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Golf in Reyadh
In 1359H (1940G), employees of the oil company Aramco laid out Saudi Arabia's first golf course. Rather than build 'greens', the resourceful group mixed oil and sand to create 'browns' and the process was quickly adopted throughout the kingdom |
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Golf enthusiasts generally find their first game on 'browns' highly amusing, and more challenging than they first expect. The course is usually complete with extensive 'sand bunkers', and competitors are generally advised to bring a piece of astro turf for tee-off.
While some courses still feature 'browns', they are losing favor with local residents to the luscious, and more traditional, courses which are being built throughout the country.
Dirab Golf and Recreation Center is Saudi Arabia's first and only 18 hole championship grass golf course. Set in the beautiful valley below the Tuwaiq escarpment, the center also has facilities for horse riding, tennis and ATV tracks. It is a private course. You need to phone ahead and make arrangements with the pro.
Dirab Golf and Recreation Center
Contact: Bouchaib Al Jadiani
Tel: +966-(0)1-4593686
Fax: +966-(0)1-4583017
Inter Continental Hotel
Mather Street Riyadh
9 holes, on 40ha with mature trees and a proper green. An executive, 3 par course. There is also a 12 lane bowling alley.
Palms Golf and Country Club
Four Seasons Hotel
Tel: +966-(0)1-211 5000
9 holes on 40ha, well-manicured, executive course.
The Riyadh Greens Golf Club
It's necessary to bring your own square of astroturf for tee-ing off, but by all accounts, an oddly authentic and highly entertaining experience for Golfing enthusiasts to try at least once.
Desert Golf Club
18 holes in the desert - described as being a, "totally different experience worth a try, also quite cheap as compared to others." |
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