill to gorgeous views mountain views. Friendly personnel, competent caddie, decent greens and overall good condition of fairways.
Good value for the money considering playing in Jamaica near many resorts.
Great outing!
Nice course layout! I had a caddy who knew the course down to the slope of each green.
Vacation golf at its best
This is a wonderful course. It’s beautifully maintained in an almost ideal location. Both ocean and mountain holes. One can make the he course as difficult as one wants.
Great experience
The course is well maintained and challenging. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Looking forward to grabbing another round.
Fantastic island course
Amazing views. Multiple picturesque holes. Very challenging. Played 9 of 18 holes with a caddie & rental clubs before getting rained out. It was so good that I came back later in the week to play with a new friend that I met while attempting to wait out the rain.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who’s visiting Montego Bay on vacation or for business. Can’t wait to come back and play again. This time with my own clubs because that’s the reason why I didn’t dominate the course 😉
Nice Course
Great course, pace of play was way too long. Please ensure people have correct course etiquette ie. Let pairs move ahead of threesomes and foursomes. No reason to have a four plus hr of parking lots waiting 12 minutes a hole.