Activities in Ironshore
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Rocky Point Stables
For horseback trail rides, you can’t do better than Rocky Point Stables just west of Half Moon Village. This full-blown equestrian center leads excursions into the mountains rising from the Rose Hall Estate and a classic bareback beach ride during which you and your horse splash straight into the turquoise sea. For the kiddies there’s also a pony ride. Riding lessons cost US$50 per 45 minutes. Transportation from your hotel can be arranged.
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Tryall Golf Course
The two most famous Jamaican courses can be found near Montego Bay. The Tryall Golf Course and the White Witch Golf Course at the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall are world-class links that lure golf enthusiasts from all over the world. The less advanced or simply curious can also get in a few swings, though Tryall is sometimes closed to nonmembers in high season.
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White Witch Golf Course
The alluring White Witch Golf Course, a 6143m par-71 championship course, is perhaps the most splendid option for golfers in the Ironshore area. Green fees cover caddy and cart. A well-situated restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
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Resort Divers
Most all-inclusive resorts have scuba facilities and snorkeling gear for guests. The most established provider on the north coast is Resort Divers, which offers dives, certification courses and rental equipment.
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Half Moon Golf Club
Half Moon Golf Club, about 5km east of Ironshore is a noteworthy course. Robert Trent Jones–designed, it is a 6506m, par-72 course (green fees US$150, plus US$35 for cart rental and US$20 for a caddy).
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Superclubs Golf Club Montego Bay at Ironshore
SuperClubs Golf Club Montego Bay at Ironshore is a links-type course (6065m and par 72) known for its blind-shot holes. Green fees cover cart and caddy.
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Mountain-Biking Tour
Rocky Point Stables, just west of Half Moon Village, offers a mountain-biking tour on the Mount Zion trail through scenic countryside.
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David Leadbetter Golf Academy
The David Leadbetter Golf Academy is at the Half Moon Golf Club; private lessons are offered (hour/half-day/full day US$125/275/525).
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Dive Seaworld
Dive Seaworld also offers scuba diving and rents snorkeling gear (day use US$30).
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