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Golf
Soma Bay Golf Holidays
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Introduction: Soma Bay Golf Course
Designed by Gary Player, the championship Soma Bay Golf Course was the first open for play on the Western Red Sea coast and has been voted for two years running the number 1 golf course outside Europe by readers of 'Golf Journal'.
The desert links-style course offers panoramic views of the desert, the azure waters of the Red Sea and the lush greens. Adjacent to the par 72 championship course is a par 3 challenge course, also designed by Gary Player.
Featuring 9 holes, the challenge course has been designed as a practise ground for both beginners and advanced golfers to develop a variety of shots and is ideal for short games.
The Golf Academy, operating from the challenge course, offers individual and group tuition by PGA golf professionals. In addition, the course features extensive practice facilities, including a 60 bay driving range and several putting and pitching practice greens.
Please note we are only able to pre-book golf in Soma Bay for guests staying at the 5L+ La Residence des Casades and from the 5L Sheraton Soma Bay.
If you're staying at another of our featured Soma Bay properties, please contact the golf course directly.
Course Information
| Holes | An 18-hole Championship course |
| Rating | Par 72 |
| Length | 6393 metres |
| Tees | 4 tee locations on each hole |
| Handicap | Maximum 36 |
| Grass | Kikuyu on fairways, Bermuda Tifdwarf on greens |
| Course Type | Desert style links course |
| Design | Gary Player Design Group |
| Challenges | 9 holes featuring water hazards, including the Red Sea |
| Opening Times | Opens 365 days a year at 7am, closes at sunset daily |
Dress Code & Club Rules
Dress Code
Please abide by the following restrictions with reference to dress;
- Collared shirt or equivalent with 'Bermuda' shorts or slacks in winter
- Only soft spikes are permitted.
Golf Course Regulations
- Maximum handicap allowance is 36
- Handicap certificates must be shown at the pro shop.
- Collared shirt or equivalent with 'Bermuda' shorts (or slacks) in winter. And only soft spikes are permitted at the Cascades
- Guests of Soma Bay resorts may change confirmed tee time bookings without penalty, subject to giving The Cascades at least 24 hours notice.
- Duration of play should not exceed approximately 4 and a half hours over 18 holes.
- Each player has to have his/her set of clubs; sharing of clubs is not permitted
- Children under 16 = 50% discount
- Golf carts are not permitted in any sandy areas or past any red/white lines approaching the greens and must stay on pathways where provided
- Slow golfers must allow others to play through
Reservations
Soma Bay is a year-round destination. Advance reservation of tee times is therefore recommended, especially during the period from September through to June, the busiest time of the year.
Reservations Policy (high season from November to the end of April):
Handicap 0 to 9 priority starting times 7.08am - 7.32am
Handicap 0 to 24 priority starting times 7.40am - 8.28am
Handicap 25 to 36 starting times 8.36am - 11.32am
Guests wishing to play 9 holes only start at 1pm.
Facilities
- 60 bay driving range and short game practise area
- Club, trolley and golf cart rental
- Clubhouse
- Golf coaching (PGA and local professionals)
- Fully equipped Pro Shop
- Changing and shower facilities
- Golf club storage option.
Golf Clubhouse
The Cascades Club House offers changing room facilities with showers, golf lockers, a wide range of merchandise at the Pro Shop as well as rentals of golf clubs, trolleys and golf carts.
Golf Academy
The Golf Academy's Team of PGA Professionals offers a full range of one-on-one and group lessons. The Academy also offers video assisted golf clinics. A free introduction to golf (Schnuppergolf) is available for all Soma Bay hotel
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guests. It starts with a tour of the Golf Academy followed by a demonstration of the golf swing. Practise what you've just learn't with 25 balls to hit on the driving range. Schnuppergolf is held every Friday and Monday at 3pm.
Location & Getting There
The golf course is located in the luxurious 5L+ La Residence des Cascades in peaceful Soma Bay. A free shuttle bus is available from other hotels in Soma Bay to the golf course.