On the western coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the Gulf of St. Lawrence meets dramatic red sandstone cliffs that plunge hundreds of feet into turquoise water. Here, design virtuosos Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw created Cabot Cliffs—a links routing that challenges Cypress Point and Pebble Beach for sheer scenic ecstasy.
The Clifftop Climax
The final three holes at Cabot Cliffs form an unforgettable crescendo. The par-three 16th demands a 180-yard carry over a roaring coastal chasm onto a green flanked by wild beach grass and crumbling sandstone. Standing on the tee as ocean spray mists your face, the game transcends scorecards and becomes pure wonder.
