The United States Virgin Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands and are located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of the four main islands of St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island, and many smaller islands. It is the only part of the United States where traffic drives on the left. The total land area of the territory is 346.36 square km.
The long standing, enviable international reputation is not solely based on the pristine beaches, warm weather, and crystal-clear waters – there are also the most culturally diverse, ethnically rich, and artistically vibrant society in the tropics. The biggest asset is the sun-kissed people. The residents are island-spiced, friendly and quick to smile. Contemporary Virgin Islanders are literally from everywhere. They are as diverse as the peaceful Arawak and fierce Carib Indians – and as culturally rich as the peoples of Africa, England, Holland, Denmark, Spain, France, India and the United States.
Nowhere else in the Caribbean offers such a good vacation value as the US Virgins. Secluded beaches, national parks, duty-free shopping, campgrounds, kayaking, hiking, ecological tours, world-class diving, superb sailing, tropical forests, local craftsmen, island art, sunbathing, fine dining, nightlife.
The biggest golf ground in US Virgin Islands is in St. Thomas. This Tom Fazio-designed, par-70, 18-hole course overlooks the Atlantic ocean with a view of the neighboring British Virgin Islands beyond. Most spectacular is the Devil’s Triangle – a trio of holes so challenging that golfers who play through them without a penalty shot earn a prize in the pro shop. Overall, the course has rolling hills, tropical valleys and greens that are really green, thanks to a recently completed multi-million dollar renovation which included a brand new irrigation system, recently regrassed greens and renovated bunkers.
The tournaments hold throughout the year visitors, because they give them a chance to pit their skills against local players with hometown course knowledge.
There are also tree others golf courses in US Virgin Islands – one in St. Croix, Carambola Golf Course and the Reef Club.