There were undoubtedly some incredible and even historic golf moments this year, from Rory McIlroy finally getting his green jacket, completing his career Grand Slam, and Scottie Scheffler’s outrageous dominance to J.J. Spaun’s unlikely, phenomenal win at the U.S. Open and Tommy Fleetwood overcoming all the “almost!” moments to finally win in the most spectacular fashion. In fact, there were so many big moments for the stars that it’s easy to forget about something like Brian Campbell’s fairytale win at the Mexico Open and especially Justin Hastings having a stellar year as the 2025 Latin America Amateur Champion, while not only becoming the first Caymanian to compete in a U.S. Open, but also posting the lowest amateur score.
Fortunately, no one on Grand Cayman is going to forget the native son’s feats anytime soon, including The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, where guests can now see where it started for this future star through the “Play Like a Pro” experience. Obviously, with the North Sound Golf Club set right in the heart of the island, you can make any Cayman vacation a golf trip, but this specific experience maximizing your playing time in paradise — while helping you improve in the process.

Bookable for stays through December 15, this package includes a 5-night stay for two guests, which right out of the gates means a week on Seven Mile Beach, but making this even better is the two rounds of golf with a professional instructor, who will help identify and improve those annoying little flaws in your game while also probably reminding you to stop staring at the scenery between every shot. That’s because the resort’s 9-hole golf course, designed by Greg Norman, is simply so beautiful that you’ll want to play it over and over.
You’ll also receive a personalized club fitting, which is insanely helpful if you’ve never had one, and when the rounds are over you can cap it all off with a pair of 90-minute treatments at The Ritz Carlton Spa.
As for dining and cocktails, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, boasts phenomenal options that make it difficult to leave — including Blue by Eric Ripert, the Caribbean’s only Forbes 5-star restaurant — but believe me that you’ll want to find time to celebrate your great rounds with a meal at The Falls Steakhouse, where the Falls Manhattan pairs so well with the filet mignon, one of the best I’ve had anywhere in the region.


