Half Moon Golf Course

Updated April 16, 2024

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## Half Moon Golf Course (Half Moon Golf Club), Rose Hall: what it is and why golfers add it to a Montego Bay trip

Half Moon Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course in the Rose Hall area of Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica (approx. 18.520899, -77.8395694).
It sits within the broader Half Moon resort estate and is positioned as a “walking course” experience with caddies available—one of the big practical differences versus many cart-first resort layouts.

Location: Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
On-site contact (Golf Pro Shop Direct): +1 876-953-2560

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## Course DNA: design, terrain, and what actually plays “hard” here

Half Moon states the course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1962, later modernized by Roger Rulewich (greens expanded in places, bunkers renovated, and “non-native” trees removed).
A third-party course listing also attributes design to Robert Trent Jones Sr. & Roger Rulewich and characterizes the terrain as relatively flat with water hazards, with “moderate” technical difficulty. Golf Travel

Half Moon’s own description highlights two factors that can swing scores more than the scorecard suggests:

– Bunkering as the primary defense (they cite 26 fairway bunkers)
– Trade winds off the Caribbean Sea affecting club selection and flight control

If you’re choosing tees, the official Half Moon scorecard shows multiple tee sets and an overall yardage range that reaches into the 7,100+ yard territory depending on tees.

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## Facilities you can plan around (practice, caddies, carts, pro shop)

Half Moon lists the following facilities & amenities:

– Caddy Master available 7:45am–5:00pm
– 20 grassed practice bays plus bunker practice green, putting green, and a 50-yard pitching green
– Golf carts available for rental
– Pro shop hours: 8:15am–3:45pm

A separate course directory also lists a practice setup that includes a driving range, putting and chipping/pitching areas, and a practice bunker. Golf Travel

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## Dress code and etiquette (what they explicitly require)

Half Moon publishes a dress code with gendered categories (their wording). The requirements can be summarized factually as:

– Men: golf shoes + tailored shorts or trousers + recognized golf shirt or polo
– Women: golf shoes + tailored shorts/skirts/trousers + recognized golf blouse/shirt or polo; sleeveless tops permitted without spaghetti straps

They also list pace-of-play targets on their scorecard (9 holes: 1:58; 18 holes: 3:56) and standard etiquette notes (repair pitch marks, rake bunkers, replace divots, allow faster players through).

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## Tee times, green fees, and hours: what’s published (and what to verify)

Because fees and hours change frequently, treat anything published online as “check before you commit,” especially if you’re planning around a cruise day, wedding schedule, or a tight arrival/departure window.

– Green fees (example listing): A third-party course directory shows $219 for 18 holes (Mon–Fri and Sat/Sun/holidays) and states pricing includes a cart. Golf Travel
– Hours (example listing): A TripAdvisor attraction page displays daily operating hours of 06:45–18:00 at the time it was viewed.

Best factual next step: use Half Moon’s published pro shop contact to confirm same-week pricing, inclusions (cart/caddie), and the day’s first/last tee times.

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## Tournaments and events: why you may see closures or heavier play

Half Moon lists multiple tournaments historically associated with the course, including the European PGA Seniors Tournament (2003–2004) and the Jamaica Open (they list several years and note “since 2007” elsewhere).
They also promote the Jamaica Pro-Am with dates shown as November 19–23, 2025, played across Half Moon, Cinnamon Hill, and White Witch.

Practical implication: around event weeks, expect limited tee inventory and potentially modified policies (pairings, start times, practice-area access).

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## What’s nearby (for non-golf time or mixed-interest groups)

Half Moon explicitly calls out proximity to White Witch and Cinnamon Hill—they claim those courses are “just four minutes away,” and elsewhere they reference a “five minutes away” relationship in the context of packages.

If you’re building a Rose Hall golf-focused itinerary, this cluster matters because it lets a group rotate course styles without moving hotels.

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## Accessibility and inclusivity notes (what we can state with certainty)

– The course is presented as welcoming to a wide range of skill levels (“scratch and novice golfers”), but that’s a marketing claim rather than a measured accessibility guarantee.
– The published dress code uses “MEN/LADIES” categories; if you’re planning content for an inclusive audience, it’s accurate to quote the policy as written and then invite readers to confirm acceptable attire with the pro shop if they have questions.

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## Quick-reference facts (from sources)

– Name: Half Moon Golf Course / Half Moon Golf Club
– Area: Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
– Coordinates: 18.520899, -77.8395694 (as provided)
– Holes / Par: 18 holes, par 72
– Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr.; modernization credited to Roger Rulewich
– Pro shop direct: +1 876-953-2560

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