Sharm El Sheikh: Desert Golf at the Sinai Golf Course

Playing golf in the Sinai desert is one of the most unusual and memorable sporting experiences available anywhere in the world. The Sharm El Sheikh golf complex is built against the stunning backdrop of the ancient Sinai mountains, and the contrast between the meticulously irrigated and manicured fairways and greens and the raw, sun-baked desert surrounding them creates a visual drama unlike any conventional golf course. The course design takes full advantage of the natural terrain, with several holes featuring dramatic elevation changes, natural rock formations used as hazards, and views extending across the Gulf of Aqaba toward the mountains of Saudi Arabia on clear days. The morning tee time — beginning before the full heat of the day — is the most popular choice, and the course can be played with rental clubs and shoes provided by the pro shop if you do not wish to travel with your own equipment. An experienced English-speaking caddie service is available and strongly recommended for first-time players at this course, as local knowledge of the wind patterns and the subtleties of desert greens can save considerable strokes. The clubhouse offers a restaurant and bar overlooking the eighteenth hole, where a post-round brunch is a perfect conclusion to a morning on the course. This tour package includes a round of eighteen holes, club hire, shared buggy, and a post-round drink at the clubhouse. Advance booking is recommended as tee times are limited.