Few people realize the wealth of activities await visitors to Barbados beyond the sandy beaches and calm seas. Sunbathing, sailing, and deep-sea fishing offer hours of enjoyment for tourists, but this beautiful island in the heart of the Caribbean offers much to do further inland, namely golf.

Golf is a relaxing, popular way to pass the time in Barbados, among residents and visitors. The island is home to The Barbados Golf Club which offers a magnificent par 72 golf course, approved and sanctioned by the PGA European tour. Depending on the season, visitors can reserve a tee time at a nominal fee and enjoying breathtakingly blue skies year-round as they walk and play a challenging course suited for all levels of play.

The popularity of golf in Barbados has grown so much, that it's no surprise the island will host the 2006 World Golf Championships known as Barbados World Cup-- from December 4th to 10th, 2006. This will be the first time a World Golf Championships event and the historic World Cup has been played in Barbados. The Country Club course at the world renowned Sandy Lane Hotel will be the host venue for this week long event.

The world's top ranked golf professionals will be competing for the first ever Barbados World Cup. Along with this field of Golf's elite, expect a gallery of celebrities and business leaders to be on hand to add to the excitement of the dramatic setting at the Sandy Lane course, where Tiger Woods was married two year's ago.

If you are interested in a game of golf while vacationing on Barbados, or perhaps able to spend some time watching the pros work the course during the big event, BarbadosBarbados.com can help will all your travel arrangments. As for your backswing, well, you're on your own.