Updated on November 10, 2026
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Where can you play golf in the French West Indies? There are only two 18-hole courses: the Saint-François International Golf Course, in Guadeloupe, and the Trois-Îlets Golf Course, in Martinique. Both were designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in the 1970s. Saint Martin (the French side) and Saint Barthélemy do not have any 18-hole courses: the Mullet Bay course is on the Dutch side of Saint Martin. None of these golf courses appear in the Caribbean rankings of Top100GolfCourses or Golf Digest; this guide provides an overview of their current condition and access requirements.
Where are the golf courses in the French Caribbean?
Click on a number to view the golf course, then click on its name to read its profile. Base map © OpenStreetMap.
The two 18-hole courses in detail
Listed in alphabetical order by island name; this is not a ranking. Information sourced from Top100GolfCourses and the local press (RCI), as of November 10, 2026. Photos under a free license via Wikimedia Commons.
1. Saint-François International Golf Course 🇫🇷
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr. · Opened: 1978
A flat coastal course featuring palm trees and water hazards. Completed in 1978 near the southeastern tip of Grande-Terre; water comes into play on the first four holes. Closed for nearly ten months, it reopened in January 2026. Access: Visitors welcome. A public service concession, involving capital improvements, is currently underway. The official website was unavailable on November 10, 2026; no green fees were listed.
2. Empress Josephine Golf Course (Espérance Territorial Golf Course, Trois-Îlets) 🇫🇷
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
A tropical course by the sea. Named after Joséphine de Beauharnais, who was born in Les Trois-Îlets; opened in the mid-1970s. The par-5 15th hole is flanked by two par-3 holes played over the ocean. Access: Visitors are welcome, provided they give advance notice (Top100GolfCourses). In late 2024, the local press (RCI) reported that the greens were in poor condition and that the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique was gradually restoring them; we have not found any more recent information. No official website is available: contact the golf course before visiting.
Good to know before playing in the French Caribbean
Neither golf course had published its rates online as of November 10, 2026: their websites were not responding. At Saint-François, the course has been gradually reopening since January 2026, with a youth championship organized to revitalize the club (RCI). At Trois-Îlets, the condition of the course depends on the work being done by the local government. In both cases, call the golf course before booking a stay.
See also
The Best Golf Courses in the Caribbean
The 10 Best Golf Courses in Mauritius
The Countries with the Most Golf CoursesThe 20 Most Beautiful Golf Courses in the WorldFrequently asked questions about golf in the French Caribbean
How many 18-hole golf courses are there in the French West Indies?
Two: the Saint-François International Golf Course in Guadeloupe (1978) and the Trois-Îlets Golf Course in Martinique (mid-1970s), both designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Is the Saint-François Golf Course open?
Yes: After being closed for nearly ten months, it reopened in January 2026, according to RCI radio. The reopening is taking place in phases.
Can you play golf in Saint Martin or Saint Barthélemy?
Not on an 18-hole course on the French side: the Mullet Bay course is located on the Dutch side of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten), and Saint Barthélemy does not have an 18-hole course.