No. 17 at Varadero Golf Club is usually the scene of a Beat the Pro competition for a bottle of rum. Your reporter has won twice in the contest. (Ron Patey photo)

Melia Las Americas Resort and the Varadero Golf Club invite golfers from around the world to experience their spectacular September Golf Week from Sept. 20-27. 

The September Golf Week events feature several golf formats, golf certificate prizes for best net scores in every category, fabulous food offerings, raffles during the awards dinner and other activities showcasing Cuban culture for the men and women players to be fascinated by.

Varadero Golf and Club is the lone 18-hole track on Cuba and it borders the Melia Las Americas Resort – home to one of the most popular golf vacation teams anywhere.

Reynaldo Leon Diaz and Lianelys Garrido are the go-to staffers who’ve been making vacations, tournaments and other events memorable for players and their companions.

Guests staying at Melia Varadero, Melia Marina Varadero, Paradisus Varadero and Paradisus Princesa del Mar’s royal service rooms are also eligible to go flag-hunting in this fun-first event.

Cuban delicacies created by the talented culinary staff are served the players following their rounds.

Melia Las Americas offers a combination of hotel and Level Service accommodations that are situated within a stunning tropical environment featuring spacious rooms with sea and views of the golf course.

The six restaurants serve International, Mediterranean, Italian and Japanese cuisine and there are grills, several bars and a cafeteria.

The Level offers highly personalized services, preferential attention and private spaces, including a lake-style pool.

Another swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a gym and daily activities are just some of the many options making for memorable vacations.

Varadero Golf Club was designed by Canadian architect Les Furber. 

Furber placed the links track on the thin 3.5 km strip of land that’s known as the Hicacos Peninsula. Varadero Golf Club plays to par 72, is 6,856 yards from the back tees and wind often factors into a player’s club selection.

The course was officially opened on Oct. 26, 1999. There are five par five holes and five par threes on the par-72 layout that measures 6,856 yards from the back tees.

The course is divided into two distinct areas. Holes one to nine are basically flat, with the one exception being No. 8 where players can use everything from a five-iron to a nine-iron depending on if the breezes are frisky.

Water comes into play on the back nine where holes 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18 present various challenges on the way to the 19th tee.

For more details, contact Reynaldo Leon Diaz via e-mail at jefe.ventas.mla@meliacuba.com, meliacuba@meliacuba.com or call 011 53 45 66 7600 ext. 707.