For many, the land of Egypt conjures up images of the Great Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, the Nile River and even memories of the movie The Ten Commandments. A country of sun, dazzling desert and the beauty of an underwater world inhabiting the Mediterranean and Red Sea, Egypt has also begun to attract golf vacationers with dozens of challenging courses.

On the shores of the Red Sea, where many renowned Egypt resorts are located, the sport is just beginning to expand and golf courses speckle the landscape, the first of which ceremonially opened in 2008 in the resort town of Makadi.

The “risk-reward” 18-hole Championship golf course, for example, is in close proximity to the hotel complex Madinat Makadi which is a perfect place for a family holiday. The small town even has its own infrastructure and exclusive service.

Behind Makadi district there is a golf club called The Cascades at Soma Bay Golf Resort & Country Club.

As it is situated on the cape, there is no escaping the impression that it is sealed with the desert and the sea. A most peculiar golf club located in the town of Taba, the Taba Heights Golf Resort, is in the mountains yet it seems that the course sails over the desert.

In Egypt almost every golf course is tied in to a certain hotel which means when you book and stay in one of these resorts, you can play golf at a special price. Players visiting from other hotels will most likely pay a higher fee, but the courses are open to all golfers.

Special cards defining a players level of expertise are accepted on to the golf course. To be accepted onto the Madinat Makadi Championship Golf Course, for example, proof of a minimum handicap of thirty-six is required. Beginners will be pleased with driving ranges and special Par-3 Challenge Courses where you can practice your short shots.

I believe that every golfer is a romantic at heart, because while you play you enjoy not only the game itself but also picturesque sceneries and the variety of surrounding nature. Golf is like travelling; it’s a style of life full of interesting impressions and pleasant encounters.

If you enjoy world travel and wish to combine sightseeing with improvement of your golf skills, I strongly encourage you to visit “The Gift of the Nile” where modern technologies in course building are inextricably intertwined with historic past. Before you start your round, study aerial views with Mobitee GPS Golf Assistant. Our Rangefinder, Flyover, GPS App (and more!) will definitely help you to feel at ease on any unfamiliar golf course.

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