(ROATAN, Honduras) – Pristine Bay Resort – located on the idyllic Caribbean island of Roatan – announces its Pete and Perry Dye-designed course, The Black Pearl, has been ranked No. 1 in Honduras by Golf Digest.
Opened last year, the par-72, 7,179-yard layout features 17 holes with unfettered ocean views and recently hosted the 69th edition of the Central American Golf Championships. Only 15 minutes from Roatan International Airport (RTB), Pristine Bay and The Black Pearl are accessible from a number of North American cities via non-stop flights.
“We’re honored to have been recognized by Golf Digest,” says Luis Pedro Toriello, Chief Operating Officer of Pristine Bay Resort. “We invite you to come see what makes The Black Pearl the Caribbean’s newest ‘must play’ golf experience.”
The Dyes’ first project in Honduras starts at the ocean’s doorstep and rises into Roatan’s rolling foothills before taking golfers on a wild ride back to the seaside clubhouse. The 157-yard, island-green, par-3 11th is perhaps The Black Pearl’s most notable and visually intimidating hole. From the elevated tee, players enjoy exceptional golf course and sea vistas.
Dye Designs, pioneers of the use of Paspalum turf for tropics-based projects, grassed The Black Pearl with this salt-water tolerant strand known for its environmental compatibility, ease of irrigation and maintenance, and translucent green hue. Its appearance – juxtaposed against the turquoise waters offshore – inspired The Black Pearl’s tagline: “The Best Greens and the Best Blues.”
The “Black Pearl Package” is available starting at $740 per person (plus tax, sextuple occupancy). It includes your choice of three single-tank dives or one green fee per day; six days’ / five nights’ villa accommodations with private pool; and daily Honduran or continental breakfast. Packages may be customized to include extra activities such as, zip lining, deep-sea fishing, island tour and other activities.
For additional information, visit www.pristinebayresort.com, email stay@pristinebayresort.com, or call 713.489.2554.
About Pristine Bay Resort
Located on the lush, tropical island of Roatan, 35 miles off the coast of Honduras, Pristine Bay Resort is situated on a 400-plus acre site adjacent to the Caribbean Sea. The azure waters off the coast of the island, enhanced by the world’s second largest barrier reef, provide a stunning backdrop and one of the truly unique settings for golf in Central America.
Pristine Bay Resort features a wide variety of residential products including: two-, three-, and four-bedroom Residences, two-bedroom villa units and one-quarter-acre custom home lots, many with unobstructed views of the ocean and golf course. Residences start at $600,000 and range up to $1.1 million; lots start at $260,000 and range up to $1 million; and villas from $438,000 to $500,000. A 155-slip full-service marina (coming soon) located near The Black Pearl clubhouse will provide deep-water access for a wide variety of sea-going vessels.
Residents and guests will have access to the ocean-front Bay Village at Pristine Bay with boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment options. The 120-room, five-star Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay, to be managed by the Lancaster Hotel Group, is scheduled to open in 2012.
Getting There: Roatan International Airport (RTB) is served by nine weekly, non-stop flights from the United States (Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Newark) on Continental, Delta and TACA. Flights to the island through the Honduran cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula and San Salvador, El Salvador are also available.
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