Golf in Greece is gradually scaling new heights of popularity. With golf becoming an important sport worldwide, tourists in Greece seek to play golf as a favorite pastime. In response to this growing demand, a number of world class golf courses in Greece have come into being. At the same time quite a few luxury golf resorts have also emerged that seek to combine excellent accommodation with some spectacular golfing experience. A Greece golf vacation enables to savor some unforgettable moments of sheer excitement, to be treasured forever.
Golf Clubs in Greece
- Golf in Greece can be enjoyed in some of the best golf courses of the country. The following are some of the well known golf clubs of the country;
- The Crete Golf Club: This is the latest addition to the list of golf clubs in Greece. Located in the picturesque mountains, The Crete Golf Club is extremely well maintained.
- Porto Carras Golf Club: This golf club can be found in the northern part of Greece, along the western coastal region of Sithonia.
- Corfu Golf and Country Club: This is a privately owned golf course with additional facilities like a restaurant, bar, television with satellite channels and lounge area. The golf course has eighteen holes.
- Porto Elounda Golf Club: This is a private golf club featuring nine hole course.
- Glyfada Golf Club of Athens: Donald Harradine designed this popular golf course, which has eighteen holes. It is situated in Glyfada town, in the suburban region of Athens.
- Afandou Golf Club: This is a championship course featuring eighteen holes, located southwards of Rhodes town.