GOLF AT EL GOUNA

DESIGN

El Gouna’s 18-hole championship Golf Course boasts year-round golfing in a setting graced with stunning panoramic views of the Red Sea mountains, turquoise waterways and sunny skies year long. Designed by Gene Bates and Fred Couples, El Gouna Golf Club Championship Course offers enjoyable golf rounds for all levels of golfers with multiple tees location on each hole. The golf course bunker features, waterways and native areas play a vital role for each individual player, a truly challenging rewarding experience.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Golfers can warm up at the town’s unique Aqua Driving Range and practice area with pitching- chipping area and 2 putting greens accommodates up to 30 players, while there are numerous high-quality hotels just a short walk along the lagoon from the resort.

PLAYING THE COURSE

Out on the greens and fairways, the course’s obstacles and varied wind currents will challenge the creativity and hone the ability of every golfer. The par five fourth hole heads straight into the prevailing wind and requires at least two well-placed wood strokes to close in on the green.

The ninth hole plays towards the La Rotisserie Restaurant in the clubhouse tower, and while it is a relatively easy drive for beginners, it presents a serious challenge for those hitting off the championship tees. The green itself is a large target, but once there, a long putt is often required. Only a careful read of the terrain will save you from the dreaded three-putt.

The back nine has its own surprises. The longest par four is the fourteenth hole, where nearly 440 meters separate the championship tee from the flag. To have a reasonable shot to the green, the golfer must be courageous enough to carry a bunker on the left side of the fairway that ends 250 meters from the tee.

Another signature hole is the 17th, a long, narrow and gentle dogleg to the right running along the lagoon that separates the back nine from the Steigenberger Golf Resort. Accuracy on the drive is essential to avoid the sand and water traps to the right and the fairway bunker on the left.

GOLF LESSONS

El Gouna Golf Club provides many golf training programs that are unique and efficient with a fun and enjoyable learning environment for golfers of all ages and levels of skill, designed by our multilingual experienced Golf Professionals who are available to assist you in elevating your game of golf and making it more enjoyable.

To experience something different during your holiday and to take the first step to be a Golfer, we offer you Golf Introduction (for group of beginners) 10.00 Euro p.p. Available every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 15:00 during winter and at 16:00 during summer.

PRO SHOP

Dress to impress on the golf course by visiting our fully stocked Pro Shop. One can choose from a wide selection of name brand golf clothing, golf balls, gloves, hats and more in the latest trends of fashion with Golf club logo.

RESERVATIONS

Advanced tee times or golf lessons bookings are required during our winter season. You can easily book directly with us by email or through your travel agency or hotel.

GOLF COURSE DRESS GUIDELINES

Because of the climate and the temperature in Egypt, we accept a generous sporting and relaxing dress code on the course and in the clubhouse area. But we have to expect basic requirements of the international golf etiquette such as:

• No ‘flip flop’ shoes on the practice area and on the course.
• No damaged clothes
• No beach cloth (ladies & men) on the course
• Short trousers are allowed for (ladies & men)
• Sleeveless t-shirts are allowed for ladies only

GOLF COURSE REGULATIONS

• Soft spike and sports shoes only allowed
• Golfers may be requested to pair into a 2, 3 or 4 balls
• Please observe golf etiquette at all times
• Each golfer shall has a set of clubs, no sharing permitted
• Please repair ball marks on greens, rake bunkers & fill divots on tees and fairways
• Please observe all local rules as per scorecard

GOLF CART USE

• Only two persons are allowed on each golf cart
• Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to drive golf carts
• All golf carts are to be kept at least 25 meters from the greens
• Carts are not allowed in the sandy native areas
• Carts to be kept on cart path whenever possible, when entering the fairway then at 90 degree
• Guests are responsible for any damage caused to carts through misuse or careless driving
• Please take extreme care when crossing main roads
• Golf carts are restricted to use on the golf club facilities only, not to any hotel or resident villa

HANDICAP RESTRICTIONS ON THE COURSE

• Before 10:00 am Golfers handicap and proof must below 28 men 36 ladies
• Maximum handicap allowance is 45
• Non handicap golfers are requested to contact the Golf Management and may be required to golf with a Golf Professional (Unless prior arranged with the management)