Although relatively new to the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat now has three 18 hole grass golf courses within easy reach of each other, with more expected to be launch in the near future. For those wanting to learn the game, each course also has an Academy staffed by qualified golf instructors who will be happy to guide you through the early stages.
The climate makes golfing most popular in Oman between the months of September and May.
Featured destination for Golf in Oman
1. Almouj golf designed by Greg Norman, the course at Almouj Golf will provide a challenging 18 holes of varying lengths and configurations. Norman has captured the essence of the surrounding environment and enhanced it to produce a links style course that runs alongside over two kilometers of beach. The course is 7,342 yards in length, and highlights include a daunting Par 3 island green and a challenging Par 5 that stretches for over 600 yards. The breathtaking views of the Sea of Oman and the Hajar Mountains are visible from everywhere on the course.
Almouj Golf is also home to a golf academy with a state of the art swing studio, driving range and private golf lesson area. Dining facilities are available and offer true Omani hospitality welcoming all guests, irrespective of golfing prowess.
Norman believes that Oman's first PGA standard course is one of the best that he has been involved with anywhere in the world and anticipates that over the coming years Almouj Golf will gain global recognition.
2. Muscat Hills Golf a truly unique golf development, comprising an 18-hole PGA-certified green golf course and a high quality residential development on the outskirts of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Golf in Oman has been developing over the past 3 years on grass however golf has been played on Sand Golf Courses for a long period of time in Oman. Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club is located between the mountains and the sea, the club is only 5 minutes drive from the Muscat International Airport.
The par-72, 18-hole golf course is the first grass golf course in Oman and has long been a cherished dream of H.H. Kais al Said. Paul Thomas from David Thomas Associated Ltd designed the course to complement all of the natural features, while the lush green fairways and greens provide a startling contrast to the rugged desert terrain.
3. Ghala Valley is unique in the Middle East. Built into a natural wadi (dried up river bed) it follows its course through a beautiful setting of mountainous backdrops and spectacular sea views.
Originally created as a sand course in 1971, Ghala Valley Golf Club opened the first nine holes of its new grass course in December 2010 and the back nine was completed in 2012. Although a members club, it is open to the general public subject to prior booking.
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