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Interest in Golf in Cyprus has grown significantly in recent years, as both residents and visitors take advantage of te oportunity to learn and play on the various golf  cources in the Paphos district.

Overseas visitors are even making golff the focal point of their holidays. obviously, the main draw of golfing in Cyprus is our a moderate climate. When the golf cources in Europe are slumbering under the blanket of snow, Cyprus Golf coureces will welcome you lush greenery and pleasant temperatures. Even in winter, though a rainy day might interrupt your game, the sun is bound to reappear after only a few hours. Many players appreciate the game variations provided by a Mediterranean terrain, which will satisfy both beginners and more advanced players. Another advantage of the local golf clubs is that they are not for members only, but are open for the occasional visitor, and open tournaments  are attrecting an international mix of participants.

In response to this trend, several new glof cources across the southern coast are in the pipeline, many of which will go hand with luxurious housing developments.

 

Aphrodite Hills Golf Cours:

Aphrodite Hills Golf occupies two plateaux overlooking the Meditteranean and divided by a dramatic ravine about 17 km east of Paphos. Carved out of a forest of carob and olive trees, most holes have a view to the sea. The natural topography is gentle, but there is enough movement to give each hole a distinct personality. The course opened in October 2002 and was designed by Cabell Robinson. It features pot bunkers which primarily affect the long hitter, generous fairways of lush Bermuda grass and large tiered greens of American creeping Bent grass. The greens are large making a generous target for approach shots. However, most of the greens are undulating. The rough is not irrigated.

18 holes, Par 71/70, 6299 metres

tel: 26 64 27 74

 

Secret Valley Golf Club

Secret Valley Golf Club is an 18 hole championship golf course set in a specatular setting of mature trees with beautiful sculpted rock formations all around. The front 9 has 4 nice warm-up holes, two birdie opportunites and an easy dog-leg. The back nine is much more challenging.

18 holes, Par 72, 6120 metres

Practice facilities including putting greens, chipping areas, fairway bunkers and a large driving range, golf clinics available

tel: 99 68 39 00

 

 

Minthis Hills Golf Club (formelly Tsada Golf Course)

Located 20 minutes from the town of Paphos, Minthis Hills Golf Club is 18 holes of superb championship golf set in the grounds of a 12th century monastery.Designed by Donald Steel, this was the first grass course to be built in Cyprus in 1994 and it sits 550 metres above sea level, ensuring cool breezes during the summer months.

18 holes, Par 72, 6060 metres

Practice facilities including driving range, 2 putting greens, a pitching/chipping area, practice bunkers. Golf clinics available; pro-shop.

tel: 26 81 87 00