Golf in Soma Bay Hurghada Red Sea Egypt

Soma Bay Golf is the first championship course in the Middle East designed by international legend Gary Player.

Consisting of an 18-hole, par 72 course and a golf academy with PGA professionals, it offers impressive views of the lush green fairways that contrast dramatically with the rugged desert and the clear blue sea. Soma Bay Golf has been ranked the number 1 golf course outside of Europe for the 4th year running.

SOMABAY GOLF is not only the first golf course open for play on the Western Red Sea coast, but also the first Championship Course in the Middle East designed by one of the "Big Three" (Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer). The 18 hole, par 72 course offers memorable views of the lush green fairways that contrast dramatically with the rugged desert and the clear blue sea waters. 

Adjacent to the Championship course, is the 9 hole, Par 3 Challenge Course, also designed by Gary Player, that offers both the beginner and the more advanced golfer the opportunity to practice a variety of shots with emphasis on the short game. The Par 3 Challenge Course serves the Golf Academy where individual and group tuition by PGA Golf Professionals is available. There are also extensive practice facilities, including a 60 bay driving range, and several putting and pitching practice greens.

Golf Academy 

Somabay Golf Academy is the ideal environment to enhance your golfing skills of even take up the game for the first time. The academy’s fully qualified PGA Professionals pride themselves on passing on their wealth knowledge to others in a relaxed informative manner. The Golf Academy boasts an outstanding double-ended Driving Range along with specific short game areas to practice Chipping, Putting and Bunker shots.

SOMABAY GOLF Soma Bay Red Sea Hurghada Egypt