Al Badia Golf Club, All Regions, Dubai

Capturing the character and beauty of Arabia, the 18-hole, par-72 Al Badia course was designed on an oasis theme by internationally renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones II . The championship course features plenty of water, rivers of sand and plants indigenous to the Arabian Gulf.

Water plays a stronr part of Al Badia with the course incorporating eleven lakes, several smaller ponds, streams and numerous cascading waterfalls. The “rivers of sand” concept adds another layer of texture to the design – providing a visual extension of the lakes and streams. These sand areas provide crisp playing surfaces that, unlike bodies of water, give a golfer the opportunity to recover from an errant shot. With native Arabian plants and tress, the design also focuses on environmental responsibility – evident through the use of Paspalum grass, specifically SeaIsle 2000 on the greens and SeaIsle I on the tees and fairways. Providing a challenging round for the seasoned golfer, Al Badia is also welcoming for the recreational player. Four sets of tees are featured on each hole – with most offering a variety of teeing angles. The course can be played from the maximum 7,303 yards for championship players, down to 5,398 yards for newer players.
 

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