| Blazing sunshine and verdant fairways shaded by | | | | Golf Citrus in the beach resort of Hammamet is a |
| palm trees - a game of golf on a pristine | | | | golf centre with two 18-hole championship courses |
| Mediterranean course is a wonderful experience but | | | | with a par of 72. Designed by Ronald Fream and |
| often costs a small fortune. Now however, you can | | | | opened in 1992, these courses have six lakes and |
| play championship courses in exotic climes without | | | | plenty of olive trees and forests to make things |
| breaking the bank, in Tunisia. Fast becoming a top | | | | tricky. The challenge is heightened by the sea breeze |
| golfing destination, this North African oasis offers | | | | and devilish sand traps. The clubhouse has a |
| year-round sunshine, ten excellent golf courses, a | | | | restaurant and bar, a Pro Shop and a golf clinic as |
| vibrant culture and ancient history. | | | | well as practice greens and a driving range. |
| Many of the golf courses are new, designed by | | | | Preferential rates are offered by the six nearby |
| world-class golf professionals, whilst others are more | | | | hotels, including the Hotel Sindbad and the Royal |
| traditional in style. Here you will find fairways | | | | Hammamet. |
| overlooking the glittering Mediterranean Sea and | | | | Established in 1927 and one of the oldest golf clubs in |
| bunkers nestling in aromatic pine forests. The variety | | | | Africa, the Carthage Golf Club is relatively compact |
| of courses is enough to keep golfers happy and | | | | with lots of shady foliage including ancient eucalyptus |
| planning a return visit. A wide range of reasonably | | | | trees. It is close to Tunis and to the ancient ruins of |
| priced Tunisian hotels offering golfing packages also | | | | Carthage. The 18-hole course is par 66 and requires |
| help to keep the budget in check. | | | | great skill and accuracy. The clubhouse and restaurant |
| One of the most popular attractions is the Djerba | | | | overlook a lake and there is a golf academy and Pro |
| Golf Club near the resort of Houm Souk. This has an | | | | Shop. |
| 18-hole Championship Links course which is par 73 - | | | | One of the newest and most exciting destinations |
| 36 (visitors should bring their handicap certificates). It | | | | for golf holidays, Tunisia can be very hot in the |
| was designed by Martin Hawtree and was opened in | | | | summer. The most popular months for golf are |
| 1994. The club has a bar and restaurant, a driving | | | | between October and May when the climate is ideal, |
| range, putting greens. Caddies and equipment are | | | | but you do need to book early. Several tour |
| available for hire and tuition is available. On a prime | | | | operators, such as Real Golf Travel, arrange Tunisian |
| spot looking out to sea, the course winds through | | | | golf holidays with preferential rates and discounts. If |
| the sand dunes and is dotted by palm trees. Although | | | | you want a new, exotic golf experience, this might |
| fairly flat, it is made more challenging by the sea | | | | just be the answer. |
| breeze. | | | | |