The world’s first edible golf course, Irie Fields Golf Course, is set to open on the island of St. Kitts in the West Indies next month.

Belle Mont Farm on Kittitian Hill transforms the golf experience with the launch of Irie Fields, the world’s first Golf Environment Organization Certified Development and only fully organic, edible golf course in the world.

More than 97 percent of construction materials were sourced from the island of St. Kitts to create the new golf course. The space transformed an unproductive 200-acre environment into a productive ecosystem through the planting and production of fruit and vegetables, smart water management and sustainable maintenance practices.

“We are delighted to be able to recognize the outstanding commitment and contribution from the development team at Irie Fields,” said Jonathan Smith, CEO, Golf Environment Organization. “With a constant focus on sustainability throughout the project, it’s fantastic to see how the initial vision for an ecologically rich, resource efficient and community integrated golf course has become reality.”

Created by Welsh professional golfer-turned-golf-course-designer, Ian Woosnam, the Par 71, 18-hole course is set within a 400-acre tropical farm and boasts views of the islands of St. Barths, Saba and St. Eustatius and an array of fruit trees, including mango, avocado, banana, guava, pineapple and passion fruit.

Originally a sugar cane field, the course has now been convertedto include turfgrass, native habitats and the first-ever edible landscape on a golf course. The course is the first in the world to pioneer the use of organic products in a location using warm-season grasses.

“Irie Fields is designed to welcome golfers of all levels,” said Woosnam. “With its hilly terrain, multiple ravines and gently undulating fairways, the mountainside course is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. The prevailing winds may offer challenges for the beginner; however, the tropical scenery and stunning views alone will make the course an enticing experience.”

“Visitors to Irie Fields may sample a first course from the fifth hole and continue to sample fresh, local fruits throughout their game,” said Yahsonn Tafari, organic farmer, Belle Mont Farm on Kittitian Hill. “It is my responsibility not only to oversee the foraging and harvesting for all produce on property, but also to develop relations with local farmers and agro-processors. And so, I know our hotel offers some the freshest organic fruits and vegetables grown in the Caribbean.”