1. Egyptian Golf Tourism Attractions Prepared by: Golf Unit

2. Introduction  Golf in Egypt is a hundred year old tradition since the Gezira Sporting Club and the famous Mena House Golf course near the Giza Pyramids first opened in the late 1800’s  New real-estate developments located in Cairo  Red Sea and Sinai coastal destinations boast some of the most scenic courses.

3. Golf Destinations in Egypt

4. 1- Cairo A-New Cairo

5. 1- Mirage City Golf  Course specifications: 18-hole Championship course, Par 72, 7,108 yard and 9-hole course, Par 32, 4,140 yards  designed by European Architect Peter Harridan  Facilities: Pro shop, restaurants, sports bar, private meeting rooms, health club, sauna, steam room.  Less than 15 minutes away from Cairo International Airport.

6. 2- Katameya Heights Golf & Tennis Resort  Course Specifications: 18 holes, Par 72, 6,780 yards and 9 holes, Par 35, 2,985 yard.  Just 20 minutes away from Cairo’s International Airport and conveniently located between Cairo’s elite districts of Heliopolis & Maadi, (New Cairo City, Fifth District, Ring Road)  The Golf Course was designed by renowned French Golf Architect, Yves Bureau and opened in 1997. With 27 holes available, you have the opportunity to play the 18 hole Championship Course which is 6800 Yards par 72 or the 9 Hole course which is 2985 Yards par 35  Facilities: Club Cars, pull carts, trained caddies, Pro shop, Locker Room Facilities, Club rental, dining areas, practice facilities, Golf Academy, 3 PGA professionals.

7. 3- Katameya Dunes Golf Club  Located in New Cairo and just 15 minutes from Cairo international airport.  Katameya Dunes is a new luxury retreat comprising of a 27 hole,Sir Nick Faldo designed Golf Course, a Five Star Plus hotel, a 3000 square meter Spa and a state of the art Golf Academy.  A soft opening of the golf facility took place from mid October 2010, Coming soon is a Five Star hotel & Spa with 130 rooms & suits to be managed by a world renowned premier brand operator that specializes in the management of ultra-luxury properties.  Course Specifications: 27 holes, 2 championship Golf Courses, 7400 and 7300 yards.  Facilities: Floodlit Driving Range, Golf Academy Pro Shop, Golfers Bar and Terrace, Lounge, Bag Storage Facility, Underground Parking

8. 1- Cairo B- Pyramids Area

9. 1- Mena House Oberoi Golf Club  The Golf Course at Mena House Oberoi is closed for renovation.  the process of relaying the Golf Course to a new design by Bettina Schrickel and Robert Trent Jones Jr.  The Golf Course is under renovation.

10. 2- Allegria Golf Club  Developed by SODIC, Located in Allegria, Cairo- Alexandria Desert Road, 38 kilometres west of downtown Cairo.  The only Greg Norman Signature Course in Egypt:  18-holes  Par 72  3.5 hectares of lake  64 hectares  First golf club in Egypt managed by Troon Golf, the world's leading luxury brand golf management, marketing and development company.  The Allegria Golf Academy provides you with the world-class golf instruction you deserve. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished golfer, our certified professionals will introduce you to the finest golfing experience.

11. 3- Dreamland Golf Club  The Dreamland Golf Course is a world class facility located just a few minutes away from the Great Pyramids.  The course layout has been designed by the famous golf architect Karl Litten.  In 2010 the course was redesigned by popular Irish architect DAVID JONES and is one of the longest in Egypt.  The course has a very special pharaonic touch to it, the actual Giza pyramids are visible from some holes.  Course Specifications: 18 holes, par 72, 7,205 yards; 9 holes, par 36, 3,532 yards.  facilities, such as a shopping centre, fun park, a cinema, business conference facilities, a hospital, an equestrian club, an international school, several swimming pools, fitness spa and beauty centre.

