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Runaway Bay Golf Club (greens fees US$50/80 or US$25 JGA members, US$17/25 for caddy, US$25/35 cart, US$40 Titleist clubs and US$10 for shoes for for 9/18 holes) is a 72-par 18-hole championship course. The course opened in 1960. It has long fairways, large flat greens with grassy mounds and sand bunkers. Recommended gratuity of at least US$10 per person.

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The National Stadium hosts most important sporting events on the island, including the home games of the national soccer team Reggae Boyz and track and field events. Next door at the National Arena and the Indoor Sports Centre, several trade shows and events are held, including Caribbean Fashion Week.

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Kingston's most reputable golf course is Caymanas Golf & Country Club, west of Town. Designed by Canadian architect Howard Watson in 1958, the course features elevated greens with lush fairways cut through limestone hills. The views from the tees are excellent, with Guango trees providing natural obstacles and occasional shade.

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Constant Spring Golf Club has a modest course located in the middle of Uptown Kingston. Built by Scottish architect Stanley Thompson in 1920, the short, tight fairways are challenging, with an excellent view at the 13th hole. Carts go for US$20 for nonmembers, green fees are US$45 on weekdays, US$50 on weekends.

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Liguanea Club across from the Courtleigh Hotel, has squash, billiards, and tennis, plus an outdoor swimming pool. Membership is required to use the facilities. Visitor membership is available for US$78 per month.

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Tennis Jamaica (6 a.m.–6 p.m. daily), formerly the Jamaica Lawn Tennis Association (JLTA), has courts and coaches and can set up partners. Nonmembers pay US$5 per hour 6 a.m.–4 p.m., US$7 per hour 4–6 p.m. Members (US$25/year) pay US$4 per hour 6 a.m.–4 p.m., US$5 per hour 4–6 p.m. The organization holds regular tournaments.

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The Kingston Polo Club (contact Lesley Masterton-Fong Yee, or Shane Chin) is located on the Caymanas Estate west of town off Mandela Highway. It can be reached by taking the same exit as for the Caymanas Golf & Country Club, about 100 meters west of the turnoff for Portmore.

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Located on the eastern side of Kingston Harbor next to Norman Manley International Airport beside the Caribbean Maritime Institute, the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club holds regular regattas: Spring Regatta around the second week in February, RJYC Globe Fishing tournament in March, and Independence Regatta at the end of July or early August.

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Sail Jamaica (contact instructor Marisa Shea) offers sailing lessons and courses for children and adults, both long-term after-school programs (US$250) and weekend learn-to-sail courses (US$120). Tailored lessons and courses can also be arranged for short-term visitors.

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 Why Not Fishing Charters Local anglers go out to the California Banks about 16 kilometers offshore from Port Royal. Nigel Black operates out of Morgan's Harbour Marina.

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