I am visiting Cuba in December and will take the clubs we are staying in Havana and Varadero for a couple of weeks to do some diving, golfing and quality time

Anyone got any advice on the golf or any other reccomendations thanks in advance

Gotta go get some Cigars. Best Cigars in the world IMHO. Too bad we can't get them here in the states. LOL

-CHRIS-

No love for golf in Cuba then? Cigars are on the list a box for $70 from the factory sounds like a steal but I dont smoke....

Just make sure you don't hit Castro's House otherwise the full force will on your behind!!!! J/K

I have not been to Cuba at all so i can't really give you any advice or hints. Have fun and happy trip!!!

There isn't much advice to give. As far as I know - from European colleagues and business associates (since as an American I cannot easily visit Cuba, at least legally) - there is actually only one 18 hole course on the island (Varadero). I think there's another that says its 18 somewhere close to Havana, but its really just 9 with two sets of tees.

Cuba is not exactly known as being one of the world's golfing hotspots ... .

PS. Be careful - if you're an experienced traveller I'm sure you'll be fine - but if its your first trip to a "developing world" country, well, extreme poverty produces people with nothing to lose. Cuba used to be considered relatively safe, but things are getting a bit wacky just now. The following, for instance, might be of interest to you - since it concerns your locations (it was issued early this year by the Canadian government):

"Cuba is rarely thought of as a hotbed of crime, but the Department of Foreign Affairs is warning tourists that increasing numbers of Canadians have been victims of pickpocketing, theft and assault -- especially in Havana's Old Havana, Centro Havana, the Malecon, and Vedado and on the beaches of Playas del Este and Varadero. Those who are mugged and stripped of identification and money should contact the Canadian embassy before the local cops, who may just toss them in jail until their identity is confirmed and their solvency restored."

Little known fact Domician cigar are just as good if not better than cubans, but they're not illgeal so they lose the appeal factor of getting something expensive and illgeal from another country.

Not so sure about this - there's a few Cubans I like better than Dominicans (and I currently spend most of my time in Mexico, where they are neither expensive or illegal).

Went to Cuba last year. Unforunately I didn't play golf but I remember seeing several on the way to Varadero. You should be able to book through your hotel conciege. It is expensive and take your own balls, they'll charge you £15-20 for a sleeve of three. Enjoy

Don't hit O.B. at Gitmo C.C.

Don't use Maxfli 'Revolution' balls. They don't like that word down there.

He he ... actually ... when I first played in Miami, I remember rolling a long putt to about 1/2 inch from the hole, and having one of my foursome say "Too bad - a Cuban putt ...". I didn't get it until he explained ... "It just needs one more revolution" ...

LOL. I've heard that too. A guy I used to play with would say "That was half-a-Castro from going in."

my friend plyed there in june he said that short games the key and that like most golf courses accuracy is a definate.Oh and plenty of refreshments!!!

At one time, there were a few Donald Ross courses on Cuba. I bet Cuba was a GREAT place to vacation in the 1950's.

Soon, when Fidel leaves this life, maybe the country will make a comeback....