12. 2- Red Sea

13. 1- El Gouna Golf Club  El Gouna’s 18-hole championship course boasts year-round golfing in a setting where players can feast their eyes on stunning mountains and endless sea views as the course challenges their strength, ingenuity, and Skill.  Gene Bates and Fred Couples designed the course with every level of golfer in mind, from the beginner trying out the game for the first time to the advanced golfer playing the tournament circuit.  The course boasts six sets of tees, carefully placed bunkers, lagoons, and desert flora all designed to challenge the individual at his or her own level

14. 2- Stella Di Mare Golf &Country Club  Located just over one hours drive from Cairo.  Situated by the Red Sea this 6550 meter, Par 72 golf course also offers a unique aqua driving range and golf academy with PGA Qualified Golf Professionals  There also is a new 5 Star Golf Hotel consisting of 48 standard rooms and 3 executive suites, all with a spectacular view overlooking the golf course and practice facilities.  The Stella Di Mare Resort also houses a luxurious Thalasso Therapy Centre  Course Specifications: 18 hole, Par 72, 7108 yards.  Facilities:Golf academy, PGA golf pros, lessons and clinics, video analysis, driving lake, putting green, pro shop, locker rooms, golf bag storage, caddies, trolleys, buggies, club rental

15. 3-Sokhna Golf Club  “Sokhna Golf Club” (SGC) is located on the North of the Red Sea, only one hour drive from Cairo.  The Sokhna Golf Club features an 18-hole Championship Golf Course designed by renowned golf course designers, John Sanford and Tim Lobb, Currently the 18 holes are ready for play and another 9 holes will be open soon.  Services & Facilitiest :  18 Championship Golf course par 72 - 6968 yards  First Golf Course to use Paspalum Platinum in Egypt for its fairways, greens and driving range  Professional shop  Locker rooms  Golfers bar and terrace  Double ended driving range  Bag drop and pick up

16. 4-La Residence Des Cascades Golf, Spa & Thalasso Resort  The Cascades Championship Golf Course is designed by Gary Player, one of the "Big Three" (along with Jack Nicklaus & Arnold Palmer.  The 18 hole, par 72 course has lush green fairways that contrast dramatically with the rugged desert and the clear blue waters of the surrounding sea.  Les Thermes Marins des Cascades,a Spa and one of the largest and best equipped thalasso-therapy centers in the world, operated in cooperation with Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo of France  Course specifications: 18-hole, Par 72, 6,700 yards.  Facilities: golf academy, Pro shop, club rental, caddies and power carts.

17. 5-Madinat Makadi is a full-fledged resort in Egypt's Red Sea  One of the major highlights of the resort is the Madinat Makadi 18-hole Championship Golf Course, which is the longest in the region being 6880m/7500 yards in length.  Madinat Makadi is considered an ideal destination for golfers of all levels. For the amateurs and professionals.  10 hotels that Madinat Makadi houses.  Course Specifications: 18 holes, Par 72, 7,500 yards; 9-hole executive course, Par 27.  Golf Club House :Pro-Shop with golf equipment and golf fashion,Caddy House with free of charge golf bag store,Locker rooms with sanitary facilities,Makadi Jaz Golf Hotel with Club Bar & Pool area

18. 3- Sinai Peninsula

19. 1-Taba Heights  Located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba on the Sinai Peninsula just 400 km from Cairo and a short flight from Europe, Taba Heights Golf Resort is set against a desert expanse and an impressive mountain range.  Taba Heights is situated alongside one of the world’s most vibrant coral reefs and boasts 5 kilometers of unspoiled beaches as well as an 18-hole championship golf course all complemented by choice luxury accommodation and a village center offering shopping by day and bar hopping by night..  The course has been designed by John Sanford, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architec

20. 2-Martim Jolie Ville  Located only 7 km away from the lively Naama Bay and 5 km from the Sharm airport, the Jolie Ville Hotel golf course in Sharm El-Sheikh is the only 18-hole championship golf course in the region.  Designed by the American architecture bureau Sanford & Associates, the golf course was inaugurated in 1997.  Course specifications: 18 holes, Par 72, 6,021 yards.  Facilities: International Golf Academy with PGA instructors, 2 large practice putting greens, Pro shop, Clubhouse with dining area, Caddies, Electric golf cars, Club rental.

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