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One often
here's of the scenic views surrounding golf courses around
the world. Walk into any real golf enthusiasts home or
office and one is likely to see beautiful landscapes in
Scotland or England, or even the US. But no where else in
the world can one play golf in the shadows of the Great
Pyramids, or play 18 holes in the morning, and then visit
the mountain where Moses passed down the ten commandments in
the afternoon.
And there are few rain checks. In Egypt, the weather is
almost certain to accommodate ones desire to play golf (and
perhaps, sight seeing, shopping and other activities might
accommodate a bored spouse at the same time). And for the
sporting man or woman, there are many other activities such
as scuba diving in some of the best spots in the world.
I am sure that
many readers are accustomed to golf courses, but to me it
was like a huge garden, a wonderful garden with many trees
and perfect grass. I couldn't help but think how nice it
would be to play football here (soccer). I stood for a while
and watched two ladies practicing with the help of one of
the pros, and then I was off again.
The most spectacular part of this golf course is not the
course itself, but the Great Pyramids that loom over the
course in the background. One's eyes are always drawn to
them, and it is a nice spot to view them because everything
is calm and quiet, not like on the Plateau itself. It is one
of the only golf courses where one can play and view one of
the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World at the same time.
I noticed a couple playing on a very far hole. I went and
chatted with them and found out that they were from England,
here on vacation. The man told me they came to Egypt for
sightseeing but when they found out we have good golf
courses, they decided to try hitting a few balls.
Egypt has some very wonderful courses
including the Gary Player course . And
most courses either adjoin, or are a part
of fabulous hotels.
ψ Golf in Cairo
ψ Golf in Red sea
ψ Alexandria Sporting Club
ψ Royal Valley Golf Club, Luxor
ψ Jolie Ville, Sharm el Sheikh |
