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Built in
1898 and used during the British occupation, the Alexandria
Sporting Club is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Egypt.
In 1952, it was taken over by the state, converted into a
national club (like the El Gezira Club in Zamalek) and was
managed by the Chairman of the Club, Mahmoud Hamdy.
Today,
the golf course stands on 97 feddans, 97 percent of which
constitutes the total club area. It is a flat course with
tricky bunkers and can be played by beginners as well as
experts.
The club also
features four restaurants, the Club House Restaurant being
the most luxurious, and the Happy Land restaurant serving
the children's playground. It also offers party catering.
Members pay 5
LE for 18 holes, while temporary members pay 10 LE to play.
Visitors must be accompanied by a member and pay 50 LE.
About the
course: 18 holes, Par 70, 5,960 yards, rating 69, two
tees
Who Can
Play: Annual memberships, daily golf, tourist groups
welcome
Golf Services: Pro Shop, caddies, trolleys, club
rental
Learning to Play: Golf pro, lessons
About the Clubhouse: Restaurant
Other
Facilities: The course is part of the Alexandria
Sporting Club, which has two swimming pools, horseracing,
croquet, tennis, squash, basketball, football, board games,
and many other facilities.
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