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Golf Courses in the Middle East

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58+
Golf Courses
0.15%
Of World's Courses
40%
Countries With Courses

Regional Breakdown

United Arab Emirates

All Square Golf27

The UAE leads the Middle East with 27 courses, featuring world-class desert layouts and luxury golf resorts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Saudi Arabia

All Square Golf13

Saudi Arabia's 13 courses are growing, with modern facilities supporting the kingdom's vision for golf tourism.

Oman

All Square Golf6

Oman's 6 courses offer scenic coastal and desert settings, attracting regional golfers.

Qatar

All Square Golf4

Qatar's 4 courses, including Doha's Education City, cater to a growing golfing community.

Bahrain

All Square Golf2

Bahrain's 2 courses provide exclusive golfing experiences in a compact setting.

Jordan

All Square Golf2

Jordan's 2 courses, like Ayla Golf Club, combine historical surroundings with modern design.

Kuwait

All Square Golf2

Kuwait's 2 courses offer golfing in a desert environment, with facilities for enthusiasts.

Lebanon

All Square Golf1

Lebanon's single course in Beirut provides a unique golfing experience in the region.

Notes on the Data

  • Figures represent distinct golf courses, primarily 18-hole facilities, but may include some 9-hole courses.
  • Data is based on recent golf course databases, with counts varying slightly due to new openings or closures.
  • The Middle East's golfing landscape is expanding, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
  • Some countries (e.g., Iraq, Yemen) have no reported courses and are not included.

Data Sources

All Square Golf

Lists 54 golf courses across the Middle East, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia dominating the region.

Golf Digest Middle East

Estimates around 55–58 courses, supporting All Square Golf's data, with growth in GCC countries.

Golf Courses in South Africa

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450+
Golf Courses
1.2%
Of World's Courses
90%
Provinces With Courses

Golf Course Overview

South Africa

SA Top 100 Courses (2023)414
Investec (2023)420
Golfbreaks/All Square~450–465
GolfPlayed (2022)489

South Africa's golf courses, numbering between 410 and 490, are renowned for their scenic beauty and challenging layouts, from coastal links to bushveld courses.

Notes on the Data

  • Figures vary based on whether counts include all facilities, only GolfRSA-affiliated clubs, or 9-hole courses.
  • Data from 2023 suggests 410–420 courses, while some databases report up to 489.
  • Older sources citing 500+ courses may include non-affiliated or closed facilities.
  • Recent growth in golf tourism may increase course counts over time.

Data Sources

SA Top 100 Courses

August 2023 census reported 414 GolfRSA-affiliated courses.

Investec

November 2023 article cited 420 golf courses in South Africa.

Golfbreaks/All Square Golf

Estimates 450–465 courses, including affiliated and non-affiliated facilities.

GolfPlayed/Golf Monthly

2022 data reported 489 courses across South Africa.

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