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Full disclosure for golfers, St. Martin / St. Maarten has a lot to offer their guests, but golf is not one of these things; Mullet Bay Golf Course is available for a round of golf, but is far from championship quality. However, don't worry, a short car and ferry ride to Anguilla can provide you with an amazing golf outing to enjoy designs by golf greats such as Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.
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