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Somabay Golf
Soma Bay, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
18 Holes · Par 72 · Green fees differ between sources · Coastal
— About
About Somabay Golf
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Somabay Golf has an 18-hole, par 72 course on Egypt's Red Sea coast, south of Hurghada. Gary Player designed it, and six holes run along the shoreline while the rest cross open desert terrain, where waste sand, lakes and bunkers shape play. A clubhouse and pro shop serve players, and The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso provides on-site accommodation for stay-and-play trips.
- The course has been nicknamed the Pebble Beach of Africa.
- A floodlit driving range allows practice after dark, and a short-game arena covers roughly 5,000 square meters.
- The Cascades hotel offers rooms with sea or course views, a thalasso spa and a beach club.
- Soma Bay is also known for kitesurfing, windsurfing and diving, which suits non-golfing companions.
History of Somabay Golf
The Gary Player course at Somabay opened in 1998 and anchors the resort development on the Red Sea coast, where a hotel, spa and beach club also sit.
Signature holes at Somabay Golf
The par-3 5th plays toward the Red Sea, and wind affects club selection.
When to play Somabay Golf
Somabay plays year-round in a warm, dry climate. Wind affects play, so plan your club selection around it.
Playing Somabay Golf: tips
Golf holiday operators and the resort both sell rounds, often bundled with a room at The Cascades or the nearby Kempinski hotel. Pack sun protection and a windproof layer, because wind affects play.
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Somabay Golf
Is the course open to visitors?
Yes. The course welcomes visitors of all abilities as well as resort guests, and golf operators sell it in holiday packages.
How far is Somabay from the airport?
Soma Bay lies about 45 kilometers south of Hurghada airport, so transfers to the resort are short.
What is there to do besides golf?
Kitesurfing, windsurfing, diving and a thalasso spa are all on the peninsula, alongside the resort hotels and beach facilities.